Bali and Sulawesi. Mountains and seas of Indonesia
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Price$1125+ flight to Bali and back home from Manado
- Physical grade 2/5
- Service grade Standard
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Duration13 days
This trip combines two very different islands of Indonesia. We start in Bali where we do rafting, walk across rice terraces, swim in waterfalls in the jungle and visit unique ancient temples. Then we fly to Togean islands with their unique underwater world and deserted beaches. Finally, we move to Manado to swim with sea turtles near Bunaken island and see exotic tarsiers and other wild animals in Tangkoko national park.
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Day 1Morning arrival in Bali. Transfer to Pemuteran beach (4 hours) and checking into a hotel. Swimming and relaxing on a black sand beach.
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Day 2-4A short hike to Sekumpul waterfall in the northwest of the island, a visit to Ulun Danu Bratan temple, a trip to Jatiluwih, the largest rice terraces on the island. Morning walk to the sacred monkey forest in Ubud. Ten-kilometer rafting on the fairy-tale river Ayung. We will also visit the palace of the rulers of Ubud and explore the city famous for its artists and craftsmen. Water Temple of Gunung Kawi Sebatu near Ubud. A trip to a hidden beach in the south of the island and sunset at the edge of a 70-meter rock.
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Day 5Flight with a transfer to the city of Luwuk in the south-east of the island of Sulawesi. Transfer to the port city of Ampana (5 hours). Check in at the hotel by the sea.
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Day 6Speed boat to Wakai, the main village of Togean islands (2 hours). Boat to the nearby Kadidiri island (30 min) where we check into wooden bungalows on the beach.
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Day 7-9Waters of Togean islands are home to 96% of all existing coral species. Those interested can take a diving course or go snorkeling. We will also explore the nearby volcanic island, enjoy pristine beaches, go fishing and visit the village of "sea nomads". On our last day we take a boat back to Wakai and board a night ferry to Gorontalo (13 hours on the way), crossing the equator.
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Day 10Arrival in Gorontalo in the morning. We walk around this Muslim city, have lunch and catch a flight to Manado – the capital of Sulawesi Utara province. We check into a hotel, stroll around the city and try exotic Minahasan cuisine.
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Day 11In the morning we visit world famous Tomohon market known for its gruesome meat section. Later, we transfer to Tangkoko National Park to watch some of its abundant wildlife, including unique crested black macaques and tarsiers – one of the world’s smallest primates. We can swim and relax on a lovely volcanic beach with black sand.
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Day 12We go diving or snorkeling near Bunaken Island known for its underwater world with a good chance of seeing sharks and turtles. Rest, exploration of Manado.
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Day 13Transfer to Manado airport, flight back home.
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This trip combines two very different islands of Indonesia. We start in Bali where we do rafting, walk across rice terraces, swim in waterfalls in the jungle and visit unique ancient temples. Then we fly to Togean islands with their unique underwater world and deserted beaches. Finally, we move to Manado to swim with sea turtles near Bunaken island and see exotic tarsiers and other wild animals in Tangkoko national park.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of average difficulty. Expect long city walks, short hikes in the jungle, long rides in hired minivans visiting places of interest on the way, and one overnight ferry trip from Wakai to Gorontalo. Our itinerary also includes three domestic flights. In Bali and Manado we will stay in traditional homestays or hotels with hot water, AC and wi-fi. In the remote Togean islands, we will stay in beach bungalows without hot water or internet.
Price of the trip includes:
- Three domestic flights: Bali - Makassar, Makassar - Luwuk and Gorontalo - Manado;
- Accommodation in double and triple rooms in hotels and guesthouses during the entire trip;
- All transportation, including buses, hired vehicles, a ferry and airport transfers;
- Rafting on Bali;
- Professional guiding services.
To be paid separately:
- Flight to Bali and back home from Manado;
- Medical insurance (mandatory);
- Entry tickets to temples, parks and other places of interest ($100-120);
- Food ($8-15 per person per day).
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This trip combines two very different islands of Indonesia. We start in Bali where we do rafting, walk across rice terraces, swim in waterfalls in the jungle and visit unique ancient temples. Then we fly to Togean islands with their unique underwater world and deserted beaches. Finally, we move to Manado to swim with sea turtles near Bunaken island and see exotic tarsiers and other wild animals in Tangkoko national park.
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