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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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Day 210 - 214 Jungle Trekking

Out, but really out in nature. We hiked, climbed, slid, and crawled through the rainforest for 5 days. It was definitely worth it. What an adventure.

Bali - Island of 1000 Temples & Gods

October 26-28 On October 26, we arrived in Bali at half past midnight, completely exhausted from the lack of sleep in the past few days. First Stop: Bukit Our first stop...

Day 199 - 202 Visit to the Komodo Dragons

4 days by boat from Lombok to Flores.

Nachtwanderung auf den Mount Batur

1.20 AM, Ubud, Bali. While other people are going to sleep, two travelers from far away Germany struggle out of bed. Luckily, we already packed our backpacks and prepared...

From Lovina to Amed

Yesterday I left Lovina to go to Amed. Overall, Lovina didn't really impress me. It's a small town that consists of several villages and while it's possible to see everything on...

One of the oldest cave paintings in the world – The 45,000-year-old pig painting from Kampung Biku, South Sulawesi

Deep in the impressive karst region of Kampung Biku in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, lies one of the most significant testimonies of early human history. Here,...

Bali is ... different

Yesterday we took the ferry to Bali. It quickly became apparent that Bali is very different from Sumatra and Java. Culturally, Bali differs significantly from the rest of...

Another Temple

Today we visited another temple. This time it was the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan. In its original form, it consisted of about 240 temples. However, the majority were...

Day 5 Tomohon and Bunaken

Today was a relaxing day of riding scooters to a waterfall. Afterwards, Meli booked a taxi and we drove from Manado to Bunaken. Two minutes after our arrival, we were already...

Manado

I would have much preferred to stay at the Tangkoko National Park until my departure rather than going to Manado. However, my flight was at 6:25 AM, and it takes at least two...

Tomohon

During my two days in Tomohon, I spent one day alone with a scooter and on the other day, I let Svenja from Mr. Simple's accommodation drive us to our various destinations. Mr....

Labuan Bajo

The day after the boat tour, I slept in and then considered during breakfast that I could visit two caves. Putri, a Grab driver, took me to Goa Batu Cermin, where we agreed on a...

Goodbye Bali

All good things come to an end. We really enjoyed this vacation and my wanderlust seems to grow on our travels rather than being satisfied. We are pondering and can certainly...

People of Bali

Every vacation trip is full of new impressions, new smells, nature, foreign culture, different food and, above all, the people you meet on your trips around the world. There are...

Gilifornia

The almost two-hour crossing from Padang Bai to Gili Air was quite uncomfortable, but problem-free. My knees were next to my ears on the narrow seats...comfortable is not...

The Start is hard - Seminyak and Uluwatu

After our arrival in Seminyak, we briefly explored the surroundings and got an idea of the location here on site. To ensure the flow of money during the holiday, the cash...

Silver jewelry smith and Tomb Raider sidemen

A little forging and a little feeling like a real adventurer.

Travis, the buddy bear, talks about diving

Travis about diving - he watched everything very closely!

Mount Ijen - Banyuwangi

Our last stop in Java was Banyuwangi, and from there we planned a tour to Mount Ijen as the perfect ending to our journey on the Island of Volcanoes. Upon arrival, we were...

Yogyakarta

After 8 hours of train journey, we arrived safely in Yogyakarta, the cultural and university city of Java. Unfortunately, we had some bad luck with our accommodation, which...

13-22.01.2020 From Vorarlberg via Singapore, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa to Ende

After our vacation 'at home' was over, we headed back home! In the middle of the night, we boarded our plane to Singapore in Zurich. Due to a technical defect with the ABS, the...

Time to say goodbye

After... ...54 days in Bali and its surroundings... ...about 2000km on a scooter (including at least 10 near-accidents)... ...visiting 8 islands... ...4 weeks of active...

Tag 82 - fairytale-like

21.07.19 Using the information we collected yesterday about a rafting trip, today we booked the tour at our hotel (just under 40€ for 2 people, including shuttle and buffet)....

Medewi (West-Bali) - the longest left wave in Bali

It's been a whole four weeks since I last wrote an entry... Some of you might be wondering, what's happening with her? Isn't Bali as beautiful as people think? Absolutely not! ...

18/05/2019 to 02/06/2019 - Una Una & the Togian Islands / Indonesia

Often referred to as a little undiscovered paradise on the internet, we are curious about what awaits us... So we arrived in Ampana at 1 o'clock in the morning and waited until...

14/05/2019 to 16/05/2019 - Tana Toraja / Sulawesi / Indonesia

The village of Rantepao in the highland region of Tana Toraja is beautifully nestled in lush green rice fields and coffee plantations. But the region is also known for the...

Bali: Beach in Seminyak, Rice fields in Ubud, and Diving in Padagbai and Kubu

We have arrived in Bali and you can immediately feel it: this is a completely different world than the rest of Indonesia! On our way from the east coast, where we crossed over...

On the Top of Mount Batur.

Koi Pond at the Water Temple

Bali - Lombok - Gili Air - A brother-sister duo on a journey

Hello, it's me again! I thought I'd tell you about my trip to Indonesia in the summer of 2018! Finally on vacation again! This time not alone - but for the very first time with...