Travelling in Indonesia with kids

From impromptu lessons with locals, to bathing in spring water pools and kayaking through rushing canyons, Indonesia is nothing but intrigue and imagination for kids. ![]()

The joy of travelling in Indonesia with kids knows no bounds – it’s a sensory feast of new experiences, smiling faces, and adventure: the one thing for which kids have an almost insatiable appetite. Your patience probably does have bounds though, so first consider how prepared you are to travel; slowly. If you are, take them touring off the beaten track, it’s likely they’ll be less scared of kayaking with Komodos than you are and if it rains, they’ll just pull on a poncho. If you’re not, go the flexible route, staying close to Bali’s beaches, but with the option to explore further if you feel like it.
Our Indonesia family Holidays
Java and Bali holiday in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
From
£1846
14 days
ex flights
Kayaking holiday in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
From
£1950
10 days
ex flights
Sulawesi holiday, 13 days
A unique insight into the fascinating island of Sulawesi.
From
£1899
13 days
ex flights
Bali family holiday with teenagers
Family activity holiday in Bali, Indonesia
From
£1105 to £1225
8 days
ex flights
Java 12 day tour
Ancient Temples, Towering Volcanoes and Vibrant Street Life
From
£1550 to £1625
12 days
ex flights
Highlights of Indonesia small group tour
Prepare to be dazzled by incredible Indonesia
From
£2800 to £2855
22 days
ex flights
Things to do in Indonesia with kids
Hike in Lombok
A walk at home? ‘Boooring.’ A hike up a semi-active volcano? Cue squeals of irrepressible excitement. Mount Rinjani on diminutive Lombok is Indonesia’s second highest volcano and going the whole hog might be too much to ask of littler legs, but a gentler trek around the crater rim is spot on.
Adventure activities
Whether it’s kayaking into the jungle – perhaps more suited to older kids, snorkeling and swimming over the coral reefs of an uninhabited island, or jumping on horseback and leisurely clip-clopping through the Bali Barat National Park, Indonesia somehow has the power to make effort relaxing, and everyone gets nice and tired in the process.Soak up the beach culture
Show us a kid that doesn’t like the beach and we’ll show you a monkey that doesn’t want to steal your shiny glasses. They don’t exist. Whether it’s a classic bucket and spade day on one of Bali’s golden sand stretches, or learning to dive amidst Amed’s coral gardens, a clean, uncrowded beach is the stuff of family dreams.Our top Indonesia family Holiday
Java and Bali holiday in Indonesia
An adventurous tailor-made journey through Java, Indonesia
From
£1846
14 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Tips for families
Philip Beale, from our supplier, Pioneer Expeditions, shares his advice on travelling in Indonesia with kids: “Indonesia is definitely a place for families and tourism is well-developed, so there’s lots for families to do be it hopping between beaches in and around Bali, or finding other more active adventures such as climbing Mount Rinjani in Lombok; you don’t need to go more off the beaten track to places such as Sulawesi or Sumatra to find adventure. Indonesia is so big, it’s the size of Europe, so there is plenty to do and it’s not hugely expensive either - there are lots of smaller day trips you can do and you can find the right Indonesia tour for the type of family that you are.”