Jakarta 5 Days Itinerary

🇮🇩 5-Day, 4-Night Jakarta Adventure (Perfectly blends your love for running, food adventures and city exploring. Enjoy Jakarta!)

Day 1: May 24 – Arrival & Menteng Strolls 🛬 🏙️
Check-in: Arrive at DoubleTree by Hilton Diponegoro, grab that signature cookie, and settle in. 🍪 Cool off with a quick swim at the pool to shake off travel fatigue. 🏊🏼♂️ 🌳
Afternoon: Take a laid-back stroll around Menteng. The leafy streets and charming old architecture are perfect for a casual walk to ease into the city vibes.
Evening: As night falls, dive into the street food stalls just outside DoubleTree. From satay and martabak to nasi goreng kambing, it’s the perfect way to kick off your Jakarta food journey. 🍲

Day 2: May 25 – Culture, Shopping & Nasi Padang Feast 🛍️ 🥘 🍚
Morning: Head to Monas (National Monument) for panoramic city views. Then, explore Kota Tua (Old Town) with its colonial buildings and colorful bike rentals—perfect for some artsy photos.
Late Morning: On the hunt for affordable traditional outfits like baju kurung? Head to Thamrin for great deals and unique pieces. 👗
Lunch: Feast at Pagi Sore for the best Nasi Padang in town. Load up on rendang, ayam pop, and spicy sambal. 🍗 🍛
Afternoon: Cool down with a coffee at Tanamera Coffee in Menteng. ☕️
Evening: Wrap the day with a street food crawl along Jalan Sabang. Try kerak telor and martabak manis for dessert.

Day 3: Island Escape 🏝️ 🚤
Morning: Take a boat trip to the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu). Whether it’s snorkeling at Pulau Macan or relaxing on Pulau Pramuka, it’s the perfect day to unwind by the sea.
Afternoon: Return to Jakarta and relax poolside at DoubleTree.
Evening: Dine at Plataran Menteng, where Indonesian flavors meet an elegant atmosphere.

Day 4: Car-Free Sunday & Local Living 🏃🏻♂️
Morning: Lace up for Car-Free Sunday along Jalan Sudirman. The streets are closed to vehicles, making it the perfect spot for your run. The city feels alive and open without the usual traffic.
Post-run Breakfast: Refuel with soto Betawi or gado-gado from local vendors.
Late Morning: Head to Glodok (Chinatown) for a mix of culture and snacks.
Lunch: Back to Pagi Sore for round two—because one Nasi Padang session is never enough!
Afternoon: Shop or chill at Grand Indonesia Mall, one of Jakarta’s biggest malls.
Evening: End the day with dinner at Union (don’t miss their famous red velvet cake) and drinks at The Dutch in Senopati.

Day 5: Quick Adventure & Farewell ✈️
Morning: Explore Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) to get a taste of Indonesia’s cultural diversity.
Lunch: Wrap up your trip with a memorable feast at Lara Djonggrang.
Afternoon: Chill by the DoubleTree pool one last time before packing up and saying sampai jumpa to Jakarta!

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