26 Days Indonesian
Archipelago
Day 1 : Arrival Medan – Parapat
Morning arrive at Medan Airport from Kuala
Lumpur. Meet and greet at the airport then depart for Parapat – famous mountain
and lake resort on the east shore of the immense volcanic Lake Toba. En route,
first hour pass by several small towns and then followed by vast view of
rubber, oil palm, cacao plantations, paddy terraces, etc. Arrive in
Parapat, check in hotel.
Day 2 : Samosir
Island Tour (B)
After breakfast, start for Samosir
Island Tour by boat. Visit the Tomb of King Sidabutar and Batak Toba Village at
Tomok. Then to Ambarita, a traditional village with ancient megalithic
furniture in front of the traditional house and also visit the Village of
Simanindo to watch folkdance performance of Batak Toba people. Afternoon return
to hotel.
Day 3 : Parapat
– Brastagi (B)
After breakfast, depart for Brastagi
via the Ring Road of Lake Toba. En route pass by pine tree plantation, the
magnificent scenery of Lake Toba, fertile vegetable and fruit farms. Visit the
ancient King’s Palace of Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Proceed to the slender
Sipiso-piso Waterfall which drops into Lake Toba from hundred of meter height.
Arrive in Brastagi, a refreshing mountain resort dominated by two active volcanoes.
Visit the fruit market and the traditional Batak Karo village – Peceran. Then
check in hotel.
Day 4 : Brastagi
– Bohorok (B)
Depart for Bohorok via Medan in 4½
hour drive. En route passing through some part of the lush tropical rain forest
of Sumatera. Arrive in Bohorok, check in hotel.
Day 5 : Bohorok
– Medan (B)
Start trekking to see Orang Utan.
First walk along the riverbank to the crossing point and cross the river by
small canoe to the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center. Hike up the hill through
the rain forest to see the activities of those illegally captured and
young Orang Utans which are trained to return to their natural habitat
( trekking is required ). After the visit, walk back to your assembling
point. Afternoon return to Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra province.
Check in hotel for overnight.
Day 6 : Flight
to Jakarta (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for
flight to Jakarta. Meet and greet services then direct transfer to hotel for
overnight stay. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 7 : Jakarta
– Bogor – Bandung (B)
After breakfast, drive to Bandung with
en route visit the wellknown Botanical Garden and stop to see the tea
plantations at Puncak Pass. Check in and overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Bandung
– Yogyakarta (B)
After breakfast transfer to railway
station for a scenic train to Yogyakarta passing many lush countryside views
along the way. Check in hotel for overnight. Afternoon is free leisure.
Day 9 : Sightseeing
Yogyakarta (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Sightseeing Yogyakarta, the centre of
Javanese arts and culture. Visit the Sultan’s Palace, Batik
Workshop, Leather Handicrafts, Bird Market, and the silverworks at Kotagede.
Then continue the trip to visit the majestic Buddhist Temple Borobudur. Return
to hotel for overnight.
Day 10 : Yogyakarta – Bromo (B)
Leave
Yogyakarta for Tosari about 8 hours driving, the base camp to explore Mount
Bromo. En route
visit the elegant Hindu shrine complex of Prambanan (UNESCO World Heritage
Site). Check in hotel.
Day 11 : Bromo – Surabaya (B)
Wake-up call
at 03.00 in the morning then a short drive will take you to Cemoro Lawang. From
here riding on horse back for 30 minutes across the sand sea to the foot of
Mount Bromo, then climb the 245 staircase up to the rim of the volcano. After
this venture, return to hotel for a hot bath and breakfast. Then depart to
Surabaya and overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Flight to Makassar – Pare Pare (B)
Depart to
airport for flight to Makassar. Arrive at Makassar Airport then set out on the
picturesque drive to Pare Pare passing the Buginese villages with their typical
houses. On the way visit Bantimurung waterfall and butterfly breading farm. See
the local people with their daily activities. Afternoon walk along the
boulevard to see the fishermen activities. Onwards to Pasar Malam, a local
market located on the water front of Pare Pare. Check in hotel.
Day 13 : Pare Pare – Toraja (B,D)
After
breakfast, drive to Toraja land with many photo stops en route. Visiting Suaya
village famous with King stone grave then to Kambira village to discover the
baby grave in the tree. Then check in hotel.
Day 14 : Sightseeing
Toraja (B,D)
After breakfast, a fullday exploring
Toraja land with visit Lemo to see Tau-Tau statues and the hanging graves.
Onwards to Siguntu village and Tampangallo village to discover an ancient grave
where the deceased are entombed. Continue to Kete Kesu, one of the oldest
Torajan villages to see Tongkonan and old rice barns, also famous for its
traditional colorful woodcarving. Return to hotel for accommodation.
Day 15 : Sightseeing
Toraja (B,D)
Set out on a trip to Batutumonga
enjoying superb views over Rantepao and surrounding valleys. Ideal for a walk
along the rice fields and the daily Torajan live. On the way visit Bori village
to find a megalith complex used by local as the funeral site. Onwards to
Lokomata best known for its huge stone grave. Afternoon also visiting Pallawa,
Sa’dan, known as the weaving center of Rantepao. Return to hotel for
accommodation.
