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ESSENTIAL INDONESIA HOLIDAYS

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ESSENTIAL INDONESIA HOLIDAYS
  • Holidays in Indonesia
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    • Lombok
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      • Rinjani & Around
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      • Gili Islands
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The beautiful archipelago of Indonesia is home to thousands of islands, hundreds of languages and many religions. Spanning from the edge of Malaysia across to its border with Papua New Guinea, the sheer diversity is staggering - yet many travellers know little beyond Bali. While we’re passionate about Bali, we also love to help travellers explore more remote isles too. We create holidays for intrepid travellers as well as those seeking a revitalising break - and we’ll help you find the Indonesian experience that’s right for you.

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Holidays in Indonesia, Bali & Beyond are all about the experience. From trekking up volcanoes to exploring far-flung island cultures, meeting wildlife or some of the world’s most remarkable marine experiences, there is very little the archipelago doesn’t offer. In our suggested holidays, we include some of the world’s best hotels, adventures and guides. We design all of our holidays, so you get the best possible flavour of this incredible country.

Equally, Indonesia has some of the best hotels we’ve stayed in, so our Indonesian hotels are spectacular. There is a wide choice, particularly in Bali, but we are selective. It's not just luxury we look for, but an exceptional experience too: hotels that say something about the country, and experiences which reveal the fabric of the destination.

Popular Types of Holidays in Indonesia

The type of holiday and journeys offered throughout Indonesia are legion and defy tight categorisation. However, we’ve put together some suggestions based on popular requests from travellers, to give you a little inspiration for where to start. 

 

Bali & Lombok Holidays

Bali & Lombok Holidays

Many first time visitors might like to focus their initial trip on the islands of Bali and Lombok – there truly is enough here for an incredible holiday experience before we get to the other 17,000 or so islands. That’s why we have a category all of its own for ‘Bali & Lombok Holidays’

Family Holidays

Family Holidays

On our holiday tours, we of course take in the impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites, mind-blowing hilltop scenery and staggering wildlife. But thanks to our local connections, we have also curated exclusive experiences that give you an authentic insight into Sri Lankan life - so you can meet people, share stories and have a true cultural exchange.

Wildlife Holidays

Wildlife Holidays

Indonesia is particularly strong for wildlife holidays From endemic species like the black-crested macaque to endangered orangutans and the elusive Sumatran rhino, the sheer variety of the wildlife here makes it a great starting point for any journey around Indonesia.

Holiday Experiences in Indonesia

A luxury trip to Indonesia is all about the extraordinary experiences on offer. From surfing the world’s best-left hand on break on Sumba, visiting the black-crested macaques on Sulawesi, exploring fishing villages on the North Maluku Islands or spotting the Sumatran Rhino, Indonesia is a country which specialises in the extraordinary.

Indonesia has so much to offer in terms of everyday experiences that take you away from your own daily life. The sheer cultural variety and vibrancy are pretty special. Many of our experiences involve cookings, interacting, learning and sharing experiences with people who live a very different way of life. There are also more adventurous experiences such as trekking and diving to be had throughout the islands. Here is a selection of the type of experiences that we can arrange in Indonesia.

 

The black crested macaque is endemic to Sulawesi - and remarkably friendly to visitors...

We can arrange your private boat trip through the magnificent Indonesian archipelago - just say the word.

Seamless service and exquisite views make Indonesian luxury hotels quite spectacular.

The perfect luxury bali package

If you’re looking for an in-depth discovery of Bali, we know how to take you away from the crowds and into the heart of the destination. We generally suggest that visitors explore a little further than the beaches of the south and Ubud. There is so much to discover in Bali in more rural areas such as Sideman, Tabanan and remoter regions to the north, west and east.

 
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HANDPICKED HOTELS IN INDONESIA

If there is a defining feature of hotels in Indonesia, it is their sheer uniqueness: you can find great style and service while altogether avoiding bland chain-style hotels. Of course, having some of the most glorious scenery in the world doesn’t harm. From countryside retreats against steep paddy fields to beachfront hideaways at the feet of volcanoes, each island has character accommodation to suit. With the Indonesian culture of hospitality, many of the smaller, more intimate boutique hotels are very unique too. 

