Indonesia
Destination
Indonesia: more than Bali
Thousands of islands, each with its own culture. Most travellers only see the south of Bali, but Indonesia has so much more: volcanoes on Java, rice terraces, quiet beaches and villages where time seems to stand still.
At a glance
- Best time to go
- April to October: the dry season
- Flight time
- About 15 to 17 hours, usually with one stop
- Time difference
- 5 to 7 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on island and season
- Visa
- Check the current rules with your government's travel advice
- Language and money
- Bahasa Indonesia · Indonesian rupiah
Regions
Where to go in Indonesia?
Java
Volcanoes, the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, and the cultural heart of Yogyakarta.
Bali
Not just crowds: in the north and east you'll find peace, rice fields and waterfalls.
Lombok and the Gili Islands
White beaches, clear water and a lot quieter than Bali.
Sulawesi
My favourite, and still so undiscovered. The Toraja highlands with a culture you won't see anywhere else, and the Togian Islands with calm, clear water for snorkelling.
Sample routes
Sample routes through Indonesia
Coming soon
Sample routes for Indonesia are coming soon. Curious what's possible? I'm happy to think along in a free intro call.
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With short travel days and the right places to stay, Indonesia works well with a little one. I'm happy to think it through with you.
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