Indonesia 12-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Indonesia.

Explore Indonesia with these 12-day itineraries, each offering a different perspective of this vast archipelago. For those looking to immerse themselves in Bali, opt for a trip like this Balinese adventure, where you can enjoy an Udud vintage car ride and a relaxing stay on Gili Meno. You might also want something similar to this Java, Bali, and Lombok trip, where you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple and enjoy a sunrise at Mount Bromo. For a trip focused more on nature and beautiful beaches, consider an adventure like this nature and beaches itinerary, which allows you to relax on Sumba's untouched stretches of sand and explore Bali's Uluwatu Temple.

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Culture & Beaches in Indonesia: Bali & Gili Islands - 12 Days

Experience the world-famous beauty of Indonesia's islands. Begin in the town of Ubud in Bali, where you'll hike through terraced rice fields, learn about local culture and crafts, and visit historic temples. Then, travel by speedboat to Gili Air. You'll snorkel, spot sea turtles, and explore its neighboring islands, with plenty of time for beachside relaxation. Return to Bali and travel to Seminyak to enjoy temple tours, a traditional dance performance, and a surf class.

Swim with whale sharks off Maratua Island, Borneo

Indonesian Escape: Borneo, Maratua & Bali - 12 Days

For travelers who want to focus on natural beauty and wildlife, this 12-day itinerary will show you the best features of three of Indonesia's islands. Start with a stay in a wildlife sanctuary in Borneo before taking a boat to Maratua Island, where you will swim at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Then, head to Bali to explore rock-cut temples guarded by monkeys, verdant terraced rice fields, and colorful art markets.

Indonesian Adventure: Trekking, Tribes & Birdwatching in Papua - 12 Days

Discover the rich culture and biodiversity of Papua on this rugged, 12-day adventure. Get to know the Dani tribe people as you're welcomed into remote villages and embark on short, scenic hikes to the highlands and rivers of the Wamena Valley. Set out on a multi-day trek through the jungle, exploring your lush environs, camping under the stars, and celebrating at a local Dani Pig Festival. Then transfer to Nimbokrang for the island's birds of paradise, ending with a scenic boat trip across Lake Sentani.

Experience a sunrise over Mount Bromo Volcano in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

Indonesia Culture & Landscapes: Java, Bali & Lombok - 12 Days

Discover Indonesia's diverse culture and show-shopping landscapes on this 12-day tour. Touchdown on the island of Java, where sultan palaces and the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple await, followed by sunrise trips to the volcanic peak of Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen's acid lakes. Next, sail over to Bali to explore waterfalls, rice terraces, and jungles before basking on the golden sands of Lombok, lapped by azure waters home to snorkel-worthy reefs.

Explore the wild beaches of the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali

Discover Bali: Temples, Trekking, Volcanoes & Gili Islands - 12 Days

Discover the beauty of Bali and the Gili Islands on this 12-day adventure. Kick off the trip in Ubud with a vintage car safari through the rice paddies and a sunrise trek up to Mount Batur before visiting some of the island's holiest and most beautiful temples. Then, head to Sidemen for a taste of traditional Balinese culture in the countryside before a few days of relaxing in the tropical island paradise of Gili Meno. You'll end up in Uluwatu with a mesmerizing Kecak dance performance as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

Mangrove forest at Walakiri Beach, Sumba

Nature & Beaches in Indonesia: Bali & Sumba - 12 Days

On this outdoor adventure, relax and explore two of Indonesia's most beautiful islands: Bali and Sumba. Begin in Uluwatu in Bali, where you'll visit the cliffside Uluwatu Temple and see a traditional dance show. Then fly to Sumba to explore thatched-roof villages, visit serene beaches, and swim beneath waterfalls. Travel eastward across the island as you take in the natural wonders around Tambolaka, Waikabubak, Tarimbang, and Waingapu. Finally, return to Bali to see one last sunset over Uluwatu.

Hike to this viewpoint above Kelingking Beach on your last full day of the trip

Ultimate Beach, Rainforest & Culture Tour in Indonesia - 12 Days

Experience the best of Indonesia's culture and nature on this 12-day itinerary. Sample street food in Jakarta before flying to Balikpapan on Borneo Island to spot rare wildlife in the rainforest. Then venture to Yogyakarta to glimpse life at a Javanese village and the Sultan's 18th-century palace. In Bali, visit art galleries in Ubud, explore waterfalls and temples, and take a traditional Balinese cooking class. Complete the trip in Nusa Dua to hang out with monkeys in a forest sanctuary and relax on the island's beaches.

Swing through the landscapes of Bali during this 12-day journey through Indonesia

Discover Borneo's Rainforest, Java's Volcanoes & Bali's Beaches - 12 Days

Dive into the ecosystems of Indonesia on this adventurous, 12-day tour to Borneo, Java, and Bali. See orangutans in the wild as you cruise down a rainforest river on the island of Borneo and visit an Indigenous village. Fly to Java to hike the volcanic Mount Bromo at sunrise, then transfer to the paradise island of Bali for terraces, waterfalls, and monkeys. End your trip in the luxurious town of Nusa Dua on Bali's southern tip to explore the beaches and seaside temples and savor a seafood feast on the sands.

Swim in an ocean lagoon on this 12-day Indonesian tour

Hidden Gems on the Indonesian Islands of Bali & Sumba - 12 Days

Discover the hidden treasures of Sumba and Bali on this 12-day island adventure in Indonesia. In Bali, base yourself in the spiritual capital of Ubud to visit nearby rice terraces, monkey forests, and elephant sanctuaries. Then, fly to Sumba Island, where you'll hike to waterfalls, explore traditional villages, and snorkel off pristine shores. Swim in an ocean lagoon, climb down cliffs to secret beaches, and meet local artisans before heading to southern Bali for surfing, seafood, and sunsets at coastal temples.

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