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What 16 travel creators agree you should do · Updated July 2, 2026

Things to do in Indonesia.

The top things to do in Indonesia, by creator consensus: Ubud, Komodo National Park, Padar Island Viewpoint — 3 creators independently recommend Ubud. We watched 28 videos from 16 travel creators covering Indonesia and ranked every place by how many of them independently recommend it — so the spots at the top aren't one person's opinion, they're consensus.

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Most-recommended: Ubud Suitcase Monkey 385K subs

Ranked by creator consensus

13 of 25 spots independently recommended by 2+ creators

Latest source April 2026 · 50% from the last two years

↻ Updated: +3 creators since June 2026

  1. 01 Ubud 3 creators
  2. 02 Komodo National Park 3 creators
  3. 03 Padar Island Viewpoint 3 creators
  4. 04 Gili Trawangan & Gili Islands 3 creators
  5. 05 Uluwatu Beaches & Cliffside Area 2 creators
  6. 06 Canggu 2 creators

+19 more spots, sourced & cited below ↓

City guides for Indonesia

3 cities catalogued

Bali

8 spots
№ 01

Uluwatu Beaches & Cliffside Area

beach 2 creators

Adelle describes Uluwatu as a 'coastal gem known for its cliffside beaches, golden sunsets, and surf culture,' spending 4 days exploring its ocean-view cafes and scenic lookouts. Joose the Nomad compares it favorably to Canggu for digital nomads, praising its growing restaurant scene and stunning beach access.

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Adelle

@adellecerna · 85K subs

Adelle notes it takes over an hour from the airport but the cliffside views and slow scenic vibe make Uluwatu worth the journey, recommending it for beach days and scooter rides.

→ 4 days in Uluwatu, Bali 🏖️ (cliff-side beaches, sunset views and cafes) @ 1:34

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  • JO

    Joose the Nomad 86K

    Joose highlights Uluwatu's amazing beaches, cliffs, and areas to explore, noting new restaurants from Canggu have arrived, boosting the food scene while retaining a more chill vibe than Canggu. [watch @ 0:51]

№ 02

Thomas Beach

beach 1 creator

Adelle visits Thomas Beach in Uluwatu, noting it as 'one of the many beaches in Uluwatu' — accessed by a staircase descent and well-suited for lounging with a book.

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Adelle

@adellecerna · 85K subs

Adelle found Thomas Beach via a staircase entrance and spent the afternoon lounging there, calling it a perfect chill beach stop in Uluwatu.

→ 4 days in Uluwatu, Bali 🏖️ (cliff-side beaches, sunset views and cafes) @ 10:57

№ 03

Suluban Beach

beach 1 creator

Joose the Nomad checks out Suluban Beach in Uluwatu, finding it 'so busy' — a testament to its popularity as one of Uluwatu's most iconic surf and swim spots.

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Joose the Nomad

@joosethenomad · 86K subs

Joose went down to Suluban Beach and found it very busy, signaling its status as a must-see in Uluwatu despite the crowds.

→ Is THIS Bali's Best Area? (Uluwatu VS Canggu) @ 4:42

№ 04

Canggu

neighborhood 2 creators

Joose the Nomad and Lost LeBlanc both cover Canggu extensively — Joose describes it as Bali's top digital-nomad hub with co-working spaces, trendy cafes, and a strong community vibe, while Lost LeBlanc built his luxury jungle villa there.

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Joose the Nomad

@joosethenomad · 86K subs

Joose says Canggu still wins on co-working spaces, trendy cafes, and community vibe for digital nomads, even as Uluwatu gains ground.

→ Is THIS Bali's Best Area? (Uluwatu VS Canggu) @ 0:51

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    Lost LeBlanc 2.3M

    Lost LeBlanc built his award-winning luxury jungle villa in Canggu, describing it as undoubtedly the most detailed home on the island. [watch @ 0:26]

№ 05

Ubud

neighborhood 3 creators

Multiple creators highlight Ubud as Bali's cultural heartland — Suitcase Monkey visited for rice fields, Hindu temples, and bouji restaurants, while Angelica & Aileen Wanders and Resty Neha Vlogs recommend it as a core stop for waterfalls, markets, and the swing experience.

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Suitcase Monkey

@suitcasemonkey · 385K subs

Suitcase Monkey made Ubud their destination for rice fields, Hindu temples, yoga classes, and sunrise mountain hikes, calling it a peaceful Bali experience for couples.

