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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia

17,000 islands of volcanoes, reefs and rice terraces โ€” with Bali at its heart, Indonesia is tropical paradise on a backpacker budget.

Visa on arrival ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $70/day avg
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Capital
Jakarta
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Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (Rp IDR)
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Language
Indonesian
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Best time
Aprโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa on arrival
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $250
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Bali Denpasar (DPS) / Jakarta (CGK)
Overview

Why travellers love Indonesia

Bali gets the headlines โ€” and its temples, surf and rice paddies deserve them โ€” but Indonesia stretches far beyond, from Komodo dragons to Java's volcanoes and untouched reefs.

It's warm, affordable and endlessly varied, ideal for honeymooners, surfers, divers and digital nomads alike.

Where to go

Top places in Indonesia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bali

Bali

๐Ÿ—“ 3โ€“4 days

Rice terraces, yoga, temples and jungle villas.

HoneymoonWellness
Nusa Islands

Nusa Islands

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Cliffs, manta rays and turquoise bays.

BeachAdventure
Komodo / Flores

Komodo / Flores

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Dragons, pink beaches and world-class diving.

AdventureDiving
Plan day by day

Indonesia itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bali โ†’ Nusa Islands โ†’ Komodo / Flores
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,250
1–2

Bali

Rice terraces, yoga, temples and jungle villas.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Honeymoon ยท Wellness
3–4

Nusa Islands

Cliffs, manta rays and turquoise bays.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Adventure
5

Komodo / Flores

Dragons, pink beaches and world-class diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Diving
Route
Bali โ†’ Nusa Islands โ†’ Komodo / Flores
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,750
1–3

Bali

Rice terraces, yoga, temples and jungle villas.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Honeymoon ยท Wellness
4–5

Nusa Islands

Cliffs, manta rays and turquoise bays.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Adventure
6–7

Komodo / Flores

Dragons, pink beaches and world-class diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Diving
Route
Bali โ†’ Nusa Islands โ†’ Komodo / Flores
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,500
1–4

Bali

Rice terraces, yoga, temples and jungle villas.

๐Ÿ—“ 4 daysโœจ Honeymoon ยท Wellness
5–7

Nusa Islands

Cliffs, manta rays and turquoise bays.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Adventure
8–10

Komodo / Flores

Dragons, pink beaches and world-class diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Diving
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Visa & entry

Indonesia visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival for many
Allowed stay
30 days (extendable +30)
Visa on arrival
Yes (~$35)
eVisa
Yes (e-VOA)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa on arrival
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Visa rules change frequently. Most tourists buy a 30-day Visa on Arrival or e-VOA online before flying. Always verify with the official Indonesia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Indonesia visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Indonesia budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$250+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Indonesia budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Indonesia

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Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Bali's iconic emerald paddies near Ubud.

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Uluwatu & Tanah Lot temples

Clifftop sea temples at sunset.

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Komodo National Park

Komodo dragons and pink beaches.

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Mt Bromo, Java

Sunrise over a smoking volcanic caldera.

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Nusa Penida & diving

Manta rays and dramatic island cliffs.

Get outside

Nature in Indonesia

All nature
Mount Bromo
๐ŸŒ‹ Volcanoes

Mount Bromo

A live crater in a "sea of sand" caldera โ€” sunrise from Penanjakan viewpoint, jeep across the ash…

๐Ÿ“ Probolinggo
Nusa Penida
๐Ÿ๏ธ Islands

Nusa Penida

A dramatic limestone island off Bali with cliff-edge beaches, a thunderous blowhole and the iconic T-Rex viewpoint at…

๐Ÿ“ Denpasar (40 min ferry)
Raja Ampat
๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden Gems

Raja Ampat

1,500 islands of karst-and-jungle in West Papua โ€” the highest marine biodiversity on Earth, top-tier diving and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ“ Waisai / Sorong
Komodo National Park
๐Ÿฆ’ Wildlife Areas

Komodo National Park

The only place on Earth with wild Komodo dragons โ€” multi-island boat tours combining the pink-sand beach and…

๐Ÿ“ Labuan Bajo
Anak Krakatau
๐ŸŒ‹ Volcanoes

Anak Krakatau

The "Child of Krakatoa" rising from the sea between Java and Sumatra โ€” born in 1927, still growing…

๐Ÿ“ Carita
Padang Padang Beach
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beaches

Padang Padang Beach

A cliff-tunnel-entrance Balinese beach famous for surf and a "Eat Pray Love" scene โ€” small, busy and worth…

๐Ÿ“ Uluwatu
Balangan Beach
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beaches

Balangan Beach

A cliff-edge surf beach on Bali's Bukit Peninsula โ€” golden sand, warungs on the bluff, perfect right-hand break.

๐Ÿ“ Uluwatu
Tegenungan Falls
๐Ÿ’ฆ Waterfalls

Tegenungan Falls

A 15-m jungle waterfall outside Ubud โ€” easy 15-minute staircase down, with swimming pools at the base and…

๐Ÿ“ Ubud
Mount Sinabung
๐ŸŒ‹ Volcanoes

Mount Sinabung

A frequently active North Sumatra strato-volcano โ€” viewable from Berastagi when activity allows; do not attempt to climb…

๐Ÿ“ Berastagi
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