Indonesia Travel Guide
Indonesia is one of the most beautiful and diverse travel destinations in the world. With more than 17,000 islands, it offers tropical beaches, active volcanoes, green rice terraces, ancient temples and some of the richest coral reefs on the planet.
Most travelers start in Bali, with its surf beaches, rice fields and yoga retreats in Ubud. But Indonesia is much bigger than one island. You can watch the sunrise over Mount Bromo, see the blue fire of Ijen Crater, swim with manta rays in Komodo and dive in the untouched reefs of Raja Ampat.
Whether you are planning a relaxing beach holiday or a real island-hopping adventure, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Indonesia, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Indonesia
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to Indonesia costs, visas, getting around between the islands, staying connected and the local customs every traveler should know.
- Indonesia Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Bali and Indonesia
- How Much Does a Trip to Bali Cost?
- Indonesia Visa on Arrival Guide
- Best eSIM for Bali and Indonesia
- Best Travel Insurance for Indonesia
- Is Bali Safe for Tourists?
- 10 Days in Bali: Perfect Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Bali: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Private Pool Villas in Bali
- Nusa Penida Day Trip from Bali
- Komodo Island Boat Tours from Labuan Bajo
- Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater Tour Guide
- Best Things to Do in Ubud
Why Indonesia Should Be Your Next Trip
Bali alone could fill a whole trip. Walk through the Tegallalang rice terraces in Ubud, watch the sunset from the cliffs of Uluwatu, surf in Canggu and take a boat to Nusa Penida to see the famous Kelingking Beach. Every part of the island has a different mood.
Beyond Bali, the adventure gets even bigger. The Gili Islands have no cars and perfect turquoise water, Lombok offers quiet beaches and waterfalls, and a boat trip from Labuan Bajo takes you to Komodo National Park to see real Komodo dragons and pink sand beaches.
On the island of Java, you can visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, and Prambanan, a huge Hindu temple complex near Yogyakarta. Then hike up Mount Bromo for one of the most famous sunrises in Asia and climb Ijen Crater at night to see its rare blue flames.
Indonesia is also very affordable. Beautiful villas with private pools, fresh food and island boat trips cost much less than in Europe. Try nasi goreng, satay, rendang and fresh tropical fruit, and enjoy the warm and friendly welcome of the Indonesian people.
Best Places to Visit in Indonesia
From the rice terraces of Ubud and the beaches of Nusa Penida to the volcanoes of Java and the dragons of Komodo, every island in Indonesia has its own story. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Bali
- Ubud
- Seminyak
- Canggu
- Uluwatu
- Nusa Penida
- Nusa Dua
- Gili Islands
- Lombok
- Nusa Lembongan
- Sanur
- Komodo
- Labuan Bajo
- Flores
- Yogyakarta
- Borobudur
- Prambanan
- Mount Bromo
- Ijen Crater
- Jakarta
- Bandung
- Raja Ampat
- Lake Toba
- Bukit Lawang
- Tana Toraja
- Bunaken
- Belitung
- Sumba
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