Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall, Rice Terrace and Lunch Day Trip
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This full-day bus tour focuses on the cooler climate and natural sights around Bogor, a city located under the mountain near Jakarta. The tour begins with a drive of about one hour from Jakarta to Bogor, where the main stop is the Bogor Botanical Garden. Covering 87 hectares in the city center, the garden hosts 15,000 species of trees and plants and includes the Presidential Palace complex. Visitors can walk through the garden or rent electric bicycles, scooters, mini cars, or regular bikes to explore the area. After the garden visit, the tour continues with a drive up the hill through local villages, markets, and rice fields. The Mulyaharja rice terraces lie near Mount Salak, known for organic rice production. These terraces offer views of layered rice fields against the mountain backdrop. The route then leads to Nangka Waterfall, where guests walk along a pine forest trail and pass groups of monkeys. The waterfall features three areas suitable for swimming or relaxing. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Bogor with views of Mount Salak, including medium cuisine options. After lunch, there is an optional visit to a traditional wooden puppet maker, an element of Sundanese cultural heritage. Guests may also hear gamelan music, which is linked to the puppetry tradition. The tour includes private transportation with air conditioning, bottled water, all fees, and a licensed professional guide. The total duration is about 7 to 8 hours, including pick-up and drop-off in the Jakarta area and seaport. Swimming requires bringing a change of clothes, and comfortable shoes are recommended for walking in the canyon areas near the waterfall.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kebun Raya Bogor
Drive about one hour from Jakarta to Bogor city center. Visit the 84-hectare botanical garden located adjacent to the Presidential Palace complex. The garden includes tropical plants, colonial-era buildings still used by the presidential residence, and the lake called Danau Gunting. Guests can walk, bicycle, or rent electric scooters or mini cars to explore the garden for around one hour.
120 min
Lunch with Mount Salak View
Midday stop at a local restaurant in Bogor city offering medium cuisine and views of Mount Salak. Guests can purchase coffee, juice, or coconut drinks at their own expense. After lunch, the tour proceeds to visit a wooden puppet workshop.
60 min
Wayang Golek Wooden Puppet Maker
Visit a traditional Sundanese wooden puppet maker, a family business passed down through generations. This stop is optional and allows guests to observe puppet making and learn about gamelan music associated with the puppetry. Guests may choose to buy puppets as souvenirs but are not required to do so.
60 min
Mulyaharja Rice Terraces
Drive about one hour to the Mulyaharja rice fields in Bogor regency, set against Mount Salak. The terraces here are less leveled than other Javanese rice terraces but offer notable views. Morning or evening visits are recommended to see the rice fields clearly.
60 min
Nangka Waterfall
Drive uphill for about one hour to Nangka Waterfall. Walk through a pine forest trail where groups of monkeys are often seen. The path leads through a rocky canyon-like area. The waterfall has three sections where swimming is possible or guests can relax. Return drive follows Ciomas road, passing local sites and possibly a Hindu temple designed by local Hindus. The total return to Jakarta takes about one hour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall, Rice Terrace and Lunch Day Trip
by TRIPEDIA
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$190Overview
This full-day bus tour focuses on the cooler climate and natural sights around Bogor, a city located under the mountain near Jakarta. The tour begins with a drive of about one hour from Jakarta to Bogor, where the main stop is the Bogor Botanical Garden. Covering 87 hectares in the city center, the garden hosts 15,000 species of trees and plants and includes the Presidential Palace complex. Visitors can walk through the garden or rent electric bicycles, scooters, mini cars, or regular bikes to explore the area. After the garden visit, the tour continues with a drive up the hill through local villages, markets, and rice fields. The Mulyaharja rice terraces lie near Mount Salak, known for organic rice production. These terraces offer views of layered rice fields against the mountain backdrop. The route then leads to Nangka Waterfall, where guests walk along a pine forest trail and pass groups of monkeys. The waterfall features three areas suitable for swimming or relaxing. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Bogor with views of Mount Salak, including medium cuisine options. After lunch, there is an optional visit to a traditional wooden puppet maker, an element of Sundanese cultural heritage. Guests may also hear gamelan music, which is linked to the puppetry tradition. The tour includes private transportation with air conditioning, bottled water, all fees, and a licensed professional guide. The total duration is about 7 to 8 hours, including pick-up and drop-off in the Jakarta area and seaport. Swimming requires bringing a change of clothes, and comfortable shoes are recommended for walking in the canyon areas near the waterfall.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kebun Raya Bogor
Drive about one hour from Jakarta to Bogor city center. Visit the 84-hectare botanical garden located adjacent to the Presidential Palace complex. The garden includes tropical plants, colonial-era buildings still used by the presidential residence, and the lake called Danau Gunting. Guests can walk, bicycle, or rent electric scooters or mini cars to explore the garden for around one hour.
120 min
Lunch with Mount Salak View
Midday stop at a local restaurant in Bogor city offering medium cuisine and views of Mount Salak. Guests can purchase coffee, juice, or coconut drinks at their own expense. After lunch, the tour proceeds to visit a wooden puppet workshop.
60 min
Wayang Golek Wooden Puppet Maker
Visit a traditional Sundanese wooden puppet maker, a family business passed down through generations. This stop is optional and allows guests to observe puppet making and learn about gamelan music associated with the puppetry. Guests may choose to buy puppets as souvenirs but are not required to do so.
60 min
Mulyaharja Rice Terraces
Drive about one hour to the Mulyaharja rice fields in Bogor regency, set against Mount Salak. The terraces here are less leveled than other Javanese rice terraces but offer notable views. Morning or evening visits are recommended to see the rice fields clearly.
60 min
Nangka Waterfall
Drive uphill for about one hour to Nangka Waterfall. Walk through a pine forest trail where groups of monkeys are often seen. The path leads through a rocky canyon-like area. The waterfall has three sections where swimming is possible or guests can relax. Return drive follows Ciomas road, passing local sites and possibly a Hindu temple designed by local Hindus. The total return to Jakarta takes about one hour.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.