Indonesia Tour Plan
⭐ WHY VISIT INDONESIA?
Volcanoes that breathe smoke into the dawn sky, oceans glowing turquoise, ancient temples rising from mist, villages where life moves with the rhythm of nature — Indonesia is a world by itself.
☀️ WEATHER & BEST TIME TO VISIT
Climate Overview
Indonesia is tropical, warm, humid, and lush year-round.
| Season | Months | Weather | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Season (Best) | May – September | Sunny, low humidity | Best for beaches, hiking, temples |
| Shoulder Season | April & October | Mixed sun + light showers | Fewer crowds |
| Wet Season | November – March | Heavy rains, cloudy days | Waterfalls are stunning; some activities limited |
Best Overall Time to Visit:
June – September
Perfect mix for Bali beaches, Komodo boats, Yogyakarta temples & Java volcano hikes.
🛫 HOW TO REACH INDONESIA FROM INDIA
Major Entry Airports
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Bali (Denpasar – DPS)
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Jakarta (Soekarno–Hatta – CGK)
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Yogyakarta (YIA)
Direct / Best Connections
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Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata to Bali (seasonal)
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Common connections through Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok
(very convenient & budget-friendly)
Flight Duration:
~5.5 – 7 hours depending on layover.
🧳 IDEAL TRIP LENGTH
9–12 days
If you want the perfect mix of nature + temples + beaches.
You’ll walk through Bali’s beaches, Ubud’s forests, Java’s temples, and Jakarta’s buzzing energy — as if you’re living it moment by moment.
🌺✨ YOUR 11-DAY INDONESIA ADVENTURE — A STORY IN MOTION
🌴 DAY 1 — THE FIRST BREATH OF BALI
Your flight glides over an endless blue ocean, and the moment the doors open at Denpasar Airport, warm tropical air hugs you like a welcome you’ve longed for.
A driver holds a board with your name.
The palm-lined roads lead you to Seminyak, where surfers walk barefoot and cafés spill music into the breeze.
You check in, drop your bags, and head straight for Seminyak Beach.
The ocean glows gold. People clap as the sun dips into the sea — as if the sky itself is performing for you.
Dinner is at a cozy warung with the smell of garlic, spices, and ocean salt.
Your Indonesian journey begins gently — like the first chapter of a novel.
🌊 DAY 2 — CLIFFS, CAVES & A SUNSET OF FIRE
Your day starts slowing with pancakes and tropical fruit.
Soon you’re driving toward the southern cliffs where Melasti Beach reveals itself — a slice of paradise surrounded by towering limestone walls.
The water is glass clear. The cliffs feel ancient.
You sit with your feet in the waves, feeling humbled by the beauty.
Next is Padang Beach, hidden under rocks and reached through a stone stairway. It feels like entering a secret cove.
By late afternoon you’re at Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff like it’s listening to the heartbeat of the ocean.
Monkeys jump between branches, and the warm wind brings the smell of incense.
At sunset, drums begin.
The Kecak Fire Dance unfolds — chanting men, the sound of flames, the sky turning orange and purple.
You end the evening above the ocean at a cliff café, sipping a drink while the waves crash below.
🌴🌊 DAY 3 — NUSA PENIDA: WHERE NATURE GOES WILD
The morning sky is still sleepy when your boat leaves Sanur port.
You cut across the water, the wind salty and fresh.
Nusa Penida rises ahead — rugged, untamed, dramatic.
Your first stop is the legendary Kelingking Beach, where the cliff looks exactly like a T-Rex leaning into the sea.
You stand on the edge, heart racing, the giant turquoise waves roaring below.
At Broken Beach, the ocean has carved a perfect arch into the rocks — nature showing off.
Then Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool shaped by time.
You end at Crystal Bay, where the sun turns the water a dreamlike blue.
You snorkel with fish that flicker like silver stars.
Back on the boat at sunset, Penida fades behind you — wild and unforgettable.
🌿 DAY 4 — ENTERING UBUD’S GREEN HEART
Today the island changes mood.
You leave the beaches behind and enter a world of forests, waterfalls, and village life.
First is Tegenungan Waterfall, where the water thunderously falls into a jungle pool.
Mist kisses your face. The sound feels like nature applauding.
Then you explore Goa Gajah, an 11th-century cave carved with mythical faces.
