Must-visit attractions in Indonesia: from Borobudur to Komodo
Must-See Attractions
2026-10-02
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Out of more than 17,000 islands, these are the 15 most worthwhile places to visit in Indonesia.
Java Island
- Borobudur: The world’s largest Buddhist temple complex, a forest of stupas at sunrise. (Half day)
- Prambanan: A complex of Hindu temples with stunningly precise stone carvings. (2 hours)
- Kraton Palace and Water Palace in Yogyakarta: The heart of Javanese Sultanate culture. (Half day)
- Mount Bromo (Bromo): Watch the sunrise from the crater rim—almost like the surface of the moon. (2 days)
- Mount Ijen (Ijen): Blue flames and an acidic crater lake. (1–2 days)
Bali and Nearby
- Tanah Lot Temple: A sea temple on a rock formation, best seen at sunset. (2 hours)
- Uluwatu Cliff: A 70-meter cliff and traditional Kecak fire dance performances. (Evening)
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces: A UNESCO-recognized rice field landscape. (2 hours)
- Nusa Penida: Angel’s Billabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Cliff. (One day)
- Nusa Lembongan (Blue Lagoon): Snorkeling and mangroves. (One day)
Other Islands
- Komodo National Park: Komodo dragons, pink beaches, and the three-colored seas of Padar Island. (2–3 days)
- Mount Rinjani on Lombok: One of Indonesia’s most beautiful trekking routes. (2–3 days)
- Lake Toba: The world’s largest volcanic lake, with Samosir Island. (2 days)
- Raja Ampat Islands: Among the world’s top diving spots. (Professional diving recommended)