Indonesia - Java, Bali and Toraja
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Price$1009+ flight to Jakarta and back home
- Physical grade 2/5
- Service grade Standard
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Duration13 days
Indonesia is probably the most diverse nation in the world, home to 300 ethnic groups, and more than 700 languages! We will visit Indonesia's main three islands to grasp the diversity and learn about very different cultures. On Java we visit world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and climb two active volcanoes. On Bali we enjoy white sand beaches and waterfalls. On Sulawesi we visit Toraja region, known for its ancient traditios and very unusual funeral ceremonies.
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Day 1Arrival in Jakarta, flight to 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. We will visit one of the beaches out of the city, and enjoy the sunset.
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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 4Train (9 hours on the way) to the eastern city of Probolinggo, bus to the village at the foot of the Bromo volcano (1.5 hours). Checking into a hotel close to the crater.
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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. We explore active volcano and out of this world landscapes, then go back to the hotel and ride to Bondowoso (about 6 hours). There we check into a hotel close to Ijen volcano, and take a short walk to a gorgeous waterfall.
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Day 6We climb the Ijen volcano, and explore crater of the “poisonous lake”, where hundreds of Indonesian workers mine sulfur every night. After breakfast we take a bus and ferry to Bali (2-3 hours on the way), enjoy a volcanic beach and take a bus to Ubud (3.5 hours) where we check into a hotel.
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Day 7-9Morning 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. A short trip to the waterfalls in the northwest of the island, a visit to the Water Temple on the lake, a trip to the coffee plantation and the largest rice terraces on the island. Water Temple of Tirta Empul near Ubud. A trip to a little-known beach, hidden between steep slopes in the south of the island. At sunset we will watch exotic dances in the temple at the edge of the 70-meter rock.
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Day 10Flight to Makassar, the largest city on Sulawesi. We explore the city, visiting old port, strolling along the embankment and Chinatown experiencing realities of non-touristy Indonesian city. Night bus to Rantepao (9 hours).
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Day 11-12Arrival in Rantepao, the major town of the mountainous Tana Toraja area. After checking into a hotel in the center we begin exploring the region by hired vehicles. We will attend world famous traditional burial ceremonies, visit authentic villages with unusual architecture, and watch ancient burial caves and graves in rocks and trees.
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Day 13Morning arrival in Makassar airport, flight to Jakarta and then back home.
| Dates | Availability |
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| 2018 | |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| 2019 | |
| 30.04 - 12.05 | Available for booking |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| Departures | Availability | Price | Deposit | This group speaks | Book |
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| 2018 | |||||
| 28 August - 09 September | Available for booking | $1009 | $509 | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. | Book |
| 2019 | |||||
| 30 April - 12 May | Available for booking | $1009 | $509 | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. | Book |
| 28 August - 09 September | Available for booking | $1009 | $509 | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. | Book |
| Departures | 28.08.2018 - 09.09.2018 |
| Availability | Available for booking |
| Price | $1009 |
| Deposit | $509 |
| This group speaks | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. |
| Book | Book |
| Departures | 30.04.2019 - 12.05.2019 |
| Availability | Available for booking |
| Price | $1009 |
| Deposit | $509 |
| This group speaks | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. |
| Book | Book |
| Departures | 28.08.2019 - 09.09.2019 |
| Availability | Available for booking |
| Price | $1009 |
| Deposit | $509 |
| This group speaks | Rus.,Ukr.,Eng. |
| Book | Book |
Indonesia is probably the most diverse nation in the world, home to 300 ethnic groups, and more than 700 languages! We will visit Indonesia's main three islands to grasp the diversity and learn about very different cultures. On Java we visit world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and climb two active volcanoes. On Bali we enjoy white sand beaches and waterfalls. On Sulawesi we visit Toraja region, known for its ancient traditios and very unusual funeral ceremonies.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of below average difficulty. We will walk in cities and do easy 1-2 hours climbes ot two volcanoes. We will be moving around in hired vehicles for up to 9 hours, visiting places of interest on the way, as well as take two night buses. Our itinerary also includes three domestic flights. We will stay in guesthouses and hotels, all will have hot water, air conditioning or fans and wi fi internet.
Price of the trip includes:
- Three domestic flights;
- 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 Jakarta and back home;
- Medical insurance (mandatory);
- Entry tickets to temples, parks and other places of interest ($100-120);
- Food ($8-15 per person per day).
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| 2019 | |
| 30.04 - 12.05 | Available for booking |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
Indonesia is probably the most diverse nation in the world, home to 300 ethnic groups, and more than 700 languages! We will visit Indonesia's main three islands to grasp the diversity and learn about very different cultures. On Java we visit world-famous complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, and climb two active volcanoes. On Bali we enjoy white sand beaches and waterfalls. On Sulawesi we visit Toraja region, known for its ancient traditios and very unusual funeral ceremonies.
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| 2019 | |
| 30.04 - 12.05 | Available for booking |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
Indonesia is visa free for citizens of most countries.
We provide free visa consulting to our clients.
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| 2019 | |
| 30.04 - 12.05 | Available for booking |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
- Price: + $12
- Price: + $125
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
| 2019 | |
| 30.04 - 12.05 | Available for booking |
| 28.08 - 09.09 | Available for booking |
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