3 Great Day Trips From Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta. A huge city.

And that's almost an understatement. No description would possibly be enough for you to imagine the size of the slightly chaotic capital of Indonesia, located on the island of Java.

While the city is known for heavy traffic and pollution, it is also filled with many exciting shopping areas and nightlife opportunities. Jakarta is the ultimate melting pot of Indonesia where local culture mixes with a cosmopolitan touch.

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If you are however looking for a scenic, rural or adventurous getaway from the big city, well then, there are some great options and explorations you have to check out!

When heading out of Jakarta, you will surely enjoy the unique advantage of being within hours of towering volcanic mountains, beautiful pristine beaches, verdant rain forest, and a lot more. Enjoy great scuba diving and snorkeling or immerse yourself in a cultural experience.

Here are some wonderful getaways to consider.

Trek The Mountains & Volcanoes Outside Jakarta

Many travellers coming to Jakarta like to spend their time in the mountains because of the cooler temperatures and great views from the mountain tops.

You could for example take a trip to Puncak, which is a mere two to three hour drive from Jakarta and makes for a great weekend away to simply breath.

Or drive a little further to find the Ciater natural hot springs close to Bandung and become one with nature.

There are several trekking trips available all around Jakarta. Climb a volcano or go rafting, you will keep busy for days, that's for sure!

Visit The Beaches & Islands Of Jakarta

Since Jakarta is situated towards the west side of Indonesia, it lies open to the China Sea. You will remain spoilt for choice with plenty of sandy beaches and endless tropical islands.

Enjoy the many water sport activities that are available around. The Thousand Islands are made up of 110 islands boasting beautiful resorts, clear water and fantastic sunsets. You can easily reach the islands by speed boat from Jakarta.

The archipelago is a great place for scuba diving and see some diverse marine life too.

Get Up Close With Wild Life In Jakarta

Indonesia boasts with extremely diverse wildlife in reach of just about a few hours from Jakarta. It's easy to get lost in the lush jungle watching different bird species for a few hours.

Another option is visiting the wonderful Ujung Kulon National Park which is just about 5 hours from Jakarta. Do not miss to see the rare Sumatran Rhino.

You can even spot the endangered Komodo dragon here if you are lucky!

Additionally, Taman Safari Park is about 2-3 hours away from Jakarta and a great place to spot the Big Five and especially worth visiting with kids. There are plenty of animals to pay a visit to and yes, they are all well treated.

Discovering the multicultural capital of Indonesia is definitely fun. But don't miss all the fun-filled activates outside the big city, like scuba diving around the islands, jet skiing or hiking a volcano.

Whether you travel to Jakarta for a weekend or a few more days, adventure around here is guaranteed!

Have you been to Jakarta? I would love to hear about your favourite thing to do outside this city!

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