Things to Do

Things to Do in Indonesia

There are 617 attractions in Indonesia. Borobudur, massive buddhist stupa and relief-decorated temple complex, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Borobudur
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Borobudur
Massive Buddhist stupa and relief-decorated temple complex
Temple
Prambanan
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Prambanan
9th-century Hindu temple complex with towering central shrines
Temple
Borobudur Temple Compounds
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Borobudur Temple Compounds
Massive 9th-century Buddhist temple complex with relief panels
Historical Site
Tanah Lot
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Tanah Lot
Sea temple perched on offshore volcanic rock
Building
Komodo
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Komodo
Island home to Komodo dragons and rugged landscapes
Island
Gunung Bromo
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Gunung Bromo
Active volcano within Tengger caldera, sunrise viewpoints
Mountain
Uluwatu Temple
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Uluwatu Temple
Clifftop Balinese sea temple famed for sunset performances
Building
Raja Ampat Islands
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Raja Ampat Islands
Archipelago of coral-rich islands and dive sites
Islands
Danau Toba
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Danau Toba
Largest volcanic lake with Samosir Island at center
Lake
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Forest shrine area housing free-roaming macaques
Park
Tirta Empul
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Tirta Empul
Hindu water temple complex with ritual purification springs
Area
Mount Rinjani
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Mount Rinjani
Active stratovolcano with crater lake and trekking routes
Mountain
Gili Islands
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Gili Islands
Group of small tropical islands with diving and beaches
Island
Kelimutu
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Kelimutu
Volcanic crater lakes that change color seasonally
Mountain
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
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Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Extensive UNESCO-listed rice terraces showcasing subak irrigation
Agricultural Facility
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
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Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Southeast Asia's largest mosque near Jakarta Cathedral
Mosque
National Monument (Indonesia)
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National Monument (Indonesia)
Tall national monument symbolizing independence in Jakarta
Monument
Nusa Penida
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Nusa Penida
Rugged island with dramatic cliffs and beaches
Island
Derawan Islands
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Derawan Islands
Remote marine archipelago renowned for diving and turtles
Historical Site
Dieng Plateau
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Dieng Plateau
Highland volcanic complex with ancient temples and lakes
Plateau
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Pura Lempuyang
Temple
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Sekumpul Waterfall
Waterfall
Mount Rinjani
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Mount Rinjani
Trail
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Cultural park showcasing Indonesia's regional architecture
Park
Ragunan Zoo
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Ragunan Zoo
Jakarta zoological park with extensive primate collections
Museum
Bali Botanic Garden
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Bali Botanic Garden
Tropical botanical garden showcasing Indonesian plant diversity
Garden
National Museum of Indonesia
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National Museum of Indonesia
National museum of Indonesian history and cultural artifacts
Museum
Goa Gajah
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Goa Gajah
Ancient Balinese cave temple with stone carvings
Archaeological Site
West Bali National Park
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West Bali National Park
Protected area of mangroves, forests and coral reefs
Park
Jakarta History Museum
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Jakarta History Museum
Museum documenting Jakarta's colonial past and city history
Museum
Pura Goa Lawah
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Pura Goa Lawah
Balinese sea-side Hindu temple built around bat cave
Cave
Gitgit Waterfall
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Gitgit Waterfall
Scenic Bali waterfall surrounded by rainforest and pools
Waterfall
Bali Museum
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Bali Museum
Museum displaying Balinese art, crafts, and cultural history
Museum
Tirta Gangga
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Tirta Gangga
Royal water garden with pools, fountains, and sculptures
Monument
Gunung Leuser
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Gunung Leuser
Trail
Borneo
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Borneo
Third-largest island with diverse rainforests and wildlife
Island
New Guinea
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New Guinea
Pacific island split between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Island
Maluku Islands
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Maluku Islands
Indonesian archipelago historically known as the Spice Islands
Islands
Bali
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Bali
Indonesian island famous for temples, beaches, and culture
Island
Timor
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Timor
Island divided between Indonesia and Timor-Leste, diverse cultures
Island
Gunung Krakatau
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Gunung Krakatau
Volcanic island famous for 1883 catastrophic eruption
Volcano
Lombok
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Lombok
Indonesian island with beaches, volcanoes, and surfing
Island
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Sunda Islands
Major Indonesian island group spanning western and eastern parts
Islands
Gunung Merapi
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Gunung Merapi
Highly active stratovolcano near Yogyakarta, frequent eruptions
Volcano
Flores
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Flores
Indonesian island known for Komodo proximity and savanna landscapes
Island
Puncak Jaya
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Puncak Jaya
Highest island peak in Oceania, glaciated summit
Mountain
Gunung Tambora
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Gunung Tambora
Volcanic mountain known for its massive 1815 eruption
Volcano
Madura
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Madura
Indonesian island off Java noted for bull races
Island
Komodo National Park
