Indonesia Travel Insights


5 Days in Indonesia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
Make the most of five days in Indonesia and opt for a Bali highlights tour that features jungle hikes, snorkeling, and enjoying the nightlife in resort town Seminyak. Or choose a Bali tour that focuses on the outdoors, from waterfalls to rice terraces to a unique "floating temple." Other excellent choices include a tour around Java, home to the world's largest Buddhist temple, or a beach-oriented itinerary that features a cruise through Komodo National Park.


1 Week in Indonesia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
A week in Indonesia allows you to focus on Bali, visit temples and swim in waterfalls, or combine a few days in Bali with a snorkeling and boating adventure around Lombok. Get away from it all on a trip to western Flores and the Komodo Archipelago, hiking through secluded caves and sleeping in a cone-shaped hut. Animal lovers will opt for an itinerary around North Sumatra, featuring elephants and the chance to spot orangutans in the wild, or a trip to Borneo and Java, rich with wildlife viewing opportunities.


10 Days in Indonesia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
With 10 days to spend in Indonesia, many travelers visit Bali for a highlights tour of the island's historic temples, beautiful beaches, and scenic rice fields. You could focus more specifically on Balinese culture, choosing an itinerary that features local experiences like cooking classes or combine several days in Bali with time on another island, like Nusa Penida, an excellent destination for snorkeling. Another option is to skip Bali and explore Java's natural wonders or cruise around the Raja Ampat Archipelago on a traditional wooden sailboat.


2 Weeks in Indonesia - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
You can cover some serious ground with two weeks in Indonesia, exploring up to three different islands, or basing yourself on one or two islands for more in-depth cultural, historical, and culinary experiences. For example, explore the wilds of Kalimantan and the Derawan Islands or pair Java and Bali for a smaller radius. From experiencing ancient village traditions and hiking the jungles of Sulawesi to honeymooning in Bali—your options are plentiful.

How Many Days to Spend in Indonesia
To get the most out of Indonesia's vast cultural and natural treasures, you'll need at least 10 days. This is enough time to see different archipelagos or experience the highlights of a major tourist hub like Bali. In five days or a week, you can still enjoy beach time, snorkeling, and sailing around a couple of locales, but two weeks really opens things up to go off the beaten path and visit multiple islands.

Best Time of Year to Visit Indonesia
Indonesia is a massive country comprised of many regions and thousands of islands spread from east to west across the Indian and Pacific oceans. It's also primarily tropical. Other than a wet and dry season, the temperatures here change little throughout the year. So planning the perfect Indonesian getaway is as simple as picking the suitable months to avoid the heavier rains.
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Yuqqa Macdalena
Hi there! My name is Yuqqa, and I'm Indonesian. I grew up in a multicultural family with Christian Batak/North Sumatran and Muslim East Javanese heritage. From a young age, I was exposed to a wide...
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Priscilla Puteri
My mission is to curate unforgettable experiences that deeply immerse you in the diverse and captivating Indonesian culture. I'll tailor personalized itineraries that meet your interests. However,...
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Marc Urban
Passionate about travel, discovering new places, new experiences to try and getting to know people are the reasons why I became a travel specialist. I really love to be able to share all my...
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Jessica Soenandar
I love going to places that only locals go to, eating local foods that are not standardized to foreigners' tastebuds and participating in their traditional rituals. As a proud Indonesian, I would...
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Great Trip
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Apr 8 - Apr 23, 2025
All of the sites, hotels and tours that we did were great. Our driver was very skillful dealing with the Bali traffic. We would not recommend driving a car or motor bike in Bali especially in the more urban areas. Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive. We could tell that he knows English well but his thick accent made it difficult for us to always follow his conversation. Overall a great well planed trip and a good value.

Hi Frank,
Thank you for your kind words, it truly means so much to us! We hope the experiences and memories you’ve made will always bring a smile when you think of them :)
Stay happy and healthy! And know that you always have friends here in sunny Indonesia :) We are always ready to welcome you back and help you discover even more of what our country has to offer.
With warmest regards,
Priscilla
I could not have been happier with our tour t...
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Mar 30 - Apr 9, 2025

