20 Stunning Sulawesi Images That Inspire Travel to Indonesia

In 2018, I got the chance to visit a place I’d never been before: Sulawesi, one of the largest and most underrated islands in Indonesia. These Sulawesi pictures are the result.

This huge tropical island is one of the most amazing destinations I’ve encountered during my travels. The karst mountains, exotic wildlife, active volcanoes, and ancient artifacts were simply otherworldly.

It was one of the highlights of that year, although I barely scratched the surface of what this island offers. Since then, I’ve returned to Sulawesi numerous times and explored some of the surrounding islands, such as Labengki, Selayar, and Siau Island.

Hopefully, these Sulawesi pictures inspire your future travels as well!

Traditional house at Rammang Rammang village in Sulawesi
One of the farm houses in Rammang Rammang. Imagine living here!
Pulau Mahoro Island Siau Indonesia
Who says Indonesia beaches aren’t beautiful? This is a beach at Pulau Siau, an island near Sulawesi.
In rural Sulawesi, even the hills have eyes!
Colorful bananas for sale at the Tomohon market in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Don’t these bananas look appetizing?
Indonesia Pictures Photos Images Pulau Bahuluang Island Selayar Sulawesi
Blue water and rocky coasts at the Selayar islands, located near Sulawesi.
Toraja people and kids
Tana Toraja kids posing for a photo.
Giant jackfruits for sale in the Tomohon market.
Bunaken island in Indonesia
A drone shot of Siladen island in Bunaken, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sulawesi.
The best time to see reflections like this in Rammang Rammang is early in the morning, before the breeze starts.
The classic view of Rammang Rammang. Looks like Jurassic Park, doesn’t it?
Indonesia Pictures Photos Images Laguna Raja Lima drone picture of the Five Kings Lagoon in Sulawesi Sombori
Unreal lagoons in Labengki and Sombori, Indonesia.
Giant karst mountains and old house at Rammang Rammang village in Sulawesi
Those backyard views! Rammang is a great place to take breathtaking Sulawesi pictures.
Volcano in the clouds near Manado and Tangkoko in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mount Klabat volcano in North Sulawesi.
Mount Karangetang Volcano In Siau Island Sulawesi Indonesia Drone
The epic and mysterious Mount Karangetang volcano in the clouds. This is part of Pulau Siau, located near Sulawesi.
Tunan Waterfall in north Sulawesi.
Small gecko on a tree at Tangkoko Nature Reserve in Sulawesi
Lizard camouflaged in Tangkoko Nature Reserve.
Tangkoko monkey
Tangkoko black macaque.
Indonesia Pictures Photos Images Pantai Pasir Merah Red Sand Beach in Labengki
Heaven in the tropics.
Tarsier hiding on a jungle tree at Tangkoko Nature Reserve in Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tarsier sighting! Tangkoko Nature Reserve is one of the best spots globally to see endangered Tarsiers.
Tarsier hiding in a tree at Tangkoko Nature Reserve in Sulawesi
You’ll need a zoom lens to capture tarsier pictures like this, as they tend to be elusive.

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