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Jakarta, Indonesia
Start your journey in Indonesia's bustling capital. Explore the old colonial district of Kota Tua, try street food like nasi goreng and soto ayam, and visit the National Museum for cultural context before heading east.
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Dieng Plateau, Indonesia
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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The cultural heart of Java, home to the magnificent Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes. Wander the vibrant Malioboro Street for batik shopping and street food, and consider a sunrise hike up Mount Merapi.
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Borobudur Temple, Indonesia
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Prambanan Temple, Indonesia
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Bromo, Indonesia
Witness one of Indonesia's most iconic landscapes — the smoking crater of Mount Bromo rising from a vast ash plain. Wake before dawn for a breathtaking sunrise viewpoint at Penanjakan, then trek across the Sea of Sand.
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Gili Islands, Indonesia
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Ubud, Indonesia
Bali's cultural and spiritual hub, surrounded by lush rice terraces and jungle. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, catch a traditional Kecak dance performance, and explore local warungs serving fresh Balinese cuisine.
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Kuta, Indonesia
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Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia
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Lombok, Indonesia
A quieter alternative to Bali with stunning beaches and the majestic Rinjani volcano. Visit the pristine white sands of Kuta Lombok, explore the Gili Islands by short boat ride, and try ayam taliwang, a local spiced grilled chicken.
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Mount Rinjani National Park, Indonesia
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Senaru, Indonesia
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Kuta Lombok, Indonesia
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Komodo, Indonesia
Home to the legendary Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Snorkel or dive in some of Southeast Asia's richest waters, and hike to the famous pink beach for an unforgettable view.
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Padar Island, Indonesia
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Pink Beach, Indonesia
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Makassar, Indonesia
The gateway city of Sulawesi, known for its seafood and the historic Fort Rotterdam. Try coto Makassar, a rich beef offal soup, and use the city as a base to arrange trips into the highlands of Tana Toraja if time allows.
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Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
A small jungle village on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra, famous for wild orangutan trekking. Spend a day or two hiking through dense rainforest with a local guide and cool off in the Bohorok River.