1 month / 30 days Travel in Indonesia Itinerary

Q: I will be traveling for a month (30 days) in Indonesia, cause that’s the maximum number of days in visa requirement, so what itinerary is best for making my trip worth it? This is quite a general question, as I understand Indonesia is huge. I will be flying into Jakarta as starting point and do not have an exit point yet, so I can be flexible.
– Billy

Answer:
I agree it is a really general question indeed. What kind of things are you interested in? Cultural? Historical? Beach? Relax? Diving? But anyhow, you can always mix and match our Indonesia Itineraries. For a start, below is a suggested itinerary for you for 1 month / 30 days traveling in Indonesia:

Day 1 to 3 – Jakarta

As you will most likely land here in Jakarta, plan to spend at least one or two nights exploring this capital city of Indonesia. It is the epitome of a mega city in Asia and well worth the hustle and bustle to get a feel. This city has many hidden treasures and is well-known as a shopping haven. It is also famous for its nightlife.

Day 4 to 7- Yogyakarta

Jump on the train and ride Indonesia’s only extensive train network from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. This city is also one of my favorite spots in Java, and if anyone ever asks me where is one place to see in Java, this would be it. Here you will have access to the largest ancient Buddhist temple Borobudur and the ancient Hindu temple Prambanan. Besides, the food here is amazing; there are also castles and parks to check out.

Day 8 to 10 – Mount Bromo

After that, move on to Mount Bromo in Eastern Java, one of the must-visit places in Java. You will hike for a sunrise view over the famous Bromo volcanic crater. After that, get down, have some breakfast and then trek onward to the mouth of the crater. There is also a Hindu temple to visit on the way there. From here, head to Banyuwangi to catch a bus to Bali.

Day 11 to 21 – Bali, Lombok, and Gili Islands

Spend up to 10 days here to explore Bali’s must-visit places. Here you can relax at some of the best beaches of Bali, eat the best foods, catch the famous Kecak Dance performance, visit some of the best temples in Bali, and also do any of the top activities in Bali.

If you want, you can also split the days with Lombok or Gili Islands, which are recommended if you want to dive. Lombok is the sister to Bali but minus the tourist crowds. Gili Islands would be your remote paradise, with no motorized vehicles on land and untouched seas for you to explore.

Day 22 to 28 – Komodo Island, Flores

Hop on a Komodo boat tour from Bali to Flores that includes exploring remote islands, or fly directly from Bali to Komodo Island. Here you will come face to face with the famous Komodo Dragon, not many of its kind are left in the world. You will also find the best diving sites in Indonesia, with rich marine life and coral reefs.

Day 29 to 30 – Jakarta

Return to Bali from Komodo Island, and from here, you may fly out via Denpasar international airport. Do some last-minute shopping before heading out, either flying back to Jakarta for transit or to other international places that Bali airport serves.

Comfortably counting all the travel days, this itinerary will take up to almost a month. There are also some buffer times if you want to do some sidetracking or stay longer in any place. This covers basically from cityscape to cultural and historical beaches and nightlife of Indonesia. It includes the regions of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Flores. With this, you would have covered most of the best of Indonesia, but rest assured, there is more to explore next time you come back!

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