Glamping spots 3.5 hours’ drive from Jakarta
We all can do with a little bit of escape from Jakarta’s busy life, and there is no better way to do so than by getting closer to nature. Taking a breath of fresh air is more important than ever especially during this pandemic, and glamping – short for “glamorous camping” – offers you a chance to do just that while enjoying comfy beds and marveling at the beauty of nature.
Luckily, you don’t have to worry about straying too far from Jakarta as there are beautiful glamping spots aplenty you can reach within only 3.5 hours’ drive. Here are 10 glamping spots just outside Jakarta for a quick weekend getaway from the city’s hustle and bustle.
1. Trizara Resorts – glamping with thrilling outdoor activities
Outbound at Trizara Resorts
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Adrenaline junkies will feel right at home at Trizara Resorts with its abundance of outdoor activities such as off-road SUV racing, paintball, and ATV biking within easy access from your tent. It’s a two-and-a-half hour drive from Jakarta, tucked in the stunning hills of Lembang.
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For Rp. 1,197,000 (~USD85.29), you can book a small tent with a double bed and a private bathroom, with complimentary rental bicycles included in your booking so you can explore the ground freely while breaking a little bit of sweat in the process.
Those who are musically inclined can also rent an acoustic guitar on site to perform by the fire pit for an old-fashioned camping experience.
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The on-site restaurant offers delivery straight to your tent, so you don’t have to worry about having to leave the comfort of your tent just to eat. Alternatively, you can also rent cooking equipment provided by the camping ground and make your own food.
Address: Jalan Pasirwangi Wetan, Lembang, Bandung, West Java
WhatsApp: 081222265612
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2. Glamping Lakeside Rancabali – stunning waterfront views
Tents surrounding Patenggang Lake
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Imagine waking up to the view of a breathtaking morning sunrise over a huge lake. While that may seem like a stretch when you live in Jakarta, you can easily make it a reality through a three-hour and twenty-minute drive to Glamping Lakeside Rancabali, which surrounds the beautiful Patenggang Lake in Ciwidey, Bandung.
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The standard Lakeside Tent houses one comfortable double bed, though you can also add up to three extra beds if you’re travelling in a group. Starting at Rp. 1,590,000 (~USD113.26) per night on weekdays and Rp. 1,830,000 (~USD130.36) per night on weekends, the rate includes complimentary breakfast.
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Alternatively, you can book a Sayang Heulang Tent, tucked in the middle of the Rancabali Tea Plantation, to spoil your eyes with stunning green scenery. This tent can accommodate four to six people at Rp. 2,040,000 (~USD145.33) per night on weekdays and Rp. 2,350,000 (~USD167.42) per night on weekends.
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The glamping site is notably known for its Golesat track, where thrillseekers can speed in a GoKart-shaped drift trike along a 550-meter track surrounded by the aforementioned tea plantation for only Rp. 50,000 (~USD3.56) per person.
Address: Jalan Situ Patenggang, Patengan Village, Rancabali, Bandung, West Java
WhatsApp: 082180028888
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3. Glamour Camping Legok Kondang – private pool in the middle of nature
Luxury Sultan Tent at Glamour Camping Legok Kondang
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Getting closer to nature doesn’t mean you have to ditch luxury altogether, as Glamour Camping Legok Kondang has shown. The camping ground, also located in Ciwidey, Bandung which is about three hours’ drive from Jakarta, boasts lush exclusive tents complete with heated private pools and complimentary floating breakfasts.
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The camping ground’s flagship Luxury Sultan Tent is exactly what it says on the label, allowing you to live the life of a sultan in a comfortable cabin housing two king beds and two single beds, making it perfect for a group or family holiday at Rp. 5,250,000 (~USD374.09) per night.
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Each tent is equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, which especially comes in handy when you feel the temptation to share your luxurious weekend with the world through Instagram.
Address: Jalan Kurunangan Lebak Muncang, Lebakmuncang, Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java
WhatsApp: 081318179889
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4. Ciremai Land – bonfire under the stars
Bonfire night at Ciremai Land
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No camping experience is complete without a bonfire night, and at Ciremai Land you can experience a traditional bonfire under the stars with your fellow campers in the Puncak, Kuningan camping ground.
