Indonesia Bucket List

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The Ultimate Bucket List of Things to Do in Indonesia…

Surf in Changgu (Bali).
Go on a Bali swing.
Go shopping in Ubud.
Create a Bali Bucket List.
Make friends with a monkey (at a distance) at the Monkey Forest.
Climb Mt. Batur at sunrise.
Enjoy Uluwatu Temple.
Go snorkeling and spot a turtle in the Gili Islands.
Go to all three Gili Islands.
Scuba dive the Gili Islands.
Drink a smoothie on the beach.
See the multi-colored lakes of Mount Kelimutu on Flores Island
Take a basket weaving class.
Drink Kopi Luwak coffee.
Climb the ‘fidget spinner’ beach on Padar Island.
Star gaze from a boat in the komodo islands (still the best starts I’ve seen to this day. I literally cried).
See a Komodo Dragon at the National Park.
Swim with manta rays in Nusa Penida.
Enjoy the rice terraces of Bali.
Take a Balinese flower bath.
Relax in a pool of flowers at Villa Cella Bella Ubud.
Visit Tannah Lot (at low tide!)
Care for elephants with a mud bath!
Visit the Borobudur Temple in Megelang.
See the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta.
Try to spot a megamouth shark in Pulau Weh.
See the orangutans in Tanjung Puting National Park.
Find Lake Toba, the natural lake that sprung from a crater of a dormant volcano.
Spot an orangutan in Bukit Luwang.
Find the Monas in Jakarta celebrating independence.
Climb Mt. Rinjani (second largest volcano and it’s active!)
If that active volcano wasn’t enough…climb Mt. Bromo in East Java.
Experience culture at Tana Toraja.
Go on a surfing holiday in Mentawai Islands.
Do a spa treatment at Karsa Spa in Ubud.
Experience the unique culture and landscapes of the Baliem Valley in Papua.
Scuba dive Raja Ampat in West Papua.
Snorkel at Nusa Lembongan.
Watch a Kecak Dance performance.
Go dolphin sightseeing.

Things to Eat in Indonesia

Take a Balinese cooking class.
Eat a floating breakfast in Bali.
Eat traditional food anywhere in Padang (West Sumatra).
Try Sate Ayam (grilled chicken skewer) in Jakarta.
Savor the famous Indonesia fried rice: Nasi Goreng.
Visit Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck) in Ubud.
Try Rendang (slow-cooked beef dish) in Sumutra.
Eat Gudeg (unique jackfruit stew) in Yogyakarta.
Experience Pempek (fish and tapioca dumpling) in Palembang.
Buy Mie Goreng (flavorful fried noodle) from a street food stall.
Try some Martabak Manis (sweet thick pancake) from a street vendor.
Treat yourself to Es Cendol (Pandan Jelly dessert).
Drink a Bintang Beer on the beach at sunset.
Sip on some Bakso (meatball soup).
For the fish lovers, try Ikan Bakar.
Eat coconut rice (Nasi Uduk) in Jakarta.
Comfort yourself with Soto Ayam (chicken soup) in Surabaya.
Celebrate with Tumpeng (rice dish) in traditional Javanese restaurants.
Treat yourself Pisang Goreng (fried banana)
Eat Nasi Kuning (turmeric rice) for breakfast.
Indulge in Klepon (sweet rice cakes).
Savor Sup Buntut (oxtail soup).
Try Ayam Goreng (fried chicken).
Avoid the smell of Durian.
Spice it up breakfast with Kerak Telor (spicy omelette).
Eat Ikan Bakar Jimbaran (grilled sea fish) in Bali.
Buy Tempeh for a healthy option.
Taste Otak-Otak (grilled fish-cake).
Indulge in Es Campur (shaved ice dessert).
Taste the traditional Opor Ayam (chicken cooked in coconut milk).
Savor the flavorful Lontong Sayur (rice cake in vegetable soup).
Indulge in Gado-Gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce).
Try the unique Rawon (dark beef soup) from East Java.
Savor the rich flavor of Sayur Lodeh (vegetable soup in coconut milk).
Enjoy the savory Ketoprak (tofu, vegetables, and rice cake with peanut sauce).

Best Places to stay in Indonesia

Watch the sunset over the beach from your private villa (VRBO).
Swim while looking over the ocean at Koko Beach Villas.
Sleep on a boat and island hop around the Komodo Islands.
Enjoy the luxurious St. Regis Bali Resort.
Take in the Bali jungle views at Tejaprana Resort and Spa.
Lounge in the pool at The Ritz-Carlton in Bali.
Immerse yourself in the lush gardens of Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Cross the suspension bridge into the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan.
See the cave structures at Tjampuhan Spa.
Enjoy a sunset at Legian Seminyak Bali.
Stay in the largest bamboo hotel in the world Sharma Springs.
Bond with elephants at the Safari Park Lodge.
Relax in a flower bath in Fivelements Retreat.
Enjoy some African wildlife at the Mara River Safari Lodge.
Experience the tranquility of Bawah Reserve, an exclusive resort on a secluded island
Discover underwater magic at Misool Eco Resort in Raja Ampat.
Escape to the serene Nihi Sumba.
Reconnect with nature at Menjangan Dynasty Resort, offering beach glamping.
Find zen in the minimalist luxury of Alila Villas Uluwatu, perched on a cliff with stunning ocean views.
Explore the artistic heart of Bali with a stay at The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in Ubud, surrounded by paddy fields.
Indulge in wellness and yoga retreats at COMO Shambhala Estate near Ubud.
Revel in the eco-luxury of Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp, a hidden gem on Lombok’s serene coast.
Experience the charm and history of Java at Amanjiwo Resort, overlooking the iconic Borobudur temple.
Get a taste of traditional Balinese village life at Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort & Spa in North Bali.
Discover traditional Balinese architecture and culture at The Samaya Bali Seminyak.

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