If learning is your thing, there are hundreds of courses on offer to enrich your experience of Indonesia. Basic Indonesian language courses are run in most tourist centers for those staying longer. Jogja offers many courses for Batik printing and jewellery making. They range from a few hours to more in depth weeklong courses.

The Batik printing courses in Jogja are highly recommended for kids. Artists will enjoy Ubud, Bali and woodcarving courses in Mas, Bali. If eating is your thing, join a cooking class. Your kitchen back home will never be the same. Popular classes are available in Bali. A few intrepid souls also try their hand at Gamelan and dance classes. The centers of classical dance include Bandung, Jogja and Bali.