2 Weeks Indonesia itinerary offers a lifetime experience in an exciting blend of adventure, wildlife, and culture. Here’s a sneak peek at the wonders you’ll discover.
One of the most brilliant destinations for keen travelers, Indonesia is a huge country offering a myriad of wonders. From the wonderful Lake Toba up North Sumatera to the stunning Raja Ampat, more than 3,000 km away in West Papua, everything in between. You would probably be unable to cover all exciting destinations in a month, let alone on a two-week trip. As such, making a two-week itinerary for Indonesia can be challenging.
2 Weeks Indonesia itinerary
With thousands of islands sprawling over the country, visiting Indonesia’s best destinations in just two weeks is impossible. The best you can do is select one or two islands and explore a couple of destinations on each. This way, you will discover some of Indonesia’s great diversity without spending too much time jumping from one location to another.
It’s even better to pick destinations that offer a different experience, where you can taste adventure, wildlife, and culture. But first, you will need to decide which locations to visit. These Indonesia itineraries 2 weeks will take you to explore different islands in the archipelago, with a mix of adventure, wildlife, and culture.
Sumatra Java Bali Tour
Indonesia itinerary: Two weeks across Sumatra, Java, and Bali presents panoramic landscapes, celebrated cultural attractions, and diverse wildlife adventure. The two-week itinerary covers the three islands and features exquisite visits to explore some of the best wonders in Indonesia.
The highlights of the Sumatra itinerary include Tangkahan, Bahorok, Bukit Lawang, Berastagi, Parapat, and Lake Toba. Hike through the lush rainforest and see exotic animals in their well-preserved habitat. Meet the friendly locals and taste their delightful delicacies. Top it off with a tour of the remarkable Lake Toba, marveling at the picturesque nature, swimming in its calm water, and meeting the native Batak Toba.
The tour on the neighboring Java island will take you to the best sights in Bandung, Yogyakarta, Bromo, and Ijen. See the historic Keraton Kasepuhan Palace and Sunyaragi in Cirebon, and find Cirebon’s batik in its batik center Trusmi village. Don’t miss the spectacular Tangkuban Perahu, Ciater, Kawah Putih, and Situ Patenggang for a taste of natural adventure. Stop by Saung Angklung Ujo to watch an outstanding musical performance. Other highlights of a tour across Java island are the world-renowned Borobudur temple, Sultan Palace, and the breathtaking Blue Fire in Ijen Crater.
On the paradise island, you will see the best of Bali’s nature and culture with an amazing Ubud tour. Meet Ubud’s renowned painters and see the batik-making and weaving process. Learn about gold and silverworks in Celluk and woodcarving in Mas village. Visit Ubud Palace and see the traditional Balinese houses in Batuan. To see the beautiful nature, visit the monkey forest, Tegalalang rice terrace, Lake Batur, and Tegenungan Waterfall.
Java Bali Tour
While a two-week Indonesia itinerary through Sumatera-Java-Bali offers a compact tour across three islands, a two-week trip to Java-Bali lets you immerse yourself in the adventure and discover more about the two islands. Java has many amazing destinations spanning from the west to the east. Tangkuban Perahu in West Java greets you with breathtaking scenery. Pamper yourself and revitalize your body at the Ciater Hot Spring. See the spectacular Angklung Orchestra with short performances of wayang golek (wooden puppet show), helaran (harvest rite), and traditional dances.
In addition to seeing Borobudur, this itinerary will take you to Dieng, where you will find Arjuna temple standing in the remarkable landscape, Sikidang crater with bubbling Sulphur mudholes, and Lake Warna with green and yellow hues.
In Yogyakarta, Sultan Royal Palace is a must-visit, along with the nearby Water Castle (Taman Sari), Ngasem Bird Market, Prambanan, Batik Home Industry, and silver ornament production center.
In East Java, see the breathtaking sunrise from Mount Pananjakan and explore Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Most importantly, head to the Ijen Plateau, which offers ruggedly beautiful panoramas, stunning crater lakes, and phenomenal blue fire.
