SURABAYA

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SURABAYA, INDONESIA

Holiday Houseboys

To fully appreciate Surabaya you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your private gay friendly tour guide. If you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.

Ricky

Ricky or “Big” as he is alternatively called was born and bred in Surabaya. He can show the landmarks, restaurants and culture of this city, and even places off the beaten track. His hobby is music, both in creating and singing. Covering many styles such as rap and reggae, Ricky enjoys going to music festivals too. For a diverse tour of Surabaya, book Ricky and have a fun time with a local showing you his world.

Ricky is covid vaccinated, smokes occasionally and speaks English and Indonesian.

Total cost for the guide services of Ricky for a full day of 8 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Ricky after his services. Total 95 US dollars.

Alternatively for the guide services of Ricky for half a day of 4 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Ricky after his services. Total 55 US dollars.

This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.


Dodie

Dodie describes himself as an ordinary guy from Surayaba, East Java. He offers a professional driver guide service. Hygiene and integrity are foremost at all times. With his experience, Dodie can show you not only Surabaya but also further afield. His hobbies include swimming and being a foodie. To see Surabaya with an economical car guide, please book Dodie.

Dodie is covid vaccinated, smokes occasionally and speaks English and Indonesian.

Total cost for the guide services of Dodie for a full day of 8 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 70 in cash to Dodie after his services. Total 115 US dollars.

Alternatively for the guide services of Dodie for half a day of 4 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 40 in cash to Dodie after his services. Total 65 US dollars.

This includes transport in Dodie’s Toyota Avanza, but does not include entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.


How To Book A Holiday Houseboy

To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.

Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.

Alternatively WhatsApp +94-76-630-1069.

Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.

Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.

 

Our other destinations in Indonesia are Bali and Medan.

Make the most of your stay in Surabaya and book one or more of these wonderful activities.


Highlights of Surabaya


Surabaya Monument

Surabaya Monument


Surabaya is the capital of East Java in Indonesia. The meaning of “Surabaya” actually comes from two Sanskit words. “Sura” means “whale”, whilst “baya” means “crocodile”. Hence the monument of the whale and the crocodile. These two animals according to legend symbolize peace and war. It is a monument that is well received by tourists for their instagram accounts!

One of the most popular things to do in Surabaya iss to visit the nearby Bromo Tengger National Park. From here you can see the Bromo Volcano. Visiting it at sunrise can be spectacular.

Another must-do for your bucket list is to visit the Sampoerna Museum, a cigarette making factory with a difference. The cigarettes are made from cloves. On the ground floor the museum goes through the history of the factory. One interesting section shows the different advertising campaigns used throughout the years. Whereas the upper floor shows you a functioning factory. Moreover it is a great place to visit because of its grandeur – an impressive colonial era building. — TEMPORARILY CLOSED —

Another such building is Majapahit, a colonnial hotel dating from 1911 that serves tea with a view of its manicured lawns.

If venturing further afield in the months of July and August, try going to the island of Madura to see their famous bull races. It is only 3 to 4 hours away, but would probably be a complete day’s trip. To get there you will be crossing one of the longest bridges in South East Asia – the Suramadu National Bridge. The bull races commemorate the rice harvest collection.

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If the hustle and bust. le of the city gets a bit too much, you can find sanctuary at Taman Bungkul. This is a natural park, 900 square meters in size. There is a small entrance fee but you will be able to relax as you stroll around the gardens, away from traffic and the noise.

One unique sight is the Cheng Hoo Chinese Mosque. Whilst Indonesians are mainly muslims, many Chinese traders came to Surabaya. Check out the mosque to see how the Chinese have integrated their own heritage using colorful motifs of lions and dragons.

Surabaya being a port has coastal attractions too. Take a cruise on one of the cruisers and take in the water life around you. One such attraction is the decommissioned Monkasel Submarine which you can visit. The submarine had been employed as part of the Indonesian Navy.

For the shopaholics, you have the malls. Not only shopping places these tend to be entertainment places for children, therefore families pack these malls on the weekends. For example some of the larger malls are Tunjungan Plaza and Ciputra World Surabaya will pry for your attention. In addition there are street markets where locals do their trade – see Pabaen Market and the Bulak Fish Center. For street food, try the Pakuwon Food Festival where you will be psolit for choice.

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