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16 Days of Adventure in Balikpapan and Jakarta

Shveta Uppal

Shveta Uppal

8 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 16-day journey through the vibrant cities of Balikpapan and Jakarta. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Indonesia. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Balikpapan

Day 1Culinary Delights and Majestic Mosques in Balikpapan
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$2

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$ 2

Rumah Makan Haur Gading
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Pasar Inpres Kebun Sayur
Traditional handicrafts market with stalls selling sarongs, jewelry & herbal oils, plus snacks.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Masjid Agung At-Taqwa Balikpapan مسجد
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Beach Bliss and Local Delicacies in Balikpapan
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$10

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Taman Tiga Generasi Sepinggan Baru
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
37 - 45 min

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Lamaru Beach
Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
Day 3Sun, Sand, and Serenity in Balikpapan
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$5

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$ 3

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Manggar Sagara Sari Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
36 - 44 min

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Balikpapan Islamic Center
Sprawling mosque with a distinctive green-tiled dome, spacious prayer halls & 4 pointed minarets.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Bakeries, Parks, and Beaches in Balikpapan
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$9

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$ 2

Holland Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Taman Bekapai
A popular gathering spot, this tree-filled park features a big steel fountain that's lit at night.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$2
6 - 8 min

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Monpera Beach
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 5Coastal Feasts and Cultural Sites in Balikpapan
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$8

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$ 3

Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Pantai Istana Amal Penajam
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
37 - 45 min

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Merdeka Field
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Cafes, Beaches, and Relaxation in Balikpapan
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$5

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$ 2

Kilang Mandiri Cafe & Resto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Melawai Beach
Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Kemala Beach
Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $151 In total

Activities & Food:$122
Transport:$29

Trip to Jakarta

Day 1Culinary Delights and Majestic Mosques in Balikpapan
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$15

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1225 - 1470 min

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Directions

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
12 - 18 min

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Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
Family beachfront resort offering a theme park, water-based rides, multiple hotels & a golf course.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Ramlie Musofa Mosque
Strikingly designed white mosque with a central dome & turrets partly modeled on the Taj Mahal.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Beach Bliss and Local Delicacies in Balikpapan
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$7

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1230 - 1476 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
5 - 8 min

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Jakarta History Museum
Set in an 18th-century building, this museum houses an assortment of exhibits on Jakarta's history.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
18 - 22 min

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Jakarta Cathedral
Restored Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic place of worship, founded in 1901 with 3 spires & 3 altars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Istiqlal Mosque
This mosque features a contemporary design & is the largest in Southeast Asia.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Sun, Sand, and Serenity in Balikpapan
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$13

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1231 - 1478 min

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Directions

Lac Mei Che 辣妹子
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Glodok Chinatown Market
Covered Chinese market selling local produce, fashions & electric goods, with food stalls outside.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Ocean Dream Samudra - Ancol
Aquatic-themed park featuring an underwater theater, fish tanks & performing sea-animal shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4Bakeries, Parks, and Beaches in Balikpapan
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$15

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1221 - 1466 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 11 min

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Sea World Ancol
Sizable, contemporary aquarium with sharks, various feeding shows, a touch tank & concessions.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
31 - 38 min

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Taman Fatahillah
Bustling city square surrounded by historic buildings & museums, with frequent street performances.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Coastal Feasts and Cultural Sites in Balikpapan
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$5

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$ 3

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1216 - 1460 min

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Directions

Medan Baru Rumah Makan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Ancol beach
Children play in the calm water offer this busy, sandy beach with a lifeguard & sunset views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Lapangan Banteng Park
Modern park with a running track, playground & amphitheater, plus an evening fountain & light show.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Monument
Well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Selamat Datang Monument
Iconic monument built within a fountain depicting a man & woman making welcoming gestures.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Cafes, Beaches, and Relaxation in Balikpapan
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$18

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1214 - 1457 min

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Kantin You 'Q'
Homecooking and Pempek dish specialist for everyone with affordable price. Catering and Lunchbox are also available.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Satriamandala Museum
Exhibits & displays devoted to Indonesian military history, including fighter planes & tanks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
34 - 41 min

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Taman Wisata Alam Mangrove Angke Kapuk
This wildlife sanctuary features numerous mangrove trees, as well as monkeys & a variety of birds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 7Starbucks, Theme Parks, and Spiritual Exploration in Jakarta
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$4

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$ 1

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1221 - 1466 min

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Bubur Ayam Barito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Ayodya Park - Barito
Charming small park centered on a lake, with fountains & walkways, plus gazebos & food carts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Mayestik Market
Thousands of varied vendor stalls fill this modern, 10-story indoor market known for textiles.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Golden Domes, Parks, and Cultural Experiences in Jakarta
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$4

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$ 3

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1229 - 1475 min

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Directions

Martabak Bangka Ko Hery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
20 - 24 min

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Dian Al-Mahri Golden Dome Mosque
Huge mosque in green surrounds, with golden domes & minarets overlooking a colonnaded courtyard.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
58 - 70 min

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Menteng Park
This 30-hectare public park features gardens, a playground, sport courts & absorption wells.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Taman Ismail Marzuki
Sleek complex with a range of arts, culture & science facilities, including theaters & a gallery.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Nature Retreats in Jakarta
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$5

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1216 - 1460 min

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Directions

Starbucks
Starbucks sells drip brewed coffee, espresso-based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, coffee beans, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and panini, pastries, snacks, and items such as mugs and tumblers.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Ragunan Zoo
Sprawling zoo in the rainforest with a primate center, children's zoo & Sumatran & white tigers.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
27 - 33 min

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Tebet Eco Park
Sizable riverfront green space with jogging paths, a small playground & weekend food kiosks.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 10Bakeries, Recreational Parks, and Cultural Heritage in Jakarta
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$0

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$ 2

Airbnb Alma Surf Villa

Depart from your stay 🏨

1209 - 1451 min

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Directions

Michelle Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Taman Rekreasi Wiladatika
Tree-lined paths, a swimming pool, a toy train & kids' play areas within a vast green space.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Unit Pengelola Kawasan Perkampungan Budaya Betawi Setu Babakan
Cultural village focused on the indigenous Betawi people, with traditional buildings & performances.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Tugu Proklamasi
Statues of Indonesia's first president & vice-president commemorating the nation's independence.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $151 In total

Activities & Food:$122
Transport:$29