Things to do in Indonesia
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Besakih Temple tour with Kertha Gosa, waterfall and rice fieldsA private tour of Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and most sacred temple complex, with stops at Kertha Gosa palace, Bukit Jambul Hill and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and all entrance tickets included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular conditions.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want the day planned and paid for before you arrive—the driver, lunch, and all tickets are arranged, so you move between four stops without stopping to negotiate or find food. Choose the car charter option if you prefer to arrange your own meals and entry fees but want the vehicle and driver for the route and local guidance.
Mount Agung sunrise trek from Ubud: Summit at dawnMount Agung sunrise trekking is a 10-hour guided trek from Ubud to Bali's highest volcano, departing before dawn and reaching the summit to watch the sunrise illuminate the island and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. The trek includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an experienced local guide, breakfast at the summit, hiking poles, a headlamp, and entry tickets. Moderate to challenging fitness is required; the trek is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Choose this trek if you're comfortable with early mornings and steep climbing, and you want the full experience of reaching Bali's highest point at the moment the sun rises. The guide and all logistics are arranged, so you show up at your hotel ready to hike—the timing and the route are set, which is what makes the summit sunrise possible.
Bali ATV Adventure: Ride Through Gorilla Cave & Ubud JungleYou’ll get muddy, laugh a lot, and see parts of Bali most visitors miss—from jungle trails to that unforgettable gorilla cave exit. Perfect if you want real adventure beyond the usual beach day.
Ijen Crater Trek from Banyuwangi: Sulfur Miners & Blue FireA 12–14 hour trek from Banyuwangi to the summit of Mount Ijen, where you'll climb through darkness alongside sulfur miners, reach the rim of one of Earth's largest acidic lakes, and watch the sunrise over the turquoise crater. Private guide, transport, gas mask, headlamp, entrance ticket and coffee break are included. Children from age 6 are welcome; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?This trek demands moderate fitness and several hours of sustained climbing in darkness and altitude—it suits travelers who are physically prepared for a demanding mountain hike and want to witness the sulfur miners' work and the crater's turquoise water at sunrise. If you have heart, back or spinal conditions, asthma, or poor cardiovascular health, this trek is not safe for you.
Jomblang Cave Day Trip from Yogyakarta: Rappel & ExploreJomblang Cave day trip from Yogyakarta combines rappelling and caving in one of Central Java's most distinctive underground formations. You descend almost 60 meters using rappelling equipment, then walk roughly 270 meters through a slippery muddy tunnel to the chamber where a ray of light cuts through the darkness. The trip runs 8 hours total and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a local English-speaking guide, rappelling gear, lunch and mineral water at the cave. Entry fee is optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to move through the cave actively—rappelling, climbing, navigating muddy passages—rather than walking a lit path. The rappel and the tunnel walk are what separate this from a standard cave tour, and they're why the light chamber feels earned when you reach it.
Bali ATV Quad Bike & Rafting Day Trip with PickupYou’ll ride ATVs across Bali’s rice fields and jungle trails, then raft down the Ayung River with a local guide by your side. Expect muddy fun, laughter with your group, an Indonesian buffet lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for an easy day you’ll remember long after you’re back home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack two different adventures into one morning and afternoon without arranging transport or timing yourself — the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule are what make both activities fit inside a single day.
Half-Day Ubud Tour: Monkey Forest, Art Market & HeronsA half-day private tour of Ubud takes you through the Monkey Forest on foot, then to the traditional art market and Petulu Village to watch white herons fly home at dusk. Your guide speaks English, transport and all entrance fees are included, and hotel pickup starts the day. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private guide for the full day and need to be at Petulu Village at dusk to see the white herons arrive—a morning tour misses this entirely.
3-Day Private Tour: Tumpak Sewu, Mt Bromo & Ijen CraterA 3-day private guided tour from Malang or Surabaya through East Java's volcanic landscape, visiting Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Mount Bromo at sunrise, and Ijen Crater's blue fire phenomenon. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, 4WD transport at Bromo, two nights' accommodation, and a medical certificate arranged for Ijen; you hike to each summit and can arrange drop-off at Ketapang Port after Ijen instead of returning to your start city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hike three volcanic summits in one trip and don't want to arrange guides, transport or hotels separately. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean the three days hold together without you building it, though you'll need moderate fitness for the midnight Ijen trek and a medical certificate before you arrive.
Jomblang Cave & Timang Beach tour from Yogyakarta: Gondola rideThis day tour from Yogyakarta visits two singular attractions in the Gunungkidul karst region: Jomblang Cave, a vertical collapse doline with a 50-meter opening at its mouth, and Timang Beach, where a wooden gondola built by fishermen in 1997 crosses to a boulder island in the ocean. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, lunch and bottled water included; pickup is arranged from your hotel. Entrance tickets to the sites are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day free and want to visit both caves and beaches in one trip with a private guide who sets the pace, rather than joining a group tour with fixed stops.
Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Rays & Cliffside ViewsA full-day snorkeling and land tour in Nusa Penida combines three ocean stops with manta rays and tropical fish, then moves to a car tour of the island's three most dramatic cliff viewpoints: Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel Billabong. The tour includes hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, lunch at a local restaurant and a small shared group with an English-speaking guide. You can book snorkeling only or add the land portion, and solo travelers get scooter transport if needed.Is it for me?Book the full-day option to combine snorkeling with manta rays and a guided car tour of the island's three main cliff viewpoints; choose snorkeling-only if you have limited time and want to explore the cliffs on your own afterward.
