Indonesia
A captivating archipelago shaped by volcanic landscapes, tropical forests, ancient traditions and thousands of distinctive islands. From Bali’s serene temples and emerald rice terraces to Komodo’s dramatic scenery, Java’s cultural treasures and Sumba’s untamed shores, Indonesia rewards travellers with experiences that feel both deeply spiritual and wonderfully unexpected.
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Best time to visit
- April to October, during the generally drier season; May, June and September are particularly rewarding in Bali.
- High season
- July and August, as well as Christmas and New Year.
- Recommended places
- Ubud and Uluwatu in Bali, Komodo National Park, Java and Borobudur, Lombok, Sumba and Raja Ampat.
- Perfect for
- Cultural journeys, romantic retreats, wellness, surfing, diving, wildlife encounters and extraordinary island combinations.
- Hermes hint
- Combine Bali with Komodo, Java or Sumba to experience Indonesia beyond its best-known island. Bali’s green season brings tropical showers but also lush landscapes, quieter resorts and attractive offers; weather patterns vary across the archipelago, with Raja Ampat following a different seasonal rhythm.
Inspiration
Nirjhara
A riverside sanctuary above Ubud's ravines, where suites and pool villas are cut into the jungle beside a waterfall.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape
Bali's first roofless, wall-less resort — tented pool bales open to the jungle canopy above the Ayung River gorge.
Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel
A 57-key Belmond hideaway on the sand at Jimbaran Bay, with a beach spa and seafood grilled where it lands.
Family Collection
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Eighteen hectares of palm-covered hillside above the Petanu River valley, five minutes from central Ubud.
Andaz Bali
A contemporary Balinese village on the Sanur beachfront, with connecting villas, a daily kids club and a turtle conservation programme.
The Mulia Resort
An exclusive all-suite retreat on Geger Beach, with butler service, a private lounge and dedicated kids' clubs for families.
Essential
Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort
A hillside coffee-plantation retreat above the Bali Sea, with infinity pools, villa plunge pools and the Bamboo Spa.
The Lost Lindenberg
Suites on stilts above a black-lava beach on Bali's quiet west coast, gathered around a seven-metre communal table.
The Kayon Jungle Resort
A three-level infinity pool above the rainforest in a secluded valley near Bresela, for guests aged 15 and over.
Iconic
NIHI Sumba
A remote clifftop hideaway on wild Sumba island, with thatched estate villas above a private surf break.
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
A rice-bowl rooftop above the Ayung River valley in Ubud, reached across a suspension bridge.
Capella Ubud
A tented camp cascading down a forested river valley, styled after 19th-century explorer camps.
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