With only two islands, the Java-Bali itinerary lets you explore more of Bali’s wonders. In addition to the Ubud tour, you will discover other relaxing escapes, such as the Bali Orchid Garden, Kertagosa in Klungkung, Tirta Gangga, and Besakih Temple.
See the vivid landscape of Mount Batur and the pristine Lake Batur in Kintamani, as well as the beautiful rice terraces of Tegalalang, Goa Gajah, and Taman Ayun of the Mengwi Empire.
Your two-week Indonesia itinerary should also include Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple by the sea. While in this tropical paradise, enjoy the Barong Keris Dance, Kecak Dance and dining experience at a beachside restaurant.
Bali Lombok Tour
With numerous high-end resorts, fine-dining restaurants, and other tourism-supporting facilities, Bali is perhaps Indonesia’s most developed tourism destination. The neighboring island Lombok is quieter, with clean beaches and less-crowded attractions. Lush vegetation, picturesque terrain, and long stretches of beaches make up the landscape of Lombok. Lombok’s amazing nature provides an ideal trekking, surfing, and diving venue.
As such, your Bali-Lombok itinerary will take you to experience the best mix the two islands offer. In Bali, explore Ubud, Kintamani, Besakih, and Candidasa before leaving the island to discover more wonders. Visit Celuk, Batuan, and Mas villages to see gold and silver workshops, woodcarving, weaving, painting, and Barong and Keris dance performances.
This Indonesia 2 Weeks itinerary also takes you to other interesting spots in Bali, such as Tampak Siring, Mount Batur, and Lake Batur in Kintamani, Tegalalang rice terrace, Ubud Monkey Forest, and coffee plantation where you’ll also see coffee processing. For a mix of cultures on your Bali tour, visit Tirta Empul, Ubud Traditional Art Market, Puri Saren of the Ubud Empire, Kertaghosa, Besakih temple, and Tirta Ganngga. To explore its marine life, you can also try snorkeling and diving at Nusa Penida, Candidasa, or Padangbai, Amed.
Once you arrive in Lombok, there are even more opportunities to see rich underwater life. You can snorkel in Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno to see turtles and colorful fish off the boat while fish are feeding.
To see Lombok’s beautiful nature, visit Pusuk monkey forest and rice fields with fantastic ocean views, Kuta Beach, Tanjung Aan Beach, Senggigi Beach, Sendang Gile waterfall, and Malimbu Cliff to see the gorgeous sunset.
Remember to see Lombok’s rich culture and mingle with friendly locals. Make your way to Rambitan/Sade to find a Sasak village perched on a hill, Segenter to see the traditional Sasak house, Banyumulek to learn pottery making by hand, and Sukerare Village for Songket and Ikat cloth making.
This itinerary also allows you leisure time, where you can discover. Rent a bike or take Cidomo and find other gems of Lombok, such as the Gunungsari market and Narmada and Lingsar temples.
Flores Komodo Tour
Discover a wildlife escapade that only exists in Indonesia, meeting Komodo dragons in its natural habitat. Since Komodo National Park also boasts a picturesque panorama, island hopping should be part of the itinerary.
Not far from the land of the giant lizards, Flores is a beautiful but less visited paradise. Mount Kelimutu National Park, for example, is one of the most remarkable wonders. The three lakes on the mountain, Lake Kelimutu, are spectacular. The water can turn blue, green, black, and sometimes white, red, and blue.
Other than those exquisite destinations, the Flores-Komodo itinerary includes visits to Moni, Riung, Bajawa, Ruteng, Denge, Wae Rebo, Labuan Bajo, and island hopping—Kelor Island, Rinca Island, Kalong Island, Kanawa Island, and many more.
You will also learn about their remarkable culture, from Manggarai traditional housing to the traditional Caci dance. You will learn about Arak distillation and fresh palm juice tapping and meet the Lio hill tribes of Jopu and Ranggase. You will visit the peaceful Pengganjawa Beach, Mengeruda hot spring, Ranamese rainforest lake, and many more.
