3 New Indonesia Honeymoon Beach Destinations: Bali, Lombok, and Belitung Islands

Indonesia honeymoon offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences for an unforgettable getaway, whether you’re planning a honeymoon after a traditional wedding party or seeking a romantic elopement destination.

With its stunning landscapes, breathtaking beaches, and diverse range of activities, Indonesia provides a dreamy setting for your honeymoon. From adventure-filled escapades to serene beach retreats and luxurious experiences, Indonesia has it all.

If you’re looking to elope and create an elegant and intimate ceremony, our guide on “how to elope” can provide you with valuable insights and tips to plan an exquisite elopement experience.

Embrace the allure of an Indonesia honeymoon and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

For your best romantic honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Indonesia, YoExplore reviews the top three Indonesia Beach Honeymoon Destinations as follows:

 

1. Bali Island| Indonesia Honeymoon

Bali Island could be on the first rank and most favorite Indonesia honeymoon destination. The Gods Island has complete ingredients for newlyweds and married couples to have an unforgettable romantic honeymoon.

Beach Honeymoon

The sparkling beaches surrounding Nusa Dua with its white sand make Nusa Dua a world-class beach resort in Bali. Mengiat Beach could be the most immaculate beach with white powder sand. Near to Mengiat Beach, you could visit Water Blow Nusa Dua. There is also Tanjung Benoa Beach, which is the best place for enjoying water sports. Then, spend your day to visit Dreamland Beach or Pandawa Beach, which have wonderful hills panorama.

Jimbaran area also offers a terrific panorama of Kuta Beach and Jimbaran Bay. Many tourists consider Kuta Beach as the most famous beach destination located near to Ngurah Rai Airport. Kuta Beach could attract thousands of visitors every year, especially during the holiday season. Moreover, you could visit Jimbaran Bay to enjoy a sunset moment and have a romantic dinner. The fresh seafood menu is the best choice for your romantic dinner at Jimbaran Bay.

Meanwhile, in the north part of Bali, you could visit Lovina Beach, where you could get the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Furthermore, for fewer crowd beaches, you could visit Padang Bai or scuba diving at the Gili Islands. And Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida also offer the romantic moments with its crystal clear water, and you could meet and swim with manta rays.

The richness of Culture and Traditions

Secondly, you could enjoy a romantic honeymoon visiting traditional villages. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of village nature, fresh air, and green paddy fields that soothe our eyes.

Tenganan and Panglipuran Villages are villages where you could meet the Ancient Balinese. They still preserve the original cultures and traditions. These villages have a unique architectural design of their traditional houses.

Moreover, you could spend your honeymoon in Ubud. Ubud is very popular as the Heart of Bali. Enjoy the beauty of Tegalalang Rice Terrace at Ubud, and spend a couple of hours to visit the Blanco Renaissance Museum. Alternatively, you could enjoy villages by joining a mountain bike tour.

 

2. Lombok Island | Indonesia Honeymoon

Bali could be not your favorite honeymoon destination if you do not feel comfortable with its crazy crowds. Since its million of attractiveness, not surprising that Bali is very crowded with visitors. So, in case you would like to visit fewer crowds Island but as beautiful as Bali, you could choose its sister island, Lombok Island, for your Indonesia Honeymoon Destination. Located on the east coast of Bali, Lombok is only 188 km from Bali Island. We could reach Lombok Island, whether by flight or speed boat from Bali. It takes around 3 hours from Bali to Lombok by using a speed boat.

Beach Honeymoon

During your honeymoon trip, private snorkeling and diving at 3 Gili (Island) are one of the best journeys that you should miss. The three groups of Gili include Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. Compared to Gili Meno and Gili Air, Gili Trawangan is well-developed with facilities of hotels, resorts, restaurants, and many others. Moreover, Gili Trawangan has a perfect nightlife where many bars or restaurants hold a party with live music dan dance floors.

Moreover, Lombok also has another paradise called Gilli Nanggu. You could reach Gilli Nanggu for one hour by vehicle from Mataram City. The Island offers a private romantic nuance with beautiful beach panorama.

Lombok also has Kuta Beach, located around 18 km from the Praya International Airport. Kuta Beach in Lombok is unique because some beautiful beaches flank it. There are Selong Belanak, Tanjung Aan, Batu Payung, Mawun, and Mawi, which surrounding Kuta Beach. Alternatively, you could spend a day at Senggigi Beach. Senggigi Beach is also a favorite spot for surfing. On the other hand, it is also rich with colorful coral reefs and marine habitats, which make it perfect for snorkeling.

Traditional Villages

Lombok ocean is one the best producer of pearl in the world. You could purchase many varieties of colors and sizes of Lombok pearls. And during your honeymoon in Lombok, you could visit pearl cultivation villages in Sekotong, Sekarbile, or Gili. Besides, you could visit Tetebatu Village where you could meet and greet with the Lombok Indigenous People, Sasak Community.  And Lombok is also well known for its woven cloth (Tenun Songket). You could visit Sukarare Village, the center for woven clothes. You could observe and learn the process to produce woven garments and purchase some as great souvenirs with negotiable price.

 

3. Belitung Island | Indonesia Honeymoon

Another beach paradise in Indonesia Honeymoon Destination in Belitung Island. Currently, Belitung is developed to become one of the UNESCO world’s best Geo-Park. Belitung located on the east coast of Sumatra; some people call it the Maldives of Indonesia. You could reach this small island easily through a one-hour direct flight from Jakarta or Singapore and two hours direct flight from Malaysia. Belitung is the perfect destination for a romantic couple to enjoy pristine beaches, blue crystal water, and natural granite rocks. And Island Hopping is the best activity to explore Belitung.

Lengkuas Island

Lengkuas Island is the most popular destination among travelers.  You could find a lighthouse, a 50-meter tall tower built by the Dutch in 1882, which is still being used for guiding boats around the island. You could climb into the top of the tower to enjoy the 360 Degree breathtaking panorama of the island. Moreover, Lengkuas Island is the best destination in Belitung for snorkeling. You could also overnight in a tent around the lighthouse tower, enjoy the sky full with thousand stars (if not raining). Sound so romantic!

 

Batu Berlayar

Besides Lengkuas Island, you could escape to Batu Berlayar Island. As indicated in its name, the Island surrounding by many giant rocks that look likes a sailing rock ship.  Float on the crystal sea water for sea vitamin to your body, salty hair, and body, sunbathing, and relaxation is a romantic moment that you could enjoy with your spouse.

Tanjung Kelayang Beach

Kelayang Island is an eco-tourism destination where you could participate in coral and turtle conservation activities. It is also the best destination for swimming or diving. Like Batu Berlayang Beach, Tanjung Kelayang also characterizes with giant granite rocks. Enjoy the romantic sunset moment at Tanjung Kelayang.

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