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Jakarta is one of the world’s biggest cities and exploring independently can mean a world of confusion. Skip straight to the highlights with help from your private guide and separate chauffeur on this leisurely afternoon tour that focuses on Chinatown and the Old Town. Fill up your camera reel with photos of glistening lanterns, colonial-era buildings, and the Indonesia National Monument, with a break for a stylish dinner (own expense).

A sprawling city not known for public transport, Jakarta is best explored with your own private driver. Check off the city’s signatures, with a local lunch and a shopping stop too, on this guided door-to-door tour that’s ideal for first-time travelers. Explore historic Jakarta Old Town and Sunda Kelapa harbor; see Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Monas (the National Monument of Indonesia). Finally, shop souvenirs at ITC Mangga Dua mall.

Explore Jakarta with an expert local guide on this private tour of the Indonesian capital. Start at Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), with a boat ride included, before continuing on to the old city, famed for its beautiful Dutch colonial architecture. You'll then go to Chinatown for a taste of daily life. End the day with three key sights: the Indonesia National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral.

Gunung Padang or mount Padang is a giant pyramidal megalithic site lies on a hilltop. The site consists of 5 terraces that form a pyramid with an elevation of 885 meters above sea level on its base. Its peak has an elevation of about 989m. According to researches, Gunung Padang site is one of the oldest and the biggest pyramids in the world. Lush mountainous regions surround the site. From the top surface to the North direction, you can see mount Gede-Pangrango on a clear weather. The view is adorable. Sometime, visitors are more impressed with the beautiful view than the mystery of the site. The surrounding views, on the way to the site from the district main road is beautiful. There are villages, farms, rice fields, hills, and tea plantation. The tea plantation names are Gunung Manik and Gunung Rosa. They produce tea leaves for a famous ready-to-drink tea product in Indonesia, Teh Botol Sosro

Vacation photography can be a major headache, with awkward selfies, time-consuming setups, and partners tired of holding the phone. This private tour, which visits three of Bali’s most photogenic waterfalls, has the solution: Your driver-guide can take gorgeous photos using your phone. For ease, the tour begins and ends at your address in Ubud or the main south Bali hot spots. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Indonesia’s biggest city, Jakarta can feel like a daunting place to explore. Orient yourself in the bustling metropolis with ease on a private—and customizable—tour that provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. Traveling by private vehicle allows you to skip the hassle of navigating the capital's busy roads, while exploring with a guide yields a wealth of historical and cultural information. Upgrade to include lunch.

Explore Jakarta on this private half-day guided tour. Designed for those who are short on time but want to see Indonesia's massive capital, this tour covers the top highlights of Jakarta. Learn about the history, local culture, and traditions as you visit some must-see attractions such as the National Museum of Indonesia, the Old Town area, Istiqlal Mosque (the largest mosque in Southeast Asia), Merdeka Square, and more.

Learn more about Javanese culture and history on an easy day tour of Bandung from Jakarta. Experience the highlights of Indonesia’s third-largest city and discover why it’s sometimes called the Paris of Java. Check out the museums, grand government buildings, markets, and more. The tour also includes tickets to a cultural performance.

Beat Jakarta’s notorious gridlock with this private door-to-door tour that’s the perfect introduction to Indonesian culture. Learn how to make Java’s signature fabric, hand-dyed batik, at the Textile Museum, visit the Indonesia National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque, and enjoy a local lunch with bottled water. Take home a souvenir gift.

Start from Jakarta 7am going to Bogor spend 1 hour drive and first destination to visit Curug Nangka Waterfall this place you can enjoy to hiking the hill and prepare for swimming at the pond. second destination is visit Local house village with rice field, you can get complimentary tea or coffee and enjoy local hood situation. continue to visit Botanical Garden and the Presidential Summer Place that formerly was the official residence of the Dutch governors-general. if have more time, in the evening, we go back to Jakarta with 1 hours distance.

Just a few hours from the hubbub of Jakarta, the Baduy minority group live traditional lives in the forest—without shoes, electricity, or the trappings of modern society. Ensure a sensitive encounter with their unique traditions—and guarantee you don’t get lost—on this private tour, direct from your Jakarta hotel. Learn about the culture and meet people with your guide on hand to introduce and interpret.

Must-visit museums in Jakarta: Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum): opened in 1974, it displays objects from the prehistory period of the city region, the founding of Jayakarta in 1527, and the Dutch colonisation period from the 16th century until Indonesia’s independence in 1948 Puppet Museum: Admire the many types of puppets in this museum, not only from Indonesia but also from around the world Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics: The museum displays the traditional handicrafts of Indonesia There are still many fun activities that can be done in the capital city besides going to the mall. One of them is making pottery crafts

Even if you only have a short time in Jakarta, you can still see the city’s essential signatures on this to-the-point private tour, with pick up from hotels, homes, and ports across Jakarta. Discover Indonesia’s diverse cultures at the National Museum; soak up colonial architecture in Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua); tour Jakarta Cathedral and Istiqlal Mosque, Southeast Asia’s largest mosque; and check out the Indonesia National Monument (Monas).

