For those looking for a family adventure within 1-3 hours outside Jakarta, we have a guide for you! It is time to explore hidden gems near Jakarta! There is a lot that nature can offer for a weekend family getaway, especially in Bogor and Cibubur. Whether it is a woodcraft class for kids, feeding deer in their habitat, or honey harvesting, fun experiences are waiting! Enjoy our roundup of top places to visit near Jakarta.
In the Abia Woodworking House (Rumah Kayu Abia), kids are invited to express their inner Geppetto. Suitable for 4-13-year-olds, kids will be taken on a factory tour where they can learn how to choose the right wood for a toy. Then, they will be given the equipment to make their own wooden toy from scratch. In addition to workshops, kids can also enjoy books at the library or movie chilling in the mini cinema.
Rumah Kayu Abia, JL. KH Moch. Toha 13, Ciawi, Bogor, Indonesia, +52 251 824 0113, +62 815 8620 5281, Website, see map
. Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8:30 am - 4 pm.
This restaurant is a family favorite and the perfect place to take in a meal while enjoying the surrounding lush greenery and river. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch and let the kids witness the chocolate making process on site! Make sure you stop by the Chocomory Shop and the Dairy Shop for their popular yogurt products and more yummy treats.
Cimory Riverside, Jl. Raya Puncak 415, Cisarua, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 251 825 2678, see map. Open every day from 9 am to 6 pm
Experience the real villagers' life at Cinangneng Village (Kampoeng Wisata Cinangneng)! You will be taken to a typical village with rice fields, rivers, and villager's houses. Various back-to-nature activities are must-do's in this village. You are welcome to take part in rice planting, Sundanese dance training, traditional craft making and even buffalo bathing. Let's get dirty and have fun!
Kampoeng Wisata Cinangneng, Jl. Babakan Kemang RT. 01/ 02, Cihideung Udik, Ciampea, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 251 862 1895, see map
Spend a day at Mas Mountain enjoying the fresh air of Bogor's tea plantation. Take a horse ride to explore the plantation or go group trekking (also recommended). If you take a 2-hour horse-riding package, you can also explore a hidden waterfall! Room accommodation is available here (swimming pool is included), or you are welcome to get closer to nature by spending a night on the campsite.
Agrowisata Gunung Mas, Jl. Raya Puncak Km. 87, Cisarua, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 251 825 0356, see map. Open every day from 8 am to 5 pm
Pancar Mountain (Gunung Pancar) Campsite offers you a night-stay in the wilderness without any worries. Take a Glamping package to experience nature's seclusion in tents while 24/7 reliable rangers are always standing nearby. The toilet and bathroom are very proper and comfortable. If you want to explore Bidadari Waterfall, book a tent at KM Zero. For sporty families, Wispavo site is perfect since there are various sports facilities, including a swimming pool.
Glamping Gunung Pancar, Kp. Ciburial RT 3/3, Desa Karang Tengah, Babakan Madang, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 812 9016 1108, halo@thecarpenteroutdoor.com, thecarpenteroutdoor@gmail.com, www.thecarpenteroutdoor.com
Feed, interact and play with a range of domestic and exotic creatures at Kuntum Farmfield, including rabbits, sheep, cows, roosters, ducks, and birds to name a few. Bottle feeding is both a fun and endearing activity from a little guy to a little goat! Lil' farmers will learn about various types of plants, fruits and vegetables. Real farmers will teach your kids how to plant and harvest potatoes, corn, lettuce, peppers and more.
Kuntum Farmfield, Jl. Raya Tajur No. 291, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 251 835 6752, Facebook
Inside Cibubur Scout Campsite (Bumi Perkemahan Pramuka Cibubur), there is an organic bee farm (Taman Wisata Lebah) that is worth a visit, especially for a family weekend getaway. Kids can get up close and personal with the Australian honey bee (Apis mellifera). Watch the beekeeper tell the story about the colony and how they produce honey. Brave little ones are welcome to taste the honey right from the wooden compartment! At the end of the tour, don't forget to bring some bottles of honey, since they are all organically produced where the honey is directly strained from the nests without destroying the colony.
Taman Wisata Lebah, Bumi Perkemahan Cibubur, East Jakarta, Indonesia, Website, see map
Taman Safari Park is a family outing to treasure. Within a three hour drive from Jakarta, you will find yourself surrounded by the 2500 animals that call the park their home. So much to see and learn! There are also two panda corners in the park if you have always wanted to see one up close. Also according to all the reviews, all the animals are in great health and very well treated.
Taman Safari, Jalan Kapten Haran Kabir 724, Cibereureum, Cisarua, Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, +62 251 8250 000, Website
Located within a two-hour drive from Jakarta, the 265-hectare Taman Buah Mekarsari (Mekarsari Fruit Garden) offers activities galore, a campground, waterpark, and of course a garden with a wide range of fruits and plants. Whether it’s a la carte or a planned program, kids have their pick of planting trees, picking crops, and participating in sporty activities like kayaking, canoeing, dragon boat riding and biking around the garden. Wee ones stay entertained in the Kids Fun Valley with mini go-karting, bumper cars, and a train.
Taman Buah Mekarsari, Jl. Raya Cileungsi, Jonggol Km. 3, Cileungsi, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 21 823 1822, www.mekarsari.com. Open weekdays from 9 am to 4:30 pm and weekends from 9 am to 3 pm
In Cariu, everyone is welcome to experience real interactions with deer in their natural habitat. The center is pretty secluded since they want to keep the natural habitat as original as it can be. Once you arrive at the center, you are invited to walk in nature by passing a hanging bridge and hilly roads with fresh air. Then, you can see the observation bridge tower in the middle of deer's playground. The deer keepers will gladly answer your curiosities about the species, and feed the deer only with food you buy from the keepers.
Pusat Penangkaran Rusa Cariu, Desa Buanajaya, Tanjungsari, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 813 8389 2251, Website, see map
Let's splash all day! The Jungle Waterpark not only offers a great splashy playground, but also an impressive view of Salak Mountain. There is so much more to explore: lazy river pool, wave pool, fountain futsal (soccer field with bursting water), kiddy pool, tower slide, racer slide and a 40° warm-water pool. Don't forget to visit the bird park where you can interact with various species of birds and watch a must-see bird show.
The Jungle Waterpark, Bogor Nirwana Residence, Jl. Dreded Pahlawan, Bogor, Indonesia, +62 251 8212 666, www.thejungleadventure.com
Open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and weekends from 8 am to 6 pm
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