3 Days in Indonesia: Our Recommendations
Given its geographical and cultural diversity, the number of attractions that await in Indonesia can seem almost overbearing. Beaches compete for attention with lofty volcanic peaks, while jungles filled with exotic species provide a delightful contrast to the myriad of cultures waiting to be discovered. Rather than try and take in the whole country in one go, it is a much better idea to focus on one specific region if you are planning a weekend getaway. Looking for inspiration? Check out our top 4 recommendations for a 3-day Indonesia itinerary, with tours lasting no longer than three to four days.
- Reece Harrison-strati
- From England
1. BALI BY BIKE: 3 DAYS IN INDONESIA
| Day 1 | Tackle the tracks around Lake Beratan on mountain bikes |
| Day 2 | Circle Mount Batur’s crater, cycle down to tour Ubud |
| Day 3 | Take in the landscape of Mount Abang |
Get to grips with Bali’s jungles, mountaintops, and paddy fields on two wheels. Suitable for anyone ten years and up, this private tour covers approximately 160 kilometers over 3 days in Indonesia. Largely off-road and using a variety of single tracks, this trip begins with a drive to Bedugul. Experience the landscapes of Lake Beratan before continuing to explore Mount Batur. Pedal across the lava stream of this active volcano en route to Ubud. Your journey ends among the traditional structures of Tangkup in the foothills of Mount Abang. If you want to travel the country at your own pace, contact our local travel experts to create a customized trip to Indonesia.
2. KOMODO ISLAND HOPPING: 3 DAYS IN INDONESIA
Ulun Danu Bratan is a temple iconic to Bali
| Day 1 | Look for Komodo dragons on Rinca Island and snorkel off Kelor |
| Day 2 | Continue your dragon safari on Komodo island |
| Day 3 | Commit your experiences of Flores to memory |
Tour Flores island in search of the world’s largest reptile, the Komodo dragon, on this island-hopping tour. On arriving at Labuan Bajo, on Flores island, you will board a private boat to Rinca island, one of just a handful of places where these two-meter-long lizards live. After a ranger-led tour of their hideouts, you will get to absorb the region’s beauty with an afternoon of picnicking and snorkeling off Kelor. Your first stop on day two is Komodo island, where you get another chance to observe the dragons in their natural habitat. Then cool off in the shallows of Pink Beach, named for colored sands as rare as the dragons, before your departure on the third day.
4 DAYS IN INDONESIA: BEST OF BALI
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bali and transfer to your hotel |
| Day 2 | Hit the beach for surfing and snorkeling |
| Day 3 | Take your pick of Bali’s top cultural adventures |
| Day 4 | Bid farewell to Bali |
Another tour offering four rather than three days in Indonesia, this trip ensures that you do not have to decide between the beach and the island’s variety of cultural attractions. Having settled in with a welcome drink, the tour kicks off with a morning on Kuta Beach learning to surf or parasail. In the afternoon sees you head to Tanjung Benoa Beach, where snorkeling is the order of the day. You then have the choice between the Tanah Lot sunset tour and an exploration of Ubud via Kintamani. See more 4-day tours in Indonesia.
As seen in the itineraries provided above, just 3 days is enough to make a memorable trip to Indonesia. If you’d like to plan a similar holiday or something completely different for yourself, connect with our Travel Experts in Indonesia. For other recommended itineraries and possible trip durations, check out our guide on how long to spend in Indonesia.
