Don’t mind getting wet? Indonesia has a lot of places to visit during the rainy season. You can see breathtaking landscapes of mountains, cities, and beaches across the archipelago. Somehow, the rainy season brings a magical feeling. It makes normal places look special.
So…don’t let the rainy season stop you from exploring new destinations. Create some memorable moments before 2020. Worry not, we’ll guide you so you won’t get lost ?
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Visit These Local Destinations during the Rainy Season
Sipping a hot coffee on a rainy day seems so relaxing, especially if you can do that while enjoying the splendid scenery in front of you. By the way, as we’re still in the middle of the pandemic, always pay attention to health protocols everywhere you are. Don’t forget to wear a mask!
Without further ado, here are some cool destinations throughout Indonesia to visit during the rainy season!
1. Take Gorgeous Instagram Photos at the Upside Down World Bandung
The weather is rainy or gloomy pretty much every day in Bandung, especially if you go to the mountainous areas such as Lembang. You will get used to the rain 😉 Bandung, known as a creative city, has plenty of tourist attractions.
One of the popular tourist spots in Bandung is the Upside Down World Bandung. Inside the area, you can find many thematic rooms with pretty backgrounds. You can pose in an upside-down room without falling, or pose in a room with colorful backgrounds. Don’t forget to take a camera with you, ok?
Ticket price: starts from 40.000 IDR/person*
Address: Jl. H. Wasid No.31, Lebakgede, Bandung (open in Google Maps)
Opening hours: 10.00 AM to 20.00 PM
2. Explore the World at The Great Asia Africa Bandung
You don’t need to travel the world, because you can go to the Great Asia Africa in Bandung! It’s the place where you can experience the different cultures of India, Japan, South Korea, and even Africa!
Ticket price: starts from 50,000 IDR /person*
Address: Jl. Raya Lembang – Bandung No.71, Gudangkahuripan, Lemban (Open in Google Maps)
Opening hours: 09.00 AM – 20.00 PM
3. Shop at the Ubud Art Market, Bali
During the dry season, Bali can be so hot and humid. So, it’s a good idea to visit Bali during the rainy season, usually from September to December every year. Although Bali has lots of good places, we’ll focus on Ubud. Why?
During the wet season, rice plantations and rice fields in the Ubud area will look fresh and green. It is soothing for the eyes ?? What else you can do? Well, what about finding cool photo spots and take lots of photos to spice up your social media feed!
Furthermore, in Ubud, you can keep yourself entertained in a cafe, go on a yoga retreat, or get artsy by joining a mask carving class or batik painting class. Your holiday will be memorable, guaranteed 😉
The most important thing: there are many small boutiques there that sell lots of cute souvenirs!
One of the shopping places you can explore is the Ubud Art Market. This market sells various unique souvenirs such as traditional masks, necklaces, bracelets, and many more.
Ticket price: FREE!
Address: Jl. Raya Ubud No.35, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Gianyar (Open in Google Maps)
Opening hours: Every day, 04.00 AM – 18.00 PM WITA
4. See the Fascinating Underwater World at Seaworld Ancol
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is a perfect destination to visit during the rainy season. One of the popular attractions in Jakarta is Seaworld Ancol, located inside Taman Impian Jaya Ancol. You can see colorful fishes inside and watch the performance of the divers feeding the fishes. There are several touch exhibits where you and your kids can touch the marine creatures directly as well.
Around Jakarta, there are many other cities you can visit such as Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang. To save your time, we suggest you book a car rental in Jakarta so that you can go anywhere you like comfortably!
Ticket price: 85,000 IDR per person (weekdays); 105,000 IDR per person (weekend) *
Address: Jl. Lodan timur No.7, RW.10, Ancol, Kec. Pademangan, Kota Jkt Utara, Special Capital Region of Jakarta (opens on Google Maps)
5. Visit the Iconic Lake Toba
Come to Medan anytime, including during the rainy season. Try delicious local foods in Medan such as bihun bebek (duck noodle herbal soup), soto medan (soup with coconut milk, herbs, and shredded chicken), and of course durian!
Furthermore, you can visit some hidden tourist attractions such as Sipoholon Hot Springs, Dolok Tinggi Raja white crater, and Salju beach. If you haven’t been to Medan before, you should visit the iconic Lake Toba. This huge natural lake North Sumatra offers refreshing views with a combination of pine trees and scenic mountain slopes surrounding the lake.
6. Learn More about History at Surabaya Submarine Monument
Surabaya is the capital of East Java province. Just like Jakarta, this city is populous and busy all the time. This also means that it is very easy to find good food and comfy hotels around. What you can do in Surabaya during the rainy season is to eat, shop, play, and visit museums!
Have you been to the Surabaya Submarine Monument? This monument was built from the idea of Navy Veterans. You can see various types of submarines there. It’s so cool and Instagrammable!
Ticket price: 10,000 IDR per person *
Opening hours: 08.00 AM – 21.00 PM WIB (every day)
Address: Jl. Pemuda No.39, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya City, East Java (opens on Google Maps)
More Interesting Things are Coming Up during the Rainy Season!
You shouldn’t be reluctant about planning for your next getaway during the rainy season. Plan your trip to the wonderful places in Indonesia we’ve described above. Hopefully, you have gotten some ideas for your next trip!
Hmm…and there’s more to that of course. During the rainy season, there might be thunderstorms, or we call it Gledek in Indonesian. It’s not something you should be afraid of. In fact, this type of Gledek will make you HAPPY. Curious to know more? Read new articles at tiket.com’s blog every day, alright? 😉
*All prices are valid at the time of writing