The level of luxury varies from the superlative ‘top-of-the-range’ level of hotels such as Nihi on Sumba and Tanah Gajah in Bali to more rustic but gorgeous places such as Mesastila in Java or Jeeva Beloam in sandy Lombok. In some of the more remote islands, the hotel offerings are far slimmer, but there are some hidden gems even there which we’d love to share with you. We have handpicked our selection of hotels to elevate your holiday experience.

Jeeva Beloam

Jeeva Beloam, Ekas

Fantastic off the beaten track eco beach camp surrounded by acres of forest on Lombok.

Komaneka at Bisma

Komaneka at Bisma, Ubud

Beautiful resort with outstanding views of Ubud's Campuchan River Valley and its sloping rice paddy fields.

Mesastila

Mesastila, Central Java

Recuperate in luxury and style at this stunning wellness retreat surrounded by the volcanic peaks.

Nihi

Nihi, Sumba Island

Nihi is an intimate island retreat, eco-friendly, sustainable hotel and barefoot luxury beach getaway.

Plataran Komodo

Plataran Komodo, Labuan Bajo

A tranquil and comfortable base from which to explore Komodo National Park.

Waka Gangga

Waka Gangga, Canggu

Get back to nature and unwind in this peaceful Bali beach hotel surrounded by paddy fields and mountains.

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Once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Indonesia

There are myriad exceptional once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be found on the seventeen thousand islands of Indonesia. From volcano hiking in Bali to meeting orangutans in Sumatra or Kalimantan (Kalimantan is Indonesian Borneo, the rest is either Malaysia or Brunei!) this is a mind-blowing archipelago.

Some of the cities such as Jakarta are worth a visit, though our holidays tend to focus on experiences away from it all, or towns with bags of history and character.

Indonesian experiences include some of the world’s best underwater exploration, discovering an astonishing array of cultures and a good chunk of the world’s flora and fauna.

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IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

Before travelling to a country such as Indonesia, it is essential to be sure you have all the most up-to-date information. Our consultants always stay abreast of the latest news, which we communicate via our customer portal, regular emails and our app, Vamoos. We do the worrying so that you can enjoy the anticipation.  

The latest health information, provided by the NHS, can be found at Fit For Travel. We provide visa information but the very latest travel information for Indonesia (including for COVID-19) can be found on the Foreign Office website.

It is critically important that you have travel insurance in place from the time of travel, and we recommend the comprehensive policy provided by our insurance partners, Global Travel Insurance.

Finally, our holidays enjoy 100%  financial protection through our bonding with ATOL and ABTA.  

Why Experience Travel Group?

With Experience Travel Group, your holiday can be as intrepid or luxurious as you like: we have the knowledge, local partners and experience to make it happen. We handpick our hotels and guides to bring your holiday to life and help you reveal the fabric of a destination. To discover more about how we do what we do read our FAQs section or our Why Choose Us page.

We know you cannot buy more time on this earth and that travel is important to you. Equally, like you, we believe that the planet’s resources are limited and precious. Therefore sustainable travel is at the heart of what we do. We believe in creating exceptional ethical experiences which allow you to travel meaningfully and tread gently. We believe in helping you to make your travel count.

When you travel with ETG, it’s not just another holiday. It’s more than ‘just’ memories. It’s proper connections, friendships and laughter. Being part of an ETG holiday makes you part of something wider, part of our community of travellers, partners and employees who passionately believe that travel is precious and should be treasured.

The element of serendipity, flexibility and individual personality that we build in via the extensive in-person planning and the structure of the trip itself, allows you to write your own story. Because travel changes everything.

 

Why Holiday with Experience Travel Group?

Travel
done right

Our B Corporation certification, commitment to sustainability and 'give back' philosophy mean you can always be sure that every step you take is light. Ethical, mindful, guilt-free travel - travel done right

Immersive
Experiences

Immersive ETG holiday experiences let you genuinely connect to the people and places you visit. You’ll learn as much about yourself as you do about them.

A secret
element

Sometimes you can know too much. Our holidays are specially designed to confound preconceptions and share magical, memorable, unexpected discoveries.

A thread of
luxury

A thread of luxury that ties everything together. From beautiful boutique hotels to top-quality transport, to exceptional levels of service - whatever luxury looks like to you… it’s yours

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  • Holidays in Indonesia
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      • Holidays in Java & Beyond
      • Flores & Komodo
      • Holidays In Sulawesi
      • Borneo & Beyond
    • By Theme
      • Classic Indonesia Holidays
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