INDONESIA HIGHLIGHT ODYSSEY
DESTINATION: SUMATRA-JAWA-BALI-KOMODO-FLORES-SUMBA
OVERVIEW:
This itinerary includes the best of Indonesia. And you will have the chance to enjoy Indonesia Bali best kept secret: Sumba Island with its megalithic culture. The journey will cover endemic wildlife observation of Orangutan, Elephant, Komodo. The beauty of volcano, scenic crater, mesmerizing waterfall await you in East Java. The majestic temples from the 9th Century will amaze you. Let us share this experience of a lifetime with you. Feel free to contact us for any adjustment or modification in the program.
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL MEDAN-BUKIT LAWANG
Upon arrival Medan and then drive about 3 hours to Bukit Lawang. Check in hotel near river of Bohorok. You can enjoy swimming at river or walk around the village or rest.
HOTEL : BUKIT LAWANG ECOLODGE
DAY 2 : TANGKAHAN ELEPHANT DAY TOUR
At 08.00 drive to Tangkahan which is situated on the other side of Gunung Leuser National Park. Visit hot spring and waterfall. Lunch will be served picnic style. About 16.00 visit Batang Serangan River to meet Sumatran Elephant where you can bath and feed them. Drive back to Bukit Lawang.
HOTEL : BUKIT LAWANG ECOLODGE
DAY 3 : ORANGUTAN JUNGLE TREKKING-RIVER TUBING-MEDAN
After breakfast, check out and then trek to jungle to spot Sumatran Elephant and other wildlife such as Thomas Leaf Monkey. After lunch, prepare your waterproof shoes to experience river tubing along Batang Serangan River where you can feel the serene quiet jungle atmosphere. Drive to Medan
HOTEL : JW MARIOTT MEDAN
DAY 4 : MEDAN-YOGYAKARTA
In the morning drop to Kualanamu International Airport Medan
FLIGHT: LION AIR/JT201/MEDAN-JAKARTA/09.25-11.50
LION AIR/JT556/JAKARTA-YOGYAKARTA/14.45-15.55
Upon arrival Yogyakarta Airport (YIA), and then transfer to the city of Yogyakarta
HOTEL : MELIA PUROSANI YOGYAKARTA
DAY 5 : BOROBUDUR-PRAMBANAN
Pick up at 07.00 at your hotel and transfer to Borobudur Temple. You will have access to Borobudur Temple Structure using PREMIUM ENTRANCE via gate of Borobudur Temple Study. After learning the stupas, relief, history and architecture of Borobudur , drive to Prambanan Temple. Where you will explore the temple complex.
HOTEL : MELIA PUROSANI YOGYAKARTA
DAY 6 : YOGYAKARTA-MOJOKERTO-MOUNT BROMO
At 05.45 drop to Yogyakarta TUGU Train Station
TRAIN : SANCAKA/YOGYAKARTA-MOJOKERTO/06.45-10.07
Upon arrival Mojokerto Train Station, drive to Mount Bromo Area. You will make a stop at Madakaripura Waterfall, a beautiful 100 meters high waterfall which can be reached by 5 mins on scooter taxi and 45 mins soft trekking. Drive to Cemoro Lawang Village of Mount Bromo. If weather is good you can enjoy sunset time at Mount Bromo.
HOTEL : ARTOTEL CABIN BROMO / LAVA VIEW BROMO
DAY 7: BROMO SUNRISE-KAPAS BIRU WATERFALL
Depart at 03.30, drive 4X4 vehicle from hotel to Seruni View Point, one of the best view point to watch sunrise. After sunrise, drive to sea of sand and trek to peak of Mount Bromo. Return to hotel, breakfast and then check out. Drive 3.5 hours to Pronojiwo, a laid back village on slope of Mount Semeru (3600 m), the highest peak in Java. Trekking to Kapas Biru Waterfall, a beautiful insta worthy horse tail type waterfall.
HOTEL : ARTHA COTTAGE/SIMILAR
DAY 8 : TUMPAK SEWU WATERFALL- BONDOWOSO
After breakfast, check out and then drive to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, which can be reached by 45 mins trekking and in total will take about 3 hours passing by some waterfall and you will also visit Goa Tetes (cave). Drive about 3 hours to Bondowoso, the gate to Ijen Crater.
HOTEL : IJEN VIEW HOTEL/ GRAND PADIS
DAY 9 : BONDOWOSO-IJEN BLUE FIRE-PEMUTERAN
Check out and depart at 00.00 from hotel to Paltuding Basecamp. At 02.30 start to hike Ijen Crater which takes 2 hours to reach the peak and then descend for 30-45 mins to see the Ijen Blue Fire closer. Enjoy sunrise from the peak and take photo of the crater. Descend back to Basecamp and then drive to Ketapang Port. Cross Bali Strait and drive to Pemuteran.
HOTEL : ADI ASSRI BEACH RESORT
DAY 10: BEDUGUL TOUR
After breakfast and then check out. Drive to Banyumala Waterfall which can be reached by 30 mins walk. Visit Ulundanu Temple Lake Bratan. Visit Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and the beautiful Taman Ayun Temple that both have been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage.
