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Jakarta, Indonesia
Start your adventure in Indonesia's buzzing capital. Explore the old colonial district of Kota Tua and fuel up on street food at Glodok. Use the city as a base to sort onward transport and gear.
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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
A cultural and adventure hub in central Java. Hike the active Mount Merapi volcano at dawn and visit the ancient temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. The Malioboro street market is great for local snacks and batik souvenirs.
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Bromo-Tengger-Semeru, Indonesia
One of Indonesia's most dramatic landscapes — a vast volcanic caldera with the smoking cone of Mount Bromo rising from a sea of ash. Wake up at 3am for the iconic sunrise viewpoint at Penanjakan. Adventurous trekkers can attempt the multi-day climb up Mount Semeru, Java's highest peak.
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Lombok, Indonesia
A rugged alternative to Bali with far fewer crowds and wilder terrain. Summit Mount Rinjani, an awe-inspiring 3,726m active volcano with a crater lake — a 2 to 3 day trek. The Gili Islands just offshore offer excellent snorkelling and a laid-back vibe to recover after the climb.
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Komodo, Indonesia
Home to the legendary Komodo dragons and some of Indonesia's best diving and snorkelling. Join a liveaboard or day boat trip to Pink Beach, Manta Point, and Padar Island's stunning three-bay viewpoint. This remote national park feels genuinely off the beaten path.
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Makassar, Indonesia
The gateway to Sulawesi, a wildly underrated island for adventurers. Use Makassar as a launching point north toward the highlands. Try the local specialty Coto Makassar, a rich beef offal soup, at one of the many warungs near Fort Rotterdam.
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Tana Toraja, Indonesia
One of the most fascinating and remote cultural destinations in Southeast Asia. The Torajan people have extraordinary funeral rituals and cliff-side burial sites carved into limestone rock faces. Trek through rice terraces and traditional villages to experience a truly unique way of life.
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Manado, Indonesia
North Sulawesi's capital is a world-class diving destination. The nearby Bunaken Marine Park has some of the richest coral wall diving on the planet with incredible visibility. Also day-trip to the Tangkoko Nature Reserve to spot tiny tarsiers and black macaques in the wild.
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General Santos, Philippines
Your entry point into the Philippines from North Sulawesi via short flight. Known as the tuna capital of the Philippines, so eat fresh sashimi-grade tuna at the local market. Use this city as a transit point to head north toward Mindanao's natural highlights.
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Siargao, Philippines
The surf capital of the Philippines and one of Southeast Asia's most adventurous islands. Cloud 9 is the famous reef break but there are quieter spots for beginners too. Explore the jungle lagoon of Sugba, go island-hopping to naked sandbars, and rent a motorbike to explore the whole island.
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Cebu City, Philippines
A vibrant hub in the Visayas region and a great base for onward adventures. Visit the country's oldest street, Colon Street, and try lechon — the Philippines' legendary whole-roasted suckling pig. From here you can access whale shark encounters in Oslob or canyoneering in Badian.
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Coron, Philippines
One of the world's top wreck diving destinations — sunken Japanese WWII ships lie in crystal clear shallow waters. Even non-divers can snorkel the wrecks or explore the stunning twin lagoons and Kayangan Lake. The dramatic karst limestone scenery is raw and adventurous at every turn.
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El Nido, Philippines
A jaw-dropping finale to your adventure — towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and white sand beaches reached only by bangka boat. Take island-hopping tours A and C to see the Big and Small Lagoons and Secret Beach. The town has a great range of bars and restaurants to celebrate the end of an epic journey.