Day 16
: Flight to Lombok (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mataram, the capital city of Lombok
Island. Meeting services upon arrival, then check in.
Day 17 : Sasak Traditional Tour (B)
Breakfast
at hotel. Drive to Sesela Village for an exotic journey using the local
’Gondola’ of bamboo raft along Meninting River. Continue the trip to Banyumulek
and Sukarara Village specializing in handmade pottery crafts and traditional
handweaving cloths. Next visit is a Sasak Village with its traditional hyperbolic
shaped thatched huts. Transfer to the southern coast of the island. Return to
hotel.
Day 18 : Gili Islands Tour (B)
After
breakfast, travel along the northern coast line of the island to visit Pusuk
Pass, home to a colony of wild monkeys and offers dramatic panorama as a
backdrop of Gili Islands peninsula. Then towards to Bangsal harbor for across
to Gili Islands (Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, Gili Air) by a traditional boat.
Spend rest of the day for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on
this pristine island. Return to hotel.
Day 19 : Flight
to Bali (B)
After
breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Bali. Meeting services upon
arrival, then check in hotel.
Day 20 : Flight
to Labuan Bajo (B,L,D)
Morning
flight to Labuan Bajo. Meeting services upon arrival, then direct transfer to hotel
for overnight stay. En route visit Mirror Cave.
Day 21 : Sightseeing Komodo Dragon (B,L,D)
In early
morning, departure from Labuhan Bajo by semi modern wooden boat to Rinca Island
about 2 hours. En-route you can enjoy the wonderful sunrise and view of the
small surrounding islands. Upon arrival at Loh Buaya pier start the walk for
about 1 hour to reach the home of Komodo Dragons where you see them in their
own habitat. These animals grow up to 3 meters long and 200 kg in weight.
Chance to see other wild animals, like water buffalo, deer, horses, etc.
Afterwards sail to Bidadari Island with white sandy beaches for swimming and
snorkeling. In the afternoon return to Labuhan Bajo and transfer to hotel.
Day 22 : Flight to Bali (B)
After
breakfast return to airport for flight back to Bali. Meeting services upon
arrival, then check in hotel. Rest of the day is free at own activities.
Day 23 : Free
Program (B)
Day 24 : Sightseeing
Bali (B,L)
Drive to Batubulan village to watch
Barong and Kris dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages
of Celuk, Mas and Batuan to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving
woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave, a Hindu meditation
center dating back to the 11th century. Then Tampak Siring to see the holy
spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next on to view the magnificent panorama on
the still active Mount Batur volcano and lake Batur. Drive through Bangli town
to see the 13th century Kehen temple. Return to hotel for accommodation.
Day 25 : Free
Program (B)
Day 26 : Departure
Bali (B)
Free at own activities until time to
be transfered to airport for onward flight.
End of Services
26 nights at allocated hotel based on twin share
Airfare and domestic
airport taxes
Hotel :
Bohorok : Rindu Alam Hotel (Guesthouse) –
1 night
Brastagi : Brastagi Cottages (3*) – 1
night
Samosir : Sopo Toba (3*) – 2 nights
Medan : Garuda Plaza (3*) – 1 night
Jakarta :
Ibis Tamarind (3*) – 1 night
Bandung : Sukajadi Hotel (3*) – 1 nights
Yogyakarta : Puri Artha (3*) – 2 nights
Bromo : Bromo Cottaage (3*) – 1
night
Surabaya : Ibis Rajawali (3*) – 1 night
Pare Pare : Bukit Indah Pare Pare (2*) – 1
night
Toraja : Toraja Misiliana (2*) – 3
nights
Senggigi : The Sentosa Villa (4*) – 3
night
Kuta Bali : Bali Dynasty (4*) – 1 nights
Labuan Bajo : Bintang Flores Hotel *4 – 2 nights
Nusa Dua Bali : JW Marriot Hotel *5 – 4 nights
Price quoted in US Dollar :
Twin Share at
USD ..... net/person
Included :
26 nights at allocated hotel based on twin share
Daily breakfast
AC coach with Russian or English speaking Guide speaking
guide
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Jeep to Penanjakan and horse riding in Bromo
Cycling trip at Samosir Island, Yogyakarta, Ubud
Train ticket Bandung – Yogyakarta – Surabaya
Boat to Komodo Island
Ferry ticket Java – Bali
All entrance fees, donations and parking fees
Excluded :
Airfare and domestic
airport taxes
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Others not mentioned
above
Airfare and Flight Schedule (subject to change) :
GA 143 Medan – Jakarta 13:20 –
15:40 : US$ 160/person
GA Surabaya – Makasar
GA Makasar – Lombok
GA Lombok – Bali
MZ Bali – Labuan Bajo
MZ Labuan Bajo - Bali
Contact Me at dion@indoleisure.net, dionoldani@gmail.com
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