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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.

All travel reports from Indonesia

Day 12

This morning, I went to the same beach as yesterday with Rima's brother. There, we met someone from Slovenia. We stayed on the beach for a while and then came to our place to...

Day 2

After sleeping for about 12 hours, I felt better again😅 In the morning, I first went for a run and explored the area here. It is partly very shocking to see the conditions in...

Arrival Bukti Kubutambahan

Arrival was complicated. Ferry had a 3.5 hour delay, rough waves (several ships sink between Gili and Padangbai every year), and we had a bit of stress with a local taxi driver...

2nd Surf lesson

Hey friends, today, after all the action-packed days, it was time to chill and relax. Our alarm clock didn't go off until 09:30 am. After that, we went to have breakfast and...

14th and 15th March, Agroforestry expert in the concrete jungle of Purwokerto

On Tuesday, 14th March, together with Lewi, an Indonesian organic food entrepreneur, I boarded the train to Purwokerto. Lewi supplies the Claro store in Switzerland and has...

Back to Bali

Just briefly: speedboat, bad weather and a hangover are not a good combination, but after reading the news, we are glad to have arrived safely back in Bali, specifically in...

Bali 2025

Moose in Bali

Tag 31

On Monday morning, I had to leave quite quickly to catch a driver in time. Most scooter riders do not take longer trips. Luckily, I found one who drove me back for 1.5 hours....

Day 3

Today was my first day of work at 12 o'clock. First, Rima gave me some information. Then we took the scooter to the orphanage, which is about 7 minutes away. There I met the...

For your information!

Hello dear ones, some of you have asked or requested me to write or send some pictures or information about our vacation. I have decided to write a blog post about it. This way...

10° Ubud

Laura doesn't seem to be feeling well today.. I wonder if someone went out at night? I, on the other hand, was 'responsible' and stayed home. It's going to be a lazy pool day...

Hours* Sumatra 👋

02/03/19 We still have some time, so we decided to spend the final part of our journey in Sumatra, Indonesia. We know that traveling in Sumatra can be difficult, but we want to...

Tag 57

On Saturday, I spent the day at the guesthouse, went for a swim in the pool, and worked on my reports. In the evening, I met up with Vanessa, Fabi, and a few other interns, and...

Day 4

My first real working day started today at 10 AM. First, I went out with the little one to look at cows. We found one😅 After that, we were at the children's home and while Ibu...

Chapter 11.5 - Advanced Open Water

19.3. Today was another wild day. Went for a navigation dive around 11:30am and a night dive at 6pm. It was a lot of fun 🤙🏻 Now it's time for dinner and then I'll go back to...

Day 52 - Jakarta, Indonesia (03.03.2020)

Since we only spent two days on stopover in Indonesia's capital, we didn't really see much of the city. However, the city feels even louder and busier than Bangkok. On our drive...

Back to Bali 🌄

Our exploration tour started back in Bali. We stumbled upon the Blue Lagoon right next to our hotel on Padang Bai Beach, where we could observe numerous colorful fish while...

Tag 024 "Prambanan 🚌"

The night is gone from 5 o'clock 😟 We are awaken by the sounds of 🕌 mosques. 92% of Indonesians are Muslim. It's quite curious that today we will admire the original belief...

Day 8+9: Happy Nyepi 🌞🌼

On 28.03. is the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Nyepi is the Day of Silence, fasting, and meditation. It is the most important Hindu holiday. The day before, there was a big...

Tag 38

On Monday morning, we had to be back at the harbor by 9 AM, as our ferry was returning to Bali. I started feeling worse again and feared that I was getting sick. The 3-hour boat...

Day 10

This morning, I had a smoothie avocado bowl and a matcha for breakfast. In the morning, I did my laundry, and in the afternoon, I took care of the children's laundry.😅 Now I...

Tag 013 "Gili Trawangan" 🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️

I only know "Giiligan's Island" 🎞, but it has nothing to do with it at all. Gili means "small island" in Sasak (Indonesian) and is an island group in the Bali Sea off the...

Indonesia - preparation is going on

I have a total of 56 days to explore this wonderful country full of islands. 😊 I am so excited for new amazing experiences, beautiful landscapes, and cultures. 🌏🌋🌅 In this...

Day 6

Today I started again at 3 PM and first washed some laundry until the children were back from school. When they arrived, we made some necklaces together and I taught an hour of...

Tag 006 "Ubud, not submarine☝🏼

With the heat comes less movement, food is consumed more sparingly, which in turn creates fatigue. Our bodies notice the changes. Sleep is currently between 13-15...

Bye bye Indonesia 👋

09.01.18 Maumere Our last destination in Flores was the small port city by the sea in the northeast. The travel guide says that the city, similar to Ende, has little to offer,...

Tag 8

On Saturday, the children had a ballet performance in Denpasar. I drove there wanting to watch the performance, but then I noticed that it was a huge shopping mall and...

Last days in Bali ❣️🐢

Unsere letzten Tage auf Bali haben wir in Kuta verbracht, wo wir beim Surfen am Strand viele Einheimische kennenlernten und bestens mit günstigen Surfstunden, neuen Frisuren und...