Jakarta’s lively Chinatown is the largest of its kind in Indonesia, located in West Jakarta. On this walking tour, explore the historic district, visit the beautiful Jin De Yuan and Guan Gong temples, and browse the stalls at the Kalimati street market. Along the way, have chance to sample foods like Bak Cang and Moon cake (own expense), tour an ancient Chinese mansion house, and learn about Chinese culture, traditional medicine, and Feng Shui.

Kawah Putih (White Crater) is at its most beautiful at sunrise. Skip the stress of finding pre-dawn taxis and sleep in longer when you book this private tour, with a guide to escort you up the slopes of Sunan Ibu for the very best sunset views. Once you’re done, meet friendly deer at Ranca Upas then soak and pose for photos in the Rengganis Crater natural hot springs.

The 4 Hours Jakarta City Tour is perfect for those who had a little time but want to explore the city in quick and comfortable way. This tour package is a fully guided tour that covering most tourist attractions in Jakarta. Our expert guide will take you to must visit place, explaining about history, local culture, and tradition in actual information. We will go above and beyond to provide you the best tour experience and of course, good photos and memories.

You will see the beautiful city of Jakarta, national monuments, and lunch with local food menus. Jakarta is great place to learn more about Indonesia’s complicated history, variety of culture and unique heritage of Indonesia. There are many historical places that prove that Indonesia’s great history took place in Jakarta. The historical tour presents the uniqueness of Jakarta City with various kinds of history, culture and tradition.

The tour is very Highlighter with two places in visiting the National Monument and also Miniature Park Indonesia in Jakarta. The Highlight of this name "Golden Jakarta". The first, National Monument (MONAS) as a memorial symbol in height of 433 feet in the middle of square in city garden, MONAS was built in 1961 from Soekarno era in a lot of politic problems until it opens for public in 1975. Design of monument based on the infinity universal "Lingga and Yoni" concept in built by Italian marble and Gold platted 50 kgs on top of monument. Inside the monument has Indonesian's story reliefs from begining to the modern politic. The second part visiting the Miniature park is continued story in culture and history line. Miniature Park is a culture based for recreation and education located in East Jakarta. Inside 100 Ha you will see the different pavilions and museums. - Guide bring you to Batiks shop and antique flea market - MONDAY CLOSED FOR MONUMENT NATIONAL

Highly recommendation of this tour with the expert guide and friendly, this experience will tell you in history and the culture of its "Heritage and the highlight of Jakarta". The highlight: Visit the monument and will amazed see the city to the top of monument and The Old City of Jakarta is known as Old Batavia, European sailors and traders in the 16th Century dubbed this place with the beauty city similar to Amsterdam and it was also a trading center on The Asian continent until the Dutch East Indies Company controlled tarea as trading center also as the administrative center power in archipelago. This area is just 139 ha, dominated by European and China building styles. Some of the buildings are used as cafe, museum and office.

Jakarta is a huge city with patchy public transportation and toxic traffic, making a tour by far the best way to cover ground. Bag the highlights in less than a day on this to-the-point tour. Scale the Indonesia National Monument (Monas) for epic city views; take in key places of worship, the old town, Chinatown, and the historic harbor; and learn about the traditional art of puppetry.

For those who are curious about the Old Batavia (Kota Tua/Old Jakarta), don’t miss the opportunity to exploring and listening to stories and history that attached to this area which was called “The Queen of the East” in its heyday. Accompanied by a professional guide, we will explore the old fame of “Kota Tua” which was used as the basis for the VOC (Dutch East India Company) Headquarter in Asia. Afterwards, we will stroll down to the remaining old city walls of Batavia and also the warehouses that used to store the spices and the logistics for the company. Passing through the oldest wooden drawbridge in Batavia and many more places. In about 3 hours, we will walk through the footpath of VOC era. While also exercising by walking, we will learn more about the importance of Batavia (now : Jakarta) during the Dutch Colonial era. Do not forget to take pictures of the iconic spots.Looking forward to meet you there, Fellow Travelers!

With patchy public transit and notorious gridlock, Jakarta is tough to explore independently. Hit the highlights in under a day when you book this private door-to-door tour, which includes a lunch of Indonesian favorites served in a well-known restaurant. Explore Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua), including the Jakarta History Museum; tour Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral; and enjoy photo stops at Merdeka Square and Indonesia National Monument (Monas).

Jakarta can sometimes feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Take the stress out of exploring the city by joining a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour lets you discover the exterior of landmarks, including museums, while learning about Jakarta’s rich history and diverse culture. If you wish to visit a museum, your guide can adjust the itinerary to match your interests—just let us know beforehand. Your guide will contact you in advance to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the places that matter most to you. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden gems and offers insider knowledge you won’t find on your own.

Discover the intriguing archaeological site of Gunung Padang, a sacred location for the Sundanese people, believed to be the remnants of a palace built in one night by King Siliwangi. This fascinating site, located at 885 meters above sea level, features five terraces of volcanic stone columns and a challenging ascent of 370 andesite steps. As you explore this ancient monument, immerse yourself in its historical significance and the captivating myths surrounding it. Gain insights into the rich cultural heritage of West Java while enjoying breathtaking views from the terraces. - Visit the sacred Gunung Padang archaeological site in West Java - Ascend 370 steps to explore five unique artificial terraces - Learn about the myths of King Siliwangi and the site's significance - Experience stunning views and rich cultural history of Indonesia