Vacation is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family. If you’re planning a family vacation, Bogor is the right choice. Located at a cool altitude with beautiful natural scenery, Bogor offers various family-friendly vacation destinations. Here are 6 recommendations for family vacation in Bogor.
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One of Bogor’s main attractions is its natural beauty. Bogor is abundant with mountains, hills, and various waterfalls. One natural tourist destination that should not be missed is Bukit Halimun Salak.
It offers simple outdoor recreation and picturesque hill panoramas with interesting photo spots. The most popular attractions here are the bridge, Hobbit house, and observation deck. Bukit Halimun operates every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The entry fee is IDR 15,000 per person.
A visit to Bogor is not complete without exploring its waterfalls. Bogor is known for its diverse waterfalls, and one of them is Curug Bidadari. This waterfall is not far from the city center and easily accessible. It’s no wonder it has become one of the popular natural tourist destinations in Bogor.
Curug Bidadari provides various facilities such as swimming areas, mini boats, and fish therapy. If you’re looking for photo spots with beautiful natural backgrounds, this place has it. The entrance fee to Curug Bidadari is only IDR 25,000 to IDR 30,000, and it’s open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of nature and the cool air of Bogor at Curug Balon Endah. This area is surrounded by lush and tall trees, enhancing the refreshing effect once you enter.
At Curug Balon Endah, you’ll be greeted with beautiful cascading water and have the opportunity to swim in clear pools with varying depths from 1 meter to 3 meters. If you prefer not to swim, don’t worry. There are plenty of activities you can do here, including trekking along the river and capturing photos at interesting spots with the distinctive view of Curug Balon Endah. The waterfall is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the entrance fee is only IDR 25,000.
Water attractions always draw attention in Bogor, especially Leuwi Lieuk, which offers stunning views and is known as the Grand Canyon of Pangandaran. Unlike other waterfalls with murky water, Leuwi Lieuk features incredibly clear water, making it a favorite spot for swimming and enjoying the refreshing atmosphere.
Although it requires hiking through hills and valleys, your fatigue will be instantly rewarded once you arrive at the location. Leuwi Lieuk is open every day from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the entrance fee is only IDR 10,000.
If you’re looking for a different natural attraction besides waterfalls in the Bogor area, you can enjoy the serene natural scenery, vast tea plantations, and lush green forests as far as the eye can see at Telaga Saat Puncak Cisarua.
This place is often considered a good healing spot for families. Telaga Saat offers various facilities such as boats, off-road arenas, camping areas, suspension bridges, and jogging tracks. The entry fee for the entire area is IDR 35,000 per person, and it’s open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Another popular waterfall recommendation in Bogor is Curug Love, one of the water attractions where the flowing water resembles a heart shape due to a split rock in the middle of the stream. The water here is not too deep, with a depth of only 1 to 1.5 meters, surrounded by multi-tiered rock formations that are truly exotic.
Curug Love offers various facilities for visitors to enjoy, including floats, treehouses, camping grounds, and several beautiful photo spots. This Bogor tourist spot is open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
These are the 6 recommendations for family vacation spots in Bogor. Each place has its own unique charm and offers a different experience for the whole family. Enjoy quality time with your family and create beautiful memories in Bogor.
If you’re looking for accommodations such as hotels or villas for families in the Bogor area, especially in the Puncak region, Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills is the right choice for you. It offers various family activities such as animal feeding, kids’ playground, teens’ club, yoga, spa, and tram rides around Vimala Hills. For more information and room and villa reservations, click the link here!
PULLMAN CIAWI VIMALA HILLS RESORT SPA & CONVENTION
Jl. Raya Puncak, Gadog, Megamendung, 16770 Bogor, Indonesia
Phone: + 62 (251) 830 6888 – Fax: + 62 (251) 830 6889