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Introducing Indonesia

Not only does Indonesia offer some of the best beach escapes anywhere in the world, it’s also full of amazing temples, smiling people, incredible food, a diverse array of wildlife, and spectacular volcanoes. 

When is the best time to visit? 
The hands down best time of the year to visit Indonesia is between May and September, when the days are dry and sunny. That being said, it stays warm and comfortable during the wet season as well, when you should expect intense downpours that last a few hours but clear up pretty quickly. 

Where to go in Indonesia?
As tempting as it is to spend the entire trip relaxing in Bali, there’s so much more to Indonesia than beaches and spa treatments. Visit active and dormant volcanoes, such as Mt. Bromo in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, or paddle through the Komodo National Park, home of the world famous Komodo Dragons. You will inevitably travel in and out of Indonesia via Jakarta, and other cultural destinations to explore include Yogyakarta, Tana Toraja, and the Baliem Valley. 

How many days do I need?
Indonesia is best experienced at a slower pace. Let yourself enjoy the beaches and other natural scenery, and maybe even visit a spa or two. Try to reserve at least a week to really savor this country.

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Indonesia Travel Insights

Sunrise at Borobudur Temple
Map of Highlights of Java - 6 Days
Highlights of Java - 6 Days

On this six-day tour of Java, Indonesia, you'll see some of the island's most magnificent sights. Enjoy exceptional sunrises over volcanoes and ancient temples, learn about rural life on visits to traditional villages, and explore the fascinating city of Yogyakarta. You'll hike up a volcanic crater, go on a classic train ride through the countryside, and roam around Buddhist and Hindu archaeological wonders along the way.

Batak traditional houses in a row, Sumatra, Indonesia
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North Sumatra Adventure - 7 Days

Explore lush jungle landscapes, come face to face with rare wildlife, and learn about fascinating indigenous traditions on this weeklong tour of North Sumatra. You'll go from the city of Medan, home to one of Indonesia's grandest mosques, to the rainforest, where you'll explore the landscape in a Jeep, encounter elephants, and observe orangutans in their natural environment. Spend the second half of your trip on the volcanic Lake Toba and Samosir Island, where you'll learn about ethnic Batak history and traditions.

Kayak the Komodo Archipelago
Map of Komodo National Park Kayak Expedition - 6 Days
Komodo National Park Kayak Expedition - 6 Days

This six-day expedition offer a unique experience where you'll paddle your sea kayak to some of Indonesia's more remote beaches. You'll drift over magnificent coral reefs, access little-visited coves, and visit the only islands on Earth still inhabited by dragons, the famous Komodo dragon.

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.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Indonesia
Travel specialist Ana Bicanic
active 1 hour ago

Ana Bicanic

Hi there! My name is Ana, I am 26 years old and I come from Belgrade, Serbia. Growing up I would travel a lot with my parents who love to dive. I knew from very early on that I want to be in...

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Travel specialist Marc Urban
active 5 days 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 Yuqqa Macdalena
active 3 days 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 22 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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Trip Reviews for Indonesia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Once again, another stellar performance from ...
Indonesia | Aug 18 - Aug 25, 2024

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Sepehr M.
Kent, WA | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

Once again, another stellar performance from the kimkim team.
My fourth experience with kimkim - and each have been terrific.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Dec 03, 2024

Hi Sepehr,

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

Amazing Time in Bali
Indonesia | Nov 15 - Nov 22, 2024

Susan
Susan A.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

We had a very memorable trip exploring the east half of Bali with our driver, Essa. He was always punctual and navigated his way around Denpasar, Ubud, and the north the mountains effortlessly.

Our travel specialist, Ana, was great to work with and always replied very quickly. She is knowledgeable about Bali and helped us build a magical itinerary for the trip. We are so happy we booked this service through Kimkim!

Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hello dear Susan,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so happy to hear that you've had wonderful time!

I will pass your comments to your driver :)

Wishing you all the best and hope to plan again with you in the future!
Ana

Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us...
Indonesia | Oct 30 - Nov 12, 2024

Jan
Jan D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024
Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us to have our input on where to go. She did an excellent job selecting the events, hotels, travel etc. And she did this in a record time of a few weeks. During the journey she followed us on a daily basis. She is pleasant, very accurate, knows her stuff. She made this an unforgettable amazing journey. She is the best! The drivers were Yadi and Very. Both were very nice, pleasant and excellent drivers. They took us to the most interesting... Read more

Yuqqa organized this trip, and she allowed us to have our input on where to go. She did an excellent job selecting the events, hotels, travel etc. And she did this in a record time of a few weeks. During the journey she followed us on a daily basis. She is pleasant, very accurate, knows her stuff. She made this an unforgettable amazing journey. She is the best!

