7 Best Vacation Ideas for Your Family in Indonesia

Planning a vacation can be a hassle, especially if you are planning a vacation for your beloved family. However, by choosing the right family vacation concept, you can avoid the hassle of planning a vacation. For those of you who still want to fill your spare time for a vacation with your family, you still have enough time to choose an exciting vacation destination.

There's no need to travel abroad; Indonesia offers plenty of options. The recommendations below can be used as a reference for your trip so that you are not confused while looking for family vacation ideas. Here are seven best family vacation options for you to try!

1. Enjoy a Day at the Amusement Park

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Amusement parks are a great place for a vacation destination with your family. Not only exciting but there are also numerous activities you can do with your family. Here are some amusement park destination ideas for you.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is one of the must-visit destinations with your family. Here, you can take many pictures with your family because there are many insta-worthy photo spots. TMII is also suitable for adults to visit because the area is friendly for all ages.

Dufan, North Jakarta

Dufan is one of the playground destinations that must be visited with the family while on vacation. Visitors can explore the world through exciting game rides which are divided into nineareas, such as Kereta Misteri, Baling-Baling, Paralayang, Turbo Drop, Zig-Zag, Kolibri, Karavel, Ontang-Anting, Hysteria, Halilintar, Poci-Poci, Rumah Miring, Istana Boneka, Tornado and Kora-Kora.

Jawa Timur Park, Batu City

Jatim Park offers three tourist concepts that are differentiated based on the location; Jatim Park 1, Jatim Park 2, and Jatim Park 3. Jatim Park 1 as a playground and entertainment. Jatim Park 2 highlights the concept of educational tourism with the splendour of the Wildlife Museum and Batu Secret Zoo. Meanwhile, Jatim Park 3 carries the concept of a playground and education about ancient animals, including dinosaurs. In Jatim Park 3, you can also try the Milenial Glow Garden for the mesmerizing light attractions. Get to know about Milenial Glow Garden here (direct to the Milenial Glow Garden article).

2. Staycation in Downtown

One of the family vacation trends that you must try with your family is a staycation. Simply by booking a cozy hotel or villa, you can spend your vacation in a different atmosphere. Moreover, you can do various exciting activities with your family during your staycation, such as BBQ, a movie marathon, playing board games, or just karaoke together. Here are some destination ideas for your staycation.

Dago Heuvel Resort and Villa, Bandung

Dago Heuvel Resort and Villa is a villa with a private pool in Bandung. For those of you who are vacationing with a group, this villa can accommodate up to 10 guests. The atmosphere around the villa is also refreshing because it is surrounded by green gardens. When night falls, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Bandung from the top.

Puri Bawana Villa, Bali

Planning to spend your vacation in peace and away from the hustle and bustle of the city? You might have to consider this villa in Canggu. This villa will pamper your little ones with various fun and kids-friendly facilities. For active children, a trampoline will be their favourite toy during their vacation. Meanwhile, you can monitor their activities while lazing in the gazebo or enjoying the freshness of swimming in a large pool. Find the other unique and cozy hostelry in Bali based on Jagojalan recommendations here (direct to 5 unique and affordable hotels in Bali for Your Recommendation article).

Fortune Villa, Batu City

Fortune Villa is one of the best choices if you need accommodation in Batu with complete facilities. The location of villa is also very strategic, located right next to the Angkut Museum about 100 meters. This villa can accommodate around 6 to 15 guests.

3. Educational Tour at the Museum

In Indonesia, there are lots of interesting museums that you can visit with your family to fill your holiday. Not only is it an alternative vacation, but exploring museums can also be a good educational medium. Here are some museum destination ideas for you.

Tsunami Museum, Aceh

The Aceh Tsunami Museum is a symbolic museum to honour the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Aceh in 2004. The uniqueness of this museum lies in its architecture where the architect, Ridwan Kamil, designs each space in such a way that it gives you a certain experience and is full of deep philosophical values.

Fatahillah Museum, Jakarta

Fatahillah Museum is one of the most popular museums in Indonesia. This museum holds 23,500 collections of historical items. The neoclassical-style architecture of this building was phenomenal and majestic in its time. The museum building is still maintained till today.