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Komodo National Park
Indonesian park protecting Komodo dragons and coral reefs
Park
Sumbawa
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Sumbawa
Indonesian island in the Lesser Sunda chain with volcanoes
Island
Halmahera
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Halmahera
Large North Maluku island with high biodiversity
Island
Sumba
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Sumba
Indonesian island noted for traditional villages, textiles
Island
Ambon Island
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Ambon Island
Moluccan island with colonial history and nutmeg trade
Island
Seram Island
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Seram Island
Large Maluku island with diverse rainforests and wildlife
Island
Mount Agung
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Mount Agung
Bali's highest volcano and Hindu sacred mountain
Volcano
Gunung Semeru
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Gunung Semeru
Java's highest volcano and popular trekking objective
Volcano
Bangka Island
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Bangka Island
Indonesian island historically known for tin mining
Island
Buru
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Buru
Indonesian Maluku island with mountainous interior and forests
Island
Nias
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Nias
Indonesian island known for surfing and megaliths
Island
Mount Sinabung
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Mount Sinabung
Active stratovolcano in Sumatra with frequent eruptions
Mountain
Ujung Kulon National Park
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Ujung Kulon National Park
Indonesian park protecting Javan rhinoceros and coastal habitats
Wildlife Reserve
Belitung
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Belitung
Indonesian island known for beaches and granite boulders
Island
Gunung Kerinci
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Gunung Kerinci
Sumatran volcano and Indonesia's highest peak with biodiversity
Volcano
Ternate island
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Ternate island
Volcanic Maluku island central to historic spice trade
Island
Tidore Island
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Tidore Island
Volcanic Maluku island with historic sultanate heritage
Island
West Timor
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West Timor
Western portion of Timor island within Indonesia
Island
Yos Sudarso Island
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Yos Sudarso Island
Large Indonesian island with coastal villages and forests
Island
Banda Islands
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Banda Islands
Remote Indonesian islands historically central to nutmeg trade
Islands
Sangiran
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Sangiran
Archaeological site in Java with early human fossils
Archaeological Site
Bintan Island
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Bintan Island
Riau island popular for resorts and beaches
Island
Buton
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Buton
Sulawesi-region island with traditional tribes and mining
Island
Kelud
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Kelud
Active East Java stratovolcano noted for explosive eruptions
Volcano
Siberut
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Siberut
Largest Mentawai island, noted for indigenous culture
Island
Morotai
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Morotai
Island in North Maluku with WWII history
Island
Samosir
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Samosir
Volcanic island within Lake Toba, Batak cultural center
Island
Camplong
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Camplong
Historical Site
Bawean
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Bawean
Indonesian island north of Java with fishing villages
Island
Gunung Leuser National Park
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Gunung Leuser National Park
Sumatran park protecting orangutans and rainforest biodiversity
Park
Kei Islands
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Kei Islands
Remote Indonesian island group in the Banda Sea
Islands
Mahakam River
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Mahakam River
Major Borneo river vital for transport and trade
Stream
Rote Island
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Rote Island
Indonesian island south of Timor, known for beaches
Island
Wetar
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Wetar
Remote Indonesian island in the Banda Sea
Island
Biak
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Biak
Papua island with World War II sites and reefs
Island
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Padang Padang Beach
Beach
Ijen
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Ijen
Volcanic crater complex with turquoise lake and blue flames
Mountain
Mount Marapi
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Mount Marapi
Active stratovolcano in West Sumatra, frequently eruptive
Mountain
Pulau Yapen
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Pulau Yapen
Indonesian island in Cenderawasih Bay, biodiverse forests
Island
Alor Island
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Alor Island
Indonesian island known for diving and cultural diversity
Island
Barisan Mountains
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Barisan Mountains
Volcanic mountain chain along western Sumatra
Mountains
Gunung Galunggung
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Gunung Galunggung
Active stratovolcano in West Java, notable 1982 eruption
Volcano
Simeulue
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Simeulue
Indonesian island off Aceh, known for surfing
Island
Waigeo
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Waigeo
Large Indonesian island in Raja Ampat biodiversity hotspot
Island
Weh Island
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Weh Island
Indonesian island off Sumatra with popular dive sites
Island
Besakih
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Besakih
Largest and holiest Hindu temple complex on Bali
Temple
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
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Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Major Jakarta sports stadium used for football and events
Stadium
Mount Slamet
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Mount Slamet
Highest volcano in Central Java, popular climb
Volcano
Misool
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Misool
Raja Ampat island renowned for vibrant coral reefs
Island
Raung
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Raung
Stratovolcano in East Java known for eruptions
Mountains
Tanimbar Islands
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Tanimbar Islands
Remote Maluku archipelago with diverse tribal cultures
Islands
Gunung Batur
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Gunung Batur
Active volcano popular for sunrise treks
Volcano