There are many benefits you can get from an Open Trip or Open Tour package. In addition to the relatively low cost, Open Trip packages give you the opportunity to explore natural tourist destinations and meet fellow adventurers.

The time you spend on an Open Trip is generally short, usually, it’s around two days and one night. So, you can either go for the weekend or take a very short leave from work.

If you plan to go on an Open Trip in the near future, here are our recommended destinations to consider.

Labuan Bajo is one of the 19 villages in the Komodo District, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. From the island, you can go to the Komodo National Park, where you can witness first-hand the life of the endangered komodo dragons.

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Located about four kilometers from Labuan Bajo is Goa Batu Cermin or Mirror Cave. As its name suggests, you can find rocks with reflective characteristics, much like a mirror.

Among all the islands in the Thousand Islands, Tidung Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The island is divided into two, namely Tidung Besar Island where the locals live and Tidung Kecil Island, which is devoted to mangrove cultivation and conservation.

You can move from one island to another by crossing the Love Bridge. This wooden bridge is the island’s icon and stretches around 800 meters. It is often used as a place for pre-wedding photoshoots.

If you haven’t included Banjarnegara and Wonosobo in any of your travel plans, it's time for you to reconsider. In these two districts in Central Java, there’s a stunning natural tourist destination known as the Dieng Plateau.

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There, you can see Sikidang, an active sulfur crater that perpetually emits smoke. In addition, you can also visit Arjuna Temple, which is believed to be one of the oldest Hindu temples in Java.

It only takes about 2.5-hour ride from Malang, East Java to reach Mount Bromo. A part of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Bromo is an active volcano that offers a dramatic, yet stunning view.

At 2,932 meters, Mount Bromo has an arid environment, cold temperatures, and a view of smoke emanating from its neighbor, Mount Semeru. Be sure to set aside some time to watch the stunning view of sunrise from this mountain.

Karimunjawa is often called a paradise in Java. The islands, which resides within the district of Jepara, Central Java, have a land area of ​​1,500 hectares and 110,000 hectares of water. Each of these areas was developed into a water tourism park which is loved by many tourists, both domestic and foreign.

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You can island hop and snorkel to enjoy its stunning underwater view. In addition to its marine life, you can also explore shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea and swim with sharks.