Top West Java Art & Culture

Explore the nature and daily activities of the Baduy tribes. Start your trekking after lunch to Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy) by walking on the traditional bamboo and root bridge. Take photos when in Outer Baduy since the camera and electronic products are strictly prohibited in Inner Baduy. Stay overnight in Inner Baduy to experience life without electricity and technology. Please keep your electronic devices. Don't take photo and please keep silent. Inner Baduy consistently follows the ancestor strict rules and keeps its authenticity from modernity. Please respect the strict rules. Outer Baduy is more open with modernity such as technology and modern clothing. WARNING! This is a traditional tour and secluded from modernity or technology. Please don't expect any advanced or luxury facilities. There is no bathroom in Inner Baduy, all toilet activities are carried out on the river. Soap, detergent, perfume are not allowed! Sleep on the floor. No bed provided at the homestay.

Meet the Indonesian Amish. Witness natural beauty and the daily activities of the Baduy tribes in Banten Province. Visit Outer and Inner Baduy, and see the difference of both Baduy ethnic tribes. Most of them are farmers, but they also make woven-craft. Inner Baduy has made very few contacts outside Baduy. They are secluded from modernity and reject technology. Outer Baduy still preserves the customs of the ancestors, but they also accept modernity including technology and modern clothing. You have a chance to stay overnight at Inner Baduy house. Follow the rules for not using electronics, toiletries (soap, shampoo, and toothpaste), and transportation wherever you go. WARNING! This is a traditional tour and secluded from modernity or technology. Please don't expect any advanced or luxury facilities. There is no bathroom in Inner Baduy, all toilet activities are carried out on the river. Soap, detergent, perfume are not allowed! Sleep on the floor. No bed provided at the homestay.

This private VW Safari city tour is one of the best ways to experience the heritage of Bandung. Ride in a Volkswagen Open Roof Car (VW Safari) to discover Bandung heritage tourist attractions. Enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Merdeka Building, Bandung Train Monument, Gedung Sate, and City Square. Watch the antique design of the building's exterior which has now become a museum. Moving to Jalan Braga area for old fashioned homemade ice creams to light up the mood and sweeten the day. Establish since 1929, Sumber Hidangan has great Dutch-influenced. Not far from here, walking to Bakery & Gift Shop and you will pass the old locomotive train monument (Bandung Train Monument). Continue your VW Safari journey to Gedung Sate and take pictures in front of this heritage building. Afterward, at the end of the trip you will pass the Pasupati bridge before returning to the hotel.

Enjoy the cultural mixing through Jakarta walking tour! Walking trough Chinatown would be an exciting activity for you. Explore ancient temples, traditional market, and other cultural foot prints accompanied by tour guide. See the Chinese old building and old temple in this metropolis city. Please prepare your camera to snap many unique buildings in Chinese architecture. Dharma Bakti temple and Toa Se Bio temple the beautiful Chinese temple you’ll see there. You’ll visit Petak Sembilan traditional market and Mary de Fatima Catholic Church. Are you feeling hungry? Let’s explore Gloria Narrow Street and get some traditional Chinese food streets there!

Are you wandering something different to spend holiday in Jakarta? Jakarta cycling tour in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah would be the answer. Cycling around Taman Mini Indonesia Indah while learning about diverse cultural knowledge of Indonesia. It’s starting at Museum of Indonesia then cycling to Sumatra Pavilion to explore diverse Sumatran traditional house. Move to Borneo Pavilion you will learn about Dayak houses and King’s Palace replica. Continuing to Papua Pavilion you will learn about Dani and Asmat tribes’ customs. Then to Sulawesi Pavilion to discover the beautiful architecture and learn about death rituals. Are you ready to cycling and city tour Jakarta?

Strolling down Jakarta is more convenient now, even privately. With private car and English speaking driver as a guide also, you can explore more landmarks in the capital city of Indonesia. Every corner of Jakarta remains story. The iconic landmark like National Monument is a witness the struggle of the nation for indepedence. Feel the harmony of nation diversity by visiting Great Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Church St Mary of Assumption. Recall Dutch colonial legacy in Old Town Batavia and Sunda Kelapa Old Harbour. You can also stop by the food bars to taste local cuisine or street foods. Don't worry, this private tour already includes admission fee. What you do is just enjoying Jakarta!

