Surabaya Holiday Deals

Holiday In Surabaya

Can’t pick a team in the age-old debate between sharks and crocodiles? You don’t have to take sides while on holiday to Surabaya, Indonesia, a city named after this ancient feud over the local waterways.

OK, so that may not keep you up at night, but if you can’t decide between a seaside adventure and a riverfront getaway, book one of our Surabaya holiday packages and go for both! Add some museum-hopping, food fest eats and riverboat rafting, and you’re all set. Keep the dress code in mind as you pack: tropical adventure…casual.

Things to Do in Surabaya

As you plan your Surabaya holiday, stick to the river—the Kalimas River—as many of the top attractions and activities follow the currents rather than centre around one downtown hub. Surabaya may be the capital of Java, but you’ll still feel like you’re somehow in on a travel secret when you stop for a traditional dance event at Grahadi, the colonial home of past governors. Further north, take a spicy sniff at House of Sampoerna, a museum dedicated to one of Surabaya’s most successful industries—clove cigarettes—with gorgeous artwork even non-smokers will love. When you’re ready to test the local waters, splash around at family-friendly Ciputra Waterpark, southwest of downtown. If you’re in a hurry to chill out, pick up one of our convenient Surabaya car hire options and head for Sanggar Agung Temple, a Buddhist temple right on the beach. What’s more Zen than beach and Buddha?

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

You’re about to encounter a shopping destination that even your teenaged self could only dream of. Indonesians often think of Surabaya holidays as shopping holidays. With modern malls all over the city, can you blame them? For an experience you can’t find at your own department store, check out the Suroboyo Carnival Night Market—yes, a carnival with free-wheeling rides and open-air bazaar stalls all in one. Now that’s multitasking at its finest.

In Surabaya, they are so obsessed with food fests, that they have one that runs year-round. Get in on that at Pakuwon Food Festival in the small Pakuwon City district. The options seem never-ending, so be sure to sample the karedok (a savoury cucumber and bean sprout salad) and stuff your face with fried rice until you just can’t anymore.

Practice dropping it like it’s hot, because the nightlife in this city just as balmy as the weather. Surabaya’s club scene isn’t glamourous, but anything goes, so debut some new freestyle moves or sign up for a dance-off at a disco bar. For a slower pace, join a pub crawl along the river with other travellers and expats.

What’s Next?

It’s up to you, but we suggest digging out your bathers and sunnies. While you’re hunting for your beachwear, we’ll take care of the savings when you book one of our Surabaya packages. Mix and match hotels and airfares to build your own holiday. You know, Bali is just one island over. Keep the good times floating when you book Bali holidays today!