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Vacation in Indonesia : Highlights & Travel Tips

Indonesia is a vast island nation of more than 17,000 islands, making it one of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and rewarding destinations. Travelers are drawn by its remarkable mix of landscapes and cultures: surf beaches in Bali, ancient temples in Java, orangutan habitats in Sumatra and Borneo, Komodo dragons in Flores, and world-class diving in Raja Ampat. What makes Indonesia especially memorable is how easily adventure, spirituality, nature, and local tradition come together in one trip, whether you’re watching sunrise over Mount Bromo, exploring rice terraces in Ubud, or wandering through vibrant local markets and fishing villages.

Key highlights include visiting Borobudur and Prambanan, island-hopping through Komodo National Park, snorkeling or diving over coral reefs, hiking volcanoes, and experiencing Indonesia’s rich food culture, from nasi goreng to regional specialties served in small family-run warungs. Practical tips: Indonesia is huge, so plan a realistic route instead of trying to cover too many islands at once; domestic flights are often the best way to save time. Pack light clothing for the tropical climate, modest attire for temple visits, cash for smaller towns and islands, and extra patience for ferry and flight schedule changes. Learning a few basic Bahasa Indonesia phrases and traveling with flexibility will go a long way.

Best time to travel Indonesia

The best time to visit Indonesia is from August to October, with September and October standing out as the most popular months based on the travel data. This period typically offers strong travel interest, good conditions for island-hopping, diving, and outdoor sightseeing, while avoiding the lower-demand months of November and December.

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Bali Tour

The last two days in Canggu were very relaxing. After a few massages, Buddha Bowls, and hours of sunshine on the beach, we were a bit more active today! We hired a driver for...

Kecak Dance

Sun - Beach - Coconut, that was a good start to the day at Thomas Beach. After soaking up enough sunshine, we continued to Uluwatu Temple. Here, we watched the traditional...

Jimbaran Fish Market

It doesn't get fresher than this! This morning we visited the most famous fish market on the island. There was really a lot to see from the underwater world. In the end, Steven...

Roadtrip Nusa Penida

Today we made a beautiful tour of the island. The original plan was to rent a scooter. Fortunately, we decided against it! After seeing a few accidents and the roads here (100...

On the road in Ubud

Wonderfully rested, we drove to Ubud today and explored the city. After walking along the Campuhan Ridge Walk, we had a Balinese massage for 1 hour (for only 5 euros!!). After...

Tag 89 - herb

28.07.19 After a much more restful sleep, we join the others in the courtyard. They make us coffee and omelette. Another local is playing the ukulele, creating such a beautiful...

Welcome to Bali.

27.01.2019 Finally arrived - after a very long and exhausting 17-hour flight including a layover in Bangkok and a time difference of 7 hours, we reached our first destination....

Expedition report Indonesia 3.2

Jembrana / Balangan- Beach / Ubut / Sanur / Denpasar West-Bali / South-Bali / Central - Bali Indonesia Asia, my love. See you soon, it was an honor. Thank you. ...

Bali - Ubud:)

Upon arriving in Bali, we first picked up Angie's sister from the airport. Then we went to Ubud, where we shared a taxi with two other girls. Our hostel is a bit outside, so we...

Mount Ijen

Today, on the last day of our Indonesia tour, we went up again - to be precise, to Mount Ijen at 2368 meters. There, we were able to witness an impressive natural spectacle. The...

Sunrise over Mount Bromo

Wednesday, 06.09. Yesterday the alarm clock rang at 03:00 in the morning - and that on vacation 🙊 However, if you want to experience the sunrise in Indonesia, you have to be...

Living in the jungle, diving into island life.

I realize once again that my life, which is rather unplanned, is still connected to traveling as I'm on my way from Pai to Bali. I am walking in Chiang Mai from the...

#gobalimodel?

At the end of the second week I had a small photo shoot for my study program GoBali. It kind of happened by accident. Two girls and two boys were needed to recreate the images for...

Day 17 - 18: Gili T. / Airport

Delayed entry because we had no wifi. 😇 Unfortunately, our snorkeling trip didn't work out. It rained again. So we spent the day eating and sleeping. Luckily, the weather...

Day 13: Gili Meno

We took the first ferry from Gili Air to Gili Meno at 8:30 a.m. The crossing took about 20 minutes. Our accommodation was 50m away from the beach and looked beautiful. We used...

Tag 11/12: Gili Air

Gili Air is a relatively small island and belongs to Lombok in Indonesia. We feel like we have arrived in paradise here. 🏝 We have walked around the island in two hours. There...

Collecting business cards in Jakarta from March 10th to 14th.

Upon arriving in Jakarta, we immediately visited the company's office. It is located several miles south of the city center. After what felt like four hours in traffic and...

Tag 1: From Darwin to Bali

After the airport shuttle from Darwin City to the airport, we had to go through two security checks. The waiting area is equipped in crocodile leather style, which shocked us a...

Tanah Lot

The last 48 hours have begun, we are in Canggu and trying to make the most of it. Another scooter ride to the Tanah Lot temple on a cliff (you can only climb the temple at low...

Ferry to Misool, West New Guinea, Indonesia

We are on our way to Misool Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago of West New Guinea, Indonesia. It is the third to last island that we will visit. We hope to see beautiful rock...

Tag 61

On Wednesday, I visited the children's home in the morning and started to clear out the shoe rack (I don't think anyone has ever done that). I sorted out shoes that were single...

Tag 53

On Tuesday morning I had breakfast with Vanessa and Fabi. Our work schedule was then changed at short notice, and I started at 12. I went for a walk with the kids. We walked to...

Day 49

On Friday morning, I was at the children's home. Ibu Ine asked last minute if we could split our shifts. I was there in the morning and Vanessa in the afternoon. I looked at...

Tag 47

On Wednesday morning, I was writing reports and selecting books. I had a conversation from the university the night before. As long as I'm still here, Vanessa usually has the...

Tag 45

On Monday morning, I set off early because I had a 3.5-hour drive ahead of me. I wanted to stop by a waterfall along the way, but I got lost many times, so I decided to just...

Tag 37

On Sunday, we went snorkeling with the folks from the hostel. We set off on the boat at 11 o'clock and visited four different snorkeling spots around the three islands. We saw...

Tag 26

On Wednesday, we had water again at the children's home and I cleaned until the children arrived. After that, we painted the streets with chalk again. Later, they rode their...

Day 12

For breakfast, I had a garlic fruit, something I had never eaten before😅 I must say it was really very tasty. Afterwards, I drove for 5 minutes to a rock. Google Maps wanted to...

Vulkan Bromo

After the exhausting cultural day in Yogyakarta, we enjoyed breakfast at the Nextdoor Homestay (our hotel in Yogya) before taking a private taxi across Java. Our destination was...

Snorkeling with whale sharks

2-3 hours stay in a city are normally not worth mentioning, but this activity in Gorontalo was something special and even worth its own entry in the travel diary. We had the...