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The 15 Best Jakarta Tours & Day Trips

73 tours  ·  from $2

Most people change planes here. The 15 below are the reasons to stay a night: the old Dutch town, the food streets, and the volcano-and-tea-field day south towards Bandung, each priced with its transfer time.

Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food - Fruit tasting in Subang
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Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

1.Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Travel from Jakarta to Tangkuban Parahu with an English-speaking guide such as Rizky, Bryan, Nanda, or Vincent. See a smoking crater, rice and tea fields, sample tropical fruit and local food, visit a coffee center, and finish in sulfur hot springs.

“Intensive day with nice support of guide and driver.”

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Active Volcano, Rice Field, Hot Spring, Fruit market, Tea Plantation with Lunch - A short look at Subang rice farming
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Active Volcano, Rice Field, Hot Spring, Fruit market, Tea Plantation with Lunch

2.Active Volcano, Rice Field, Hot Spring, Fruit market, Tea Plantation with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $110Top rated

Travel from Jakarta with an English-speaking guide to Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, Lembang Fruit Market, Subang rice fields, a tea plantation, coffee center, and Ciater Hot Springs. Guides such as Rizky, Bryan, Vincent, and Mitchell explain local life along the way. Lunch, tastings, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Incredible guide and a worthwhile effort to leave Jakarta. We learned more on this one day than many other activities because the guide was so good at talking about his country and people. I also have to command on the driver that was Read more”

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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights

3.Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Explore Jakarta’s Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $65

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide and separate driver visiting Jakarta’s major historic sites. Expect Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Glodok, Kota Tua, Fatahillah Museum, a puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa. Guides such as Gus, Isabella, Rizky, and Thomas are noted for clear explanations and flexibility.

“This tour was a great way to begin a trip to Indonesia. I learned a great deal of history and culture and got an excellent overview of Jakarta. I also want to mention that my tour guide, Isabella, was excellent and extremely knowledgeable.”

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Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host - Makutharama Puppet Studio and the world of wayang
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Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host

4.Jakarta Half-Day Guided Tour with a Private Fun Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $55

Explore Jakarta in four to five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Tio, Catherine, Gus, or Nanda. Visit Monas, Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town, Sunda Kelapa, and a wayang puppet studio in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“Augurius is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Had a great time with him. Driver was also very polite.”

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Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall and Rice terrace, Lunch - Walking through the 1817 botanical gardens
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Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall and Rice terrace, Lunch

5.Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall and Rice terrace, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $95

Travel privately from Jakarta to Bogor with a guide such as Ivan, Nabila, Agung, or Enok. Walk through an 1817 botanical garden, see Sundanese wooden puppets, eat lunch beside rice fields, and hike to Nangka Waterfall. Plan on sturdy shoes, wet-weather gear, and a full 7 to 8 hours.

“We really enjoyed that tour and the professionalism of our guide super Ivan. It was a day filled with a mix of things to see and relaxing at the sametime. Sandra really enjoyed our walk to the falls when I was jumping all over the place with military presicion. Thank you much Ivan for the good times and be careful with marriage. Cheers, Pat.”

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Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical) - Monas and the center of modern Jakarta
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Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

6.Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $65

Spend 5 to 6 flexible hours exploring Jakarta with a private guide and driver. Visit Old Batavia, Glodok Chinatown, Fatahillah Museum, Istiqlal Mosque, the Cathedral, Monas, a puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa harbor. Guides such as Fitri, Ferdy, Enok, and Borneo have earned special praise for their history and local insight.

“Very interesting day with Saleh around the city! He was attentive and kind and gave us lots of interesting information! We really enjoyed the day! Time flied! Thank you, Saleh!”

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Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
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Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town

7.Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $55

You’ll explore Jakarta with a private guide and air-conditioned car, visiting Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Merdeka Square, Glodok Chinatown, Kota Tua, a wayang puppet studio, and Sunda Kelapa harbor. Guides such as Fitri, Enok, Agung, and Hanny are praised for clear local insight and flexible pacing.

“The overall process was very smooth. We were connected with our tour guide via WhatsApp and were informed when the guide and driver were at our hotel. Gibran was a very friendly and informative guide! My co-worker and I had a great tRead more”

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Jakarta Night Tour : Enjoyable Night time in Jakarta (Hotel Pick-up) - Mangga Besar, martabak, and Jakarta’s food culture
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Jakarta Night Tour : Enjoyable Night time in Jakarta (Hotel Pick-up)

8.Jakarta Night Tour : Enjoyable Night time in Jakarta (Hotel Pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $55

Spend four to five hours seeing Jakarta after dark in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Gus, Tio, Mitchell, Catherine, and Augurius explain the city as you visit Monas, the Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, Mangga Besar, Old Town, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, and PIK, with a martabak snack included.

