The 8 Best Safari Tours in Indonesia

1.Mount Batur: Private Volkswagen Volcano Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,120 reviews · from $65Our pick

Classic private VW safari to Mount Batur: caldera views, lava fields, hot springs, coffee tasting, plus Mt. Batur Lounge showers.

“The trip was overall very fun! Our guide picked us up in a 1976 Volkswagen convertible. Our car did not have seatbelts unfortunately so something to keep in mind. Definitely needed a jacket on the way to mount batur because it was very windy with the convertible roof down and it was cooler since it was so early. The scenery on the way there was beautiful and our guide stopped to take photos of us on the way. The hot springs was great and relaxing with amazing views. Bring bug spray for the black flies though. The black lava was really cool and we got a ton a pics there:…”

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2.Mount Batur: Private Volkswagen Jeep Volcano Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,062 reviews · from $65

Ride a private VW jeep to Mount Batur for sunrise views, caldera driving, natural hot springs, and a coffee plantation stop, with lounge time.

“Had a great day! Mt Batur is gorgeous, got to meet a local artist while at the base. The hot springs were lovely. Our driver Angus looked after us brilliantly!”

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3.Mount Merapi Guided Jeep Safari with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · from $35

Private 4WD Jeep safari to Mount Merapi from Yogyakarta, with pickup, mini museum, and eruption stories, 3 hours in a small group.

“The driver (Haidar) and guide are polite and well conversed in English, and guide us around the place with nice food during the trip”

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4.Snorkeling Manta Ray Safari in Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 167 reviews · from $15Best value

Snorkel Nusa Penida’s manta ray hotspots with included gear, small-group comfort, and underwater photos, plus a flexible schedule.

“Estuvo bien aunque muy rápido todo, 20 min en cada sitio, quizás hubiera preferido ir a 3 sitios o 2 y estar más rato. No vimos mantas ni tortugas pero el personal fue muy amable y atento, y el fondo marino era precioso. Sin duda muy chula”

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5.Vintage VW Jeep Countryside Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Vintage VW jeep countryside safari in Bali with Tanah Lot, ceramic making in Pejaten, and lunch at a local house for $50.

“Our driver Eric turned up on time in his historic VW Thing. The weather was good, his safe driving was excellent. We had a very pleasurable day out with Eric and saw things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. Highly recommend this tour. Well done and thank you for some wonderful memories”

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6.Explore Merapi using Safari Jeep with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $29

Jeep safari to Mount Merapi from Yogyakarta with hotel pickup, helmet, museum stop, and photo viewpoints, guided in English.

“Excellent arrangement! The driver Rafdy was extremely caring and helpful. My wife and I enjoyed the trip to the fullest”

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7.Orangutan Safari Kelotok Houseboat 3 Days 2 Nights Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $390Top rated

Private 3 days and 2 nights klotok houseboat orangutan safari in Pangkalan Bun, with meals, jungle hikes, and river wildlife.

“Saw loads of orangutans, the team on the boat were really friendly and knowledgeable and the food was great!”

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8.Ubud VW Safari Bali Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · from $70

Private Ubud day in a classic VW Safari convertible with Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang rice terraces, temples, monkeys, lunch, and door pickup.

“Well... it's not a guided tour, just a driver. Still a great experience.”

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