As the world's largest archipelagic country with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is often included in the list of mandatory tourist destinations around the world. In addition to Bali and Lombok that attract foreign tourists, Indonesia actually still has a variety of hidden tourist destinations that have not been widely known by the mainstream.
The global travel search company Skyscanner utilizes its internal data to compile a list of 5 of the best hidden tourist destinations in Indonesia that are not widely known in 2017 - yet have great potential to grow in popularity in the near future.
Five tourist destinations are Medan, Labuan Bajo, Belitung, Manado, and Bandar Lampung. In the period from January to August 2017, Skyscanner noted there are hundreds of thousands of searches for plane tickets to these destinations in their search engine.
"We are aware that local and foreign tourists are very interested in exploring more areas in Indonesia," said Yulianto Balawan, Senior Marketing Manager of Skyscanner, quoted in a press statement on Wednesday October 11, 2017.
"Based on our findings, these five tourist destinations are places that are growing in popularity by 2017. We believe that the level of interest in these 5 destinations will increase in 2018," he added.
Here are 5 most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia throughout 2017:
1. Medan
Medan as the home of Lake Toba-the largest volcanic lake in the world-is often underestimated when tourists visit Indonesia. Being one of the most flight search destinations on this list, Skyscanner reveals that Medan is the most visited in the middle of the year, from April to June.
In addition to charming natural scenery, Medan is also famous for its culinary riches on offer. Some of the typical foods in this city include a variety of delicious curry, satay, durian, and local duck noodles . The city also has a vibrant Chinatown area, famous for its diverse street food options.
Skyscanner records that visitors usually book a plane ticket to Medan 30 days before the flight, with an average booking price of Rp2,121,000 (US $ 160) per airfare.
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2. Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
Not far from Medan, Belitung became one of the best Indonesian tourist destination hidden from among tourists. During the period January to August, recorded more than tens of thousands of searches for Belitung.
Although this amount is not yet comparable to mainstream destinations such as Bali, Belitung offers a variety of beautiful beaches that are perfect for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Located in Sumatra, one of the most famous beaches in Belitung is Tanjung Tinggi. This beach is known for the most iconic scenery in the archipelago and is the location of filming for award-winning film Laskar Pelangi. Visitors can also feel the beauty of Tanjung Kelayang Beach, Lengkuas Island, Punai Beach, and Penyabong Beach in Belitung.
Based on the number of airline ticket searches, the largest city of choice amongst Belitung, Tanjung Pandan, can be a popular tourist attraction. Skyscanner users generally allocate a time span of 57 days between ticket booking and departure, and spend an average of Rp2,293,000 (US $ 173) per airfare.
3. Labuan Bajo
The next destination is Labuan Bajo, a village in Flores that is getting increasingly high attention from local and international tourists. Labuan Bajo is a great tourist destination for anyone who wants to enjoy the natural beauty of Indonesia.
In Labuan Bajo, visitors have many choices for nature tour. In addition, they also had the opportunity to visit the iconic Komodo Island-one of the few natural habitats of the Komodo Dragon population in the world. Visitors can also trek through the jungles of Komodo Island, dive at Manta Point, snorkel near Pink Island, and browse the cave in Batu Cermin.
Of the many attractions that exist in Labuan Bajo, Padar Island is probably the main star . On this island, visitors are greeted with views of three charming beaches, each of which has a unique color that makes this island look more beautiful when viewed from above.
Labuan Bajo managed to record tens of thousands of airline ticket searches in the first eight months of 2017, with the highest search in May. On average the plane ticket to Labuan Bajo is worth Rp 3.128.000 (US $ 236).
Meanwhile, tourists usually make reservations approximately 35 days before departure.
4. Bandar Lampung
Bandar Lampung in Sumatra is also attracting the attention of tourists thanks to its geographical location that allows tourists to get around the islands and scuba diving.
Some of the most famous tourist destinations in this province are Maitem Island, Pulau Pasir Timbul, Pulau Tegal, and Pulau Kelagian Besar. In addition to traveling from one island to another island, Lampung is also famous for its Mount Krakatau. As there is now a conservation effort, this mountain visit may require more effort. Apart from that, Mount Krakatau is still included as one of the main reasons that attract tourists to visit Bandar Lampung.
Tourists generally book a plane ticket to Bandar Lampung 18 days before departure, with price range Rp1114.000 (US $ 84) per ticket.
5. Manado
Another hidden tourist destination in Indonesia that should not be forgotten is Manado. The city itself has not been too popular among tourists although included as one of the largest cities in Sulawesi.
Just like Medan, Manado offers famous culinary cuisine. Manado-style cuisine with spicy and sweet taste is very popular in big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya . Some of Manado's popular culinary attractions include sambal roa, sour soup, and coconut crab.
