Things to do in Indonesia
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Bali: Kintamani Cycling Tour, Rice Fields & Village TemplesYou’ll start your day sipping strong Balinese coffee above Kintamani’s valleys before cycling downhill through villages, ancient temples and green rice fields with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter over breakfast, stories about village life, hands-on moments at family homes, and lunch facing endless terraces. You might leave with muddy shoes but probably also with something you’ll want to remember.
Ubud: Balinese Shaman Healing & Temple Purification Day TripYou’ll step into sacred waters at Mengening Temple for self-purification, receive traditional Balinese healing from a shaman in Batuan village, explore Ubud’s vibrant art villages and temples, sample fresh coffee at a plantation, then wander Tegalalang’s famous rice terraces — all with hotel pickup and lunch included. Let yourself be part of daily life here for just one day.
Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep from Seminyak & Black Lava FieldYou're picked up from your Seminyak hotel before dawn, driven to Mount Batur's viewing point, and watch the sunrise from the jeep rooftop with breakfast and tea. After sunrise, you explore the black lava field by jeep and on foot, then return to your hotel. No hiking required, all entry fees and transport included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Mount Batur sunrise and the lava field without arranging transport, timing the climb, or joining a crowded group — the private jeep and included pickup handle all three.
Bali Ubud: Countryside Cycling Tour with Rice Terraces & LunchYou’ll pedal quiet roads near Ubud, guided by locals who know every shortcut and story. Glimpse temple rituals, taste homegrown coffee at breakfast, pause above Tegalalang’s green terraces for lunch—and maybe join in if it’s harvest time. It’s Bali seen slowly, with laughter and muddy shoes.
Indonesian Cooking Class Gili Air: Learn Traditional DishesAn Indonesian cooking class on Gili Air where you prepare and cook three to six traditional dishes under the guidance of a local chef from Lombok or the Gili Islands. The chef teaches authentic techniques, ingredient substitutions for cooking abroad, and shares knowledge of Sasak culture and local life. Classes run daily at 11:30am, 4pm, and 7pm/8pm, with options for three, four, or six dishes; vegetarian and vegan substitutions are available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn by doing rather than watching—you're cooking every dish, not observing a demonstration. The chef's knowledge of Sasak culture and local life means you leave with stories and context, not just recipes.
Bali: Private Food Walking Tour & 10 Tastings with LocalsYou’ll join a private foodie guide in Bali for a walking tour through Badung Market and beyond, tasting ten local dishes from babi guling to sweet desserts. Alongside street eats you’ll see city highlights like Catur Muka statue and hear stories behind each bite. You’ll leave full — but also carrying new flavors and memories home.
Full-Day Ubud Tour: Temples, Rice Terraces & Monkey ForestA full-day private tour of Ubud covers four distinct stops: the 11th-century Gunung Kawi temple carved into a 23-foot cliff face, the spring-fed Tirta Empul Temple where you can witness local blessing rituals, a trek through Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the sacred monkey forest with around 700 Balinese macaques. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, and an English-speaking guide are included; the itinerary spans 10 hours and involves some stairs at Gunung Kawi.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide steering you through four sacred sites and working landscapes in one day, with lunch included and transport handled between each stop.
Yogyakarta Bicycle Tour: Prambanan Temples & VillagesA guided bicycle tour from Prambanan in Yogyakarta that cycles through rice fields and small villages to a hidden gem temple combining Hindu and Buddhist architecture, then visits local home industries where you learn to make traditional emping chips, taste fresh tofu and sample pure honey from stingless bees. The tour runs two hours with a live English or Javanese-speaking guide, bottled water, rain coat and tea or coffee included; children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a local guide, so you're cycling with others and following a set route rather than exploring on your own pace. It suits travelers who want to move through the countryside on a bike, interact with people making traditional foods, and have someone explain what they're seeing—without the planning or navigation work.
Borneo: Kelotok River Cruise & Orangutan Feeding StationsYou’ll cruise Borneo’s rivers by kelotok boat with a small group, watch wild orangutans at Tanjung Harapan and Camp Leakey, and sleep surrounded by rainforest sounds. Local guides share stories as you spot monkeys and crocodiles along the banks. If you’re after real moments—muddy boots included—this is one of those trips that lingers long after you leave.
Tanah Lot Sunset Tour from Ubud: Two temples, sunset viewsA six-hour tour from Ubud visits Tanah Lot, a Hindu temple built on a rock island in the sea, and Taman Ayun, a traditional Balinese temple surrounded by fishponds. Pickup starts at 2pm from your accommodation in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver; the tour holds up to 15 people. Entrance tickets are included on the Inclusion Tour options; the Regular Tour option does not include them.Is it for me?Book the Inclusion Tour if you want tickets purchased in advance so you can enter both temples without stopping at gates; choose the Regular Tour if you'd rather buy entry tickets on-site or skip one of the temples.
Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling: 2 Reef Spots with Lunch & TransportA snorkeling activity at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun in Padang Bai, Bali, where you spend roughly two hours exploring two separate coral reefs with provided equipment and a professional guide. The day runs about six hours total, including a 1.5-hour drive from your hotel, snorkeling at each spot, an Indonesian lunch, and the return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two different reefs and their marine life in one morning without arranging boats, gear or transport yourself—the guide handles the logistics between spots, and you move from one reef to the next instead of staying in one place all day.
Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Tour from Seminyak: Skip the HikeA private sunrise jeep tour of Mount Batur from Seminyak that trades the hike for a 4WD ride to the summit, with hotel pickup, warm breakfast and tea or coffee included. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and includes a photoshoot session and exploration of the black lava fields from the volcano's last eruption. A professional English-speaking driver handles the vehicle and the route, so you arrive rested and leave with images.Is it for me?The jeep format suits anyone who wants the Mount Batur sunrise without an early-morning hike—you arrive rested and see the view from the vehicle instead of after a climb. Book this if the pre-dawn trek would be too much but the summit at sunrise is the whole reason you came.
Borobudur Day Trip: Climb Both Temples in One DayYou climb Borobudur's levels past Buddha statues and stone reliefs, then drive to Prambanan to walk the 10th-century Hindu temple complex with its Ramayana carvings. All entrance tickets and transport are included, with an English-speaking driver who can add optional stops like sunrise viewpoints or Mount Merapi if you want to extend the day. Plan for a full day out — the climb and the distances are what make both temples possible in one trip.Is it for me?Right choice if you want both Borobudur and Prambanan in one day without arranging separate tickets and transport. The climb access at Borobudur is included, which sets this apart from tours that only offer ground-level viewing. Expect a full day out with physical effort on the temple levels — that's what makes seeing both sites in depth possible.
Bali: Downhill Cycling Tour Kintamani, Coffee & School VisitYou’ll pedal down from Kintamani with cool air on your face, stop for strong Balinese coffee at a local farm, share smiles at a village school, and visit a priest’s home for stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Includes pickup and lunch — plus those small moments you’ll remember after the ride ends.
Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek with Songan Village StartYou’ll start before dawn in Songan Village with a local guide leading you up Mount Batur’s quieter trail. Feel volcanic heat as you eat eggs cooked in natural steam at sunrise, sip hot tea from a summit warung, and circle the crater rim if you’re game. The early start is tough but seeing Bali wake up below you is something that sticks.
Yogyakarta: Borobudur & Prambanan Climb with PickupYou climb inside two of Indonesia's most significant temples in a single day: Borobudur, where 504 Buddha statues sit hidden beneath stone spires, and Prambanan, the sprawling Hindu complex built to honor the Trimurti. A local guide leads you through both sites, manages entry fees and timing, and picks you up from your Yogyakarta hotel — so you spend the day moving through the temples themselves, not arranging logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both of Yogyakarta's major temples in one day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself — the guide and pickup handle all of that, leaving you free to focus on the temples themselves.
Ubud: Melukat Ceremony & Tirta Empul Temple with GuideYou wade into the sacred spring pools at Tirta Empul Temple and participate in the Melukat cleansing ceremony, guided through each step by an English-speaking guide who explains the ritual's place in Balinese tradition. The tour includes your sarong, entry fees, ceremony materials and a locker for your things. Bring a change of clothes and a towel, and plan for the morning or early afternoon — the experience takes around two to three hours from pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to participate in an actual Balinese cleansing ritual rather than observe one from a distance, and you're comfortable with cold water and modest physical immersion in a sacred space.
Bali Dinner Cruise: Aristocat Evening Sail with Live Music & PickupYou’ll board the Aristocat catamaran for an easygoing Bali dinner cruise with live music and a five-course meal under open sky. Hotel pickup is included so you won’t have to worry about getting there or back. Expect warm breezes, gentle sea sounds, and small moments that stick with you long after you’re back on land.
Gili Trawangan & Meno: Snorkeling Underwater Sculptures & TurtlesYou spend the day moving between three snorkeling sites on Gili Meno: first the underwater sculptures that double as a reef, then coral gardens at Coral Point, then Turtle Point where sea turtles swim nearby. Lunch and all equipment are included, plus a glass-bottom boat option if you'd rather not get wet. The whole experience runs around six to seven hours, and you're back on Gili Trawangan by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Gili Islands' most distinctive snorkeling sites—the underwater sculptures, coral gardens, and sea turtles—without organizing transport or equipment yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds.
Ubud: Ayung River Rafting with Waterfall & Buffet LunchYou’ll paddle down Bali’s Ayung River with a local guide, pass ancient cliff carvings and hidden waterfalls near Ubud, then relax with showers and an Indonesian buffet lunch overlooking the valley. Expect laughter, splashes, and moments of quiet beauty along the way — perfect if you want adventure without anything too extreme.
