Destination
Indonesia Holidays
A chain of island jewels
Formed of more than 17,500 islands, Indonesia promises a fascinating blend of people, culture and landscape; an ideal destination for those after a slice of diversity.
There’s so much to do in Indonesia: from climbing the Sendang Gile Waterfalls in Lombok and snorkelling among tropical fish and turtles off the Gili Islands, to trekking in search of Komodo Dragons in Flores. Round off your perfect day by soaking up the amazing sunsets on Seminyak beach in Bali, a sight that will take your breath away.
Indonesia is perfect for a multicentre holiday thanks to its sheer variety of sights and attractions. From beautiful beaches and historic temples to lush rice terraces, you’re sure to be left spellbound.
Essential Information
See Practical Information- Time Zone GMT+8 hours
- Currency IDR - Indonesian Rupiah
- Visa Information British citizens do not need to obtain a visa for stays under 30 days
- Language Indonesian, but English is widely spoken in the main tourist areas
- Flight Time Direct flights are available with Garuda Indonesia, who offers a direct three times weekly service from London Heathrow to Jakarta.
- Health Information No specific vaccinations required
Top Tips from our Experts
Emma
Destination Manager
Bali is by far Indonesia’s most well-known destination and well worth visiting, but I really recommend exploring Flores and Java too. You can reach both islands by short flight with Garuda from Bali so it's easy to combine them.
Great sample itineraries
Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Highlights of Indonesia Tour
Guide Price £2,369 pp
This nine day tour takes in some of Java's most impressive sights and attractions. From the incredible Borobudur Temples near Yogyakarta to Tangkuban Perahu volcano crater. Explore temples and palaces, hot springs and gardens before ending your tour in Bali...
Escorted tours
Island of Flores Discovery Tour
Guide Price £2,809 pp
Discover Indonesia's island of "flowers", Flores. Located around 90 minute's flight west of Bali, this is a real island of adventure. This 6 night tour is perfect for intrepid travellers seeking incredible scenery, untouched ways of life and the chance...
Adventure holidays
Images of Bali Tour
Guide Price £449 pp
This four day tour unveils the island's volcanic peaks, lush rice terraces, beautiful beaches and artistic, spiritual and cultural heritage. Spend time relaxing on the beach, explore the temples of Lovina, mountains of Candidasa and purchase intricate arts and crafts...
Escorted tours
Explore Lombok and Gili Nanggu Tour
The ideal extension to your Bali holiday, this five day itinerary showcases the best that the nearby islands of Lombok and Gili Nanggu have to offer. Discover local tribes and traditional pottery villages, explore lush forests and stunning waterfalls and...
Beach holidays
Our favourite hotels
Our favourite places to stay are below. We know everyone is different, so if you can’t see something you like, we'd be more than happy to help.
The Laguna - A Luxury Collection Resort and Spa
Nusa Dua
Our Indonesia destinations
Types of Indonesia holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct flights to Jakarta take around 14 hours and 30 minutes. There are currently three weekly direct flights from London Heathrow to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta with Garuda Indonesia. There are various flight options to Bali, Lombok and beyond that involve a single connection with airline such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and more.
There are three time zones in Indonesia. They are Western Indonesian Time (GMT +7), Central Indonesian Time (GMT +8) and Eastern Indonesian Time (GMT +9).
There are thought to be between 17,508 -18,306 islands in the Indonesian archipelago. However, the exact number is still unclear. More than 920 of these are currently uninhabited.
