Indonesia has over 17,000 islands, ranging from touristic, busy destinations like Bali to places most people have never heard of. With so many options, planning a trip can quickly become overwhelming.
After months of traveling across Indonesia and now living on Lombok for over a year, we’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. We’ve put together the best routes to help you avoid common mistakes and make the most of your time here.
Our itineraries are designed to save you hours of planning and give you a Muslim friendly, stress-free way to experience Indonesia at its best.
You’ll usually fly into Jakarta (CGK) first. From there, you can either start your journey through Java or take a domestic flight to another part of Indonesia. Another popular option is to fly via Kuala Lumpur (KUL), which often offers good connections to different Indonesian destinations.
To compare international flights year-round, we use this site to find the best deals. If you book in advance, you can often save a significant amount. For domestic flights, we prefer this site to make sure we get the most affordable options within Indonesia.
This is a tricky question because your itinerary can be as short or as long as you want. If you want to see the main highlights, you’ll need at least 2 weeks. For a more complete Indonesia experience, 3 to 4 weeks is ideal. That is exactly how we got you covered with the itinerary below.
If you’re looking for a detailed ready-made 1, 2, or 3-week itinerary focused on Lombok, check out our Muslim friendly Lombok guide!
You’ll can find free destination guides on our website, covering things to do, how to get around, and some of our favourite restaurants in each place. We’re still in the process of expanding these guides for different cities and regions.
For a more complete and structured experience, our Lombok travel guide goes much deeper. It includes detailed day-by-day itineraries, practical travel tips, hidden gems, the best beaches, and (kids friendly) activities — everything you need to save time and avoid figuring things out yourself.
Everything you need as a Muslim traveler in Indonesia. Based on our own experiences, this guide will be filled with our favorite halal restaurants, things to do, best places to stay, and authentic places we’d genuinely recommend. It also includes ready-made travel routes and itineraries that save you hours of planning.
Finding a good place to stay in Indonesia felt easy for us, mainly because there are so many options for every travel style and budget. We’ve stayed in everything from modern city hotels and family-friendly resorts & villa’s to small boutique stays and simple, budget-friendly guesthouses.
Below, we’re sharing the areas and hotels that worked best for us, to help you choose the right places to stay and make planning your Indonesia trip easier.
Everything you need as a Muslim traveler in Indonesia. Based on our own experiences, this guide will be filled with our favorite halal restaurants, things to do, best places to stay, and authentic places we’d genuinely recommend. It also includes ready-made travel routes and itineraries that save you hours of planning.