→ 10 Days in BALI as a Couple - Ubud, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Kintamani Travel Vlog Guide & Itinerary @ 0:54

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    Resty Neha Vlogs 63K

    Resty Neha Vlogs arrived in Ubud and were so impressed by the markets and cafes they immediately booked two extra days just to explore the area. [watch @ 5:09]

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    Angelica & Aileen Wanders 234K

    Angelica & Aileen Wanders list Ubud as a key stop in their 7-day Bali itinerary, noting beautiful villas for $10/night and waterfalls for just $1 entrance. [watch @ 0:36]

№ 06

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

temple 1 creator

Suitcase Monkey calls it one of Bali's most iconic and scenic sights, a temple dating back almost 400 years dedicated to the water goddess Dewi Danu — and a 'must-visit stop' complete with Balinese dance, music, and swan boat rides on its grounds.

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Suitcase Monkey

@suitcasemonkey · 385K subs

Suitcase Monkey calls Ulun Danu Beratan Temple one of Bali's most iconic and scenic sights, dedicated to the water goddess Dewi Danu, with Balinese dance and music echoing throughout its grounds.

→ 10 Days in BALI as a Couple - Ubud, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Kintamani Travel Vlog Guide & Itinerary @ 5:13

№ 07

Seminyak

neighborhood 2 creators

Ledge Da Traveller walks through Seminyak, describing it as one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations, with friendly streets, massage parlors offering full-body massage and body scrub for as little as $5, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

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Ledge Da Traveller

@ledgedatraveller · 6K subs

Ledge Da Traveller got a full-body massage and body scrub in Seminyak for just $5, calling it a fantastic experience in one of Bali's most popular tourist areas.

→ 😱 I think they offered extras | FANTASTIC massage 🇮🇩 @ 4:14

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№ 08

Padang Padang Beach

beach 2 creators

Dreamsea Surf Camps and Joose the Nomad both reference Padang Padang — Dreamsea for its surf waves, and Joose noting the road along Padang Padang Beach used to be a relaxing cruise before growing crowds arrived.

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Dreamsea Surf Camps

@dreamseasurf · 1K subs

Dreamsea Surf Camps filmed surf action at Padang Padang Beach, showing it delivering quality waves for surfers.

→ #DreamseaBali Padang Padang delivers the waves. We ride the moment.

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    Joose the Nomad 86K

    Joose recalls Padang Padang Beach road as once incredibly relaxing to cruise along, though now busier with trucks and traffic as development has increased. [watch @ 1:51]

Flores

4 spots
№ 01

Komodo National Park

nature 3 creators

TIM and FIN and HowTube both make the pilgrimage to this UNESCO-adjacent park — TIM and FIN describe it as bucket-list territory for seeing Komodo dragons in the wild, while HowTube outlines the logistics of flying to Flores and booking a multi-day boat tour for diving (from around 2 million IDR) and dragon trekking.

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TIM and FIN

@timandfin · 256K subs

TIM and FIN describe Komodo National Park as located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, originally established to conserve the Komodo dragon — and absolutely worth crossing the globe to see.

→ THE ULTIMATE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL VLOG @ 1:26

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    HowTube 10K

    HowTube explains you must fly to Flores and book a boat tour to access Komodo National Park, with scuba diving from around 2 million IDR per person and a national park entry fee on top. [watch @ 5:12]

  • JO

    Jor Dan Di 81K

    Jor Dan Di joined a tour that included two nights sleeping on a traditional Pinisi boat before visiting Komodo and Padar Island — a popular package from Labuan Bajo. [watch @ 1:17]

№ 02

Padar Island Viewpoint

viewpoint 3 creators

TIM and FIN and Jor Dan Di both hike up Padar Island for its panoramic viewpoint — TIM and FIN liken the summit queue to Everest photos and call the view spectacular, while Jor Dan Di includes it as a highlight of their Labuan Bajo tour package.

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TIM and FIN

@timandfin · 256K subs

TIM and FIN hike to the Padar Island viewpoint first thing on their multi-island boat tour, calling it an awesome panoramic sight that rivals any iconic summit photo.

