Garden Tours · INDONESIA
Good garden tours in Indonesia fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Learn Indonesian cooking in Lombok with a garden tour, seed planting, hands-on recipes, lunch, hotel pickup, and vegetarian options.
“Fun class. Enjoyed the beautiful organic garden tour. Their was a feast for eating at the end. They accommodated for vegetarians and allergies.”
Review of a private Jakarta to Bogor tour with botanical gardens, Sundanese lunch, rice fields, puppet making, and Nangka Waterfall.
“This tour has it all! Culture, arts, food, nature, you name it, you get to experience it on this tour. My coworker and I only had one day to explore near Jakarta and this was the perfect fit. After a short drive from Jakarta you get to explore around Bogor, going to the botanical gardens, a local puppeteers house, a local waterfall, and finally a rice field for lunch. Samsul drove us safely to all our destinations and Haidar was an incredible guide and interpreter. I especially appreciated how at the end of our tour they allowed us to make an additional stop that was not on the tour. Highly…”
Harvest organic produce, learn traditional Balinese vegan recipes, and enjoy a four-course meal with mountain views near Sidemen.
“I ended up being the only one in the class but loved every minute of it. The staff was more than helpful and welcoming. I learned a lot about Balinese food and cooking and the food was DELICIOUS! I will be continuing to cook some of these recipes!”
Escape Jakarta for Bogor’s botanical garden, rice fields, rainforest trails, and a 40-meter waterfall on a private day tour with lunch.
“Our tour guide, Rizky, was excellent, he was so friendly, knowledgable and had great English. He made the trip enjoyable.”
Review of Jakarta to Bogor: botanical gardens, puppet making, rice terraces, lunch, and Nangka Waterfall in an eight-hour private tour.
“Our guide Gindo and our driver Halim were the best! So friendly and welcoming. It was a lovely escape from the city. We had a great day!”
Harvest garden herbs, cook six Javanese dishes, and share a family meal in Yogyakarta for $46 per person.
“We absolutely loved the cooking class with Endah! We have done many cooking classes around the world and this is by far number 1. We arrived to a warm welcome and delicious welcome drink. As it was just the two of us she customized the options for us so we got to make what we most wanted to try. She explained all the ingredients and we got to go to her garden to pick fresh herbs and flowers for the meal. You get stuck right in to helping prep the food. All the food was absolutely delicious and you definitely won't leave hungry! She sends all the recipes to you…”
Review of Bali’s Secret Garden, Ulun Danu Temple, Kembar Waterfall, and Sambangan Village tour, including value, timing, swimming, and practical tips.
“Very nice experience of walking in tropical garden (first time I saw cloves tree), swimming in pool lakes and sliding in waterfalls. The road itself is obviously exhausting.”
Escape Jakarta for Bogor gardens, village life, rice fields, and a rainforest hike to refreshing Cikaracak Waterfall.
“Was one of the best activities we have done in Java, the gardens are beautiful and our guide Vincent was very knowledgeable. We were lucky to have a trainee guide too, Tio, who was also great. Our driver Mr Gunawan, was fantastic, the traffic was managed by him very well, and the drive to the start of the hike was an experience in itself. Would recommend walking shoes or boots and you will get wet at least up to your knees with three rivers to cross, was well worth the hike, take a change of shoes! Restaurant was very good!”
Review of Bali’s Yellow Garden rafting trip near Ubud, with rapids, waterfalls, lunch, safety details, stairs, price, and booking advice.
“Excellent tour, the guide Alex was hilarious and made us feel very safe, would highly recommended this company. Alex made this tour very memorable, will definitely be back, two thumbs up.”
Review of Jakarta’s Bogor day trip, with botanical gardens, rice fields, wayang golek, Curug Nangka, price, tips, and practical advice.
“I had a really enjoyable tour. Many thanks to my guide, Miss Neti. I wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour. Our driver was so patient and professional. Well done all.”
Review of a gentle Mount Merapi trek from Yogyakarta, with village life, plant gardens, forest paths, local snacks, and private transport.
“This tour was fantastic! Pak Tri and Hendra, our driver and guide, were very welcoming. We got to walk through the forest, tour the village, and try some traditional food/drink at the end of the tour in Pak Tri's home. Though it was too cloudy to see Mt. Merapi, we all left very happy and relaxed after being in nature all morning. I definitely recommend this tour, especially to anyone looking for something a little off the typical tourist path.”
Cook Balinese food, make Jamu, stroll rice terraces, and visit a mountain village near Mt. Batukaru for $55.
“We had a great morning learning how to cook Balinese food. The staff were very friendly and keen to help you. When we arrived, we were able to try some Balinese fruit (mangosteen and one other) which was great as we wouldn’t have had tRead more”
Review of a private Jakarta to Bogor day tour with Miniature Park, Botanical Garden, Sundanese puppets, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“The tour was exactly as described and even more. We got to see the mosque and cathedral before returning to the ship.”
Review of Bali Orchid Spa’s one-hour Balinese massage in Seminyak, with foot bath, local therapist, pickup details, price, and practical tips.
“I had a lovely experience! The spa is serene & welcoming. The 1 hour massage was just what I needed! Highly recommend ❤️”
Review of a private Bandung to Jakarta tour with Puncak tea plantations, Bogor Botanical Garden, practical tips, costs, and timing.
“Very poor, bordering on fraud, that my 2-star rating was published with 5 stars.”
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