Ullen Sentalu Museum, Yogyakarta

Ullen Sentalu Museum is an acronym for "Ulating Blencong Sejatine Tataraning Lumaku" which means the Lamp of Human Life. This museum stores various collections and cultural relics and the life of Javanese royalty during the Mataram Kingdom.

4. Overnight with Glamping

Glamping offers a luxurious and cozy camping concept. Some of the favourite glamping spots in Indonesia are often chosen for staycation locations. You can feel the experience of staying in a camp, but still, get facilities like a five-star hotel. Check this out!

Highland Park Resort, Bogor

Highland Park Resort is a luxury five-star resort located in the countryside of Bogor City. This inn is suitable to be chosen as an exciting glamping place. Moreover, each room is shaped in such a way as to resemble the unique shape of Camp in Mongolia.

Jawa Jiwa G-Land, Banyuwangi

Staying here feels like you're in Africa. This glamping is around Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi. You not only feel the luxury camping experience in the middle of nature but also get a view of an exotic beach.

Kapitoo Glamping, South Sulawesi

The air in the Kapitoo glamping resort area feels cool and crisp because it is in the highlands. The camps are equipped with adequate facilities, like a five-star hotel. In addition, the panoramic view of the hills and tropical forests will accompany you with the cool night here.

5. Get Closer to the Animals in the Zoo

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The zoo is one of the family's favorite recreation areas. Many kinds of animals can be seen, and it can be a must-visit place. You can also introduce animals to your loved ones here. Here are the recommendations for you.

Bali Safari and Marine Park, Bali

If you visit Bali, don't forget to visit one of these interesting zoos. The zoo, which is located in Gianyar, Bali, has a land area of about 12 hectares with 100 species of animals.

Batu Secret Zoo, Malang

This zoo has a very attractive arrangement for visitors. The zoo is equipped with a recreational park which is perfect for families to enjoy, making it a favourite zoo among families.

Ragunan Wildlife Park, Jakarta

This zoo is located in Pasar Minggu, Jakarta. Ragunan Zoo is the first zoo in Indonesia. There are many facilities that can be enjoyed in Ragunan and the collection of animals there also varies around 295 species with approximately 4040 specimens.

6. Outbound

Outbound can be an alternative for your family vacation. Not only challenging, spending a family vacation with outbound activities can be physical exercise for the family. Here are some recommendations for outbound places for family vacations.

BSD Extreme Park, Tangerang

This place is suitable for you and your little one who likes challenging activities. Even though it sounds like an extreme and adrenaline-pumping place, this place is still suitable for children to enjoy. BSD Xtreme Park has an international standard security system, so it is safe for children under 13 years old. Some of the outbound facilities available here include rock & rope, bike park, go-kart, paintball, skatepark, and archery.

Outbound Cikole Lembang, Bandung

In this place, you can find various kinds of games, such as outbound training to adventure activities such as offroad. This outbound place has a very cool atmosphere because it is surrounded by pine forests in the mountains, making anyone feel at home in this outbound area.

Eling Bening, Semarang

Eling Bening is one of the favourite tourist destinations frequently visited by tourists. For those of you who like the natural atmosphere, this destination is perfect for using the full concept of nature. While enjoying the excitement of outbound activities, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of Rawa Pening.

7. Culinary Tour: Street Food

'The most cheerful laugh in a place where there is full of food'. Food is one of the fastest ways to bring people together, so culinary tours are perfect for a family vacation or a laugh-filled vacation. Here are some culinary tour ideas that can be visited with the family!

PIK, Jakarta

Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) used to be known as a centre for Chinese food culinary destinations. It has a variety of non-halal and halal foods, heavy meals and snacks, coffee shops and seafood.

Cibadak Street, Bandung

Cibadak Street Bandung has many delicious food and drinks that you must try. One of them is the Alkateri Ginger Ronde which has been there since the 1980s, Soto Ojo Lali, tofu meatballs and dumplings.

Yogyakarta Square, Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta has many destinations for culinary tourism. One of them is at the Yogyakarta square, which has many popular snacks such as Cilok Gajahan, which is made from tender beef and heavy food such as Soto Lenthok Pak Man.

Final thoughts

Well, even though some of the choices of vacation spots with the family above are very mainstream, it will still be fun because we enjoy every moment with our beloved family. Don't forget to always document every moment you have as a keepsake, okay!