Explore back-to-nature experiences from over 17,000 agoda base camps this mid-year break

 

Jakarta (Metrobali.com)–

 

Now that the rain is gone, Indonesians are seizing the opportunity to get away from the city, and closer to nature. Data from agoda shows that online bookings for local accommodation in May is 28.2% higher than in April, reflecting the start of the peak travel season in Indonesia.

“Four out of five Indonesian millennial travelers have indicated a strong preference for destinations with nature and scenic attractions when they plan their holidays.” says Gede Gunawan, Country Director at agoda International Indonesia, citing a recent survey commissioned to get under the skin of the Indonesian millennial traveler.

“This means that domestic tourism will experience a boost as hoteliers and travel operators gear up to meet the rising consumer demand for idyllic outdoor experiences. With our wide range of base camps across Indonesia, we’re confident in meeting the need for travelers to check in and step out to Indonesia’s stunning sights.”

Here is a list of agoda base camps that lets travelers get close to nature in 5 different ways, curated for the Indonesian millennial traveller. Take in the lush greenery of rural Bali on two wheels, from #agodabasecamp Pertiwi Resorts & Spa.

Check in to the Pertiwi Resorts and Spa base camp to experience a green oasis in the heart of Ubud, Bali. Home to lush on-site tropical gardens, this base camp is close to the Bali Eco Cycling, a wildly popular cycling tour around Ubud where base campers are taken on a journey of natural and cultural exploration around indigenous Balinese villages, rice terraces, coffee plantations and monkey forest on their bicycles!

 

Soar like an eagle over the mountains of Puncak, from #agodabasecamp Grand Ussu Hotel & Convention

agoda 1For base campers seeking a higher vantage point to embrace nature, Grand Ussu Hotel & Convention offers the perfect starting point. Guests can take to the skies at the paragliding centres located at Puncak Highland (less than 30 mins away); soaring and gliding in the cold fresh air as mountains and tea plantations stretch to the horizon.

Marvel at the multi-coloured lakes at Mount Kelimutu, from #agodabasecamp Kelimutu Crater Lakes Eco lodge

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The Kelimutu Crater Lakes Eco Lodge offers travellers a base camp located close to the protected Kelimutu National Park. Step out from this homely base camp and trek to Mount Kelimutu’s multicoloured volcanic lakes, the triple crown jewels of Flores with waters that changes colour several times a year. This natural phenomenon is bound to be a pleasant surprise to all base campers every time!

Explore the spectacular underwater world at Raja Ampat, from #agodabasecamp AlterNative Stay

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Travellers can take their nature-driven adventure deeper by checking in to the rustic, charming Alter Native Stay in Raja Ampat. The base camp offers snorkelling equipment for rental and will arrange diving activities from a nearby dive centre. Travellers can then explore a location that offers the most diverse collection of marine life in the world (more than 430 documented marine species call this place home)!

Frolic in the Triple Waterfalls in Banyuwangi, from #agodabasecamp Ijen Resort & Villas

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Banyuwangi, Javanese for “fragrant water”, provides base campers the rare opportunity to soak in nature (literally!). Check in at the Ijen Resort & Villas and step out on a walking trail to the popular Triple Waterfalls for a refreshing highlight to your vacation after the wet weather this season. RED-MB