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Indonesia sightseeing on a budget
Doing Indonesia on a budget means the cheapest third of what is worth doing: Pura Taman Ayun, Bali Bird Park. Activities in this plan start from about $1.
Your 5-day sightseeing plan for Indonesia
Where you stayUbud 3 nightsBandung 2 nightsabout 860 km between them
5 days · packed · 10 of 19 bookable now · activities from about $186
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Day 1 Ubud
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morning
Pura Taman Ayun
Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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afternoon
Bali Bird Park
Indonesian tourist attraction. Dates from 1994.
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evening
Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Combo Experience in Bali
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eveningalso worth doing
Snorkeling Experience in Nusa Penida (3-4 Snorkeling Spots)
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Pasar Pagi
A morning market, open 4am to 9am.
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Lunch
Stalls selling Indonesian and salad.
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Dinner
Na'as food court
5 food and drinks offers with sunset view.
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Day 2 Ubud
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morning
Pantai Kuta
Beach in Indonesia.
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afternoon
Ubud Monkey Forest
Bali, Indonesia near Denpasar.
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eveningalso worth doing
Surfing Lesson at Kuta Beach by 27 Surf Bali
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eveningalso worth doing
Spa Experience at Ubud Traditional Spa Bali
Where to eat
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Lunch
Food Court Tiara Dewata
Kitchens under one roof, open 10am to 10pm.
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Dinner
Bakso Pak Rebo
Kitchens under one roof, open 10am to 6pm.
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Day 3 Ubud
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morning
Pura Luhur
Balinese temple in Indonesia.
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afternoon
Lake Batur
Crater lake in Kintamani, Bali. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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eveningalso worth doing
Home Service Balinese Massage in Bali
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eveningalso worth doing
Tejas Spa Warnakali Experience in Nusa Penida Bali
Where to eat
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Lunch
Rated 4.9 by 362 people who booked it.
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Day 4 Bandung
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Travel day
Ubud to Bandung
Journey time is an estimate rather than a timetable - check the operator before you book anything tight on either side of it.
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afternoon
Kawah Putih (White Crater) Ticket in Bandung
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evening
Tangkuban Perahu
Mountain in Indonesia.
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eveningalso worth doing
Jemari Home Spa (Home Care/Call Only) in Bandung
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Pasar Tradisional Simpang Dago
A daily market, open 3am to 11pm.
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Lunch
Pasar Cisangkuy
Food varieties in one place.
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Day 5 Bandung
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morning
Bandung Cathedral
Roman Catholic Cathedral. Dates from 1922.
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afternoon
Sri Baduga Museum
Variety of general collections covering local history & ethnography, archaeology, coins, & local fine arts. Dates from 1974.
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eveningalso worth doing
Home Service Spa in Bandung by Max Spa
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eveningalso worth doing
DE WAVE Family Massage, Salon & Reflexology in Bandung Mekarwangi
Where to eat
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Lunch
Sinpasa
Kitchens under one roof, open 6am to 6pm.
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Prices are indicative and in Australian dollars. Flights and accommodation are not included. Distances between stops are straight-line, so a walking or driving route will be longer, and they are shown only where both stops have a known location. Items marked also worth doing sit outside the sightseeing theme and are there because they are among the best things to do in Indonesia.
Before you fly to Indonesia
The part an itinerary app leaves out. These are Indonesia's rules for Australian passport holders, re-read from the official source and dated below.
Passport
Indonesia wants 6 months of validity beyond the day you arrive. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.
Your checklist
21 things to sort for Indonesia, built from these same rules, 4 of them essential.
- Passport valid - at least 6 months from your date of arrival
- Apply for your Visa on Arrival (B1) or e-VOA online
- Take out travel insurance
- Get an International Driving Permit
Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Entry requirements change without notice. Always confirm with the official sources below before you book or fly.
Sort these before you go
The two things worth having arranged before a sightseeing trip to Indonesia, compared on price.
Indonesia airport transfers
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Hotel shuttle
Many resorts include transfers - check your booking before paying for one.
Free
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Grab / Gojek
Cheapest, but rideshare pickup at DPS is restricted - you may need to walk to a designated point.
$12 AUD
Driving in Indonesia
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Budget sightseeing questions
What counts as budget here?
The lowest-priced third of everything worth doing in that country, measured against that country's own prices rather than a fixed dollar figure. A budget day in Norway and a budget day in Vietnam are not the same number, and pretending otherwise would just describe the exchange rate.
Does a cheaper plan mean a worse one?
No, and the ordering is the same either way: everything is ranked on its review score first, so a budget plan is the best-reviewed cheap things rather than the cheapest things. Flights and accommodation are not included in any of these figures.
Are the big landmarks worth the queue?
Some are, some are not, and the difference is usually timing rather than the place. Where a timed ticket exists the plan flags it, because the same sight at nine in the morning and at midday are different experiences.
How much sightseeing needs a car?
It depends on the destination, and the plan tells you which items sit outside the main city. If you are driving, check the International Driving Permit rules for the country first - several require one alongside your Australian licence.
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Indonesia highlights itinerary
Some rest, some scenery, some good eating. For the trip you have not decided the shape of yet.
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