12 Day itinerary in Indonesia, Asia
During this fantastic trip, you will explore a great combination of the ancient history and surreal scenery of Java, the wildlife of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), and the exotic beaches of Bali. Spend your days in Java to explore the island's historic heartland. Pass through the ridge of volcanic... Read More
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Indigenous culture
Skiing/Snowboarding
Visit markets
Meet local people
Hiking
Kayak & Canoe
Rafting
Rural home stays
Snorkeling/Diving
Cycling
Nature & Wildlife
Explorer Trips
Culture & Heritage
Food & Culinary
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Discover authentic traditional Javanese life through cycling near Prambanan area
Trekking through the forest to see orangutans and the wildlife of Indonesian Borneo
Stunning view of a beautiful mountain range surrounded by clouds in Ijen
Witness the breathtaking view of the Mount Bromo crater illuminated during a beautiful sunrise
Discover authentic traditional Javanese life through cycling near Prambanan area
Trekking through the forest to see orangutans and the wildlife of Indonesian Borneo
Stunning view of a beautiful mountain range surrounded by clouds in Ijen
Witness the breathtaking view of the Mount Bromo crater illuminated during a beautiful sunrise
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Arrival in Yogyakarta International Airport
Upon arrival in Yogyakarta International Airport, meet and greet your guide at arrival gate then you will be further transferred to the hotel. The rest evening is free at leisure.
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Discover authentic traditional Javanese life through cycling and visit Prambanan Temple
After breakfast, we will drive to the nearby villages of Prambanan temple where you will enjoy a leisurely bike ride exploring the village. Away from busy traffic and city pollution, you will find authentic Javanese traditional life. Cycle through the small villages around Prambanan past Lumbung, Bubrah, and Sewu temples while enjoying panoramic views of seasonal local plantations including rice fields, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, tomatoes, cassava, chili, eggplant and many others. In the villages you pass, daily life goes on, stops will be made at local houses to meet people and you can try local harvests. A chance to get to know things beyond tourist attractions! Also visit the Prambanan temple complex. Back to the hotel and free program.
Meals: Breakfast
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Explore the typical sights and sounds of Yogyakarta city and Borobudur Temple
Explore the typical sights and sounds of Yogyakarta, a city calling itself the vanguard of Javanese culture. The venerable Sultan's palace is the centerpiece. Its location right in the center of town illustrates the respect of the local people for their Sultan. Surrounded by white-clad houses and quiet lanes, there is hardly any traffic in this part of the city, where becaks rule! Taman Sari, as the locals call it, is the former pleasure dome of the Sultans. It features well-restored underground passageways, secret chambers, and frivolous ponds. In Kota Gede, silver factories line the street, ranging from modest family enterprises to real superstores. They have in common, though, mostly older men's skilled hands, producing fabulous homeware and exquisite jewelry. These days the fine art of batik is created at the family compounds in villages surrounding the city. Very few galleries are left in town where the canting and cap are still handled with great care. Afterward drive further to Magelang to visit Borobudur Temple.
Meals: Breakfast
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Flight to Pangkalan Bun and trip on houseboat to Tanjung Puting area
Departing from Magelang to Semarang to catch a flight to Pangkalan Bun with... (schedule subject to change). Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport, meet your guide at the arrival gate then proceed to Kumai to board your boat. Onboard, cross the Kumai river in about 15 minutes to reach the Seikoyer river, the main river in the National Park. Lunch will be served on board. Passing the river full of proboscis monkeys to observe. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Exploring Pondok Tanggui and Camp Leakey
After breakfast, you will visit Pondok Tanggui, the second rehabilitation center where you will see babies and teenagers at the feeding area around 09.00, taking pictures while getting information from your guide about them. Continue your trip to reach the highlight of National Park, the Camp Leakey area. This will pass through a black river full of wildlife in it such as various types of birds, primates, fish, and crocodiles. 12.00 is lunch time which will be served by our own chef who specializes in various foods. Arriving at Camp Leakey, followed by a hiking track into the forest to get information about the diversity of forest wildlife while observing some wildlife as well. We continued our journey by joining the orangutan feeding program which is held at 14.00 with milk and fruit, the feeder would take us to the national platform. We will enjoy the situation until 16.00 back to the ship, downstream to the river mouth to spend the night and have dinner on the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight to Surabaya and drive to Cemoro Lawang
After breakfast on the boat, boating down to Kumai then transferred to the airport for your further flight to Surabaya by... (the schedule is subject to changes). Upon arrival in Surabaya, meet our guide then continue your trip to Cemoro Lawang for overnight. It will be quite long driving but you will have chances to stop on the way for making pictures.
