Description
Adventuring in Indonesia is a guide to the most exotic of all Pacific destinations. The 17,000 islands of Indonesia comprise an astonishing array of geography, flora, and fauna. Here you'll find a glacier atop a tropical forest, white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone cliffs, and the world's longest chain of volcanoes. Here, too, is the famous Komodo dragon, orangutan, Sumatran tiger, 30,000 plant species, over 3,200 butterfly species, and one of the richest bird populations on the globe. Indonesia is a must visit on any ecotourist's itinerary.
Adventuring in Indonesia features:
โข Profiles of all major islands and island groups, their fascinating natural history and their special places, from the forests of Sumatra and mountains of Irian Jaya to the rivers of Borneo and the celebrated beaches of Bali
โข Outdoor adventures of every description: from sailing the South China Sea to diving, beach combing, river running, hiking, camping, backpacking, and climbing
โข Essential travel trips: getting there, transportation among the islands, hiring guides, finding the less-known places, the cultural adventures, dining and helpful information on etiquette and health
โข Special information including agency addresses, conservation organizations active in Indonesia, ecotourism companies, and recommended reading
ISBN:9780871564290
