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Written by Beverley Lennon

You know what sounds fun until you do it? A non-beach summer vacation with the kids!

Traveling with kids to places that are permanently scorching hot can easily turn into a nightmare – not only will they be drenched in perspiration just moments after stepping out (so you’ll need to pack spare clothes to change), but they’ll more likely feel tired very easily, turn red as a lobster, become easily grumpy, and whining for you to go back to your hotel after some time outside!

The solution? Bring them to somewhere with cooler temperature! With our tropical climate, anywhere relatively chilly will put everyone into a good mood.

Known as the Paris of Java, Bandung is not going to be your magic white winter adventure, but it has cooler highlands and will give you that pre-taste winter feels that both you and the kids will love!

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Overview

You know the shopping in Bandung is awesome, but what about when you’re travelling with kids?

If you’re travelling there for the first time, with our itinerary, you’ll make your kids’ eyes glow with fun and exciting activities while experiencing the cooler weather of the highlands, shopping and cafe-hopping – in just 4 days!

This itinerary is comfortably planned and is not over-ambitious – no crammed schedule, with potential family-friendly restaurants and dedicated cool-off and playtime while ensuring no missed meals, disrupted schedules, interrupted sleep, nor missing home comforts!

Here’s a quick overview of this Bandung itinerary
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Getting to Bandung
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Getting around
Best time to travel
Total Cost Breakdown

Getting to Bandung

This post is made possible by Indonesia Tourism Board

From SingaporeFrom Malaysia (tap here to view)From Jakarta (tap here to view)

Take AirAsia or SilkAir from Singapore Changi Airport to Husein Sastranegara International Airport (Flight Time: 2 hours)

Direct Flight (total cost from SGD 178)

Take AirAsia or SilkAir from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Husein Sastranegara International Airport (Flight Time: 2h 20 min)

Direct Flight (total cost from RM 378)

Option 1: Flight

Fare starts at Rp. 385,000 via Wings Air (35-minute flight)

Option 2: Train

a. Executive: starts at Rp. 140,000
b. Economy: starts at Rp. 90,000
Depart from Gambir Station (Central Jakarta), and arrive at Bandung Station Hall (Kebon Jeruk-Andir Area, about a 3.5-hour ride)

Option 3: Private/Rental Car or Shuttle

Take the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang highway (about 120 km or 3-4 hour drive with no traffic). Toll fare is around Rp. 54,500.

This story would not have been possible without the support of Indonesia Tourism Board. For more information, check out Bandung’s official website.

Itinerary

Day 1

Make your kids’ eyes glow with a fun picnic and animal encounters!

Welcome to Husein Sastranegara International Airport – it’s about 20-30 minutes’ drive from the city centre.

If you haven’t arranged for an airport transfer or car rental, you will find many drivers at the arrival hall ready to take you to your accommodation; these drivers set their own prices based on the number of passengers and the distance. You’ll need to negotiate for a fair price! A taxi ride to the city center should cost around Rp.80,000 for a 20-minute drive (USD$5.65).

We strongly recommend you to arrange local transport for airport pickups, and be very careful around taxi drivers there, as the experience can be awful with potential scammers charging more than the standard prices. Do refer to the airport customer service counter for help regarding taxi drivers (legitimate ones should issue you a voucher with the price on it).

So now that you are ready, let’s start having fun!

Time for family picnic lunch at Le Delice Cafe and Bakery (1 hour)

At this cafe, you will enjoy a picnic lunch set on grass with a garden patch (synthetic grass so don’t worry about kids getting dirty), beautified with actual picnic props (the traditional checkered picnic cloth as well as the ultimate picnic basket filled with bakery options)!

On the menu, you’ll find many child-friendly options, such as kids’ favourite pasta, French fries, chicken wings and ice-cream – comfort food poshed up and done well!

And your kids can be kept happily busy after meals with a swing and many fun-filled activities!

You’ll hear the kids say, “Lunch without sitting at the table?! Mom, can we come back tomorrow?!”

