Jakarta: National Monument and Miniature Indonesia Tour Guided tour in English
ID: GYG206499-370644
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
See a selection of Jakarta’s most iconic landmarks in one day on this guided tour. Gain an insight into the history of Indonesia and the culture of its people as you visit the National Monument, ‘Indonesia in Miniature’ Park, and Museum of Indonesia.
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel then travels to Jakarta’s principal landmark, the 132-meter-high National Monument. Towering over Merdeka Square, the monument is topped with a glittering flame, coated with 50 kg of gold leaf, to symbolize the nation’s independence. The basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 50 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.
Next, visit a nearby Batik shop to peruse through the fabrics in a range of classic and modern designs. There’s also time to visit a Batik exhibition to learn more about the traditional cloth. After the exhibition, travel to Indonesia in Miniature Park, an extensive amusement park on the outskirts of Jakarta. At the park, wander through the realistically reproduced islands of Indonesia set in a central lake surrounded by pavilions that represent the 33 provinces. Each pavilion is designed in the traditional architectural style and displays a selection of cultural items.
Finally, the tour concludes at the park's onsite Museum of Indonesia, a three-story building in traditional Balinese architecture. The museum houses a vast collection on Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets, musical instruments, and masks.
Highlights
- Visit Jakarta's National Monument and learn about the nation's independence
- Admire the array of traditional architecture at Indonesia in Miniature Park
- Learn about Indonesian culture at the Museum of Indonesia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Exact pickup time will be advised on confirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
On Mondays and public holidays the National Monument is closed, the tour will visit an alternative landmark on these days
Lunch is not provided
Tips are optional and not included in the price
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
