The nation's capital, Jakarta is the main gateway to Indonesia. It is a contrast of modern western architecture and traditional Indonesian culture. Its rapid growth into a metropolitan city reflects the economic, political, social and industrial development of the nation. Sumatra has a wealth of natural resources and wildlife, massive rivers and some interesting architecture. Sumatra is the second largest island in Indonesia and is largely covered in rain forests and swamplands. Way Kambas National Park is a haven for wild elephants, and gives visitors the chance to see these animals up close.

Bali is relatively small, it is densely populated and culturally and economically one of the most important islands of Indonesia. The Balinese people have a unique ritualistic culture, and the island's scenic beauty, has made Bali one of the great tourist attractions of East Asia. Legian and Kuta beaches are the most commercialised and crowded part of Bali. Nusa Dua is known as a more luxurious area in Bali and Ulawatu, the ancient Hindu cliff temple, is not far from here.