SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ISLANDS
Luxury Indonesia Holidays from the UK
17,000
ISLANDS
Borobudur &
BEYOND
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Why Indonesia
400+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
Seventeen Thousand Islands
Indonesia is seventeen thousand islands, of which most visitors see only one — and there is so much more than Bali. There is Java, with the great Buddhist temple of Borobudur and the sultans' city of Yogyakarta; Komodo and its dragons; the diving paradise of Raja Ampat; and the quieter beaches of Lombok and the Gili Islands.
At HighStreet Holidays we open up the wider archipelago. We shape a route through temples, volcanoes, reefs and islands, with the internal flights and boat journeys handled for you.
With a carefully vetted portfolio of the best lodges, dive resorts and retreats, we build an Indonesia beyond the obvious — a journey through one of the most extraordinary island nations on earth.
Everyone knows Bali. The travellers who go one island further — Java, Flores, Raja Ampat — come back with the stories no one else has.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Indonesia beyond Bali is a world of temples, wildlife and reefs. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Borobudur & Yogyakarta
Sunrise over Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple on earth, and the nearby Hindu temples of Prambanan — the cultural heart of Java, around the artistic city of Yogyakarta.
The Komodo Dragons
A guided trek to see the world's largest lizards in the wild on Komodo and Rinca, combined with the pink-sand beaches and superb snorkelling of the surrounding islands.
Raja Ampat
Remote West Papua holds the richest marine biodiversity on the planet — a bucket-list dive and snorkel destination of jewel-like islands and untouched reefs.
Java's Volcanoes
The dawn climb to Mount Bromo and the blue fire of Ijen — dramatic, otherworldly volcano landscapes that rank among the most extraordinary sights in Asia.
Lombok & the Gilis
Bali's quieter neighbour, with the beaches of Lombok and the car-free Gili Islands — the laid-back island finish, easily reached by short flight or fast boat.
Wildlife & Wild Places
Orang-utans in the jungles of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and some of Asia's last truly wild rainforest — for travellers who want to go well off the beaten track.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel and resort we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Indonesia Borobudur & Komodo
- Jakarta arrival (CGK) - domestic flight to Yogyakarta (1hr) - transfer to Plataran
- 3 nights Plataran Borobudur (Java) | 4 nights Plataran Komodo Resort (Flores)
- Bed & breakfast throughout
- Borobudur sunrise visit with private archaeologist guide
- Komodo National Park boat day - Padar Island viewpoint & dragon trek on Rinca
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Amanjiwo & Komodo
- Jakarta arrival - domestic flight to Yogyakarta - chauffeured private transfer to Amanjiwo
- 4 nights Amanjiwo (Borobudur, Java) | 3 nights Plataran Komodo Resort (Flores)
- Half board throughout
- Private dawn Borobudur visit before public hours with Aman archaeologist
- Pink Beach swim & Komodo dragon trek with naturalist
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Aman Indonesia: Java & Komodo
- Jakarta arrival - domestic flight to Yogyakarta - chauffeured private transfer
- 4 nights Amanjiwo (Borobudur) | 3 nights Amandira (Aman's private phinisi yacht in Komodo)
- Half board throughout with private chef on Amandira
- Private dawn Borobudur visit + Aman archaeologist temple tour
- Amandira sails the Komodo archipelago - Pink Beach, Padar, Rinca dragons, manta ray dive sites
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Indonesia journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
April to October
The dry season across most of the archipelago — the best window for Java's temples and volcanoes, Komodo and the islands, with sunny days and calm seas. The peak months are July and August.
WET SEASON
November to March
Warmer and wetter, with afternoon downpours — lush, quiet and cheaper, and still fine for travel with some planning. We route around the heaviest weather and busiest islands.
RAJA AMPAT DIVING
October to April
Raja Ampat runs to its own calendar — the prime diving window is roughly October to April, when seas are calm and visibility is at its best. We time any dive trip to it.
A VAST ARCHIPELAGO
Year-round
Indonesia stretches across three time zones and both sides of the equator, so conditions vary island to island. There's nearly always somewhere in season, and we plan your route around it.
Sample Itinerary
An 11-Night Indonesia Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip beyond Bali unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Jakarta
Your flight reaches Jakarta via an Asian or Gulf hub. A private transfer and an overnight before heading into Java.
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DAYS 2-4 — CULTURAL JAVA
Yogyakarta & Borobudur
To Yogyakarta for sunrise at Borobudur, the temples of Prambanan, and the art, batik and palaces of Java's cultural capital.
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DAYS 5-7 — DRAGONS & ISLANDS
Komodo & Flores
Fly east to Flores and Komodo for the dragons, pink-sand beaches and some of Indonesia's best snorkelling, by private boat among the islands.
4
DAYS 8-10 — THE BEACH
Lombok or the Gilis
A final stretch on the quieter beaches of Lombok or the car-free Gili Islands — reef snorkelling, sunsets and nothing on the agenda.
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DAY 11 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A last morning by the sea before the journey home via your connecting hub — or onward to Bali, Singapore or beyond.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — around 16-17 hours via an Asian or Gulf hub such as Singapore, Doha or Dubai
- Internal flights and boats link the islands, which we arrange
- Indonesia spans three time zones, roughly 7-9 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa on arrival or e-VOA (around £28 / IDR 500,000), valid 30 days, extendable once
- An electronic customs declaration must be completed online before arrival
- Passport valid 6 months
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK, but some are recommended
- See a travel clinic or your GP 6-8 weeks before you travel for personalised advice
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Cards work in cities and resorts; carry cash on the smaller islands where ATMs are scarce
- English is spoken in tourist areas
- Tap water is not safe to drink