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Le Delice Cafe and Bakery

Price Range: Rp. 15,000 – Rp. 50,000 (Approximately USD $1.15- $3.43)
Address: Jl. Guntur No.22, Malabar, Lengkong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40262
Contact: +62 022 730 0155
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am – 9pm

Visit a mystical crater lake with water as blue as the sky at Kawah Putih (1-2 hours)

There’s nothing more educational and intriguing than visiting magical natural wonders in unknown lands!

Both kids and parents will be in awe to discover this milky-blue crater lake that hides a mystical history – birds that flew near the area would die, which has made people reluctant to visit it in the past.

By the 19th Century, a German decided to risk it and explore further – he then discovered the beautiful blue crater lake covered with thick layers of mist; a scene that’s out of this world!

The kids would love it. And they would go, “It looks so magical, just like in my cartoon movies!”

Photo Via Akarifqulmaula

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Kawah Putih

Entrance Fee: Rp. 20,000 (Approximately USD $1.37) for locals and Rp. 50,000 (Approximately USD $3.43) for foreigners
Address: Jl. Raya Soreang, Ciwidey, Bandung, Jawa Barat
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am – 5pm

Feed the deer at Ranca Upas (2 hours)

Most kids love animals, and not too far from the blue crater lake, your little ones will be able to have fun with animals friends, or more precisely – deer!

A stone’s throw away from Bandung city, you can find yourself in the countryside, surrounded by nature and deer. For just Rp. 5,000 (approximately USD 0.35), get your hands on some vegetables (you need to buy them from the on-site counter) and feed the deer in their natural habitat!

Other than just the deer, kids will be overjoyed to be able to ride horses, play at the outdoor adventure park that comes with a treehouse while parents can relax in the hot springs!

They also have a camping ground so if the kids are not ready to leave, you know what to do!

Don’t smack them if they share this secretly with you, “I shared my snacks with Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer when no one was watching!”

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Ranca Upas

Entrance Fee: Weekdays: Rp. 10,000 (approximately USD $0.67); Weekend: Rp. 15,000 (approximately USD $1). If you would like to stay overnight and camp there, the smallest tent (for maximum 3 people) costs Rp. 150,000 per tent (approximately USD $11.20). If you are driving there, two-wheeled vehicles will be charged Rp. 2,000 (approximately USD $0.13) and four-wheeled vehicles will be charged Rp. 5,000 (approximately USD $0.34) for parking.
Address: Jl. Raya Ciwidey – Patenggang KM 11, Desa Alam Endah, Ciwidey, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat. Coordinates here
Contact: +62 813 2373 9973; +62 22 8592 4482

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Ahoy! It’s dinnertime on the pirate ship at Pinisi Resto (1-2 hours)

Although your kids always wish for this at dinnertime, ask yourself, don’t you also sometimes secretly want to be transported back to the time when peg-legged bandits roamed the high seas!

Your GPS might freak out a little on the way to this restaurant but you won’t fail to miss it, trust us!

Right by the lake you will find a huge boat-shaped restaurant where you can choose to dine indoors or out on the wooden deck, overlooking the beautiful lake and plantation covered with mist…

Aye, aye captain! Finally a place where no one will stare at you when your kids run around pretending to be pirates!

You’ll hear the kids say, “I was a pirate at dinner and did not get scolded!”

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Pinisi Resto

Price Range: Rp. 25,000 – Rp. 110,000 (approximately USD $1.72 – $7.53)
Address: Jalan Situ Patengan, Patengan Rancabali, Ciwidey, Bandung
Contact: +62 822 1903 8152
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm

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Read to the kids bedtime stories at your hotel in the highlands

Stick to your bedtime routine while on vacation; don’t forget to pack your kids’ favourite books and tuck them in bed with some snuggles! These comfortable hotel stays promise tight sleeps and sweet dreams!

You’ll hear the kids say, “Good night Mommy, it was so much fun today!”

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Day 2

Your kids get to play little adults and let’s pick strawberries together in the highlands!

