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Indonesia Travel Insights

A typical facade of a temple in Ubud
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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.

Relax on the famed Pink Beach of the Komodo National Park
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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.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple on Bali
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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.

Sunrise over Indonesia's Mount Bromo
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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.

Discover Indonesian Hindu temples like Bali's Ulun Danuy Beratan Temple
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.

Morning view of Padar Island from Komodo National Park, Indonesia
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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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Indonesia
Travel specialist Yuqqa Macdalena
active 18 hours ago

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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Travel specialist Priscilla Puteri
active 2 hours ago

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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Travel specialist Marc Urban
active 6 hours ago

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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Travel specialist Jessica Soenandar
active 19 hours ago

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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Trip Reviews for Indonesia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Great Trip
Indonesia | Apr 8 - Apr 23, 2025

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Frank B.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on May 02, 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.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on May 02, 2025

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...
Indonesia | Mar 30 - Apr 9, 2025

Tracey
Tracey L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
I could not have been happier with our tour that Yuqqa Macdalena planned for my friends and I! We toured through Java and Bali for 11 days and saw so many magical places including waterfalls, sunrises, mountains, craters, sunsets, temples. We traveled by train and traveled by car. Yuqqa’s guidance was so valuable we felt secure in every situation. Our driver, Agung Ardika, made sure that we arrived at every activity in time and he gave us information about the area we were in and he stopped... Read more

I could not have been happier with our tour that Yuqqa Macdalena planned for my friends and I! We toured through Java and Bali for 11 days and saw so many magical places including waterfalls, sunrises, mountains, craters, sunsets, temples. We traveled by train and traveled by car. Yuqqa’s guidance was so valuable we felt secure in every situation. Our driver, Agung Ardika, made sure that we arrived at every activity in time and he gave us information about the area we were in and he stopped at areas of interest to us. We had many lovely guides and were pleased with each of them.

Hotel Reviews
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
YOGYAKARTA

We loved this hotel, great staff, location and food.

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Lava View Lodge Hotel

Perfect location for our Mount Bromo hike.

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Artha Cottages Tumpak Sewu
Lumajang
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Aston Jember Hotel & Conference Center
Jember
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Ketapang Indah Hotel
Banyuwangi
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Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa
Pemuteran

This was an amazing location. We had a private villa with our own pool and fountains with koi swimming around in the pond. Birds visited the garden throughout the day, this was a peaceful bonus to our stay. The rooms were spacious, beautiful, and elegant. We were blown away when they told us that the entire garden was our space. We would all love to come back to this exceptional location.

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Nadira Bali Resort & Villa

Such a beautiful location, we arrived when the clouds broke open and gave us a good dousing with mountain rain! The rooms were lively as was the pool! The staff greeted us with umbrellas and fresh juice! Beautiful area. The food was lovely, staff wonderful, just amazing.

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Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena
Yuqqa
Yuqqa Macdalena
Local specialist in Bali, Indonesia | Replied on Apr 16, 2025
Hello Tracey, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a magical time exploring Java and Bali 🌿✨ It was a real joy planning your trip, and I’m glad you felt well taken care of throughout. I’ll definitely pass your lovely feedback on to Agung and the rest of the team! If Indonesia calls you again—perhaps to off-the-beaten-path gems like Sumatra, Sulawesi, Lombok, Komodo or Sumba—or another Java & Bali trip, I’d be more than happy to... Read more

Hello Tracey,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a magical time exploring Java and Bali 🌿✨

It was a real joy planning your trip, and I’m glad you felt well taken care of throughout. I’ll definitely pass your lovely feedback on to Agung and the rest of the team!

If Indonesia calls you again—perhaps to off-the-beaten-path gems like Sumatra, Sulawesi, Lombok, Komodo or Sumba—or another Java & Bali trip, I’d be more than happy to help you plan another unforgettable adventure.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Sunny greetings from Bali,
Yuqqa

Bali and Komodo Island. Had the best time! We...
Indonesia | Mar 24 - Apr 4, 2025

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Mary P.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2025
Bali and Komodo Island. Had the best time! Well organized trip. Read more

Bali and Komodo Island. Had the best time! Well organized trip.

Hotel Review
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Bali

Mandapa was heaven on earth! Best service and stunning views.

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The views and service was spectacular.
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Rainforest Bliss.
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Excellent service.
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Spotless rooms.
Local specialist: Myriam Benmhaya

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