The 15 Best 2-Day Experiences in Indonesia

1.2 Days Discover Scuba Diving in Nusa Lembongan – Scuba Initiation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $151Our pick

Spend two days learning scuba in Nusa Lembongan with Dive Concepts Bali. You’ll practice in a pool, then make two supervised ocean descents, usually at Manta Point and Crystal Bay. Guides including Hugo, Sara, Romane, Valentine, and Lorine are praised for patient instruction, while photos and videos cost extra.

“Had such a great time. We saw mantas, turtle, octopus, box puffer. The team were great and fun to hang out with. Thank you to Valantine and Lorine for looking after us!”

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2.From Surabaya / Malang : Mt Bromo Sunrise – Ijen Blue Fire 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · from $333

Travel privately from Surabaya or Malang to Mount Bromo and Ijen. Guide Baroni, John Rahmat, or Balon may lead the treks, while your driver handles the long roads. Expect a Bromo sunrise, Ijen blue fire, sulfur miners, one night of lodging, meals, and optional drop-off at Ketapang Port.

“It was a wonderful journey. Our tour guide Baroni was superb so did our tour driver mas Anton. We took many photos at Mt Bromo and Ijen. Our hiking to Ijen was challenging yet with the help from our guide mr. John Rahmat, everything was fiRead more”

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3.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Trek Gunung Leuser National Park with a small team of up to six, then sleep at a riverside or waterfall camp. You’ll look for orangutans, monkeys, toucans, and gibbons, eat homemade meals, and tube back to Bukit Lawang.

“Firstly, I would note that this experience was well worth the journey to this day hike as our group was able to observe at close distance a mother and child orangutan as well as an alpha male. We also watched Northern Sumatra Leaf MonkeyRead more”

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4.2D1N Senaru Crater Rim Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $156

This private 2-day trek takes you from Senaru’s Rinjani Trek Centre at 601 meters to the 2,641-meter crater rim. Your guide and porters carry camp gear, food, and water while you hike through forest and grassland, sleep in a tent, and return after sunrise.

“We went as a couple. Hiking Rinjani, an active volacno, was a once in a lifetime experience. The sceneries are absolutely breathtaking. The team, Jo the organizer, Lim and the porters were super friendly and kind with us. They made sure that we lived the best hiking experience and took really good care of us. Totally recommend doing Rinjani with Jo and Lim group.”

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5.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $207

Meet your guide in Bukit Lawang after breakfast, then spend two days trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park. Guides such as Dedy and Sandi are praised for safe jungle travel and orangutan knowledge. Camp beside a river, eat included meals, and return by foot or tube raft.

“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”

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6.2Days – Bromo Sunrise Ijen Adventure via Malang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $199

Leave Malang at midnight for a 4WD ride to Mount Bromo, then continue to Bondowoso for an overnight stay. After a second midnight departure, hike Ijen with a local ranger and descend toward its blue flames. The tour ends at Ketapang Harbour, with Bali transfers available separately.

“From start to finish we had an amazing time. We had a very friendly driver who gave us a lot of facts along the way. Both days the hikes were great with good views. Tour guides were also lovely. Hotel we stayed in was very comfortable.”

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7.ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $180

Join EcoTravel Bukit Lawang for a two-day Gunung Leuser trek in a group of up to eight. Guides such as Hendra, Pipit, Anton, and Riyan lead jungle walks, prepare fresh meals, arrange a waterfall visit, and send you back by tube raft. Expect steep paths, wildlife, and a basic but comfortable camp.

“Very nice trek with very nice an kind people the guides were helpfull and have a lot of knowledge..thank you very much guys your are simply the best an i realy mean it”

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8.Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $144

Join a private two-day Gunung Leuser trek from Bukit Lawang with an overnight jungle camp, guided wildlife walks, waterfalls, and rafting. Guides such as Dedi, Ian, and Putra are known for sharp animal-spotting skills and hearty camp meals. Jungle shoes, repellent, water, and meals are included.

“We had a private group with my son with a quide and a cook. All food and fruits were very nicely layed out. We were lucky and saw many Orang Utang really close. Saw also many different types of monkeys. April was a good time to go as it is dry season but not so much tourists in the jungle yet.”

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9.Mount Rinjan 2Days Summit Full Sunrise View Point 3726m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $175

Join Dhyns Rinjani Hiking for a fast, two-day summit climb on Lombok. You’ll trek from Sembalun Village to the crater rim, camp overnight, and aim for the 3,726-meter summit at sunrise with an English-speaking guide, porters, meals, water, and camping gear provided.

“We had a wonderful two day, one night tour and can highly recommend it. It was an unforgettable experience, and we had the best tour guide, Karan, by our side. We laughed so much together, and he took care of all our needs. Thank you for the amazing time”

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10.Bukit lawang 2 Day 1 Night with camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $120

Spend two days hiking through Gunung Leuser National Park with local guides such as Haikal, Alwi, Dani, or Jungle Nang Nang. Look for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife, sleep at a jungle camp, visit a waterfall, and return by river tubing.

“Haikal, Alwi, and Dani were great guides made the trip fun and enjoyable. Best part was rafting down the river.”

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11.Rinjani trekking 2D 1N RIM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $205

You’ll hike privately from Senaru through coffee gardens, tropical forest, and steep savanna to Rinjani’s 2,641-meter crater rim. Guides such as Dana, Adi, Yun, Ubang, and Sri are assigned by the operator. Food, camping equipment, porters, and transfers are included, but bring a headlamp and proper trekking shoes.

“Green Rinjani was a great company to hike with ! They took care of everything from transport from the port to accomodation prior to the hike . The guide we had ,Dana was wonderful and supportive and the porters were incredible . Amazing food was prepared and plenty of water and snacks provided . Definetly recommend hiking with Green Rinjani”

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12.2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $157

Spend two days in Gunung Leuser National Park with an HPI-certified guide and assistant, trekking through rainforest, swimming in rivers, showering beneath waterfalls, camping overnight, and rafting back to Bukit Lawang. Pickup is available across North Sumatra, with meals, permits, and camping gear included.

“This Trip has been the best adventure! We walked through the deep green jungle up and down through the rainforest of Sumatra. If you want to experience nature: this is the trip to take! On our 2Days1Night Tour we were lucky to see GibbonsRead more”

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13.2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $157

Spend two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park with a small group of up to six and a certified English-speaking guide. You may spot orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, hornbills, and owls before camping in the jungle and tubing back to Bukit Lawang.

“I spent two nights in the jungle and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was perfectly organised, and during those two unforgettable days we met lot of orangutans and monkeys. The food was incredible — truly 10/10, I couRead more”

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14.2-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bali with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $86Best value

See Bali with a private English-speaking driver-guide, visiting batik and silver workshops, Tirta Empul, Mount Batur, Tegalalang, Taman Ayun, Banyumala Waterfall, and Ulun Danu Bratan. Guides such as Dede, Yanik, Ady, and Ekka have helped guests enjoy a flexible, safe introduction to the island.

“Our tour guide Dede is a great guy. He showed us everything over the two days and was super friendly. His information and education was superb. His driving skills helped us get around safely for two days. I highly recommend Dede.”

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15.Mt. Rinjani 2D1N Senaru Crater Rim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $185

You’ll hike privately from Senaru to Mt. Rinjani’s 2,601-meter crater rim, sleep in a supplied camp, watch sunrise, and return the next day. Jou Trekking provides guides, porters, meals, water, sleeping gear, and luggage storage. Transport and the IDR400,000 park fee are extra.

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