Eco Tourism in Indonesia


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Indonesia has for long been criticized for a large scale destruction of rainforest through forest exploitation. However, of late, the government is working to promote environment friendly tourism policies. Numerous types of eco-tours are providing scopes for back to nature holidays. Near Sulawesi tourists are given opportunities to participate in coral reef preservation projects.

Komodo Park is one of the prime attractions of eco-tourism in Indonesia. The park comprises 603 sq. km. land and 1,214 sq. km. marine waters. It was declared Man and Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site in 1986. The unique biodiversity and scenic beauty combined with remote and rustic location makes it one of the favorite haunts of the tourists. With 900-1,000 fish species, it is one of the richest fish habitats of the world. Dolphins, hawksbill turtles and green turtles often visit the reef-building and pink organ-pipe coral beaches. The dive boats’ anchors are devised so as not to harm the fragile coral reefs. This park also takes active measures to reduce the destructive fishing practices in the area.

The tourist facilities of the park provide accommodation for the tourists. The eco-tourism attractions of the park include
  • Komodo Dragons (giant monitor lizards)
  • Spectacular Diving and Snorkeling
  • Catch and Release Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Whale Watching.

    There are various tours organized by the government and the tour operators which have eco-tourism as the primary objective. These often consist of field work by the tourists.

    A trip to Sulawesi provides you all the bird watching you need, with numerous species of birds in the tropical forests. In the rainforests of Sumatra you can undertake fieldwork with researchers for 13 days observing and working on orangutans. Rafting along the Ayung River or a visit to the zoo park in Bali are favorite among travelers too.

    West Bali National Park, Bali Butterfly Park, Batukaru Mountains, Batur Active Volcano, Tangkoko National Park are among the prime ecotourism ventures of Indonesia. A visit to some of them will show you how it feels to be on the wildest and grandest places on the face of Earth.



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