→ THE ULTIMATE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL VLOG @ 3:05

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    Jor Dan Di 81K

    Jor Dan Di visited Padar Island (Bukit Padar) as part of their Labuan Bajo tour, alongside Komodo dragon viewing, Pink Beach, and Pulau Kelor. [watch]

  • HO

    HowTube 10K

    HowTube includes Padar Island in the boat tour itinerary from Komodo National Park, noting it as one of the sights alongside dragon spotting and diving. [watch @ 5:21]

№ 03

Pink Beach

beach 2 creators

TIM and FIN and Jor Dan Di both visit Pink Beach as part of Komodo National Park boat tours — TIM and FIN note it is a rare pink-sand beach where visitors also snorkel at the nearby Batu Bolong dive site, ranked among the world's top 10 dive sites.

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TIM and FIN

@timandfin · 256K subs

TIM and FIN snorkeled at the Batu Bolong dive site near Pink Beach, which is constantly ranked as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world — calling the experience absolutely worth the trip alone.

→ THE ULTIMATE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL VLOG @ 6:03

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    Jor Dan Di 81K

    Jor Dan Di visited Pink Beach as part of their Labuan Bajo multi-day tour package, grouping it with Komodo, Padar, and Pulau Kelor for a full island-hopping day. [watch]

№ 04

Goa Batu Cermin (Mirror Stone Cave)

other 1 creator

Jor Dan Di visits this recently renovated cave attraction in Labuan Bajo, noting the entrance fee is Rp 20,000 per person — featuring coral rock fossils and a passage into a chamber to see the famous mirror stones.

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Jor Dan Di

@jordandikembar · 81K subs

Jor Dan Di paid Rp 80,000 for four people at Goa Batu Cermin, exploring its coral rock fossils and mirror stone chamber — noting it had just been modernized post-renovation.

→ Tour Labuan Bajo (1/2) | Terbang Ke Bandara Komodo & Menginap Di Kapal Pinisi @ 7:49

Lombok

6 spots
№ 01

Gili Trawangan & Gili Islands

island 3 creators

HowTube covers the public boat route from Lombok (Bangsal Ferry Terminal) to Gili Air for just 16,500 IDR, praising the Gili Islands' friendliness and great snorkeling. TIM and FIN note Gili Meno has the best reefs and most wildlife for snorkelers on a boat tour.

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HowTube

@how_to_travel_the_world · 10K subs

HowTube took the public boat from Lombok's Bangsal Ferry Terminal to Gili Air for just 29,000 IDR for two tickets, calling the Gili Islands some of the friendliest places they'd visited.

→ Public boat from Lombok to Gili Air and Gili Meno | Travel Gili islands @ 0:27

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  • TI

    TIM and FIN 256K

    TIM and FIN say Gili Meno had the best reefs and most wildlife of the Gili Islands for snorkeling on a private boat tour around the archipelago. [watch @ 13:06]

  • DI

    Digital Travel Videos 6K

    Digital Travel Videos includes Gili Trawangan in their aerial drone showcase of Lombok's best beaches, islands, and viewpoints. [watch]

№ 02

Gili Asahan (Secret Gili Islands)

island 1 creator

HowTube explores the lesser-known southwest Lombok Gili islands — Gili Asahan, Gili Layar, and Gili Gede — finding them nearly empty and perfect for relaxing almost alone on the beach, staying at Gili Asahan Eco Lodge.

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HowTube

@how_to_travel_the_world · 10K subs

HowTube discovered that southwest Lombok's secret Gilis — Asahan, Layar, and Gede — see very few tourists, making them ideal for an almost-private beach experience far from the main Gili crowds.

→ Secret Gili Islands of Lombok - Gili Asahan, Gili Layar and Gili Gede

№ 03

Benang Stokel & Benang Kelambu Waterfalls

nature 1 creator

Suitcase Monkey calls this double waterfall hike one of Lombok's most popular natural landmarks, revealing that beyond the two famous falls there are two more hidden waterfalls further along a jungle path — well worth the extra hours in 30°C heat.

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Suitcase Monkey

@suitcasemonkey · 385K subs

Suitcase Monkey hiked the Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfall trail and found two additional hidden falls further into the jungle, wading in cold fresh water that made the extra effort worthwhile.

→ Better than Bali? 3 Days in LOMBOK, Indonesia VLOG & GUIDE @ 4:07

№ 04

Mawun Beach

beach 1 creator

Suitcase Monkey calls Mawun Beach 'probably the nicest sand we found' in Lombok — just 15 minutes from Selong Belanak, very minimal with only a handful of restaurants and a quiet, crowd-free atmosphere.

