With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to a traditional dance in Ubud.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Discover natural Indonesia with our special color chapter
Detailed Itineraries for planning the perfect trip
Green Index helps you step lightly on your travels

Indonesia remains one of the most exotic and unfamiliar countries in Southeast Asia to world travelers. The largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia comprises a myriad of cultures and languages. Islands separated by a thirty-minute flight boast starkly distinct flora and fauna. Indonesia maintains a casual balance between convenient facilities and stunning scenery, attracting both comfort-seeking travelers and those in search of adventure.

Arriving with the Monsoon: Travels in Indonesia recounts Michelle Ong's travels through the islands of Java, Bali, and Lombok from September 2005 to June 2006. Encompassing the beginning and end of the monsoon season, this travel narrative explores the historical, social, and cultural aspects of various locations throughout Indonesia.