Indonesia

COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE

Indonesia is the largest continent on earth; it comprises 48 countries bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Indian Ocean on the south, and the Arctic Ocean on the north. It’s impossible to put Asia as one specific destination due to its massive size. In short, Asia has something to offer for any traveler and everyone in the family. Asia has it all! If you’re traveling with the kids to Asia for the first time, we’d suggest starting from East Asia and South-East Asia. Some of the best family-friendly destinations are Bali, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

With so many countries to choose from, Asia offers plenty of fantastic places to visit and endless things to do. From green rice terraces in Bali, stunning landscapes in Halong Bay Vietnam, and gorgeous beaches in Thailand to amazing Angkor Wat in Cambodia, rich cultural heritage, and modern cities in Japan. And the FOOD! Oh, how we love Asian foods.. sooo delicious and super affordable. We honestly could travel to Asia just for the foods alone, haha. Must-try foods are Indonesia’s chicken satay, China’s juicy dumplings, Vietnam’s steaming bowls of pho soup, South Korea’s bibimbap, and Thailand’s pad Thai. For more adventurous travelers, we dare you to try scorpions in skewer!

I have compiled lots of helpful information into this Ultimate Indonesia Travel Guide to help you plan your next trip to the country. Whether you are a family, solo traveler, a couple, or traveling with friends, you could use this guide. Click each tab to expand. Scroll down below for more travel tips, guides, inspirations, itineraries, safety tips, money-saving tips, and more. Happy exploring!

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

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Indonesia is a tropical countries due to its proximity to the equator line. So generally speaking, the weather is hot and humid with temperatures around 27°C (80°F). There are only two distinct seasons in Indonesia, the dry and the wet.

𝘿𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 (November to February) is the best time and perfect weather to travel Indonesia. The hottest months are March to June, when temperatures skyrocketing to 36°C (97°F).

𝙒𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 (June to September) is when many countries experience high rainfall and the vegetation blooms in verdant green. Always be prepared when traveling during the monsoon season because the weather can change with little warning. Additionally, wet conditions cause an increase in the mosquito population.

TRANSPORTATION

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𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —

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𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨 —

ACCOMMODATION

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔

𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 & 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

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𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗦

𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗕𝗡𝗕 & 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦

BEST FOODS TO EAT

𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔

Indonesia is a food paradise, especially its street food, yum. Experiencing good street food is a key part of a trip to the region. In fact, it’s one of the main memories for many people who travel to Southeast Asia. And the best part is that food prices in Indonesia are super affordable, like the rest of Southeast Asian countries. Without further ado, let's dive into some of the best food you must try when visiting Cambodia.

𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙮 in Indonesia — Satay is skewered meat (chicken, mutton, beef, fish, pork, and basically anything) marinated in a special mixture of soy sauce and spices and then grilled on charcoal. These juicy skewers are usually served with rice cakes (ketupat) with peanut sauce poured all over the satay. This simple dish is readily available from food stalls nationwide and has been marked as their national dish. Some of the best food you must try when visiting Southeast Asia are:

𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜 in Indonesia — Named as "The World’s Most Delicous Food", reader survey by CNN Travel. You definitely have to try this hearty dish. Beef rending is stewed in coconut milk with a spice paste mix of ginger, turmeric, and fiery chilies. It’s slowly simmered for hours, and the result is perfectly tender, flavorful, tasty, dry, and caramelized goodness beef dish. Yum. I drool just to write about it!

𝙉𝙖𝙨𝙞 𝙂𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 in Indonesia — Indonesian Nasi Goreng or 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙚 is a staple classic Indonesian dish that is popular all over the country. It’s essentially a wok dish of rice with vegetables and meat, mixed with garlic, ginger, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and some other spices. It is then garnished with pickled cucumber and carrots. Nasi Goreng is considered Indonesia’s national dish, which can be found literally in every alley and street corner. Worthy to note that Indonesian Fried Rice received the 2nd prize in the world’s 50 best food - reader's choice survey by CNN Travel.

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