Indonesia Holidays

Whether a honeymoon, a well-deserved break or family travels, this 15-day holiday to Indonesia would, with a few bespoke tweaks, suit all options. It includes the highlights of Bali, with both the beach and the cultural heart of Ubud plus time searching…

Highlights of Indonesia

15 days from £5,020pp

Ubud Market, Indonesia, Balinese market,

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Sustainable Luxury in Indonesia

Staying at Nihi Sumba, Capella Ubud, and Nirjhara, this itinerary showcases the best of sustainable luxury in Indonesia. Responsible travel is no longer the preserve of homestays and sleeping bags, hotels can be both stylish and beautiful while upholding strong ethics. Begin…

14 days from £6,125pp

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Indonesia – Cruise Raja Ampat

This nine-day cruise showcases the best of Raja Ampat, highlighting the regions hidden jungles, tropical vegetation and dazzling underwater world. Time is spent kayaking, walking, diving and visiting villages to understand this fascinating and eclectic region in greater depth. One of the…

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Moving away from Bali to discover more of Indonesia, this 14-day holiday showcases the rainforest wildlife of Borneo followed by Java to explore the temples of Borobudur and Javanese culture.

14 days from £5,075pp

Long tailed Macaques, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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Indonesia – Cruise Komodo

This 11 day holiday idea includes an eight-day cruise amongst the islands of Bali, Lombok, Moyo and Komodo; showcasing Indonesia’s volcanic islands with their vibrant cultures and kaleidoscopic waters, finishing with a Komodo dragons encounter.

11 days from £5,795pp

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Highlights of Indonesia

15 days from £5,020pp

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Sustainable Luxury in Indonesia

14 days from £6,125pp

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Indonesia – Cruise Raja Ampat

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Moving away from Bali to discover more of Indonesia, this 14-day holiday showcases the rainforest wildlife of Borneo followed by Java to explore the temples of Borobudur and Javanese culture.

14 days from £5,075pp

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Indonesia – Cruise Komodo

11 days from £5,795pp

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Explore Indonesia

Bali and Lombok
Komodo
Flores
Sumba
Raja Ampat
Sumatra
Indonesian Borneo
Java
Sulawesi

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Misool Eco Resort £££££

Indonesia
Beach and Island Escapes

Misool is a world-class private island hideaway accessible only by boat. With stilted cottages and villas made from reclaimed hardwoods, featuring Balinese style bathrooms and views of either the lagoon or house reef, Misool offers exclusive adventure whilst redefining sustainable tourism. The core belief is to protect and conserve. Misool is back to nature at its most stunning best.

Amanwana £££££

Indonesia
Beach and Island Escapes

Amanwana, meaning peaceful forest is the only resort located on Moyo and is set on a beach in a secluded cove overlooking the Flores Sea. The protected marine park offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Indonesia, and the camp’s fleet of boats can take guests to Rinca and Komodo islands. Accommodation in 20 luxury tented suites, a jungle spa and a tented restaurant serving the local catch of the day, make Amanwana the ultimate wilderness hideaway.

Oberoi Lombok £££££

Indonesia
Beach and Island Escapes

Located near Tanjung on the west coast of Lombok, this sensational resort has 50 rooms of which 18 are villas with private walled gardens and pools. The landscaped pool and lagoons are lit by flaming torches at night, the service is immaculate, the atmosphere serene and the combination of this together with the spa, tennis courts, excellent scuba diving, local villages to explore and some of the best food in Asia, makes the Oberoi Lombok a truly exceptional resort.

Capella Ubud £££££

Indonesia
Tented Camps

Capturing the spirit of an 1890s European settlers camp, Capella Ubud is made up of 22 extravagantly individual tented suites and lodges, each with its own private salt-water pool. Conjuring up an atmosphere of adventure and seclusion the rooms offer views of the rainforest, rice terraces, river and valleys.

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Experiences

Exploring Indonesia is simple with Steppes Travel. Choose your experiences and we’ll curate them into a tailor-made journey that’s perfect for you.

Buddha Statue in Stupa, Borobudur, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

UNESCO Borobudur

Watch the sun rise or set at this the iconic UNESCO Buddhist temple.

Sailing Komodo, Tiger Blue, Komodo, Indonesia

Charter a Yacht

Explore idyllic and remote islands at your own pace by boat – charter a private yacht or join Tiger Blue or SeaTrek on one of their fixed departures.

