Bandung Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Bandung tours and things to do in the cool highland capital of West Java: peer into the steaming crater of the Tangkuban Perahu volcano, marvel at the surreal turquoise lake of Kawah Putih, soak in natural hot springs, wander emerald tea plantations, explore the quirky Lembang Floating Market, and pick strawberries on the hillside farms. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Bandung by interest
Whatever brings you to Bandung — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Bandung
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Tangkuban Perahu
Active volcano.
Kawah Putih
White crater lake.
Hot Springs
Thermal pools.
Tea Plantations
Emerald hills.
Floating Market
Lembang fun.
Braga Street
Old town.
Strawberry Farms
Hillside picking.
Volcano Sunrise
Highland views.
Bandung nature & volcanoes
- 1Tangkuban Perahu
- 2Kawah Putih
- 3Tea plantation
- 4Hot springs
1 hr awayTangkuban Perahu
Active volcano.
2 hr awayKawah Putih
White crater lake.
2 hr awayCiwidey Springs
Thermal pools.
Highlands awayTea Plantations
Emerald hills.
40 min awayLembang
Floating market.
Highlands awayStrawberry Farms
Hillside picking.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Bandung visitor asks before booking.
Dry season (Apr–Oct)
Clear, cool and pleasant — the best time to visit.
Wet season (Nov–Mar)
Green and lush, with afternoon rains.
Cool climate
Bandung stays refreshingly cool year-round thanks to its altitude.
For craters
Dry-season mornings are clearest for the crater lakes.
For greenery
The wet season keeps the tea plantations vivid green.
Best overall
The dry season, April to October, is ideal.
One day
Tangkuban Perahu and a hot spring.
Two days
Add Kawah Putih and the city.
Three days
Add Lembang and the tea plantations.
For scenery
The volcanoes and crater lakes.
For relaxing
The hot springs and tea hills.
With kids
Lembang and strawberry farms.
Tours & drivers
Guided tours and car charters are easiest for the craters.
Car charter
A private car with driver suits the scattered sights.
On foot
The city old town and Braga street are walkable.
From Jakarta
A fast train links Jakarta with Bandung in under an hour.
Where to stay
Stay in the city centre or the cool Lembang hills.
Indonesian rupiah
Indonesia uses the rupiah; carry cash for smaller sites.
Go early to craters
Visit Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Putih early before the mist.
Combine sights
Pair a crater with hot springs and tea on one tour.
Bring a layer
The highlands are cool — bring a light jacket.
Kawah Putih colours
The turquoise lake is most vivid in clear morning light.
Train from Jakarta
The fast train makes a Bandung day or weekend trip easy.
Dry season
Visit in the dry season for the clearest views.
Crater tours
Volcano and Kawah Putih tours fill up — book ahead.
Car charters
Private drivers book out on weekends — reserve early.
Combined tours
All-in crater and hot-spring tours sell out — book ahead.
Lembang trips
Floating Market tours fill up — reserve early.
Sunrise tours
Early crater tours have limited spots — book ahead.
Weekends & holidays
Weekends are busiest — book everything ahead.
Volcano tour
Around €40–80 for a Tangkuban Perahu day tour.
Kawah Putih
About €45–90 for a Kawah Putih and hot-spring tour.
Combined tour
Roughly €50–100 for an all-in crater and tea tour.
Car charter
Around €50–90 for a private car and driver for the day.
Lembang trip
About €35–70 for a Lembang and Floating Market tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine several sights in one day.
Bandung through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Clear craters.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Peak season.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Green & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Lush tea hills.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.