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Amazing sunrise from Penanjakan and enjoy the crater view of an active volcano, Bromo
After an early morning wake-up call, you will start your journey to Mount Bromo, which the locals consider sacred. After a short but steep jeep ride, we will take you to a vantage point to watch the beautiful sunrise. It is only when the first rays of dawn appear that you realize the beauty of the surroundings. The vast, rolling sea of sand was enclosed by perpendicular walls several hundred meters high. In the distance, you will see some of the highest mountain peaks in Java. Then you'll drive to the great caldera, across wide open terrain. The final stretch towards the foot of Mount Bromo. You have to climb some stairs to see the crater of an active volcano. After that return to the hotel for breakfast and continue the journey further east. In the afternoon arrive at Kalibaru, check-in and free program.
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Visit Kaliklatak, the pioneer of agro tourism in East Java
This morning we will visit one of the biggest plantation in the far eastern tip of East Java. Some 15 km to the west of Banyuwangi, lies Kaliklatak. This 1000ha privately held and run plantation is dedicated to coffee, cocoa, rubber clove and spices. Visitors can walk through century old factories, witnessing the the processing and packing of the crops Depending on the time of the year, you may be able to see the harvesting of coffee or cloves. The surroundings at 600 meter above sea level, are magnificent. Palm trees and tropical rain forest seal the plantation off from the rest of the world. Walking through the village and past the local school and clinic, one realizes the plantation is completely self sufficient. Everywhere people will greet you with courteous smiles. Afterward driving to Randu Agung for overnight in a resort in the middle of the rice terraces.
Meals: Breakfast
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Mount Ijen sunrise hiking
Depart early morning for Ijen excursion. Ijen is a fascinating mountain in East Java, very close to the Bali strait. Early morning you will depart in a non air conditioned 4WD jeep to the base camp from where you can hike all the way to the summit. These are easy trails and path to follow and on the way you meet the sulfur people. These tough locals carry 80kg baskets, filled with "yellow gold", mined at the top of a mountain near a formidable crater lake. On the edge of this extinct volcano, the views are truly breathtaking. Everywhere you turn, mountain peaks rise high above the clouds. In the jade colored lake, the steam from deep within the earth turned into yellow crystals when it came into contact with the atmosphere. After the excursion, drive back to hotel and free at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Meals: Breakfast
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Crossing Bali straits from Java to Bali & enjoy beach stay in Sanur
In the morning soft trekking through the rice terraces and villages in the surrounding hotel, see how the villagers cultivate their ground in traditional way. Afterwards continue driving to Ketapang harbor and crossing Bali straits by ferry to Gilimanuk, Bali. It is a small but heavily used transit point between Bali and Java, a mere 3 km across the Bali Strait. By the small Bali Strait only, one could not judge the tremendous differences between both islands. Gilimanuk has a giant candi bentar or typical split Balinese temple gate), while on the Ketapang side, a huge green dome of a mosque welcomes new arrivals in Java. Then drive further to your next accommodation in Sanur.
Meals: Breakfast
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Free in Sanur
The whole day is free at leisure
Meals: Breakfast
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Departure from Sanur to Ngurah Rai International Airport
Free at leisure until departure time, meet your guide at hotel lobby for transfer service to Denpasar airport, onwards to your flight back home by... Service ends Accommodation: Room check out time at 12.00h, please store your luggage at concierge, you may use the general hotel facilities until pick up time.
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Hiking
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Rural home stays
Snorkeling/Diving
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