Planning a holiday at Jakarta? Would you like to cherish your trip for your entire life? Now you can keep your moments safe by capturing them!! Get yourself clicked at the best locations of Jakarta Vsnapu provides you, professional photographer, clicking you like a celebrity. With this, you can flaunt the exotic locations and yourself too. Make your special occasion even more special by booking photoshoot on your Honeymoon, Anniversary, Family Vacation or Bachelor’s party. 

Add photoshoot in the bucket list of your next trip. Get yourself clicked and share the pictures on Social Media. The activity would be super fun with vsnapu. Laugh out loud with your partner, family or friends while trying different poses. Doesn’t matter where you are - in the desert, on the mountain or at the beach.

A private tour of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a great way to discover the cultural traditions of Indonesia. The 250-acre (100-hectare) miniature park in East Jakarta showcases full-scale models of traditional homes and monuments, such as Borobudur Temple, and provides insight into virtually all aspects of daily life throughout the provinces. Your personal guide accompanies you to the gardens, museums and Bird Park, where you’ll learn about avian inhabitants.

Venture into the 13th-century streets of Jakarta, formerly Batavia, accompanied by a private guide who sheds light on its Dutch colonial history. You’ll explore Glodok, Indonesia’s oldest Chinatown, characterized by winding lanes and red-tiled roofs. See multiple attractions including the Chinese temple Jin De Yuan and the Dutch drawbridge, and stroll through Fatahillah Square and the Jalan Surabaya flea market. Visit the Wayang Museum for a look at kulit shadow puppets, stop by Sunda Kelapa Harbor, and view cultural artifacts at the National Museum of Indonesia.

Jalan Surabaya, filled with shops selling antiques and the other half selling luggage since 1960. Stroll along stalls whose collections spilling out onto the sidewalk: vinyl records,antique lamps and porcelain, historical trinkets like old compasses and ship wheels, to wallets and backpacks. Batik shop for for a collection in classic and modern design. The process of Batik could be seen here either in hand drawn or stamped with its characteristic as traditional cloth from Indonesia. Passer Baroe, or Pasar Baru built in 1820 and still famous among locals for buying textiles, shoes, sport gears. Situated in the heart of one of the capital's busiest districts, Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta is home to an attractive fusion of Indonesian, Chinese and Indian cultures. Monas National Monument is Jakarta's Landmark. The shape of Monas symbolizes lingga (phallus or masculinity) and yoni (vagina or femininity), meaning that it represents prosperity.

Glodok , Jakarta’s Chinatown established in 1740 when the Dutch forced the Chinese out from the walled city, The area offers up fascinating laneways and markets in an energetic enclave jam-packed with great food and hidden temples. Vihara Dharma Bhakti, also known as Jīn dé yuàn or Hokkien Kim Tek Ie. Completed in 1650, is the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta ", built to honour Kwan Im. Kota Tua is the area that was once known as Oud Batavia and the historical centre of sprawling Jakarta. The square is home to some beautiful old Dutch-style buildings located next to each other. Jakarta Fatahillah History Museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, a stately Dutch colonial structure that was once the epicentre of an empire. This bell-towered building, built in 1627, served the administration of the city and was also used by the city law courts. Visit Indonesian Puppet studio and meet a wayang master who will show you how to create, play and explain the philosophy of the puppet.

TMII Park, is 100-hectare park reflecting the archipelago's rich cultural heritage.It has full-scale traditional houses for each of Indonesia's provinces, with displays of regional handicrafts and clothing, and even a mini-scale Borobudur temple. Free cultural performances are staged in selected regional houses. Visit Museum Indonesia, located within the park, it is a three-story building in traditional Balinese architecture that houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, masks, and also Batik. Monas Monument opened in 1975 occupying 80 hectares.The towering gold flame-topped white marble obelisk extends from a square block in the heart of Lapangan Merdeka. Istiqlal Grand Mosque is the largest mosqu in South East Asia. Consisting of 4 levels. Katedral Jakarta is a Roman Catholic Cathedral which is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Jakarta.

Museum Geologi will greet you with its replica of fossilised elephant skeleton (Elephas hysudrindicus), discovered at Blora. Explore the collection of rocks and minerals including meteorites which are housed in colonial Art déco building. Bandung is one of Indonesia’s largest manufactures of clothing with many international brands represented that attracts even Indonesian people from other regions. It is the place to find affordable designer wear as tons of samples, seconds and surplus merchandise ends up in the factory outlets (FO) located around town e.g in Jalan Riau where you can walk between cluster of shops. Lunch at local restaurantGedung Sate (Satay Building), the landmark of Bandung, functions as the Office of the Provincial Governor of West Java. Enjoy a short wayang golek (wooden rod puppet) performance, colourful traditional dances and of course the angklung show at a covered open-air amphitheatre of Saung Udjo.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

As the biggest city in the Indonesian archipelago, Jakarta can feel like a daunting place to explore. Orient yourself in the bustling metropolis with ease on a private tour that provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. Traveling by private and air-conditioned vehicle allows you skip the hassle of navigating the capital's busy roads, while exploring with a guide results in historical and cultural information that you won't find in the guide book. 