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Allow yourself to relax with nature by booking the site’s Rumah Pohon (treehouse tent), an enchanting combination of wooden, bamboo and glass walls overlooking the adjacent hillside, at Rp. 1,000,000 (~USD71.25) per night.
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Though the hillside where the grounds is located is more on the chilly side, you can also spend mornings basking in the sunshine with a stay at the Golodog Glasshuis (glasshouse tent), consisting of solid glass walls and a roof that allows natural light in during the day at only Rp. 700,000 (~USD49.87) per night.
Address: Puncak, Cigugur, Kuningan, West Java
WhatsApp: 08112111632
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5. D Paseban Glamping – family-friendly hillside resort
D Paseban Glamping
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Those with small children will enjoy a weekend getaway at D Paseban Glamping, where a range of family-friendly and educational activities, such as bee farming and traditional games, are available for guests to enjoy. The camping ground is only one and a half hours’ drive from Jakarta, located in the mountainous Puncak area.
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The ground is also in close proximity to Cibulao Waterfall, where you can bring the little ones to swim and play in the pristine water.
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Better yet, there’s no need to worry about hurting your pocket as D Paseban offers very affordable rates. From only Rp. 490,000 (~USD34.83), a comfortable standard family tent with a variety of on-site activities is all yours to enjoy.
Address: Jalan Tegal Luhur, Megamendung, Bogor, West Java
WhatsApp: 0811805788
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6. KM Zero Resort – abundance of group activities
Paintball at KM Zero Resort
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Planning a quick weekend getaway with your friends can be tricky, especially when it comes to finding fun group activities to do, but KM Zero Resort is ready to welcome restless groups with its variety of outbound activities, such as paintball, rafting, and archery warbow.
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The resort’s Permanent Camp, which is shaped like a traditional bamboo house, can accommodate up to 10 people at a rate of only Rp. 1,200,000 (~USD85.52) per night. The Glamping Tent, shaped like a traditional wooden house, has a rate of Rp. 2,000,000 (~USD142.55).
All rates include welcome drinks and complimentary breakfast.
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The resort is also highly accessible, as it is only a little over one hour’s drive away from Jakarta, and as such you won’t exhaust yourself on the way before the real fun begins.
Address: Jalan Air Terjun Sentul Bidadari, Kampung Curug, Bojong Koneng Village, Babakan Madang, Sentul, Bogor, West Java
WhatsApp: 081932333222
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7. Sparks Forest Adventure – teepee-inspired camping tents
Teepee tents at Sparks Forest Adventure
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While it’s currently impossible to travel all the way to the US to enjoy an authentic Native American tribal campground experience, Sparks Forest Adventure offers a campsite with teepee tents only two hours’ drive from Jakarta.
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You can book your stay in an air-conditioned teepee, which contains a king bed suitable for two, for only Rp. 690,000 (~USD49.18) per night. The site also has Tree House Studios, containing a nature-inspired wooden bedroom and a balcony where you can chill and marvel at the garden view outside, for Rp. 1,495,000 (~USD106.53) per night.
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When you’re itching to explore your surroundings like a true adventurer, venture to the on-site adventure park, where you can cycle around and visit its bird park. Alternatively, chill out at the site’s water park where you can choose your adventure from eight available pools.
Address: Jalan Nagrak, Cisarua, Sukabumi, West Java
WhatsApp: 082215559700
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8. The Forrester Glamping Co – glamping in style from just Rp. 400K
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Putting the glam in the word glamping, The Forrester Glamping Co offers a lavish camping experience at only a fraction of the price – a standard tent for two people is available starting from Rp. 400,000 (~USD28.51) per night. The campground is located at the foot of Mount Salak in Bogor, one-and-a-half hours’ drive from Jakarta.
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The camping ground has a semi-outdoor cinema located in a large gazebo where you can enjoy a selection of movies while basking in the chilly breeze.
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If you’re looking for something closer to nature, you can make your way to the nearby Curug Panjang Waterfall where you can play in the cold fresh water and challenge yourself in the adjacent river trek.
Address: Megamendung, Bogor, West Java
WhatsApp: 082249993339
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Glamping spots within 3.5 hours’ drive from Jakarta
Glamping is increasingly popular as a holiday destination and for a good reason; it allows you to recharge amid the beauty of nature without compromising on comfort. And there are plenty of affordable glamping spots outside Jakarta, so you don’t have to worry about travel time and distance.
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