The drivers were Yadi and Very. Both were very nice, pleasant and excellent drivers. They took us to the most interesting places.

We enjoyed learning about the Indonesian culture, their religion, how they live, what they like to eat, how they travel. We learned about the Indonesian history, we saw their rice-, tea- and coffee plantations. We learned about Batik, the Wayang culture. We spent time in the big cities, like Jakarta, Bandoeng, Yogyakarta and Semarang.
Of special Interest:
Jakarta: Old Batavia, the National Museum of Indonesia, Pasar Baru
Bogor: The Botanical Gardens
Bandoeng: Wayang Golek, Malabar tea plantation
Yogyakarta: Kraton, Making of Wayang puppets, Making of Batik, Prambanan Temple, Gunung Marapi
Semarang: Kota Lama, Ambarawa with train museum

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Des Indes Menteng
Jakarta

Friendly staff, great breakfast. Exellent located in city of Jakarta

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THE 1O1 Bandung Dago
Bandung

Old hotel Breakfast was great

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
YOGYAKARTA

Great Hotel, friendly and very helpful staff, great breakfast

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FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten

Great shuttle service from and to the Jakarta airport. Modern hotel. We had a great dinner at the roof-top restaurant. Service great, staff very pleasant

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Novus Giri Puncak Resort & Spa
Bogor

Great Hotel, excellent breakfast

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Metro Park View Hotel Kota Lama Semarang
Semarang

Great Hotel, excellent breakfast. Liked the coffee and ice-cream bar. Service at the dinner room was awkward, staff barely spoke English, kept on asking questions, very pushy and insisting us taking wine.

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Activity Reviews
Explore Tea Plantations in Bandung
Explore Tea Plantations in Bandung
Bandung

We first went to see Wayang Golek. This is a must-see for everybody going to Bandung! Then to the Malabar Tea Plantation, see comments below: The guide did not discuss the process of the tea production, but instead showed us the kampung. This could have been an attractive part of the trip but has to be adjusted: more explanation of the tea process, no tour through the kampung.

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needs to discuss more of tea process. To much of the kampung
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Lively discussion with guide about people of Indonesia
Visit Botanical Bogor
Visit Botanical Bogor
Bogor

Excellent. Botanical garden were very interested.Had a great trip over the Puncuk

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Jakarta City Tour
Jakarta City Tour
Jakarta

Very interesting old Batavia, Sunda Kelapa. Unfortunately the museum at the Old town was closed and the Wayang museum was being rebuild. The visit to the National Museum of Indonesia is exceptional. It reviews the 78 different ethnic groups of Indonesia. It is a must-see for everybody visiting Jakarta Visited Pasar Baru, interesting

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Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Yogyakarta

We visited Krotan, the Sultan palace and had a great guide. She spoke perfectly English and knew everything about the sultanate and the Islam religion. Visit to Prambanan Temple was great. Had an excellent guide. Saw the inpressive Gunung Marapi vulcano. We loved the performance of the Ramayana Show.

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Semarang City Tour
Semarang City Tour
Semarang

Went to Kota Lama Semarang, impressive. Great walking tour. We went to places where they make wayang puppets and to a place where they make batik fabrics.

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Explore Nature in Outback Semarang
Explore Nature in Outback Semarang
Semarang

We went to the Train Museum in Ambarawa. We had a great tour-guide. We learned about the steam locomotives and how the train system was build between Semarang, Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

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Visit Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Visit Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Yogyakarta

We went to the Yogyakarta Pasar and saw all the different spices and fruits that were sold. Quite an experience! We were not able to make it to the Borodudar Temple, unfortunately

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Local specialist: Yuqqa Macdalena
Yuqqa
Yuqqa Macdalena
Local specialist in Bali, Indonesia | Replied on Dec 04, 2024
Dear Jan, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback on your trip with us in Java! It means a lot to me. I’m especially thrilled that your experience in Jakarta was so personal and meaningful to you. It’s wonderful to hear that you also enjoyed the boutique experiences I crafted for you in Bandung and Semarang—it’s always a pleasure to create something unique for our travelers. I’m already looking forward to planning your next adventure in Indonesia! Whether it’s exploring Sulawesi,... Read more

Dear Jan,

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback on your trip with us in Java! It means a lot to me. I’m especially thrilled that your experience in Jakarta was so personal and meaningful to you. It’s wonderful to hear that you also enjoyed the boutique experiences I crafted for you in Bandung and Semarang—it’s always a pleasure to create something unique for our travelers.

I’m already looking forward to planning your next adventure in Indonesia! Whether it’s exploring Sulawesi, discovering the beauty of Lombok, or embarking on a Komodo journey, I’m here to make it unforgettable.

See you in the next adventure with us! 🤗✨