5 days in Jakarta Itinerary

The capital and largest city of Indonesia, Jakarta offers the kind of cultural, historical, and natural stimulation expected from the most populous city in Southeast Asia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jakarta: Taman Safari Bogor (in Cisarua) and Bogor Botanical Gardens (in Bogor). Pack the 17th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Ancol Dreamland. There's lots more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Grand Indonesia Mall, contemplate the long history of Jakarta Old Town, see the interesting displays at National Museum, and stop by Electronic City.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Jakarta tour builder site.

Expect a daytime high around 38°C in June, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel back home.