Ubud: Lempuyang Gate of Heaven & Tirta Gangga Private TourYou're driven from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven at 1,175 meters elevation, then to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Bukit Asah hilltop, and Virgin Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver for the full 150-mile round trip. The 2.5-hour drive each way means you leave early and return in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bali's highest temple and the Gate of Heaven without arranging your own transport or navigating the eastern roads—the private vehicle and driver handle the long drive, which is what makes four separate stops possible in one day.
Nusa Penida East: Diamond Beach & Atuh Cliff Day TripYou board a fast boat at 7:30am from Sanur, cross to Nusa Penida, and spend the day with a local driver visiting Atuh Beach's eastern cliffs, Molenteng Tree House, Thousand Islands Viewpoint, and Teletubbies Hill. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the stops. The boat returns at 3:30pm. Everything is included—entry fees, transport, water, and the driver—so you only arrange your hotel pickup and confirm your details before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main eastern highlights of Nusa Penida in one day without arranging your own boat, timing multiple stops, or navigating rough roads alone—the fixed schedule and included transport handle all three, leaving you to focus on the cliffs and the views.
Jakarta Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & English DriverYou’ll step off your flight at Soekarno Hatta Airport and find your private driver waiting with a smile (and cold water). Settle into an air-conditioned car as you’re driven straight to your hotel in Jakarta — no taxi lines or confusion. You’ll notice small details: local stories from your driver, city sounds drifting in, maybe even a laugh over your first attempt at Bahasa Indonesia.
Ijen and Bromo crater tour from Banyuwangi: See blue fireA two-day private tour from Banyuwangi that takes you hiking to Ijen Crater's rim at night to see the blue fire, then to Mount Bromo at sunrise the next morning. The midnight departure and early-morning Jeep pickups are built into the schedule; a guide and driver handle transport, and one night's accommodation is included. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for travelers with cardiovascular or spinal concerns, or during pregnancy.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both Ijen's blue fire and Bromo's sunrise without arranging separate trips or managing your own transport—the midnight and early-morning departures are fixed, so the two-day schedule holds together and you move between craters with a guide who knows the timing.
Nusa Penida: Kelingking Beach & Angel's Billabong Small Group TourYou visit four of Nusa Penida's most photographed beaches in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the ferries. The group stays under four people, your AC vehicle includes a driver who knows the tides and the best light at each stop, and entry fees plus water are already paid. You return to Ubud by late afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Nusa Penida's famous cliffs and beaches without renting a scooter, hiring a private driver, or timing ferries yourself — the small group size and included transport mean you can focus on the views instead of logistics.
Gili Trawangan snorkeling tour: Swim with sea turtlesA half-day snorkeling tour around the Gili Islands from Gili Trawangan lets you swim with green and hawksbill sea turtles, explore underwater sculptures and drift over coral gardens. The tour runs 4.5 hours and includes boat, snorkeling gear and life jacket; you choose between a group departure or private trip, with group tours at 10:30am or 1pm daily.Is it for me?Book the group tour if you want a set departure time and don't mind sharing the boat; choose private if you need flexibility on when to leave or prefer a smaller group. Either way, you'll need to be a confident swimmer and arrive 20 minutes early at the ticket booth near the Night Market.
Private East Bali Day Tour: Water Palaces & VillagesIf you want to see a quieter side of Bali—temples full of stories, peaceful water gardens, and villages where time moves slow—this private tour is for you. You’ll travel with a local guide, eat fresh food, and get real glimpses into daily life in East Bali.
Ubud Ayung River Rafting: Bali's longest river with canyon wallsUbud Ayung River rafting is a six-hour white water activity on Bali's longest river, where you navigate rapids between towering riverbanks etched with stone carvings and hidden waterfalls. The tour runs as a private or small-group experience with a professional guide, all safety gear, an Indonesian buffet lunch, and hotel pickup; it suits both beginners and experienced paddlers.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in or near Ubud without a car—the hotel pickup means you do not arrange your own transport to the river, and the six-hour window lets you fit the whole day around other plans. The small-group or private format works whether you are paddling with friends or joining others on the same departure.
Ubud Temple Tour: Tirta Empul, Elephant Cave & Rice TerracesA private temple tour in Ubud, Bali, with an English-speaking guide takes you to Tirta Empul Temple, Elephant Cave, Batuan Temple and Tegalalang Rice Terraces over 6 to 10 hours. Your guide shares stories about Balinese spiritual beliefs, the traditional compound layout and how history, religion and community shape daily life here. Hotel pickup is included; entrance tickets to each site are paid on arrival.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Ubud without a car and want a guide who explains what you're seeing rather than just moving you through the sites. The private vehicle and pickup mean you don't arrange transport between temples, and the guide's knowledge of Balinese spiritual beliefs and history makes the difference between visiting temples and understanding them.
Ubud Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Tirta Empul Temple TourA private guided tour through Ubud's most visited sites: the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary with its hundreds of macaques, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace carved into hillsides, the 10th-century Tirta Empul Temple famous for ritual purification in holy spring water, and Tibumana Waterfall where you can swim in a jungle pool. The tour runs 10 hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees to each site. Lunch and the Bali Swing are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to move through Ubud's top sites—Monkey Forest, rice terraces, and a hidden waterfall—at your own pace in one day, with optional lunch and swing add-ons at checkout.
