10-Day Indonesia Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jakarta
Jakarta Cityscape
- Arrive at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and transfer to your hotel in central Jakarta.
- After checking in and freshening up, have a light Indonesian lunch at a local warung to start your culinary adventure.
Day 2: Jakarta Exploration
Istiqlal Mosque
- Begin your day by visiting Jakarta's historic Kota Tua (Old Town) district.
- Explore the well-preserved Dutch colonial architecture and the central Fatahillah Square, which was once the administrative center of the Dutch East Indies.
- Visit the Jakarta History Museum (formerly the City Hall) to learn about the city's colonial past and development.
Day 3: Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Borobudur Temple
- Take a morning flight to Yogyakarta, the cultural heart of Java (approximately 1.
- 5 hours).
- After arriving and checking into your hotel, enjoy a traditional Javanese lunch at a local restaurant near Malioboro Street, trying specialties like gudeg (young jackfruit stew) and ayam goreng (Javanese fried chicken).
Day 4: Borobudur and Surroundings
Prambanan Temple
- Rise very early (around 3.
Day 5: Prambanan and Flight to Bali
Seminyak Beach, Bali
- Visit the impressive UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple complex, the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia, dating back to the 9th century.
- Explore the main temples dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, admiring the intricate stone carvings that depict scenes from the Ramayana epic.
- Take time to explore the surrounding smaller temples such as Sewu, Bubrah, and Lumbung.
Day 6: Ubud Exploration
Uluwatu Temple, Bali
- Start your day with an early morning walk through Ubud's famous Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
- This natural forest reserve is home to over 700 Balinese long-tailed macaques living freely among ancient temple structures and lush jungle settings.
- Afterward, visit Pura Taman Saraswati (the Royal Water Temple) with its beautiful lotus pond, and explore the historic Ubud Royal Palace in the center of town.
Day 7: Sacred Temples and Volcanic Landscapes
Bali Beach
- Begin your day with an early departure for a full-day excursion to eastern Bali's temples.
- Your first stop will be Pura Besakih, known as the 'Mother Temple' and the largest and holiest in Bali.
- Located on the slopes of the majestic Mount Agung volcano, this complex of over 1000-year-old temples offers stunning views of the Balinese landscape.