Borneo - Java - Bali

18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS

Adventure travel in Indonesia with trekking and volcanoes. For those travelers who love the adventure and active routes, this trip is your dream make true…. Jungle trekking in Borneo, amazing sunrise from active volcanoes in Java and activities such as snorkel, kayaking, rafting, cycling…are waiting for you in Bali!!

 We invite you to travel different and discover Indonesia beyond the most visited places. We have a different approach to the concept of travel. All our itineraries are just an inspiration and we will be pleased to create your respecting local villages and supporting their economy.

Arrival flight: Jakarta

Departure flight: Bali

DAY 1: WELCOME TO JAKARTA

Upon arrival at the airport, meeting service by hotel FM 7 and  transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals included: Any

DAY 2: JAKARTA – PANGKALANBUN – KUMAI – PROBISCUS MONKEY TOUR – HOUSE BOAT

Transfer to the airport and flight to Pangkalanbun. Upon arrival at the airport, meeting service then proceed to Kumai to get our boat. On board, crossing Kumai river in approximately 15 minutes to reach Seikonyer river, the main river in National Park. Lunch will be served on the boat. Passing the river with full of probiscus monkeys to observe. Dinner and overnight on the boat.

Meals included: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3: HOUSE BOAT – PONDOK TANGGUI – CAMP LEAKEY – HOUSEBOAT

After break fast, we will do activity at Pondok Tanggui, the second rehabilitation center where we can enjoy many babies and juveniles at feeding area around 09.00 AM, taking pictures while having the information from your guide about them. We continue our tour to reach the highlight of National Park, Camp Leakey area. It will pass the black river which is full of wildlife within such as many kind of birds, primates, fish, also crocodiles.  At 12.00 is the lunch times which will be served by our own cook which special various food.  Arriving at Camp Leakey, we have hiking track into the forest to gain information of the heterogen forest wildlife while observing some wild animal as well. We continue our tour by following orangutan feeding program which is being held at 14.00, bringing milk and fruits, feeders will lead us to the state platform. We will enjoy the situation till 16.00 back to the boat, downstream to River mouth for overnight and having dinner.

Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 4: PANGKALANBUN – SEMARANG – JOGJAKARTA

After early breakfast on the boat, boating down to Kumai then transferred to the airport for your next flight to Semarang. Our guide will be waiting for you at your arrival and then transfer to Jogjakarta. Arrival at the end of the day.

Meals included:  Breakfast

DAY 5: JOGJAKARTA – BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN TEMPLES

A warm hospitality in Jogjakarta, the former Indonesia’s capital city, start the tour by visiting its valuable and special places Sultan Palace (kraton) dating back to the 17th century, viewing Watercastle. Encouraging the joyful seeing the beauty of famous traditional handicrafts works of Kotagede - central of silver smiths, “wayang kulit” puppet and traditional batik home industry.  Then drive to Borobudur temple, the biggest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, then seeing Mendut and Pawon temples in line. In the afternoon visit the biggest Hindu’s sanctuary Prambanan temple.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6: JOGJAKARTA – MOJOKERTO (BY TRAIN) – SURABAYA

Start the day with scenic drive to East Java by Express Train to Mojokerto. Along the way you will discover picturesque landscapes. Arrive in Mojokerto direct transfer to Bromo. Overnight at Bromo.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7: BROMO SUNRISE  – IJEN

Early morning depart to Mt. Bromo, by jeep and horseback riding, crossing the sea of sand and climbing up to view the one of the most spectacular sunrise from the crest of the Bromo volcano. Enjoy the summit of Mt. Bromo! Admire the magnificent panorama over its caldera from the 2,000 m summit. After enjoying the sunrise back to the hotel. Afterward we carry on along the Java Ocean coastline through the picturesque fishing village of Pasir Putih before arriving at Ijen. Overnight at Ijen / Ketapang.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8: IJEN – GILIMANUK – MENJANGAN

Early wake up and breakfast depart to Paltuding to the awesome beauty of Java’s wonder volcano Mt. Ijen through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations then into one of Java’s rainforest. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain. From park rangers post walk up the Ijen plateau through the hilly landscape till to the crater edge. The stunning view is unveiled at 2883 m altitude. The reward of your effort is a breath taking morning view and during clear weather you may see the great sulfur lake. After enjoying the lake and the activities for the local sulphur mining at the lake shore, back down to the ranger’s post then drive on to Ketapang. Transfer to the port board the ferry to Gilimanuk (Bali) by crossing the Bali Strait. Transfer to Menjangan.