HOTEL : PRIME PLAZA SANUR
DAY 11: PENIDA ISLAND SNORKELING
Pick up at 07.00 and transfer to Sanur Harbor. And then sail to Penida Island by public fastboat. Snorkel at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, Wall Bay and Crystal Bay. After lunch visit some iconic beaches : Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong. Sail back to Sanur and return to hotel.
HOTEL : PRIME PLAZA SANUR
DAY 12 : BALI-LABUAN BAJO-KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
Drop to Bali Airport
FLIGHT: QZ644/DPS-LBJ/07.10-08.15/20 KG
Upon arrival Labuan Bajo , meet guide and transfer to port. Sail to Komodo National Park.
You will snorkel at Kelor Island and then proceed visit Rinca Island for Komodo Dragon observation. Late afternoon visit Kalong Island to observe foxes.
STAY : ONBOARD
DAY 13: KOMOODO NATIONAL PARK-LABUAN BAJO
Today you will explore the National Park from Padar Island to enjoy beautiful view of Komodo National Park. Proceed to Pink Beach for swimming and snorkeling, Komodo Island for Komodo Dragon observation, Taka Makassar sand island and Manta Point to have a chance to swim with manta. Sail to Labuan Bajo. Transfer hotel
HOTEL : BINTANG FLORES HOTEL
DAY 14: WAE REBO DAY TOUR
Pick up at 05.00 from hotel and drive about 3.5 hours to Dintor Village. Trek 2 hours to Wae Rebo Village where you will see the beautiful thatched roof house of Manggarai tribe, meet the locals, see the woman songket weaving. Return to Labuan Bajo. ETA Labuan Bajo 17.30.
HOTEL : BINTANG FLORES HOTEL
DAY 15: LABUAN BAJO-ENDE-MONI
Drop to Labuan bajo Airport
FLIGHT : IW-1952/LBJ-ENE/10.25-11.15/15 KG
Upon arrival Ende, drive about 3-4 hours to Moni Village, the closest village to Kelimutu Crater.
STAY : KELIMUTU CRATER ECOLODGE
DAY 16 : KELIMUTU CRATER – MAUMERE
AT 04.00, transfer to Kelimutu Crater. Walk about 3o mins to best view point to watch sunrise with the stunning view of 3 craters of Kelimutu. Return to hotel and check out. Visit hotsrping and waterfall. Drive to Koka Beach and proceed to Maumere.
STAY : COCONUT BEACH RESORT MAUMERE
DAY 17 : MAUMERE-BALI
Transfer to airport
FLIGHT: IW1828/MOF-KOE/07.00-07.55
JT925/KOE-DPS/12.20-14.15
Upon arrival Bali. Transfer to hotel
STAY : THE PATRA BALI RESORT
DAY 18 : ULUWATU TOUR
Pick up at 11.00 AM, drive to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park to see the gigantic copper statue of Wisnu and Garuda which stands tall on a limestone hill of Ungasan. Proceed to Uluwatu Temple which is situated on a high cliff overlooking Indian Ocean. Watch kecak and fire dance at Uluwatu Temple. Dinner with seafood menu at Jimbaran Bay.
STAY : THE PATRA BALI RESORT
DAY 19 : BALI-TAMBOLAKA
Transfer to Bali Airport,
FLIGHT: IN640/DPS-TMC/09.10-10.10
Upon arrival Tambolaka Airport drive to South West of Sumba to visit Ratenggaro Village, a beautiful tall thatched roof houses. Afterwards visit the lagoon of Weekuri to swim. Enjoy sunset at Mandorak Beach.
STAY : LELEWATU SUMBA
DAY 20 : SUMBA FREE
STAY : LELEWATU SUMBA
DAY 21 : SUMBA TOUR
At 05.30 drive to Rua Beach to swim with horse. Return to hotel for breakfast. Drive to Weekacura Waterfall which nestles in the middle of rice field. Proceed to visit Praijing Village, a beautiful traditional houses with thatched roof that can be seen from a view point to take photo. Return to hotel.
STAY : LELEWATU SUMBA
DAY 22 : SUMBA-BALI
Transfer to airport of Tambolaka
FLIGHT: WINGS AIR/IW1833/TMC-DPS/11.15-12.45
Upon arrival Bali Airport, lunch and then transfer to Ubud.
STAY : BEING SATTVAA LUXURY VILLA UBUD
DAY 23 :UBUD TOUR
Today you will explore the famous places in Ubud. Ubud Palace, Ubud Kemuda Saraswati Lotus Pond, Ubud Art Market, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Holy Spring, Luwak Coffee.
STAY : BEING SATTVAA LUXURY VILLA UBUD
DAY 24 : EAST BALI TOUR
After breakfast drive eastward to visit Tirta Gangga : a beautiful water garden built by King of Karangasem. Proceed to visit Taman Ayun Temple a water palace with mix of European, Balinese and Chinese architecture. And then enjoying the village atmosphere of Tenganan indigenous Balinese hamlet which still preserves its tradition, belief and local wisdom.
STAY : BEING SATTVAA LUXURY VILLA UBUD
DAY 25 : TRANSFER OUT