Things to do in Indonesia

Discover Yogyakarta with a traditional becak ride through its historic centre, visiting the famous sites of Alun-Alun Kidul and the former royal water palace, Taman Sari.

Meet the locals at Candirejo, a traditional Javanese village, enjoy a peaceful andong (horse cart) ride and find out more about local traditions and farming life.

Embrace your first full day in the vibrant city of Jakarta with an evening of street food along the famous Sabang Street. Sample local delicacies such as Nasi Goreng and Chicken Satay.

Visit two of Bali's quiet, rural villages that are famous for their arts and crafts. Tohpati is home to the Batik Wand Weaving Centre, where you can watch artisans creating traditional batik cloth while the artisans of Mas Village focus on wood sculpture – you can visit them in their workshops, too.

Cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Toba to Samosir Island, where visits to the traditional Batak villages of Tomok and Ambarita offer a fascinating insight into the island’s unique culture, ancient traditions and historic stone relics.

Trek deep into the lush rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park in search of orangutans and other native wildlife. Guided by local experts, explore jungle trails alive with the sounds of gibbons, hornbills and monkeys while learning about one of Southeast Asia’s most important rainforest ecosystems.

Heated by the intense volcanic activity beneath Flores, these soothing hot springs offer the perfect place to relax and experience one of the island’s hidden natural gems.