Day Trip Bogor Buitenzorg For a perfect glimpse of the real world, “Een Indies Paradise,” head to Buitenzorg. Bogor Botanical Gardens is a charming BEST destination in West Java, offering a mix of history, culture, and beautiful nature.

Tour Highlights:

• Admire it by taking a guided tour of the historical site.
• Explore Bogor Botanical Gardens, "Lands Plantentuin te Buitenzorg."
• Hunting the wooden puppet as your souvenir is an optional program.
• Relaxing on the biggest rice terrace between Bogor and Jakarta.
• Experience Adventure Nature at the beautiful Nangka Waterfall.

• The tour will be confirmed at the time your booking is complete.
• Every valued guest will arrive in a timely fashion and never be afraid they will miss the pickup!
• All tours are based on departure and return to Jakarta or Bogor (transfer/drop-off at other cities is optional).
• Money Issues: You must change the Indonesian currency, IDR, for your holiday in Indonesia. Please ensure that you have good denominations of all Rupiah notes. In Indonesia, credit cards are accepted for expenses incurred at hotels and restaurants. However, small shops and small-town eateries in the countryside can only accept cash

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes & shoes
• Spare clothes & Swimwear 
• Passport or ID card
• Camera & Snacks
• Sunscreen & Cash

Not suitable for

• Pregnant women
• People with back problems
• People with mobility impairments

Not allowed

• Alcohol and drugs
• Making fire

How to Get to Bogor Buitenzorg from Jakarta?

Day Trip Bogor Buitenzorg from Jakarta is an easy one-day tour just a short drive away, making it an ideal 1-day trip destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Once in Bogor, a visit to Bogor Buitenzorg is a must, where you can explore the stunning botanical gardens and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this area.

Exciting day trip to Bogor Buitenzorg with activities to come and the opportunity to explore beautiful botanical gardens.

Discover and explore Bogor Botanical Gardens, which have many beautiful plant species from many countries. Guided tours in this place are for a more in-depth experience, or explore the garden at your own pace while enjoying the beauty of nature.

This day trip to Bogor Buitenzorg will also include stops at popular markets and shopping areas, unique souvenirs, and handicrafts to try, with bargaining tips to get the best price. Afterward, the trip is completed by visiting waterfalls and rice fields.

The Historical Transformation of Bogor Buitenzorg into Botanical Gardens.

The historical journey of Bogor, located 55 km from Jakarta, was once a place for the growth and development of the Indonesian nation. In the 18th century, Bogor, or Buitenzorg, had become an important city during the Dutch colonial era. 

The tranquility and coolness of Kampung Baru attracted Governor-General Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff to build a palace in 1744 as a resting place.

This magnificent palace, with a large garden, is now known as the Bogor Palace. The Dutch colonial government liked Bogor, or it is said that at that time it was the city of Buitenzorg, or free worry city.

Impact of British important buildings and landmarks on the Palace Garden of Bogor Buitenzorg.

From 1811 to 1816, the British came with Thomas Stamford Raffles, who liked plants and botany, and then developed the palace garden and artificial forest into a beautiful garden.

In 1817, the Dutch returned to Indonesia through Alexander Gerard Philip Baron van der Capellen, who officially founded the Bogor Botanical Gardens in this area, which was named "Lands Plantentuin te Buitenzorg."

Impact of the gardens on scientific research and conservation efforts in the agricultural sector to increase economic activity.

In addition to functioning as a city park, this botanical garden is also a center for botanical research. Bogor Botanical Gardens was once an economic engine by making it a laboratory for species that could be developed as industrial plants.

Bogor's development by the concept of a Garden City. The world imagines Bogor, or Buitenzorg, as a beautiful area, "een Indies Paradise." After Indonesia's independence, the city of Buitenzorg officially changed its name to Bogor.