After breakfast at your hotel, get ready with warm clothes on for a day in the highlands of Bandung!

Let the kids role play as police officers, firefighters, nurses and more at Kota Mini (2-3 hours)

We’ve warned you; you don’t have to go all the way to Europe to have the feels of it! Head to Kota Mini and get to experience a quaint little town with flamboyant cottages while your kids roam around in Holland-inspired dresses, play with cats and giant teddy bears!

If their dream is to visit KidZania someday, they’ll be happy to know that Kota Mini offers similar experiences in an outdoor concept. Let them get their hands on adulting with fun role plays – they can be firefighters, cooks, police officers and more!

Don’t miss out on the train ride to discover the little town’s ins and outs! It’s a whole lot of fun out there! You’ll think this is all for the kids but you yourself might not even want to leave!

We won’t be surprised if you hear the kids go, “I got my dream job – a masterchef for the day!”

Photo Via Lukman.agus_

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Kota Mini

Entrance fee: Rp. 25,000 (Approximately USD $1.71).
Address: Jl. Grand Hotel No.33, Lembang, Bandung, West Java 40222
Contact: +62 812 2000 8168
Opening hours: Weekdays: 9am – 6pm, Weekend: 8am – 7pm
Find out more here for each activity fee

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Pick and eat your own strawberries at Rumah Stroberi (2-3 hours)

Come to Rumah Stroberi for lunch, but know that this place is more than just a restaurant! With an expansive plot of land, the real deal here is the strawberry picking! Give the kids some baskets and let them pick and eat their own!

At lunchtime, don’t miss the restaurant’s specialty – the Nasi Liwet (to share between 4 people). You may choose to dine like the locals and opt for the indoor “lesehan” seating (sitting on the floor on mats and cushions) or simply sit at the outdoor tables in the fresh air of the highlands!

Not only is this fun for the kids, it also teaches them where their fruits come from! (And might even develop their interest in healthy food!)

Don’t scold the little ones even if you hear them say, “Mommy wasn’t looking so I plucked a strawberry and ate it without washing!”

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Rumah Stroberi

Price range: Rp.130,000-155,000 (Nasi Liwet for 4) (Approximately USD$9-10.85)
Strawberry Picking: Rp.10,000 per 100 grams
Address: Jalan Cigugur Girang No. 145, Cigugur Girang, Parongpong, Karyawangi, Parongpong, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40559
Contact: +62 22 8778 5885; +6281910191518 (WhatsApp)
Restaurant opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat-Sun 9am-8pm
Strawberry garden opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am-4pm

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Princes and Princesses have tea in a castle at Dago Bakery Punclut (2 hours)

You are not done with Europe yet – Dago Bakery brings you back to medieval time with its castle-like entrance gate, ambience and decor props. You’d almost think you’re taking a trip to Disneyland!

Though not accessible for the elderly (no elevator available and with a series of stairs to take), this restaurant is an ultimate playground for the kids.

Want to keep them seated at the table for a while? Order some Pisang Goreng (banana fritters), these come covered in chocolate sauce and will get all of you licking fingers!

And guess what, this cafe doesn’t only limit itself to just bakeries but has a full menu with heavier meals if you’re feeling hungry!

Your little princes and princesses will surely go, “I love having tea in a castle!”

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Dago Bakery Punclut

Price range: Rp. 30,000-60,000 (Approximately USD$2.10-4.19)
Address: Jl. Pagermaneuh No.57, Pagerwangi, Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391
Contact: +62 812 2184 4360
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am-10pm

Beanbags and city views: Lereng Anteng (1-2 hours)

Time to please your eyes and stomach while the kids run free!

Come here to enjoy spectacular views of Bandung and fresh mountain air while you indulge in a heart-warming dinner at the end of a fun family day out.

All kids love snuggling on cushy beanbags, so you don’t have to worry that your little ones are having too much fun (yes there’s an outdoor play area too)! They will be happy to jump onto the seats to finish dinner. And don’t miss coffee, they have the Vietnamese Drip coffee too!

