Sumatra
Beyond Jakarta
The fascinating province of Lampung, located on the southernmost tip of Sumatra, is a 45-minute flight from Jakarta. This area abounds with national parklands, sandy coastlines and offshore islands.
North Sumatra showcases the refreshing Lake Toba, one of the largest and deepest inland bodies of water in Asia. This area is home to the Bataks who are well noted as the country's musicians and singers. Their richly decorated kain ulos ceremonial cloths are textile collector's dream.
West Sumatra, endowed with dramatic seascapes, canyons, takes and abundant forests, is home to the proud Minangkabau people. Preserving their matrilineal heritage, the community centers around the rumah gadang, a stunning form a local architecture. Padang cuisine from this area has become popular throughout the archipelago.