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Indonesia tailor-made holidays

Introduction

With more than 17,000 islands to choose from, the world's largest archipelago offers a greater range of sights, sounds, customs and cultures than virtually any other country on the planet. Sprung from a boisterous tectonic hotbed, Indonesia's kaleidoscopic islands run for thousands of kilometres along the equator, from the western tip of smouldering Sumatra to the eastern edge of seldom-seen Papua, a place where men still hunt with bows and arrows.

Some of the islands are isolated edens surrounded by stretches of white sand and warm translucent waters. Others are known for their spiritual secrets, be they Balinese dancers acting out the stories of the Ramayana or the quiet magnificence of Java's Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist monument.

Elsewhere, some parts of Indonesia have towering volcanoes that brew and bluster, turning vast volcanic lakes every colour of the rainbow. Other areas are thick with steaming, singing jungles that are home to some incredible animals - from Sumatran tigers and Javan rhinos to sun bears and red-haired orangutans, together with several hundred species of bird.

Equally diverse is the human population. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populated nation, with upwards of 245 million people. Islam is the main religion, with more than one in ten Muslims in the world living in Indonesia. Yet it also has isolated cultures cut off from the modern world. The resulting mix means that Indonesia has something to appeal to almost every type of traveller, from lovers of all ages looking for romance on an island paradise to ardent adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts and diving connoisseurs.

 

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At a glance

Flying time from UK
16 hours

Time zone
GMT +7, +8 and +9

Currency
Rupiah = 100 sen

Language
Bahasa Indonesian

Travel advice
Check the FCDO for visa & travel advice

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Special offers in Indonesia

Komodo, Indonesia

Islands & Wildlife of Australia & Indonesia on Seven Seas Explorer

18-day luxury ocean cruise from £12,805 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Free 3-night pre- or post- cruise land programme
Book by: 31 March 2024

Sail in style from Bali, via the cultural and natural wonders of Lombok and Komodo, to Australia, where you'll contrast its unique wildlife and Outback wonders with the icons of its east coast.

Top itineraries in Indonesia

Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia

Best of Java and Bali

16-day tailor-made holiday from £4,380 pp incl. flights

Combine the rich culture and volcanic landscapes of Java with a week of golden sands and relaxation on neighbouring Bali. It's the ideal blend of adventure and beach.

Tegallalang village, Ubud

Best of Bali

15-day tailor-made holiday from £4,560 pp incl. flights

Discover the very best of enchanting Bali, from gold-sand beaches to ancient rainforests and towering volcanoes, all wrapped up in a unique island culture.

Borobudur at sunrise, Indonesia

Indonesia & Singapore: Bali, Java & Borneo's orangutans

18-day tailor-made independent tour from £6,685 pp incl. flights

From cooking classes and workshop visits to houseboat cruises and rickshaw rides, take in the city greats, wildlife and temple wonders of Indonesia and Singapore with a luxury private tour.

Komodo National Park, Flores, Indonesia

Bali & Komodo: Cruise and Stay

14-day tailor-made journey from £6,130 pp incl. flights

Enjoy an island-hopping cruise to the home of the Komodo dragon, bookended by luxury stays in two of Bali's most beautiful resorts – one in Ubud and the other in Jimbaran Bay.

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Top places to stay in Indonesia

Pool at dusk, Uma Ubud

Uma Ubud, Bali

Accommodation

This boutique spa retreat is close a short walk from Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, and offers a full range of yoga, massage and health-and-beauty treatments set among gently rolling hills and rice fields.

St Regis Bali Resort facade

St Regis Bali Resort

Accommodation

Idle away your days in superb beachfront villa accommodation in easy reach of a world-class golf course, art village, holy Hindu temple, dolphin watching and a full range of water sports.

Spa Village Tembok Bali

Spa Village Tembok Bali

Traditional resort

Replicating the Spa Village ethos on the unspolit northern coast of Bali, this luxury spa retreat is a perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate with a programme of personalised treatments and therapies.

Sunset at Jimbaran Puri, Bali

Jimbaran Puri Bali

Contemporary hotel

This beachfront resort is a fabulous place to pause on a wider tour of the hotspots of Bali and Java. Just south of Kuta and the airport, the arching bay, beautiful beach and blazing sunsets guarantee an away-from-it-all feeling.

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Where to go in Indonesia

Bintan | Indonesia

With sandy beaches on which hawksbill and green turtles come to nest and a general tropical allure, Bintan Island provides a great getaway from the bustle of Singapore.

Komodo, Kalimantan & Sulawesi

Indonesia's islands all have something special to offer, and the lesser-known gems of Kalimantan, Komodo and Sulawesi are just as deserving of visitors as better-known Bali and Lombok.

Lombok & The Gili Islands

Bali's eastern neighbours Lombok and The Gili Islands are unhurried and relaxed alternatives to the islands further west.

Hindu Temple, Lake Bratan, Bali, Indonesia

Bali

Bali may look like just another dot in the Indonesian archipelago, but as far as tourism is concerned, it's the central point of this beautiful, far-flung country.

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When to go to Indonesia

"Whoever sows the wind will reap the storm."Indonesian proverb In most of Indonesia the wet season falls between October and April, and the dry season between May and September. Rain tends to come in sudden tropical bursts, but it can also rain non-stop for days on end. In Kalimantan and Bali the difference between the seasons is slight, but in Nusa Tenggara there are droughts in the dry season and floods in the wet. Parts of Papua are also inaccessible. In Sumatra, the rains peak from October to January in the north, and from January to February in the south. The Christmas holiday period brings a wave of Australian visitors, and Europeans …

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