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!
One of the farm houses in Rammang Rammang. Imagine living here!
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!
Don’t these bananas look appetizing?
Blue water and rocky coasts at the Selayar islands, located near Sulawesi.
Tana Toraja kids posing for a photo.
Giant jackfruits for sale in the Tomohon market.
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?
Unreal lagoons in Labengki and Sombori, Indonesia.
Those backyard views! Rammang is a great place to take breathtaking Sulawesi pictures.
Mount Klabat volcano in North Sulawesi.
The epic and mysterious Mount Karangetang volcano in the clouds. This is part of Pulau Siau, located near Sulawesi.
Tunan Waterfall in north Sulawesi.
Lizard camouflaged in Tangkoko Nature Reserve.
Tangkoko black macaque.
Heaven in the tropics.
Tarsier sighting! Tangkoko Nature Reserve is one of the best spots globally to see endangered Tarsiers.
You’ll need a zoom lens to capture tarsier pictures like this, as they tend to be elusive.
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