Seeing the real Indonesia with Exotissimo...

Thank you for choosing Exotissimo Travel Indonesia to organize your travel arrangements in the Indonesian archipelago. This Indonesia Travel Guide will give you more information about the country, the different destinations within Indonesia, useful information to note before your trip, a listing of the Exotissimo preferred hotels and the reservations and booking procedures.
Exotissimo excels in offering journeys in Indonesia which show a little bit more of the country then just the beaches and the mass tourism places. With such a vibrant mix of cultures, landscapes and histories we try and show you the real Indonesia through off-the-beaten track excursions and introducing you to the local people and their lifestyles. Of course we will take you to see the highlights, as no visitor should miss the spectacular coastlines and towering temples, but we are also pleased to show you lesser known sites. The following Indonesia Travel Guide is designed to help you decide when and where to go as well as to provide you more insight into the country.

Where should I go in Indonesia?

With over 17,000 islands decided where to go in Indonesia is a difficult decision. Bali is, by far, the best known destination within the archipelago and for good reason- the small island offers a unique blend of cultural and adventurous activities and diverse landscapes with volcanoes, lakes and rivers as well as beaches. You could spend several weeks on the island and still not see everything.

However, for a true taste of Indonesia, we recommend visiting more than one island as explained further in our Indonesia Travel Guide. Neighboring Java offers rolling highlands, a rich culture different from that of the Balinese and famous temples such as Borobudur and Prambanan. To Bali’s east, Lombok is a jungle-filled island with few tourist and stretches of quiet coastline while further east Flores, Sumbawa and Komodo offer intrepid travelers a chance to discover pristine waters, ancient cultures and exotic animals, such as the Komodo dragon. Larger islands such as Sumatra and Sulawesi will not disappoint in terms of natural discovery and adventurous journeys.

Whether you choose to island hop, cruise the archipelago or focus on just one island, Exotissimo has the perfect Indonesia tour to suit your needs.

When to go?

Indonesia has a tropical climate that varies slightly from island to island. Even within an island, the highlands can experience variants from the coastal towns. In general, June to September is the driest period while from December to March the monsoons bring heavy rains on and off throughout the day. During this time of year, the crowds are very light and the rice paddies are a deep green, so if you can brave a few showers throughout the day and are not set on returning with a suntan this is a surprisingly enjoyable time to visit. Day time temperatures hover around 25-30 degrees Celsius but higher elevations are much cooler.  
Indonesia is a mix of religions and thus the public holiday is dotted with religious celebrations. Although unlikely to cause disruptions to traveling, holidays such as Islam’s Eid in September and the Christian Good Friday in April may be busy with local travelers.