Explore Indonesia

Introduction to Indonesia
Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands in the Indian and Pacific oceans. Its landscapes range from floating villages in North Sulawesi to 9th-century temples on Java. IHG’s large family of Indonesia hotels includes affordable and family-friendly hotels in Jakarta, and luxury resorts in Bali.

Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

Official languages
Bahasa Indonesia; English widely spoken

Climate
Humid year round, daytime average 82°F (coast), 79°F (inland)

Arriving from Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Airport is 19 miles northwest of central Jakarta. Travel time 30 minutes by taxi (average 210,000 rupiah)

Arriving from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport
Airport is 9 miles south of Denpasar. Travel time 25 minutes by taxi (average 80,000 rupiah)

Getting around Indonesia

• Metered taxis in large towns & cities
• Ferries between major islands
• Train (on Java)
• Public buses and minibuses

Top Indonesian sightseeing

• Wildlife at Taman Safari (Java)
• Sunrise at Mount Batur volcano (Bali)
• Jimbaran Sunset Beach (Bali)
• 9th-century Borobudur temple (Java)

Top experiences

• Dancing and fire-walking displays in Ubud (Bali)
• Sampling street food: spicy gado gado salad and nasi goreng (fried rice).
• Walking trails around Kawah Putih crater lake (Java)
• Balinese-style massage
• Surfing at Seminyak or Kuta beaches