If you come here after sunset, you’ll get to relish in the dazzling city lights…

So we bet your little ones will say, “I love having dinner outdoors!”

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Lereng Anteng

Price range: Rp. 8,000 – Rp. 30,000 (Approximately USD $0.55 – $2.06)
Address: Pageurmaneuh, Punclut, Ciumbuleuit, Bandung
Contact: +62 858 4547 0841
Opening hours: Sun – Fri 8am – 10pm; Sat 8am – 11pm

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Check in to your hotel in Bandung city

And you’re back to the city! Get a good night’s sleep with your little ones (yes, you can even choose a family room where the entire family can bunk in together)!

Won’t you be proud when you hear the kids exclaim, “This is one of our best holidays, ever!”

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Day 3

Shopping and cafe-hopping (family-friendly cafes with playtime)!

Have you ever questioned or even looked through the internet on “how to make your family shopping trip fun with the kids?” We bet you did! The best answer is – lots of rest, plenty of playtime and good food so everyone is happy!

That Instagrammable playground: Kapulaga (1-2 hours)

This homey family restaurant comes with a spacious backyard and an outdoor playground, so your little ones will love roaming around and you can keep an eye on them directly from your table!

The second level of the restaurant comes with a gold thatched canopy and a long transparent glass roof, a twist to that hipster glasshouse-cafe look!

Don’t miss their traditional fare such as Nasi Liwet and Nasi Bakar (rice wrapped in banana leaves paired with other dishes and sambal), and signature drinks such as Es Cendol and Es Teler.

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Kapulaga

Price Range: From USD 1.10 – USD 3.75 (Approximately Rp 15,000- Rp 50,000)
Address: Jl. Dayang Sumbi No.3, Lb. Siliwangi, Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40132 Phone: 022-2506195
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Weekdays) and 8am – 11pm (Weekends)

Drop by every first-timer favorite place to shop at Rumah Mode Factory Outlet (2-3 hours)

If you are on the lookout for trendy clothes of all styles, price ranges, and for different age brackets, don’t miss out on this popular shopping spot.

Rumah Factory Outlet is known for its branded stuff that you can grab at cheap prices – so be prepared to shop till you drop! Most of their products are said to be original ones that didn’t pass the brand’s quality test, thus they are passed over to be sold in the factory outlet at reduced prices (it’s a good chance to get your hands on some winter clothing too)!

You’ll also find various food options if the kids start to get bored and grumpy while you spend time and money shopping for unique houseware and traditional Indonesian decorations. Plus, the Koi fish pond is a savior during tantrums too!

Don’t be surprised if the kids ask, “Do fishes eat the coins we throw into the pond?!”

Photo Via Echasuardika, Ntannonagata

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Rumah Mode Factory Outlet

Price range: From Rp. 30,000 (Approximately USD$2.10)
Address: Jalan Dr. Setiabudi No.41, Pasteur, Sukajadi, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40143
Contact: +62 22 203 2938
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 9.30am – 8.30pm
Fri & Sun 9am-9pm
Sat 9am – 9.30pm

Lunch with toes in the pool at One Eighty Coffee (2 hours)

This hipster family-friendly restaurant has the greatest idea to ensure that parents can enjoy peace and happiness as they dine. At One Eighty Coffee, you can dine in the pool while the kids splash about!

Yes, your table and chair are set in a shallow pool – completely a kids’ dream lunch stop!

There’s Indonesian and Western cuisine on the menu such as Iga Garang Assam, and familiar favourites like Aglio Olio and English Breakfast – and they are as good as they look!

You’ll hear your little kiddos say, “ Splashes and sprinkles are my favorite!”

Some tips for parents: The water in the shallow pool goes a little above the ankles. Do wear slippers and shorts if you intend to dine in the pool, and bring a spare set of clothes for the kids if necessary!

