The Best Day Trips From Jakarta

The exciting but often challenging living conditions in Jakarta have led many of its residents to develop a love-hate relationship with the city. Fortunately, Jakartans have more than enough places nearby for a getaway. Discover the best day trips from Jakarta, from its satellite cities to a nearby island paradise.

Bogor

During Indonesia’s colonial era, Bogor was a favorite getaway for Dutch administrators. They even built a vast, elegant palace complex with lush trees and hundreds of deer, still there today. Located only one hour’s drive from Jakarta, Bogor is as a quick fix trip for those who crave nature after being in Jakarta’s concrete jungle for too long. The satellite town is also home to the Bogor Botanical Garden, the oldest and one of the biggest botanical gardens in Southeast Asia. Bogor also has abundant modern attractions, such as restaurants, shopping malls, cafés, and more.

Bogor Botanical Gardens, Paledang, Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia, +62251 8322187

Bandung

A four hours road trip leads to the charming Bandung, also the capital of the West Java Province. For decades, Bandung has managed to keep a good balance of pristine nature and modern lifestyle attractions: restaurants, resorts, cafés, concept stores. In fact, many lifestyle attractions (especially culinary ones) have found a way to integrate with nature — tourists can expect gorgeous jungle, mountain, or lake views with every meal.

Tangerang

Another satellite city to Jakarta, Tangerang is a new up-and-coming lifestyle mecca. New, modern shopping malls and lifestyle centers are being built every year, and have fewer crowds and less traffic than Jakarta. Tangerang also hosts high-end residences and a number of natural and historical sites, such as the Benteng Heritage Museum and Situ Gintung garden.

Museum Benteng Heritage, Sukasari, Tangerang City, Banten, Indonesia, +6221 55791139

Situ Gintung, Cireundeu, South Tangerang City, Banten, Indonesia