Positive growth of Manado destinations is seen from the number of flight searches with an average booking price of Rp3,570,000 (US $ 269) per air ticket and a 24-day period between booking and departure.
The global travel search company Skyscanner utilizes its internal data to compile a list of 5 of the best hidden tourist destinations in Indonesia that are not widely known in 2017 - yet have great potential to grow in popularity in the near future.
Five tourist destinations are Medan, Labuan Bajo, Belitung, Manado, and Bandar Lampung. In the period from January to August 2017, Skyscanner noted there are hundreds of thousands of searches for plane tickets to these destinations in their search engine.
"We are aware that local and foreign tourists are very interested in exploring more areas in Indonesia," said Yulianto Balawan, Senior Marketing Manager of Skyscanner, quoted in a press statement on Wednesday October 11, 2017.
"Based on our findings, these five tourist destinations are places that are growing in popularity by 2017. We believe that the level of interest in these 5 destinations will increase in 2018," he added.
Here are 5 most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia throughout 2017:
1. Medan
Medan as the home of Lake Toba-the largest volcanic lake in the world-is often underestimated when tourists visit Indonesia. Being one of the most flight search destinations on this list, Skyscanner reveals that Medan is the most visited in the middle of the year, from April to June.
In addition to charming natural scenery, Medan is also famous for its culinary riches on offer. Some of the typical foods in this city include a variety of delicious curry, satay, durian, and local duck noodles . The city also has a vibrant Chinatown area, famous for its diverse street food options.
Skyscanner records that visitors usually book a plane ticket to Medan 30 days before the flight, with an average booking price of Rp2,121,000 (US $ 160) per airfare.
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2. Belitung (Tanjung Pandan)
Not far from Medan, Belitung became one of the best Indonesian tourist destination hidden from among tourists. During the period January to August, recorded more than tens of thousands of searches for Belitung.
Although this amount is not yet comparable to mainstream destinations such as Bali, Belitung offers a variety of beautiful beaches that are perfect for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Located in Sumatra, one of the most famous beaches in Belitung is Tanjung Tinggi. This beach is known for the most iconic scenery in the archipelago and is the location of filming for award-winning film Laskar Pelangi. Visitors can also feel the beauty of Tanjung Kelayang Beach, Lengkuas Island, Punai Beach, and Penyabong Beach in Belitung.
Based on the number of airline ticket searches, the largest city of choice amongst Belitung, Tanjung Pandan, can be a popular tourist attraction. Skyscanner users generally allocate a time span of 57 days between ticket booking and departure, and spend an average of Rp2,293,000 (US $ 173) per airfare.
3. Labuan Bajo
The next destination is Labuan Bajo, a village in Flores that is getting increasingly high attention from local and international tourists. Labuan Bajo is a great tourist destination for anyone who wants to enjoy the natural beauty of Indonesia.
In Labuan Bajo, visitors have many choices for nature tour. In addition, they also had the opportunity to visit the iconic Komodo Island-one of the few natural habitats of the Komodo Dragon population in the world. Visitors can also trek through the jungles of Komodo Island, dive at Manta Point, snorkel near Pink Island, and browse the cave in Batu Cermin.
Of the many attractions that exist in Labuan Bajo, Padar Island is probably the main star . On this island, visitors are greeted with views of three charming beaches, each of which has a unique color that makes this island look more beautiful when viewed from above.
Labuan Bajo managed to record tens of thousands of airline ticket searches in the first eight months of 2017, with the highest search in May. On average the plane ticket to Labuan Bajo is worth Rp 3.128.000 (US $ 236).
Meanwhile, tourists usually make reservations approximately 35 days before departure.
4. Bandar Lampung
Bandar Lampung in Sumatra is also attracting the attention of tourists thanks to its geographical location that allows tourists to get around the islands and scuba diving.
Some of the most famous tourist destinations in this province are Maitem Island, Pulau Pasir Timbul, Pulau Tegal, and Pulau Kelagian Besar. In addition to traveling from one island to another island, Lampung is also famous for its Mount Krakatau. As there is now a conservation effort, this mountain visit may require more effort. Apart from that, Mount Krakatau is still included as one of the main reasons that attract tourists to visit Bandar Lampung.
Tourists generally book a plane ticket to Bandar Lampung 18 days before departure, with price range Rp1114.000 (US $ 84) per ticket.
5. Manado
Another hidden tourist destination in Indonesia that should not be forgotten is Manado. The city itself has not been too popular among tourists although included as one of the largest cities in Sulawesi.
Just like Medan, Manado offers famous culinary cuisine. Manado-style cuisine with spicy and sweet taste is very popular in big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya . Some of Manado's popular culinary attractions include sambal roa, sour soup, and coconut crab.
Positive growth of Manado destinations is seen from the number of flight searches with an average booking price of Rp3,570,000 (US $ 269) per air ticket and a 24-day period between booking and departure.
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