Golf in Indonesia? You betcha! A country of over 17,000 islands straddling in and around the equator is sure to produce some of the world’s finest golf experiences. Although we are centering on golf here, we’ll also throw in some cool non-golf experiences in the country, offering you the perfect balance for your tropical holiday.

Your golfing adventure begins in the island of Java, in the town of Jogjakarta to be exact. This is Indonesia’s art and cultural capital and also base to some of the region’s coolest UNESCO ruins, the Hindu temples of Prambanan and the imposing Buddhist site of Borobudur.

Now it’s time to let your game do the talking! Hit the 18-hole, 6370 meter, par 72 Merapi Golf Course and tee off amidst fresh mountain air. And guess what? True to its name, you’ll get to see views of Mount Merapi. After your golf, we’ll take you to experience more of Java, with visits to the Sultan’s Palace and the Taman Sari water palace & garden. Let the evening Ramayana Dance performance further your appreciation for Indonesian culture.

Get up for more golf! Tee off at the Borobudur International Golf and Country Club, situated on the slopes of Mount Tidar. After your game, explore the traditional side of Java with a relaxing horse cart ride through Candirejo village.

It’s now time, Golfing God, for you to head to the Island of the Gods. Welcome to Bali. A paradise indeed, even for golfers like yourself. First stop, Ubud, the island’s art center. Tee off at Kosaido Country Club, surrounded by mountains, crater lakes and ancient forest- a breathtaking setting for a golf course. There’s plenty of time to discover Ubud, where rice fields, plains and hills dominate. And who can forget the always scenic Tanah Lot temple?

Still got some game in you? You final round of golf is at Bali Golf & Country Club. Here you’ll find vistas over the ocean, looming volcanoes in the distance and lush green fairways lined with coconut groves. And then some more exploration, this time of the impressive cliffside scenery of Uluwatu. Another neat temple rests here on the edge of the cliff.

Have a little chic in you? Seminyak is your place. Enjoy boutique shopping and explore some of the surrounding islands. A fitting end to your Indonesia golfing experience!

www.exotravel.com/