Indonesia travel guide




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Our Indonesia Vacations
Java and Bali vacation in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
Kayaking vacation in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
Sulawesi vacation, 13 days
A unique insight into the fascinating island of Sulawesi.
Bali family vacation with teenagers
Family activity vacation in Bali, Indonesia
Komodo and Flores vacation in Indonesia
See indigenous wildlife and stay in eco-accommodation
Cultural vacation in Indonesia
Traditional culture, stunning scenery and unusual wildlife
Highlights of Indonesia small group tour
Prepare to be dazzled by incredible Indonesia
Indonesia vacation, orangutans and culture
See wildlife and stay in a sustainable lodge development.
Bali adventure vacation
Warm people ornate customs and welcoming culture
Bali biking vacation in Indonesia
Discover the real Bali on a cycling trip
Java 12 day tour
Ancient Temples, Towering Volcanoes and Vibrant Street Life
Indonesia wildlife vacation, primates and dragons
Orangutans, Komodo Dragons & coral reefs
Bali vacation, Ubud & Tandjung Sari
Discover Ubud and enjoy a week relaxing on the beach.
Tailor made vacation in Bali, Off the beaten track
Cultural heritage, rainforest & beach relaxation in Bali
Raja Ampat diving project, Indonesia
Dive and conserve the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat
Indonesia tour, volcanos, Orangutans & beach
Orangutans spotting in the jungles of Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Sumatra small group vacation
Venture to Indonesia’s wild, wild west
Indonesia vacation, Isle of the Gods
True vacation perfection
Bali adventure vacation in Indonesia
Explore Java, Bali and Lombok's volcanoes and environment
Highlights of Indonesia vacation
Take in the highlights of 3 of Indonesia's beautiful islands
Indonesia biking vacation, Bali and Java
Explore some of the quieter parts of the islands of Bali & Java
Kutai National Park orangutan vacation, Borneo
Orangutan & wildlife adventure in East Borneo
Komodo and Flores adventure vacation in Indonesia
15 Day snorkel and land adventure through Komodo and Flores
Javan Rhino tracking expedition in Indonesia
A unique wildlife tour to find very endangered Javan Rhinos
Indonesia snorkelling vacation, Bali & Komodo
Group adventure snorkel and land safari to Bali and Komodo
Raja Ampat and North Sulawesi diving vacation
Group adventure to North Sulawesi and Raja Ampat Dive Safari
Tanjung Puting orangutan vacation, Borneo
Orangutan Adventure Vacation, Tanjung Puting, Borneo
Bali experience vacation
Discover the best of Bali in either 12 or 15 days.
Orangutan sanctuary volunteering in Borneo
Care for stunning endangered orangutans in beautiful Borneo
What we rate & what we don't
Flores
Sumatra
Sulawesi
Java
Rinca
Komodo
Ubud
Tanjung Puting National Park
Kuta
Seminyak
Legian
Feeding Orangutans
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking
Indonesian food is ruled by a taste-bud tingling combination of four ‘S’s: sweet, salty, sour and spicy‘Pecel Iele’ = fried catfish. Its big deep-fried eyeballs might look a bit weird staring back at you, but it’s too delicious a street food staple to miss out on.
Sambal: what ketchup is to tomatoes, sambal is to chilies and a big dollop of the ferociously hot, sharp, tangy and sweet sauce will be served with most, if not all, of your food.


Our top Indonesia Vacation
Java and Bali vacation in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
People & language
You know that feeling when you’re half asleep and you jolt awake as though you’ve fallen onto your mattress from a great height? That’s 'sentak bagun’, – an Indonesian verb for which there is no English equivalent.
In the main, Bahasa Indonesia is pronounced phonetically. Say what you see.
Gifts & shopping
The best place to spend your money in Indonesia is with the local community and there are ample opportunities to do so:Alan Wilson, from our supplier, Ecolodges Indonesia, explains more:
“Indonesian arts and handicrafts, especially Batik in Java and Ikat weaving in Flores and Timor, are world renowned and one of the most vital industries for local villages,” he says. “The art is extremely varied and reflects the great diversity of cultures in Indonesia and you can pick up beautiful sarongs, carvings, weaving and jewellery.”