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One Eighty Coffee

Price range: Rp. 24,000 – Rp. 99,000 (approximately USD $1.64 – $6.78)
Address: Jl. Ganesha No. 3 Bandung 40132
Contact: +62 822 1800 0155
Opening hours: Sun – Thu 8am-11pm; Fri – Sat 8am-12am

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Look out for trendy shops options to keep up with fashion – House of Donatello, Formen Factory Outlet (2 hours)

a) Everything leather at incredibly low prices – House of Donatello Factory Outlet

If simplicity is the ultimate fashion sophistication in your opinion, you shouldn’t miss a stop at House of Donatello Factory Outlet, as you will be able to find the most versatile leather items to match your every occasion!

The factory outlet specialises in local leather fashion for both men and women who fall hard for simple yet trendy products like shoes, bags, accessories and many more.

You’ll feel so warm and fuzzy once you hear this, “I was not bored, because Mommy and Daddy are happy!”

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House of Donatello

Price range: From Rp. 138,000 (Approximately USD$9.65)
Address: Jl. Dago 104 Bandung – 40132
Contact: +62 812 2269 5957
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9.30pm
Sat-Sun 9am-10pm

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b) Men’s shopping therapy – Formen Factory Outlet

Of course, it’s a generalization to say, “Women like shopping but men don’t”, and whoever said that shopping in Bandung was only for women got it all wrong – there’s great shopping for men too and they will love it!

If you are on the lookout for the latest arrivals in men’s clothing, accessories and shoes, do drop by Formen Factory Outlet! Men too deserve retail therapy away from women and kids!

The kids will be surprised too, “Wow, Daddy can shop too!”

Photo Via Zyahkudho, Tzeza_leathermade

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Formen Factory Outlet

Price range: Rp.30,000-500,000 (Approximately USD$2.10-35)
Address: Jl. L. L. R.E. Martadinata No.36, Citarum, Bandung- 40114
Contact: +62 22 423 6169
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am-8pm

Coffee for Mommy and Daddy, hot chocolate for the kids at Two Hands Full (1 hour)

Indonesians love their coffee and if a local recommends a cafe and raves about its coffee, you know it’s got to be good – in fact, this is another reason to live in Bandung!

Try out their bomb chicken and waffle, and treat the kids with some french toast – it’s got to be pure deliciousness but beware the sugar rush!

And you’ll be heartened to hear the little ones say, “Mom didn’t have to eat the leftovers this time!”

Photo Via Jermsluvfood, Ellenoey_

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Two Hands Full

Price range: Rp.40,000-60,000 (Approximately USD$2.80-4.20)
Address: Jl. Sukajadi No.198A, Pasteur, Sukajadi, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40162
Contact: +62 878 8022 8222
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7am-8pm

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Playtime with farm animals at Paris Van Java Mall Mini Zoo (1 hour)

This is every kids’ ideal playground. Right on the rooftop of this mall, you’ll find a mini zoo with goats, cows, rabbits and more, where you can play and feed the animals! You’ll be equipped with aprons, vegetables and a bottle of milk for feeding the animals.

The farm is well-maintained and clean, so you don’t have to worry about the hygiene impact on the kids. Visit in total comfort!

You might even catch them squeal, “I shared a carrot with a bunny! It was mine but I shared!”

Photo Via Ruriendj, Sadiahbudiman

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Paris Van Java Mini Zoo

Entrance fee: Rp. 60,000 (1 Adult + 1 Child) (Approximately USD$4.23)
Address: Jl. Sukajadi no.131-139, Bandung, Jawa Barat 40162, Indonesia
Contact: +62 22 206 0800
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm

Dinner at a kid-friendly food truck – Brother Jonn & Sons (1-2 hours)

What better way to make the kids happy at dinnertime than offering them a cheat meal? Skip the veggies and greens for today and gather around giant burgers and fries at this colourful fast food truck!

The quirky truck is set in an expansive yard where every child can run free; but rest assured, they won’t move one bit when their burgers are served – that classic bun filled with saucy patties, fresh crunchy vegetables, cheese and sunny side up… you’ll hear that stomach growling!

And Moms, you might want to keep an eye on the boys. You might even hear, “Dad ate all of my french fries!!”

