Indonesia - Java, Bali and Togean islands
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Price$1177+ flight to Jakarta and back home
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Duration15 days
One of the most intense and diverse trips in Indonesia, it starts in the nation's cultural capital - Yogyakarta. We will explore world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and then walk to lifeless craters of Bromo and Ijen volcanoes. On Bali we will raft on a picturesque river lost in the jungle. Finally, we will enjoy deserted beaches and stunning underwater world of Togean islands.
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Day 1Arrival in Yogyakarta - Indonesia’s cultural capital on Jawa island. Checking into an art hotel.
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Day 2We visit Kraton Palace, residence of Yogyakarta sultans, then visit Prambanan, a complex of early medieval Hindu temples and enjoy sunset one of the beaches out of the city.
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Day 3In the morning we visit Borobudur, a 9th-century Buddhist stupa and temple complex. Then we walk along authentic Muslim quarters of Yogyakarta and have dinner at an atmospheric local restaurant.
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Day 4Short flight (1 hour) to Surabaya and then minivan to the village of Cemoro Lawang at the foot of the Bromo volcano (3.5 hours). Checking into a hotel close to the crater. Afternoon hike to Bromo crater (40-50 minutes) to explore the active volcano and enjoy out-of-this-world landscapes.
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Day 5Early in the morning we set out for Bromo crater and watch breathtaking sunrise in Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Then we go back to the hotel to have breakfast and ride to Bondowoso (about 5 hours) visiting gorgeous Madakaripura waterfall on the way.
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Day 6We climb the Ijen volcano, and explore crater of the “poisonous lake”, where Indonesian workers mine sulfur every night. After breakfast we take a bus and ferry to Bali (2-3 hours on the way) and check into a hotel in Pemuteran. The rest of the day we relax and enjoy a volcanic beach with black sand in front of our hotel.
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Day 7-9A 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 10-11Flight 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). We check into a hotel by the sea. Next morning we take a speed boat to Wakai, the main village of Togean islands (2 hours). From Wakai we take a speed boat to the nearby Kadidiri island (30 min) where we check into wooden bungalows on the beach.
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Day 12-14Waters 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 15Arrival in Gorontalo in the morning. Transfer to the airport, flight back home.
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One of the most intense and diverse trips in Indonesia, it starts in the nation's cultural capital - Yogyakarta. We will explore world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and then walk to lifeless craters of Bromo and Ijen volcanoes. On Bali we will raft on a picturesque river lost in the jungle. Finally, we will enjoy deserted beaches and stunning underwater world of Togean islands.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of average difficulty. We will walk in cities and do easy 1-2 hours climbes of two volcanoes. This trip involves three domestic flights, one night ferry trip, as well as several relatively short trips up to 5-6 hours. We will stay in bungalows and hotels with hot water, air conditioning or fans, and wi fi internet.
Price of the trip includes:
- Three domestic flights: Yogyakarta - Surabaya, Bali - Makassar, Makassar - Luwuk;
- Accommodation in twin and triple rooms of 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 Yogyakarta and back home from Gorontalo;
- Medical insurance (mandatory);
- Entry tickets to temples, parks and other places of interest ($100-120) and additional excursions on Togean islands ($45);
- Snorkeling equipment ($7-10 per day);
- Food ($8-15 per person per day).
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One of the most intense and diverse trips in Indonesia, it starts in the nation's cultural capital - Yogyakarta. We will explore world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and then walk to lifeless craters of Bromo and Ijen volcanoes. On Bali we will raft on a picturesque river lost in the jungle. Finally, we will enjoy deserted beaches and stunning underwater world of Togean islands.
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Indonesia is visa free for citizens of most countries.
We provide free visa consulting to our clients.
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