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Suitcase Monkey

@suitcasemonkey · 385K subs

Suitcase Monkey found Mawun Beach to have the nicest sand in Lombok, arriving to find it completely to themselves — a peaceful contrast to Bali's busy shores.

→ Better than Bali? 3 Days in LOMBOK, Indonesia VLOG & GUIDE @ 6:10

№ 05

Selong Belanak Beach

beach 2 creators

Digital Travel Videos features Selong Belanak in an aerial drone showcase of Lombok's best beaches, and Suitcase Monkey visits it as part of their 3-day Lombok itinerary, noting the surrounding area for surfing lessons.

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Digital Travel Videos

@digitaltravelvideos · 6K subs

Digital Travel Videos showcases Selong Belanak Beach from the air as one of Lombok's top coastal destinations, alongside neighboring Lawang Gili viewpoint.

→ Pantai terbaik di Lombok l Best beaches in Lombok Indonesia

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  • SU

    Suitcase Monkey 385K

    Suitcase Monkey visits Selong Belanak Beach on their last full day in Lombok, using it as a base for surfing lessons before heading to quieter Mawun Beach. [watch @ 6:10]

№ 06

Bukit Merese

viewpoint 2 creators

Suitcase Monkey and Digital Travel Videos both feature Bukit Merese — a hilltop viewpoint near Kuta Lombok — as one of the island's best sunset spots, with panoramic views over the surrounding bays.

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Suitcase Monkey

@suitcasemonkey · 385K subs

Suitcase Monkey lists Bukit Merese as one of the highlights of their 3 days in Lombok, describing it as their favorite sunset experience yet.

→ Better than Bali? 3 Days in LOMBOK, Indonesia VLOG & GUIDE @ 0:56

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  • DI

    Digital Travel Videos 6K

    Digital Travel Videos includes Bukit Merese in their aerial showcase of Lombok's top beaches and viewpoints. [watch]

Yogyakarta

4 spots
№ 01

Borobudur Temple

temple 2 creators

Ivan de Guzman and Travel Series by Jerry both highlight Borobudur as one of Yogyakarta's crown jewels — Travel Series by Jerry specifically recommends a Borobudur sunrise visit as a top experience in the region.

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Ivan de Guzman

@ivandeguzman · 97K subs

Ivan de Guzman visits both Borobudur and Prambanan temples in a single Yogyakarta trip, calling them the city's gems.

→ YOGYAKARTA'S GEM: BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN TEMPLE 🇮🇩 | Ivan de Guzman

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    Travel Series by Jerry 25K

    Travel Series by Jerry lists Borobudur Sunrise and Borobudur Temple as the top two experiences in Yogyakarta's attractions lineup. [watch]

№ 02

Prambanan Temple

temple 2 creators

Ivan de Guzman and Travel Series by Jerry both name Prambanan as a must-see alongside Borobudur, making the two temples the defining cultural draw of Yogyakarta.

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Ivan de Guzman

@ivandeguzman · 97K subs

Ivan de Guzman pairs Prambanan with Borobudur as Yogyakarta's twin temple highlights, visiting both in one trip.

→ YOGYAKARTA'S GEM: BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN TEMPLE 🇮🇩 | Ivan de Guzman

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  • TR

    Travel Series by Jerry 25K

    Travel Series by Jerry lists Prambanan Temple among Yogyakarta's top tourist destinations alongside the Borobudur sunrise and Merapi Lava Tour. [watch]

№ 03

Jomblang Cave

experience 1 creator

Travel Series by Jerry highlights Jomblang Cave as one of Yogyakarta's signature adventure experiences, with a dedicated video on the cave tour.

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Travel Series by Jerry

@travelseries_by_jerry · 25K subs

Travel Series by Jerry films the full Jomblang Cave adventure experience in Yogyakarta, calling it a cave adventure worth doing.

→ Jomblang Cave Adventure, Yogyakarta, Indonesia #yogyakarta #caveadventure #cave

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  • TR

    Travel Series by Jerry 25K

    Travel Series by Jerry includes Jomblang Cave Tour and Pindul Cave Tubing in Yogyakarta's top tourist destinations list. [watch]

№ 04

Merapi Lava Tour by Jeep

experience 1 creator

Travel Series by Jerry lists the Merapi Lava Tour by Jeep as one of Yogyakarta's standout activities — a thrilling off-road ride around the volcanic lava fields of Mount Merapi.

