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10 Days in Jakarta: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Muhammed Althawadi

Muhammed Althawadi

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Jakarta, the vibrant capital of Indonesia. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture, and indulge in mouthwatering authentic pizza. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Jakarta

Day 1Sun, Sea, and Pizza Delight
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$19

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$ 1

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
Family beachfront resort offering a theme park, water-based rides, multiple hotels & a golf course.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
21 - 26 min

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Istiqlal Mosque
This mosque features a contemporary design & is the largest in Southeast Asia.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Unveiling Jakarta's Historical Treasures
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$24

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$ 3

Jakarta Cathedral
Restored Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic place of worship, founded in 1901 with 3 spires & 3 altars.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Museum Bahari Jakarta
Maritime museum recalling Indonesia's seafaring heritage with small-scale boat models & anchors.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Soto Tangkar PPC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Thrills and Chills at Dufan Ancol
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$45

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$ 1

Dufan Ancol
Internationally themed amusement park offering roller coasters, interactive rides, flumes & shows.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
28 - 34 min

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National Monument
Well-known obelisk built to commemorate Indonesian independence from the Netherlands.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Beach Bliss and Iconic Landmarks
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$0

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$ 2

Ancol beach
Children play in the calm water offer this busy, sandy beach with a lifeguard & sunset views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Taman Fatahillah
Bustling city square surrounded by historic buildings & museums, with frequent street performances.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Selamat Datang Monument
Iconic monument built within a fountain depicting a man & woman making welcoming gestures.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Social House
This is the official foursquare venue of Social House, a concept by Ismaya group. Dine, wine, socialize & be our guest at Social House!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Dive into Jakarta's Art and Culture
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$32

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$ 2

Museum Bank Indonesia
Museum showcasing local banking history, including antique currency & international bank notes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
21 - 26 min

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National Museum of Indonesia
Museum containing historical & archaeological exhibits, from ceramics to statues & coins.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Jakarta Planetarium
Learning center featuring astronomy & space-exploration exhibits, an observatory & a planetarium.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Bakmi Roxy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 6Exploring Indonesian Heritage
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$19

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$ 1

Ramlie Musofa Mosque
Strikingly designed white mosque with a central dome & turrets partly modeled on the Taj Mahal.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Park bringing Indonesian culture & nature to life via museums, gardens & replicas of famed sights.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
12 - 17 min

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Warung sate sidareja "Pak Gino"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Immerse in History and Art
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$15

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$ 1

Museum Sumpah Pemuda
Museum with exhibits related to the Youth Pledge movement & Indonesian independence.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
11 - 16 min

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Taman Ismail Marzuki
Sleek complex with a range of arts, culture & science facilities, including theaters & a gallery.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum
History museum in the building where the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was drafted.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Quiznos Sub
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 8A Fusion of Art and Spirituality
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$21

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$ 3

National Gallery of Indonesia
Museum in an 1817 building featuring permanent & rotating exhibits by local & international artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
36 - 44 min

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Museum Basoeki Abdullah
Small museum on the 20th-century Indonesian artist, including paintings, masks & puppets.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
37 - 45 min

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Dian Al-Mahri Golden Dome Mosque
Huge mosque in green surrounds, with golden domes & minarets overlooking a colonnaded courtyard.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Martabak Bangka Ko Hery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 9Fun-filled Adventures and Culinary Delights
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$51

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$ 1

Kidzania Jakarta
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
20 - 24 min

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Museum Taman Prasasti
Historic Dutch cemetery featuring old tombs, statues & a museum with local history exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Restoran Sanur
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Jakarta. Their food are exquisite, classic, old-school, and expensive. P.S: This restaurant is the FIRST restaurant in Indonesia to serve warm Pu-erh tea (instead of water) in your finger bowl to wash your fingers after dining. Talk about posh.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 10Wildlife Encounters and Artistic Wonders
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$45

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$ 1

Ragunan Zoo
Sprawling zoo in the rainforest with a primate center, children's zoo & Sumatran & white tigers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
40 - 48 min

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Museum MACAN (Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara)
Museum for modern & contemporary Indonesian & international art, with changing exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Coca Suki Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $282 In total

Activities & Food:$270
Transport:$12