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Orangutan, Borneo Expedition, Sabah, Borneo

Orangutan Conservation

Stay at Rimba Lodge deep in Indonesian Borneo and join experts from the Orangutan Foundation, travelling deep into the forest in search of orangutan to gain privileged insight into conservation projects.

Balinese kites fluttering over a field of grass.

Kite Making

Travel to the north of Bali, stopping at a local village to make a kite. A hobby enjoyed by locals from a young age, kite flying season runs from May to September.

View of a bicycle stood next to a rice paddy field with palm trees in the background.

Ubud Bike Tour

Cycle the paddy fields of Ubud on a bamboo bike.

Borneo Wildlife River Cruise

Stay at Rimba Lodge and cruise the Sekonyer River on a traditional klotok boat in search of orangutan, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and monitor lizards.

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Bird of Paradise, Indonesia, Sea Trek Cruises

Spot Bird of Paradise

Cruise Raja Ampat in search of Wilson’s bird-of-paradise with their curved tail feathers and dramatic courtship dance.

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Man surfing a wave in Sumbawa Island in Indonesia.

Surfing Experience

Book a surf lesson at Nihi Sumba’s famous left-hand break.

View of Raja Ampat with limestone island peaks, lush hills and ocean.

Wayag Lagoon

Explore hidden bays and coves and snorkel amidst the crystal clear lagoons of Wayag Island.

Mount Rinjani Volcano, Lombok, Indonesia

Mount Rinjanin Sunrise

Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Rinjani in Lombok.

Orangutan in the jungle of indonesia, Borneo

Visit Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve

Travel along the Arut River to the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve – a release site for reintroduced orangutans. This site is not open to the public although Steppes Travel has exclusive access on our Orangutan Conservation group tour enabling our guests to view the orangutans and their environment in privacy – a unique opportunity.

Lone paddle boarder silhouetted against the orange sky as the sunsets in Jimbaran Bay.

Bali Sunset Paddle Boarding

Paddle board through Jimbaran Bays mangroves at sunset.

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Sumatran Elephant Conservation

Visit the Elephant Conservation centre in Sumatra and spend time with these beautiful and endangered creatures.

See Komodo Dragon

Board a traditional schooner and explore Komodo National Park in search of Komodo dragon.

Volcanoes, Bromo National Park, Java, Indonesia

Mount Bromo Experience

Rise early for views over the active crater of Mount Bromo in eastern Java. Enjoy spectacular views as the sun rises, before descending into the lush savannah below for a picnic breakfast al fresco, and time to circumnavigate the base of the volcano.

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Tiger Blue £££££

A two-masted Indonesian phinisi with burgundy sails, Tiger Blue has a swashbuckling feel to it that is reinforced by the ten-man crew and in particular the strutting swagger of ‘Escobar’, who is so much more than a snorkelling guide. Five spacious cabins, plenty of space to relax on deck, a range of watersports, fine dining and an incredible crew all combine to make a holiday on Tiger Blue a true escape. Allowing you to design your own itinerary, Tiger Blue is a relaxed and adventurous way of exploring the islands and marine life of eastern Indonesia’s island archipelago.

Rascal Yacht £££££

Indonesia

Rascal is a traditional phinisi style yacht, fitted with all the mod cons, creating a boat with soul and charm combined with comfortable, contemporary interiors. From the huge upper deck allowing plenty of space to relax or watch an open-air film, the delicious menus to the expert crew who can bring to life every detail of this eclectic and fascinating region. The five en suite cabins are situated above deck affording plenty of natural light and lovely views. A huge sun deck is the perfect spot to relax or make use of some of the watersports equipment.

Seatrek Yachts £££££

Seatrek operates two traditional wooden phinisi style boats – the Ombak Putih and the Katharina, both beautifully crafted by skilled Indonesian ship builders.

Dunia Baru £££££

Indonesia

Dunia Baru is a phinisi style superyacht, handcrafted from wood and offering incredible adventures throughout the eastern Indonesian Archipelago. A Boat and Dive Manager oversee a crew of 16 to whom hospitality and world class cuisine is a way of life. A full-beam master suite comes complete with aft desk and day beds and the six staterooms are incredibly spacious and comfortable. Packed full of toys, this yacht offers endless fun above and below the water and for those feeling less energetic the beanbags and sun loungers on the teak bow are the perfect spot for reading, star gazing or snoozing.