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Travel Series by Jerry

@travelseries_by_jerry · 25K subs

Travel Series by Jerry names the Merapi Lava Tour by Jeep as one of Yogyakarta's top tourist activities alongside the temple visits and cave tours.

→ Yogyakarta Top Tourist Destinations | Things to do | Indonesia

Sulawesi

2 spots
№ 01

Toraja (Death Tribe Cultural Experience)

experience 1 creator

The Pak Trekker spends 24 hours deep in the mountains of Toraja, Indonesia, documenting the community's extraordinary death rituals — where families keep deceased loved ones at home for years, dressing and caring for them as family members — calling the experience genuinely shocking and unlike anywhere else.

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The Pak Trekker

@thepaktrekker · 707K subs

The Pak Trekker embedded with a Toraja community for 24 hours and witnessed first-hand the unique death rituals where deceased family members are kept at home for years — a raw and real cultural experience found nowhere else.

→ Living 24 Hours with Death Tribe of Toraja, Indonesia

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Makassar Food Scene

food 1 creator

OTR Food & History discovers Makassar on the southern tip of Sulawesi as Indonesia's most acclaimed hidden culinary city — repeatedly recommended by locals over Padang and Javanese food. The city's four ethnic groups each contribute distinct traditional dishes using bizarre and abundant local ingredients, with less than 800 foreign visitors a month.

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OTR Food & History

@otrontheroad · 318K subs

OTR Food & History found Makassar consistently named by Indonesian locals as the country's top culinary city — with a 40-herb beef stew rooted in royal palace tradition being one of its signature dishes — and fewer than 800 foreigners visiting per month.

→ Makassar, Indonesia: A Food Trip to the Edge of the World @ 4:16

Sumatra

1 spot
№ 01

Medan Food Crawl

food 1 creator

OTR Food & History calls Medan — in northeast Sumatra — 'one of the best food cities on Earth' that has gone unnoticed due to its rough reputation. A local friend guides them through dishes including congee, lontong rice cakes in coconut broth, offal skewers, and peanut-sauce satay that span wildly different cultural influences.

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OTR Food & History

@otrontheroad · 318K subs

OTR Food & History argues that Medan's intimidating reputation has kept its extraordinary cuisine off the tourist map, making it one of the world's most exciting and underrated food cities.

→ The Incredible Cuisine of Indonesia's Roughest City

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  • OT

    OTR Food & History 318K

    OTR Food & History began their Indonesian culinary exploration in Medan, asking a local friend to take them directly to his favorite restaurant as the most logical starting point. [watch @ 4:28]

Creators catalogued

16 contributors · cited above
OT
OTR Food & History

318K subs · 3 vids

TI
TIM and FIN

256K subs · 2 vids

HO
HowTube

10K subs · 4 vids

SU
Suitcase Monkey

385K subs · 2 vids

JO
Jor Dan Di

81K subs · 3 vids

TR
Travel Series by Jerry

25K subs · 2 vids

JO
Joose the Nomad

86K subs · 1 vid

AD
Adelle

85K subs · 1 vid

LO
Lost LeBlanc

2.3M subs · 1 vid

DI
Digital Travel Videos

6K subs · 2 vids

AN
Angelica & Aileen Wanders

234K subs · 1 vid

RE
Resty Neha Vlogs

63K subs · 1 vid

IV
Ivan de Guzman

97K subs · 1 vid

DR
Dreamsea Surf Camps

1K subs · 1 vid

LE
Ledge Da Traveller

6K subs · 1 vid

TH
The Pak Trekker

707K subs · 1 vid

Frequently asked

7 questions
What are the top attractions in Indonesia that creators consistently recommend?

Across creators, Komodo National Park ranks as a bucket-list highlight, with TIM and FIN and HowTube both documenting the Komodo dragon search, Padar Island viewpoint hike, Pink Beach snorkeling, and sea turtle spotting. In Bali, multiple creators point to Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul holy spring, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, and the clifftop temples of Tanah Lot and Uluwatu as unmissable. Travel2Places also flags Nusa Penida's Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, and manta ray snorkeling as standout experiences within a short boat ride of Bali.

Which lesser-known destinations in Indonesia do creators flag as hidden gems worth visiting?