By noon, you’re overlooking Tegalalang Rice Terraces, a green staircase carved into the hills.
The breeze rustles through the rice plants as if whispering ancient stories.
Your jungle villa in Ubud feels like a secret hideout — infinity pools, bamboo roofs, the smell of rain-soaked earth.
At night, frogs sing their songs, and Ubud wraps around you like a warm, green blanket.
🌋 DAY 5 — THE VOLCANO SUNRISE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET
A knock at 2 AM.
You step outside — the air is cold, stars sprinkle the sky, and your jeep waits in silence.
The climb up Mount Batur begins in the dark.
Only flashlights and moonlight guide the path.
Then, slowly, the sky brightens.
Purple turns to orange.
Orange turns to gold.
And suddenly — the sun rises behind Mount Agung, lighting up clouds below your feet.
You’re on top of a living volcano, and the world feels impossibly big and blessed.
You sip hot tea at the crater, steam rising from vents around you.
The day continues softly with a soothing hot spring bath and a peaceful return to Ubud.
The afternoon is for wandering the market, bargaining for souvenirs, and ending with a Balinese massage that melts your fatigue like magic.
🌺 DAY 6 — TEMPLES, MONKEYS & A GOLDEN RIDGE WALK
The morning takes you to Tirta Empul, where holy water flows through 11 stone spouts.
Pilgrims walk slowly into the pool, praying, cleansing, releasing.
Next, the royal tombs of Gunung Kawi — ancient shrines carved into huge cliff faces, surrounded by jungle silence.
After lunch, the playful chaos begins.
At Monkey Forest, hundreds of monkeys roam freely.
Some pose like models.
Some snatch sunglasses.
Some just stare at you with adorable mischief.
By sunset, you’re walking the Campuhan Ridge, a rolling green path where the world feels soft and peaceful.
Ubud ends your day gently, with candlelit dinners and the smell of incense in the air.
✈️ DAY 7 — THE ISLAND GIVES WAY TO JAVA’S HISTORY
You leave Bali behind and fly to Yogyakarta — the cultural soul of Java.
Malioboro Street is lively, colorful, chaotic in the best way.
Food stalls steam, musicians play, and people smile at you everywhere.
You feel the shift — from tropical paradise to a land of ancient stories and royal heritage.
🕌 DAY 8 — BOROBUDUR SUNRISE: THE DAY TIME STOOD STILL
Your morning begins in complete darkness.
A torch lights the path up Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple.
As you reach the top, you’re surrounded by bell-shaped stupas.
A mist floats over the jungle below.
Then the sun rises.
Sun rays break through the fog, touching the stone Buddhas one by one.
The world glows in shades of gold and peace.
Time stands still.
Later in the day, you explore Prambanan, a massive Hindu temple complex where carvings tell the stories of Rama, Sita, and Hanuman.
If you stay for the Ramayana Ballet, the temple becomes the backdrop — like watching history come alive.
🌋 DAY 9 — A VOLCANO RIDE & THE CITY OF SKYSCRAPERS
Morning brings adventure again as your jeep climbs the rugged slopes of Mount Merapi.
Dust rises. The wind howls.
Your jeep races through old lava paths — thrilling and raw.
After lunch, you fly to Jakarta, Indonesia’s modern heart.
Skyscrapers rise like giants.
The city feels energetic, fast, alive.
You walk along Ancol Bay in the evening, watching city lights reflect on the water.
🕌 DAY 10 — THE MANY FACES OF JAKARTA
Your final full day is a journey through Indonesia’s past and present.
At Monas, you see Indonesia’s fight for independence symbolized in a towering golden flame.
Kota Tua takes you back centuries — Dutch buildings, coffee houses, old bicycles.
At Café Batavia, you sip coffee in a colonial-era setting with high ceilings and jazz music floating in the air.
The day ends at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city glowing like a galaxy.
You breathe it all in — the beaches, temples, volcanoes, cities — all the faces of Indonesia.
✈️ DAY 11 — THE JOURNEY HOME
You wake up with the bittersweet feeling that all great journeys bring.
You pack your memories — beaches, sunsets, holy water, rice fields, temples older than time, volcanoes that touch the sky.
Indonesia waves its warm, gentle goodbye
as you board your flight home
carrying stories, you’ll tell for the rest of your life.
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