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Brother Jonn & Sons

Price range: Rp. 10,000-60,000 (Approximately USD$0.70-4.23)
Address: Jl. Ciumbuleuit No.107, Hegarmanah, Bandung, West Java 40142
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am – 10pm
Fri-Sun 11am – 11pm

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Day 4

Relax, rejuvenate and shop for edible souvenirs!

Indulge in comfort food while the kids play at Madame Sari Restaurant (1 hour)

Every cafe or restaurant can be child-friendly if you are prepared. But Madame Sari Restaurant hits that nail on the head.

From enough room for prams to an on-site playground, this is the perfect spot for those mornings where your kids are packed full of energy while you wish you were still under the blanket.

Don’t miss their Nasi Penyet and Nasi Capcay or the famous Mie Kocok (a legendary Bandung noodle soup)! Prices are also reasonable for the good food quality you get and the overall ambience; plus they have an area to keep the kids busy!

Make sure the kids finish their meals first before play! You’ll almost hear them say, “Playtime and good food are what I live for!”

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Madame Sari Restaurant

Price range: Rp.40,000-60,000 (Approximately USD$2.80-4.19)
Address: Jl. Ir. H.Djuanda No.85, Lebakgede, Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40132
Contact: +62 22 250 9495
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

The whole family gets to rejuvenate at ZEN Family Spa & Reflexology (1-2 hours)

We know that many debate whether you should bring kids to a spa, but children can enjoy massages too!

At ZEN Family Spa & Reflexology, everyone gets to be pampered, and yes it truly is zen! Just make sure your kids are quiet enough and don’t disturb other guests!

Many have raved about their foot massages – very heavenly for your tired feet after running after the kids!

We can just imagine your happy kids confiding this in you, “Is this what adulting is like? I can’t wait to grow up!”

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ZEN Family Spa & Reflexology

Price range: Rp. 75,000-265,000 (Approximately USD$5.24-18.53)
Address: Jl. Sukajadi No.182, Cipedes, Sukajadi, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40161
Contact: +62 22 203 9177
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-11pm

Indulge in locals’ favourite hearty oxtail soup at Dapur Dahapati (1 hour)

When’s the best time for a soupy meal? Well whenever you’re in a cooler climate or temperature, and that’s ideal in Bandung!

Dig into the famous oxtail soup at Dapur Dahapati, a hidden gem mostly only known by locals, and people rave about its flavourful broth with meat literally falling off the bone as it is so tender! We all need comfort food when vacation comes to an end!

The portion is big enough for two people and the price is super reasonable for the quantity you get, but what’s even more surprising is that it holds the title of “the best oxtail soup in town” among local foodies!

This might even be a new experience for your youngest ones. They’ll ask, “Oxtail? Whose tail is it again?”

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Dapur Dahapati

Price range: From Rp. 42,500 (for oxtail soup) (Approximately USD$2.97)
Address: Jalan Cipaganti No.146, Cipaganti, Coblong, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40131
Contact: +62 22 204 2751
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8am-9.30pm

Shop for Bandung’s legendary edible souvenirs at Kartika Sari Bakery (1 hour)

Brownies, cakes, cookies and local snacks make waaaaaay better souvenirs than keychains and fridge magnets! Pack some of these delicious pastries and secure them safely (as they might be gone by the time you reach home!). Seriously, they are so fresh and rich in taste!

They come in sharing portions so you can pack some for your families, friends and colleagues (yes, you still have a job, remember? Vacation is over…).

And you might just catch your kids whisper to one another, “Mom said she thought she bought 3 boxes. Only 2 were left. Guess what happened to the other one?!”

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Kartika Sari Bakery

Price range: Rp. 10,000-200,000 (Approximately USD$0.70-14)
Address: Jalan Ir. Haji Juanda No. 85 – 87, Bandung – 40132
Coordinates here.
Contact: +62-22-2509500 / +62-22-4260247 / +62-8522204555
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7.30am-9pm

Wipe your tears and comfort the kids on the way to Husein Sastranegara International Airport

This might be the only time the kids will cry!

