Jakarta - Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the centre of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. The capital city spreads over more than 650 sq km and is home to more than 8 million inhabitants. It is a metropolitan city with modern western architecture and traditional Indonesian culture offering facilities for visitors from around the world.
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Java Overland, 6 days
Day 01
Jakarta - Bandung |
Leave Jakarta by vehicle for Bandung via Jagorawi Highway. The first stop will be made in Bogor to visit the famous BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDEN, which was founded in 1817. It covers an immense 87 ha of land and houses thousands of plant species. After this, continue driving through manicured green tea plantations along the PUNCAK PASS. Stop for lunch here before proceeding further on to Bandung via Cianjur. Once arrived in Bandung, check-in and overnight Bandung.
Day 02
Bandung |
Enjoy breakfast in the morning before proceeding on a tour featuring TANGKUBAN PRAHU CRATER and CIATER HOT SPRING. Lunch will be served en route. After that, return to Bandung with a stop at the LEMBANG FRUIT MARKET. In the afternoon, visit the PAK UJO’S ANGKLUNG SCHOOL in Padasuka Village. Overnight in Bandung.
Day 03
Bandung - Baturaden |
Today it’s time to leave Bandung for BATURADEN. This popular highland retreat lies on the slope of Mount Slamet. The drive goes past many lush countryside views. Along the route a visit at NAGA VILLAGE is included, where some ancient Javanese customs are still being practiced. After that, proceed to CANGKUANG TEMPLE and the handicraft Centre. Lunch will be taken in Tasikmalaya. In the afternoon the journey continues further to Baturaden via
Day 04
Baturaden - Yogyakarta |
Continue the tour today to Wonosobo and enjoy a scenic drive as the road winds through the mountain passes between Mt. Sindoro and Mt. Sumbing and on to the famous DIENG PLATEAU. Visit some old Javanese Hindu’s temples and a wonderful coloured lake. After lunch, drive onward to Yogyakarta with an en route stop to visit the famous BOROBUDUR TEMPLE. Spent your time discovering this astonishing UNESCO World Heritage site and witness the architectural wonders of this complex. Continue driving, arrival, check in and overnight in Yogyakarta.
Day 05
Yogyakarta |
The morning will be spent to explore the SULTAN’S PALACE. Stroll along the colourful bird market and Taman Sari - the ruin of Water Palace built by the 1st Sultan. Later on, move on to PRAMBANAN TEMPLE or known also as the ‘Slender Maiden’. This elegant temple complex was built in the 9th Century dedicated to the ultimate worship to the Trinity of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Overnight in Yogyakarta.
Day 06
Yogyakarta |
Transfer from the hotel to Yogyakarta Airport.
End of the Tour.
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South Sulawesi Roundtrip, 8 days
Day 01
Makassar |
Welcome services at Hasanuddin airport in Makassar and transfer into town. If time permits, start to do some sightseeing with visits to the FORT ROTTERDAM, the Old Dutch Fortress and the BUNT’S RESIDENCE. Here, a fine collection of sea shells and orchids is on display. Proceed to PAOTERE, the Buginese boat harbour, home of many traditional wooden ships. Dinner and overnight in Makassar.
Day 02
Makassar - Bira |
After breakfast in the hotel, the journey goes by vehicle to Bira. Set out on a picturesque ride to the countryside up to the MALINO HIGHLAND. On the way, visit BALLA LOMPOA MUSEUM to see the collection of heirlooms from former Gowa Royalty Takapalla, MALINO WATERFALL and TEA PLANTATION. En route, a stop for lunch will be taken.
In the afternoon, visit KAJANG VILLAGE to experience the local life style. After arrival in Bira in the late afternoon, enjoy Dinner and overnight in Bira.
Day 03
Bira |
Today is reserved for an excursion in the area. Drive to TANA BERU to see the Bugis and Makassarese - the most skilful boat builders and sailors in Indonesia. Even though the traditional wooden boats are built all along Sulawesi’s south coast, Tana Beru Village is the epicentre of Bugis boat-building. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy free time at leisure; choose between various activities such as swimming, snorkelling or relaxing on the white sandy beaches. Dinner and overnight in Bira.
Day 04
Bira - Sengkang |
From Bira the tour goes further by vehicle to SENGKANG. Lunch will be served at Watampone. After that, visit the MUSEUM ANDI MAPASISSI to see the collection of heirlooms from former Bugis Royalty. In the afternoon, arrive in Sengkang. Start to explore the village and visit a traditional silk factory, where the women hand spin and weave silk cloth. Dinner and overnight in Sengkang.