“Excellent private tour great personality. English proficiency high and flexible itinerary. Highly recommend”

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Halfday Excursion Old city Batavia with Lunch and Souvenir - Kota Intan Bridge and Sunda Kelapa harbor
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Halfday Excursion Old city Batavia with Lunch and Souvenir

9.Halfday Excursion Old city Batavia with Lunch and Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · from $70

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver exploring Glodok Chinatown, a 1755 Buddhist temple, Sunda Kelapa harbor, Old Batavia, a wayang puppet studio, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Merdeka Square, and Monas. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, water, insurance, and a souvenir are included.

“Jakarta is a,big city with a lot of poverty. The traffic is challenging and we had concetnd about getting back to our cruise terminal as our ship was scheduled to departure during rush hour so we had to cut the excursion short.”

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Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir - Merdeka Square and the 132-meter Monas
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Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir

10.Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $79

See Jakarta with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting TMII, Monas, Merdeka Square, the cathedral, Independence Museum, Istiqlal Mosque, and a batik shop. Lunch, bottled water, hotel transfers, insurance, and a souvenir are included. Guides such as Isabella, Fikry, and Samuel have earned especially strong praise.

“We were very pleased to get our tour with just the two of us. Anazing! We had a wonderful young woman as our guide. Pinkan obviously loves her country and shared her knowledge and enthusiasm with us. The driver was fantastic! He was able to add to descriptions and answer questions whenever needed. And he smoothly navigated through the absolutely crazy Jakarta traffic. We saw many sights and had a tasty lunch. Our driver/guide team went out of their way to personalize the schedule according to our requests.”

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Look at Jakarta Local Experience Tour With Boating - Kota Tua, where Dutch Jakarta becomes visible
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Look at Jakarta Local Experience Tour With Boating

11.Look at Jakarta Local Experience Tour With Boating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $72

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Jakarta with a private guide and driver. Ride a traditional boat at Sunda Kelapa, walk through Glodok Chinatown and Kota Tua, then visit Merdeka Square, Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral. Guides such as Neti, Nati, Patty, and Alis are available.

“We had a great day with Nati, touring in Jakarta. We have seen less touristic sites, we have talked a lot and laughed a lot. Nati is very positive personality, she listens to the customers very carefully and ready to accommodate their spontaneous change of plans. Her English is very good.”

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Jakarta Full-Day Highlights Tour with Transfer - Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
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Jakarta Full-Day Highlights Tour with Transfer

12.Jakarta Full-Day Highlights Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $60

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Jakarta in a small group of up to 10. Visit Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Glodok, Old Town, a wayang kulit studio, and Sunda Kelapa Harbor with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and pickup.

“Very good experience. The guide Hertin is an experienced person. She explained us everything about Indonesia history.Thanks 😊”

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Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall - Starting in the countryside around Bogor
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Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall

13.Bogor Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $95

Leave Jakarta with a private English-speaking guide such as Bryan, Rizky, Nanda, or Thomas. Walk through Bogor Botanical Garden, village rice fields, and Gede Pangrango rainforest before reaching Cikaracak Waterfall. Expect lunch, hotel transport, wet paths, river crossings, and a genuine workout.

“Our tour guide, Rizky, was excellent, he was so friendly, knowledgable and had great English. He made the trip enjoyable.”

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Jakarta Indonesian Culture in half Day - Batik shopping without a forced purchase
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Jakarta Indonesian Culture in half Day

14.Jakarta Indonesian Culture in half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $68

See Indonesia’s regional homes at Taman Mini, visit its culture museum, shop for batik, and pass Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Glodok, and Old Batavia. Private hotel, port, or airport transfers, a guide, vehicle, water, and entrance fees are included. Lunch is available as an upgrade.

“China Town was not worth it , could have gone to the National Monument more closer. Five 5 Star to the Guide and the driver , learning about Indonesia very nice and fascinating country , will visit again and explore Overall satisfactory but for this time the cost seems not fair comparing to other trip... 5 star to the guide strongly recommended”

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Soekarno Hatta International Airport by Plaza Premium Lounge - Food, drinks, and the question of beer
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Soekarno Hatta International Airport by Plaza Premium Lounge

15.Soekarno Hatta International Airport by Plaza Premium Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 46 reviews · from $57

Use a mobile ticket to enter Plaza Premium Lounge at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport before a departing flight. You get WiFi, charging, food, drinks, TV, reading material, flight information, and possible shower access for 3 or 6 hours. A valid boarding pass is required.

“It was unclear beer was included and I missed out. The food and everything else was good though. Facilities were cleabn”

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