5 Study Tour Destinations Worth Exploring

A study tour is more than just a field trip, it’s a chance to learn outside the classroom in a way that’s fun, interactive, and unforgettable.

It lets students see and even touch what they’re learning, making the experience more meaningful than anything they’ll get from a textbook.

But to make a study tour truly impactful, the destination has to be just right. Across Indonesia, plenty of cities offer unique learning experiences that are both engaging and educational.

Here are five standout locations, handpicked by TRAC, that are perfect for your next school trip.

1. Tjong A Fie Mansion – Medan

Step inside the preserved home of Tjong A Fie, a Chinese-Indonesian businessman who helped shape Medan’s early economy, and even contributed to building the city’s Grand Mosque.

His mansion blends Chinese, Malay, and European architecture with Art Deco touches, all designed using feng shui principles.

Although it’s over 130 years old, the mansion is still standing strong, with about 80% of its interiors kept in original condition.

Visitors can explore family photos, historic documents, and artifacts while a guide walks them through the story of Medan’s past.

Other educational spots around Medan:

• Museum Perkebunan
• Maimun Palace
• Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
• Maha Vihara Maitreya

2. Kota Lama – Semarang

Nicknamed “Little Netherlands,” Kota Lama covers 31 hectares and is home to over 50 well-preserved colonial buildings.

Once a major trade hub during Dutch rule, this district still carries its European charm, with many buildings now functioning as offices, art galleries, and restaurants.

Don’t miss these highlights:

• Gedung Marba: A striking red, two-story building made from stone without plaster, one of a kind in the area.
• Museum Kota Lama: A high-tech museum that uses immersive displays to bring Semarang’s urban history to life.
• Gereja Blenduk: One of Indonesia’s oldest Christian churches, known for its distinctive domed roof and status as a local landmark.

Other educational spots around Semarang:

• Ambarawa Railway Museum
• Lawang Sewu
• Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI)

3. Sports Museum – Surabaya

This museum celebrates Surabaya’s top athletes, featuring 235 collections from local sports legends. Interactive AR displays let students snap photos alongside virtual versions of their favorite athletes.

Inside, you’ll find replicas of traditional sports gear, from egrang stilts to blowpipe darts, alongside real-life jerseys, medals, and historic photos of stars like Evan Dimas, Rudi Hartono, and Alan Budikusuma.

Other educational spots around Surabaya:

• Mangrove Ecotourism, Wonorejo
• Heroes Monument & Museum of November 10
• Submarine Monument

4. Milkindo Green Farm – Malang

Looking for something hands-on and kid-friendly? Milkindo Green Farm (also known as Sapimilk) is a great place to learn about farming and animal care through real-life activities like feeding livestock, milking cows, planting rice, or making salted eggs.

There’s also a mini zoo, creative activities like archery and pottery painting, and plenty of outdoor fun.

Before you leave, stock up on fresh dairy products like pasteurized milk, yogurt, pudding, and even mozzarella. And yes, it’s all very Instagram-worthy.

Other educational spots around Malang:

• Dinoyo Ceramic Tourism Village
• Jatim Park
• 100 Masks (100 Topeng) Tourism Village 

5. Bantimurung National Park – Maros

A gem of South Sulawesi, Bantimurung is Indonesia’s only karst-based national park, located just an hour from Makassar. It’s a biodiversity hotspot with over 250 butterfly species and dramatic cave systems featuring stalactites and stalagmites.

Students can explore conservation efforts and get a firsthand look at how ecotourism and nature preservation go hand in hand.

Other educational spots around Makassar:

• Rammang-Rammang karst village
• Fort Rotterdam
• Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism

Plan a Smooth, Comfortable Study Tour with TRAC

When organizing a school trip, reliable transportation is a must. With large groups involved, it’s smarter and safer to rent a bus.

TRAC’s bus rental services are built for comfort and convenience, offering a wide range of options from small buses to big buses with a 59-passenger capacity. You can even opt for luxury buses with upgraded features.

In addition to tour buses, for smaller groups you can also use TRAC car rental services. With a network of branches spread across various cities, TRAC is ready to provide solutions to your every travel need.

No need to be complicated, booking a car rental can be done easily through the homepage of the TRAC website or the TRACtoGo application. Download the app on Google Playstore and Apple Appstore.

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