Meals included: Breakfast          

DAYS  9 – 10 : MENJANGAN

Free days in Menjangan. The hotel  is a peaceful retreat located in the heart of an unspoiled national park on the stunning north west coast of Bali. Located within the boundaries of the Bali Barat National Park the hitel  offers guests the chance to get close to nature and relax in exquisite surroundings. Activities like bird watching, trekking, biking, horse riding or kayaking, snorkel or diving can be organised at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY  11: MENJANGAN – MUNDUK

After breakfast transfet to Munduk. We will visit :Buyan and Tambingan Lakes. Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan, separated by a rainforest-covered hill, are known as the Twin Lakes. This sight is a great overview of the volcanic heart of Bali. We will have the chance to see as well Bratan Lake . Amazing views. You will feel real nature in Munduk, a typical village perched in the hills covered with jungles and rice fields

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 12: MUNDUK

Free day in Munduk. Optional activities as  Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking. Sekumpul Waterfall is touted as the most beautiful waterfall in Bali. It is fairly close to Niagara Falls Lemukih, only about 2 km away. Understandably, the Village and Village Lemukih Sekumpul indeed neighbors. To see Sekumpul Waterfall close, it takes a bit of effort and struggle. From the parking lot, you have to walk quite far away, down a dirt road, down the hundreds of stairs, and across the river. When you ride a motorcycle, you can still ride from the parking lot (near the ticket window), to the end of the road paving. After paving the way out, the road turned into a narrow dirt road (footpath). Not long down the path, you arrived at a blank bale (gazebo) with Niagara Falls Sekumpul incredible lure. From the blank bale, seen Niagara Sekumpul very pretty in the distance. That makes this waterfall is different from most waterfalls, Niagara Sekumpul not just made up of one or two waterfalls. There are at least seven waterfalls are located separate and apart, you can see from the blank bale. Seven waterfalls scattered in the high cliffs and surrounded by green trees soothes the eye. Seventh waterfall has a shape and a different height. Absolutely amazing. Not one did, when Niagara Sekumpul crowned as the most beautiful waterfall in Bali.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 13: MUNDUK – JATILUWIH – UBUD

After breakfast we will start our transfer to Ubud, the cultural center of the island.  En route we will visit the rural area of Jatiluwih – in Balinese language this means really wonderful – where we will see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the whole island with never end stepped rice fields. In the afternoon you will arrive to your villa in Ubud.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14: UBUD

Spend a relaxing day today exploring the village of Ubud. Its temple, market, the Monkey Forest…Just have a walk around Ubud and enjoy the magic environment of this village.

Meals included: Breakfast.

DAY 15: TEGALALANG – TIRTA EMPUL – GUNUNG KAWI AND TEGENUNGAN WATERFALL

After breakfast we will start this day full of visits discovering the beautiful rice terraces of Tegalalang. Here you will have a chance to connect with the natural elements and enjoy an incredible landscape

Then  Tirta Empul, meaning Holy Water Spring, is the Balinese water temple just outside of Ubud. This temple is a powerful place for your spiritual cleansing and awakening. During our visit, you will have a chance to walk through and purify your Spirit in the temple’s 11 spouts and do a traditional Balinese prayer and offering ritual.

Our next stop will be  Gunung Kawi, a beautiful temple carved out of the side of a cliff. It is lined with 10 7-meter high shrines to ancient Balinese kings and Queens.

 We will end our tour with a visit to the waterfall Tegenungan.  At the waterfall you will be able to swim in the pool at the base of the falls, and stand beneath the rushing waters.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 

DAY 16: BATUR ADVENTURE CYCLING

Escape from the tourist center to Kintamani cooler climates of Bali Mountain region. Using mountain bikes and safety equipment, the downhill trail from Pludu village will lead you through sleepy villages along little-used roads and tracks. Frequent stops are made along the way giving you the opportunity to view aged temple compounds and shady plantations bearing a variety of crops. Local women regally carry festive offerings of fruit and flowers to appease the Gods, whilst village ducks are herded in humorous orderly processions. Young boy’s cut grass to feed the family cow whilst weathered old men gossip at the roadside stall sipping glasses of aromatic mountain ground coffee.

An air-conditioned escort vehicle is on standby at the end of your trip to take you to enjoy a replenishing buffet luncheon before returning to your hotel.  A day packed with interest, education and fun!

Cycling Conditions:

Length of cycling trip is approximately 25.0 kilometers or 15.5 miles
Cycling time 3 Hours
Hard surface and mainly down hills
Starting from 1016 meter above sea level and finish at 320 meter above sea level
Cycling Attractions

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 

DAY 17: AYUNG RIVER RAFTING

This  two hour, visually spectacular rafting trip down the Ayung River. This adventure for guests of all ages is a mix of wild excitement, breath taking views and well-guided, informative, sightseeing.

As you carve through some of Bali’s most appealing landscape, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbanks. As you switch between Class II and III rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer.

 Facts:

Approximately 11 km or 7 miles. Rafting time 2 hours
Class 2 and 3 rapids with drops and pools
Wild animals are mainly in the mornings and local daily activity in the afternoons
 

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch 

DAY 18: BALI – OUT

At the arranged time, transfer to the airport and flight to  your next destination. Sampai Jumpa!

Meals included: Breakfast.

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor-made tour in Borneo just for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!