Things to do in Indonesia
3 destinations in Indonesia, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.
Places to visit in Indonesia
- Things to do in Bali beach, nature, relax
- Things to do in Jakarta city, food, culture
- Things to do in Ubud nature, relax, culture
Best time to visit Indonesia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Bali
- Flying to Bali in low season (November and early December, or February through March) can be 20-35% cheaper than peak July-August and Christmas periods. Midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) on flexible dates typically shave another 10-15% off fares.
- Jakarta
- Flying to Jakarta is cheapest in the dry-season shoulder months of May-June and September-October, with fares roughly 20-30% lower than the peak Christmas/New Year window. Avoid school holiday weeks in June-July and late December when both flights and hotels spike significantly.
- Ubud
- The cheapest months to fly to Bali are April-May and September-October, shoulder periods between dry-season peak and Australian school holidays, where fares can run 25-40% lower than July-August peak. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) shaves another 10-15% off regional and international fares.
Is Indonesia expensive?
It depends on the city and how you travel. Open any destination below and set your dates, budget and home airport to get an estimated total for flights, stays and day-to-day spending, rather than a generic average.
Free things to do in Indonesia
- Bali: Seminyak or Kuta Beach World-famous surf, free sunsets, and a lively beach scene with no entry fee
- Jakarta: Car-Free Sunday on Sudirman Every Sunday morning the city's main highway closes to cars, locals jog, skate, and sell food along kilometers of open road.
- Ubud: Walk Campuhan Ridge A peaceful hilltop trail through jungle and rice fields with zero crowds at dawn