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Getting Around

Now what’s the best way to get to all these unique sights and fun activities in Bandung? We seriously DO NOT recommend public transport, it would take you twice the time compared to that if you drive, as most attractions are located far away from one another.

Especially since you are on a family trip with kids, it’s definitely much more convenient to either stick to the ever-reliable Bluebird taxis, as well as Grab and Go-Jek or simply opt for reliable car rental options with driver and/or guide!

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Please be wary of potential scams when getting local drivers too!

Best options include:

1. Our recommendation: Renting a car with private driver/tour guide

Reviewed for their excellent service and reliability, Mulia Car Rental offers car rental services with various transportation options and ideal for 5 to 11 people! All their vehicles are insured and are in good condition.

Your car rental service comes with a driver and fuel. So all you need to do is to tell the driver your plan (you can even show him our itinerary and customise it accordingly)!

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Mulia Car Rental (with driver)

Price: From Rp. 600,000 per day (Toyota Avanza or similar) (Approximately USD $42)
Address: Batununggal Elok 1 No 2A Bandung, Indonesia
Contact: +628122015474 (Whatsapp)

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Please book at least 1 day in advance to ensure car availability.

2. Travelers’ Pick: Pak Asep (Local personalised driver)

He knows the ins and outs of Bandung; name it to Pak Asep and he will bring you there! Travelers love his local touch to their daily tours around the city – he is loved for his warm hospitality and this is what you’ll appreciate when travelling to an unknown destination, especially with family!

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Pak Asep

Price: From Rp. 450,000 per day (Toyota Avanza or similar) (Approximately USD$31)
Contact:+62 857 59135 587 (WhatsApp) / +62 822 4097 3333 (Call)

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If you are unfamiliar with Indonesia’s roads and traffic, we strongly recommend you to rent a car with driver instead, as the road conditions might be challenging to navigate, and fellow drivers might not be easy to deal with!

 

Best time to travel

For first-time travellers to Bandung, the dry season which usually lasts from June to September is a great choice for your holiday. These summer months offer a fairly warm weather with fewer chances of rain. Do avoid the rainy season from October to March.

May to June is considered to be the high season as it’s the local school holiday period, not to mention Eid-Al-Fitr as well. If you don’t want to squeeze with the crowd, avoid holiday seasons such as Christmas and Chinese New Year too.

Weekends are generally more crowded in Bandung, as travellers from Jakarta will stream in for a weekend getaway, so traffic will be heavier.

Travel Budget

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Activities (4 pax): USD 24 (calculated based on activities listed, not inclusive of shopping nor spa)

Day 1, USD 10
Day 2, USD 5 (Only entrance fee for Kota Mini; excludes other fees to Kota Mini activities)
Day 3, USD 9
Day 4, USD 0

Transport (4 pax): USD 42 x 4 days = USD 168 (for private car and driver)

Food (4 pax):
Day 1 USD 10 (lunch), USD 18 (dinner)
Day 2 USD 9 (lunch), USD 13 (tea), USD 4 (dinner)
Day 3 USD 14 (breakfast), USD 20 (lunch), USD 14 (tea), USD 10 (dinner)
Day 4 USD 17 (breakfast), USD 6 (lunch)

Total for food (4 pax): USD 135 (Estimated cost)

Hotel (4 pax):
Day 1: USD 50
Day 2 – 4: USD 61 x 2 = USD 122
Total for hotel: USD 172

Estimated Total for 4 pax (Activities+Transport+Food+Hotel): USD 499 (USD 124.75 per pax)

A family vacation is no longer about loading the kids into the car and heading to the nearest waterpark! Go one step further and book them a flight to Bandung – a place where boredom is banned and fun is king!

Tag your loved ones below!! What are you most excited about (besides the shopping!)?


PLEASE NOTE: All the above information is correct at the date of publication. If you come across any changes or updates, please let us know and we will update the information accordingly. Thank you!
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