Overall, Indonesia’s Two-Week Itinerary through Flores and Komodo offers adventure hiking combined with visits to traditional villages, prehistoric heritage sites, and cultural events. Here, you will find rich underwater life, pristine seas, exotic native fauna, and stunning islands.
Discover Sulawesi
The exotic island of Sulawesi lies on the edge of the Wallace Line and is blessed with endemic animals and plants that don’t exist anywhere else. As such, the wildlife tour in Sulawesi is exciting, ranging from rainforest exploration to a whale shark tour.
You’ll also get to feast your eyes on a lot of cultural heritage, from the historic Fort Rotterdam to the Royal Palace of Gowa Kingdom, Somba Opu Castle, Otanaha Fortress, and beautiful villages with traditional houses.
South Sulawesi also offers a spectacular view. You’ll get the chance to see villages framed by Karst Mountains, paddle a canoe through the exotic Puteh River, explore Passaung cave with its prehistoric drawings from the Paleolithic, take a boat to Lake Tempe with traditional floating houses of Bajo people, discover authentic silk weaving, hike through Pana to Tikala with spectacular views, and many more.
Another highlight of Sulawesi’s adventure is the Toraja tour. Situated in the northern highlands of South Sulawesi, Tana Toraja is home to an indigenous tribe who still practices ancient traditions.
Their funeral rites are particularly unique, as bodies are not buried in the ground but placed in a coffin and then laid in a cave, in a stone grave, hung on a cliff, or in a tree (for babies). Dances are performed during funeral ceremonies to express their grief and to honor the deceased. Some burial sites are open for visitors, and this tour will take you to Suaya to see the royal tombs, cliff-side stone grave at Lemo, baby’s graves at Kambira, hanging grave at Ke’te Kesu’, the natural cave grave at Londa, and Lo’ ko mata with tombs on the rocky slope.
The Torajans also have a unique tradition called Ma’nene, where they take out the mummified bodies, clean them up, and dress them in new clothes. The ceremony only takes place every 3 years and usually falls in August. If you wish to see this ritual, consult our tour planner to arrange a personalized itinerary.
Creating Indonesia Itinerary 2 Weeks
Indonesia has a long list of awesome places to visit, and obviously, you won’t be able to fit in all the destinations in Indonesia’s 2 Weeks itinerary. And yet, you can see just a few of the most amazing places this expansive archipelago offers.
Have you ever heard of the jellyfish lake? There are only two such lakes in the world, and one of them is in Indonesia. Kakaban Lake is home to millions of stingless jellyfish, allowing you to swim and be amazed at the natural wonders without fear for your safety.
Kalimantan offers a crazy wildlife escapade, with an orangutan tour as the highlight. The complete tour package will take you to the deep Borneo rainforest with a Klotok boat. You will meet orangutans in their natural habitat and reservation centers, such as Tanjung Harapan, Camp Leakey, and Pondok Tanguy. Since Borneo has rich biota, opportunities for exotic animal spotting will be plenty.
Discover the rich culture of Indonesia in Yogyakarta. Visit the Sultan Royal Palace and its Water Castle (Taman Sari), learn batik making and silverware processing, and visit two of the most amazing temples in the world: Borobudur and Prambanan.
Hop to Sulawesi and feast your eyes on the beautiful landscape. Immerse in the tradition of Torajans, where the deceased are kept in a cave, stone grave, or hanging on trees. Don’t forget to land in Bali, the tropical paradise with millions of attractions, from natural wonders and adventures to rich culture and sophisticated lifestyle. Make your way to Flores with its splendid multi-colored lake, Kelimutu. Sail to Rinca island and meet the giant lizards and Komodo dragons in their home.
Tailor Made Itinerary
Those amazing adventures and many more await you on the Indonesia discovery tour. When you decide to see everything this country has to offer, the 2 Weeks Indonesia itinerary won’t be enough to embrace the wonders of Indonesia. But you can pick several destinations you want to visit the most, and Adventure Indonesia will help you arrange a tailored two-week itinerary for the most memorable trip.
Enjoy Indonesia’s scenic natural landscapes, rich wildlife, exciting adventures, and diverse culture.
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