Day trips from Jakarta
Feb 25, 2017, 8:05 pm
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Day trips from Jakarta
Are there any worthwhile/feasible day trips from Jakarta? I will be there for several days, but with some free time, so I'm interested in a one-day trip out. But I'm not sure where or how to go. I definitely don't want to drive. It seems like most tourism entails going to Bali or somewhere further away. Is there anything nearby? Or would I be better entertained by scouring the city for things to tour?
Feb 25, 2017, 10:30 pm
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Are there any worthwhile/feasible day trips from Jakarta? I will be there for several days, but with some free time, so I'm interested in a one-day trip out. But I'm not sure where or how to go. I definitely don't want to drive. It seems like most tourism entails going to Bali or somewhere further away. Is there anything nearby? Or would I be better entertained by scouring the city for things to tour?
Feb 25, 2017, 11:02 pm
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Unless you're an animal activist, I like Taman Safari. Go early. Don't stick your arms out the window in the Tiger enclosure.
Bandung can be interesting. The Angklung show is nice. Just don't go on the weekend or holiday. The train costs $8-10 each way, and Uber and Grab are pretty cheap.
Bandung can be interesting. The Angklung show is nice. Just don't go on the weekend or holiday. The train costs $8-10 each way, and Uber and Grab are pretty cheap.
Feb 25, 2017, 11:04 pm
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I'm planning on visiting Bogor in about a week's time, staying near CGK.
Bus from airport to Bogor.
Train from Bogor to downtown Jarkarta and bus back to airport.
Well that's the plan...
Happy wandering
Fred
Bus from airport to Bogor.
Train from Bogor to downtown Jarkarta and bus back to airport.
Well that's the plan...
Happy wandering
Fred
Feb 26, 2017, 2:19 am
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Feb 26, 2017, 2:19 pm
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i wouldn't dream of driving: did it once and arrived tense and tired. The train's 31/2 hours: nice enough journey and you can relax. Not sure it would be worth it for the day. For me Banding is an acquired taste - nothing really special to see or do, but the place has grown on me. Drat!!
Feb 26, 2017, 2:21 pm
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Excellent plan. If you want a Bogor hotel recommendation - I rate most strongly the Santika, by the bus station.
Feb 26, 2017, 6:13 pm
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Years back, when I lived there in early '90s, often took friends to Borobudor (http://borobudurpark.com/the-borobudur-temple/) for the day. Caught super early flight, arranged car/driver/guide and then caught late afternoon flight back. But you do miss sunrise and sunset this way.
Feb 28, 2017, 8:32 am
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Best way to reach Bandung is by minibus transport. Fairly cheap and fast (about 2-2.5 hours away). What volcano do you want to visit? I advise 'kawa putih' but this might prove a bit difficult for a day trip. And I do not recommend 'Tangkuban Prahu'.
Mar 2, 2017, 11:34 am
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I rather enjoyed the train...for the first half of the ride (from Jakarta), it's not much, but the second half you get to see rice terraces, and the endless verdant setting of West Java.
Mar 2, 2017, 1:58 pm
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Mar 2, 2017, 3:10 pm
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If you go for nice views, sure the train is the right option. But in my experience it's slower than going by minibus. You could try http://www.daytrans.co.id/
Mar 2, 2017, 3:16 pm
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I've only once gone from Bandung to Jakarta in 2 hours. It was 5am on Christmas morning with almost no traffic, and a minibus driver driving like a bat out of hell.