Explore Bogor City from Jakarta and visit its main attractions on this all-day private tour with a guide. The itinerary includes the Botanical garden , Parahyangan Agung Jagatkartta and Nangka Waterfall where you can learn about Plantation in Botanical garden , know about Balinese biggest temple on Java and explore the waterfall,As you explore the area with your fellow tour mates and English-speaking guide

Experience the sights and sounds of Jakarta in one day on this guided walking and riding sightseeing tour around the nation’s capital. Visit the city’s historic, iconic landmarks and monuments, like the old town and Monument national ( Monas ) , See and learn about the memorials of famous of Old Town Jakarta was the center of Dutch colonial government. There is a canal with a building background with Dutch architecture, therefore this area is known as little Amsterdam.

Soak up Jakarta’s signature sights with a private driver to combat gridlock and a private guide to ensure an in-depth overview on this comprehensive door-to-door tour. See phinisi sailing ships at Sunda Kelapa Harbor, explore Jakarta Chinatown (Glodok), and tour Jakarta Old Town. Then learn about Indonesian culture at the National Museum, National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral.

If you’re visiting Indonesia for the first time, gain a comprehensive introduction to the country on a full-day tour of Jakarta. In a small group limited to 14, you’ll visit cultural highlights such as the National Museum, the  Galeri Indonesia Kaya, and the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, where you can see a small-scale version of the entire archipelago. Plus, you'll visit a Batik shop to learn more about the indigenous artwork. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the heritage that lies beneath Jakarta’s high-rise surface on this private guided door-to-door tour. Start the day with Jakarta Cathedral, Istiqlal Mosque, the National Museum, the National Monument, and the sailing ships of Sunda Kelapa Harbor. Then savor a local restaurant lunch before you explore beautiful Jakarta Old Town.

The Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a miniature park featuring historic landmarks and cultural traditions from all around Indonesia. On this tour, enjoy comfortable round-trip transport from Jakarta and benefit from a small group size. Explore the park on a guided tour and discover a variety of Indonesian architectural styles, admire traditional arts and handicrafts, and visit the aviary and orchid garden.

Spend the day exploring Indonesia’s metropolitan area, visiting the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature Park). A private tour of Taman Mini Indonesia India is a great way to discover the cultural traditions on Indonesia. The 250-acre (100-hectare) miniature park in the east Jakarta showcases full-scale models of traditional homes and monuments, such as Borobudur Temple, and provides insight into virtually all aspects of daily life throughout the provinces. Your personal guide accompanies you to the garden and park, where you will learn about avian inhabitants. Also learn all about the history and culture of not only collective Indonesia, but also about Indonesia’s individual regions. Housing various attractions like 10 gardens, authentic religious buildings of various faiths to emphasize harmony and tolerance, 14 museums, and a myriad of monuments, there is plenty to do in the park. Note: some museums in the Park are closed on Mondays.

The tour will take you to visit Sunda Kelapa Port – a 500-year-old harbor which was built during the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran, or Pasundan covering West Java including current Banten province, and a vital link to markets of the outside world. Jakarta is a historical city for Indonesia and relics of ancient Jakarta is preserved at National Museum, where the remnants and historical facts of Jakarta are preserved, also presenting old maps, antiques, and Chinese porcelains. The most popular site in the city of Jakarta is the Old Batavia City, as most of the ancient building especially during the Dutch colonization of Indonesia were located on this area. Refreshment and /or lunch can be arranged at a recommended restaurant, at extra cost (guests’ personal account). A drive passing Glodok – the first China town in Indonesia Presidential Palace, National Monuments, and the cathedral, can be arranged at the preference of the guests.

Escape from the heat and noise of Jakarta for the cooler altitudes of Puncak Highland on this private guided day trip. Explore a combination of fruit orchards, lush botanical gardens and sprawling tea plantations during your trip, giving you an idea of daily life and the sublime scenery of this hilly region. You’ll also have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy informative, customized commentary from your guide. Your Puncak Highland excursion also includes round-trip transport from your hotel and all entrance fees.