Golf has grown rapidly in Indonesia over recent decades, and Jakarta has emerged as the heartbeat of the game in the archipelago. With approximately 35 courses spread across the greater Jakarta region alone, golfers are spoiled for choice. Courses here blend tropical lush greenery with dramatic design challenges, from tight fairways lined with mature trees to sweeping coastal layouts along the Java Sea. World-renowned architects including Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Desmond Muirhead and Greg Norman have all left their mark on Indonesian golf, ensuring the quality and variety of layouts rivals anything else in the region.

Every round in Jakarta includes a personal caddy as standard, clubhouses are luxurious and well-appointed, and the level of service throughout is consistently exceptional. Indonesia offers the polish and prestige of premium golf destinations at a fraction of the cost you would expect.

Off the course, a vibrant capital city, ancient heritage sites, coastal islands and unforgettable street food make it the ideal destination for golfers, couples, groups and corporate golf trips alike.

Jakarta is a city of extraordinary contrasts, and there is no shortage of things to do away from the fairways. The city’s colonial history is writ large across its streets, particularly in the Kota Tua (Old Town) district where Dutch-era architecture lines cobblestone squares and museums bring centuries of history to life.

Food lovers will find Jakarta a revelation, with street food carts serving everything from nasi goreng and satay to soto soup, alongside high-end restaurants representing the full breadth of Indonesia’s remarkable culinary diversity.

The city’s bar and rooftop scene is buzzing, with venues perched high above the skyline offering panoramic views alongside cocktails. For those looking to unwind between rounds, day spas are plentiful and the quality of treatment rivals anywhere in Asia.

For those wanting to escape the city entirely, the tropical Thousand Islands sit just 45 minutes by speedboat from Jakarta’s waterfront, offering white sand beaches, coral reefs and crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkelling and relaxation.