Indonesia

Indonesia’s cultural depth stretches across its thousands of islands. In Bali, daily offerings and temple ceremonies remain central to life. Jakarta hums with a blend of tradition and modern energy, while Sumatra is home to ancient Batak villages and rich storytelling traditions. From royal palaces in Yogyakarta to handwoven ikat in Flores, the country offers countless ways to engage with its layered heritage.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Indonesia.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
At these properties, the programming for children far exceeds basic caregiving services, with immersive experiences that offer younger guests a deeper look into culture, nature, sustainability, and even themselves.
HOTELS
Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.
Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.
Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.
Book one of these romantic retreats in these off-the-beaten-path honeymoon destinations.
These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.
If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.
Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.
Community consciousness and sustainability define a trio of beach hotels on Sumba, an island known for its pristine beaches, remote villages, and ancient rituals.
The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.
Three luxury resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are getting creative with waste reduction and recycling—and are educating travelers in the process.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
In the rain forests of the Malay archipelago, it’s safest to admire the bugs and beasts from a distance. But sometimes Mother Nature can’t be contained.
Instead, Indonesia’s government will impose a limit on the number of visitors to Komodo National Park in order to help protect the large native lizard species.
Are bubble tents Instagram bait? Definitely. But they’re also a great way to spend the night under the stars without walls to block your views.
During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.
It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.
For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.
It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.
An earthquake registering 6.9 on the Richter scale hit the popular Indonesian vacation islands of Lombok and Bali on August 5. Here’s what travelers need to know about the current situation.
Three designers share what makes their hotel projects so special
This quick and easy guide covers where to go, what to look for, and how much to expect to pay.