Several creators point beyond Bali to destinations that see far fewer tourists. Suitcase Monkey describes Lombok — less than an hour from Bali — as Indonesia's 'much lesser known destination,' highlighting giant waterfall hikes at Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu, empty beaches like Mawun and Selong Belanak, and hilltop cafes. THAT GREEK GUY spotlights Raja Ampat as 'the last aquatic paradise' and the world's top diving destination, plus an East Java waterfall they describe as having 'almost no one there.' OTR Food & History flags Makassar on Sulawesi as a food-scene hidden gem that local Indonesians themselves recommended as the true standout among the 17,000 islands.

What are the best things to do in Ubud, Bali specifically?

Travel2Places lays out a 3-day Ubud itinerary covering the sacred Tirta Empul holy spring ritual purification, Bali's iconic rice fields, and cultural landmarks. Travel Tips and Destinations adds the Ubud Monkey Forest and Mount Batur volcano as top draws in central Bali, alongside the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Resty Neha Vlogs documents ATV rides in Ubud as a popular adventure add-on after checking into a resort there. Angelica & Aileen Wanders include Ubud as a key stop in their 7-day Bali itinerary alongside Canggu and Seminyak.

Is Uluwatu or Canggu better for activities and things to do in Bali?

Joose the Nomad dedicates a full video to comparing the two areas, framing Uluwatu as a strong contender for surfing, cliff beaches, and lifestyle while noting Canggu still wins for co-working spaces, trendy cafes, and community vibe for digital nomads. Travel Tips and Destinations lists Uluwatu Temple as one of Bali's 8 must-see attractions, emphasizing the clifftop temple and dramatic ocean setting. Morgan Venn covers both Canggu and Uluwatu in their 2025 Bali vlog, documenting where to eat and local airbnb experiences in each. Creators broadly suggest the two areas suit different traveler types: Uluwatu for surf and scenery, Canggu for a social scene.

What does a visit to Komodo National Park actually involve, and how do you get there?

Both TIM and FIN and HowTube explain that you cannot simply fly directly to Komodo Island — you need to fly to Flores and book a boat trip into the national park. Once on a liveaboard or day-boat tour, typical activities include hiking the Padar Island viewpoint, snorkeling at Pink Beach, tracking Komodo dragons on Komodo or Rinca Island with a ranger, visiting Endless Beach, and spotting sea turtles. TIM and FIN describe the Komodo dragon encounter as a bucket-list item and note that the animals are genuinely large and potentially dangerous. HowTube confirms the boat-trip structure is the standard way visitors access the park.

What are some cheap or free things to do in Indonesia?

Angelica & Aileen Wanders highlight that Bali's waterfalls often charge just $1 entry, street food meals run around $2, and budget villas can be found for as low as $10 per night, leaving plenty of room for free exploration. Travel2Places covers North Bali's Jatiluwih Rice Terraces — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple as scenic cultural stops that are very low cost. Suitcase Monkey notes that Lombok's beaches like Mawun and Selong Belanak and the hilltop viewpoint at Bukit Merese are accessible on a tight budget, with the overall vibe being far less commercialized than Bali. Morgan Venn also shares dedicated budget travel tips for Bali covering accommodation and activity hacks.

Is Bali worth visiting in 2025, or has it become too touristy?

Lost LeBlanc, who has spent 10 years in Bali, directly addresses this in a video titled 'Bali has CHANGED (Paradise Lost?),' arguing that the old Bali many travelers romanticize is gone due to rapid tourism and digital nomad growth, while acknowledging the destination continues to evolve. Despite this, the sheer volume of creators — including Angelica & Aileen Wanders, Suitcase Monkey, TIM and FIN, Joose the Nomad, and Resty Neha Vlogs — still actively recommend Bali itineraries in 2024–2026, suggesting it remains compelling even if changed. TIM and FIN's self-described 'non-influencer' Bali guide gives honest star ratings to highlights, implying some spots hold up better than others. Creators broadly suggest managing expectations around crowds in famous areas like Canggu and Seminyak while seeking out quieter pockets.

How this guide is built

Synthesized from 28 videos across 16 Indonesia-focused YouTubers (combined audience: 4.7M+ subscribers), filtered to videos naming specific attractions, neighborhoods, beaches, or activities with verifiable place names in titles, descriptions, or transcripts.

Every attraction is sourced from a named creator's video. Updated July 2, 2026. See when to visit Indonesia or browse Indonesia channels.