Ciater: The Destination for Rejuvenating Hot Springs
Ciater, Indonesia is characterized by its natural hot springs with healing qualities, which draw tourists from all over. The town, which is attractive for its rejuvenating escapes and treats, is most accessible from the Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about just 20 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Ciater, Indonesia offers ideal weather for tourism from early February to late March. The busiest months for tourism are December, January, and March. Book Ciater city hotels in April, during the lean season. Don't miss out on the annual Krakatoa Festival occurs in nearby Lampung between June and October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A visit to the various hot springs spas is a must when in Ciater, with the most popular being Sari Ater Hotel & Resort, which also offers an outdoor pool and two restaurants. It sits on the slopes of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain amongst tea plantations. Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano with a unique overturned boat shape, which rim can be visited by tourists. Visit the oldest observatorium in Indonesia, Bosscha Observatorium, which features five large telescopes. Curug Maribaya is a quiet spot for swimming by the waterfalls, with hot springs and a restaurant. You can also visit the Grand Mosque and the tour the Geological Museum in nearby Bandung. Pemandian Air Panas Ciater offers hot springs and pool access, as well as massage therapy and a restaurant. Check out over 20,000 orchids through a hanging bridge at the Orchid Forest Cikole. At SanGria Resort & Spa, tourists can enjoy modern villas, a restaurant with panoramic valley views, garden terraces, a spa, and a luxurious outdoor pool. The Puteri Gunung Hotel is a 4-star hotel that offers spa treatment services, a garden, a café and restaurant.