Day 05
Sengkang |
Today’s excursion leads to the Lake Tempe by motorized canoe to see the beautiful view of LAKE TEMPE and to see floating houses, fishing villages and the interaction with local lives. Afterwards, drive to WATANSOPPENG and watch out to find the bats on the trees in the middle of the city. Then continue to TAJUNCU VILLAGE to see silkworm (seasonal). In the next village, the TAKKALALA VILLAGE, see the Big Traditional Buginese house with hundred poles. Lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, the drive goes back to Sengkang. Dinner and overnight in Sengkang.
Day 06
Sengkang - Toraja |
Today, set out on the picturesque drive to TORAJA. Stop on the way for a short visit at PALOPO. This small village is the capital of the Luwu Regency and known for the Moslem port. Visit the OLD MOSQUE and stroll around in the village. In the afternoon, the tour arrives in RANTEPAO where lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Afterwards visit LONDA, which has an ancient ceremonial burial place. KETE KESU is a wonderful Toraja village where one can see Tongkonan - houses and rice barns. It is famous for its woodcarving scenic drive up to Toraja. Dinner and overnight in Toraja.
Day 07
Toraja |
Enjoy a full day exploration of the Toraja Highlands. First of all, visit LEMO to see the cliff displaying ancestral sculptures and the hanging graves. After that, continue to SANGALLA. After this, drive back to Rantepao for having Lunch. In the afternoon continue to explore the highland. Visit BATUTUMONGA to enjoy superb views over Rantepao and the surrounding valleys. Follow the road on to PALLAWA, a village on a small hill with more Tongkonan houses, rice barns and granaries. Proceed to SA’DAN, the weaving centre. Dinner and overnight in Toraja.
Day 08
Toraja |
Transfer from Toraja to Makassar Airport. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Pare Pare.
End of the Tour.
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South East Sulawesi Roundtrip, 8 days
Day 01
Makassar |
Arrival at Makassar Airport, meeting service and transfer by private car to the hotel on own arrangement. Afterward, start city sightseeing with visits to BENTENG PANYUA which is known as Fort Rotterdam, built by The King of Goa Tunipallangga in the 16th century, PAOTERE the Pinisi Traditional Harbour, BALLA LOMPOA MUSEUM and Miniature of South Sulawesi at BENTENG SOMBA OPU. Around the fort complex, several traditional houses of local ethnic groups in South Sulawesi are displayed. Lunch and dinner are served at a local restaurant, overnight in Makassar.
Day 02
Yangon |
Makassar - Kendari | Transfer to Makassar Airport to catch a flight to Kendari.
Upon Arrival in Kendari, transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour around the city to see the traditional market, BATU GONG BEACH and nearby fisherman village. Lunch and dinner are served at local restaurants. Overnight in Kendari.
Day 03
Kendari - Bau Bau |
Transfer to the harbour to catch the Jet Foil leaving to BAU BAU. It will take about 5 to 6 hours boat ride before we reach Bau Bau. After arriving in Bau Bau late in the afternoon, transfer to the very basic Hotel. Lunch is served on the boat, dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bau Bau.
Day 04
Bau Bau |
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of this city full of history and old charm. Visit the huge WOLIO FORT which is located above the city and offers good views over the city and it’s surrounding. Continue directly other attractions such as the BAADIA SULTAN PALACE which is now used as a museum, the GRAND MOSQUE, ROYAL INAUGURATION PLACE and the ROYAL CEMETERY. After lunch, visit the fisherman village and SULAA weaving village. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for dinner and overnight in Bau Bau.
Day 05
Bau Bau - Muna Island |
Today the journey continues to the neighbouring island. Transfer to the harbour to catch a jet foil to RAHA ISLAND. While on board, observe the many children on small traditional boats waiting for the coins (small change) to be thrown down by the passengers from the boat into the Sea. They then dive to get the money. By noon arrive in Muna Island and check in to the hotel (non star). After lunch, go on a city tour to see nearby a fisherman village and the white sandy beach. Dinner and overnight in Muna Island.
Day 06
Muna Island - Kendari |
Transfer to the harbour and return by jet foil to KENDARI. Arrive in Kendari at around lunch time. Transfer to the Hotel. Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure. Lunch and dinner are served at local restaurants, overnight in Kendari.
Day 07
Kendari - Makassar |
Today the journey goes back to Makassar. Transfer to the airport and fly to Makassar. Arrival time will be in the afternoon and continue by car/coach. Drive to Makassar via Leang Leang and Bantimurung. The first stop will be the LEANG LEANG National Prehistoric Park with unique fingerprints on the wall of the cave that date back to 2500 BC. After that, visit BANTIMURUNG which is a protected Government Natural Reserve. This place is ideal for recreation and one can enjoy a relaxing cool waterfall and the surrounding forest. Lunch and dinner are served at a local restaurant, overnight in Makassar.
Day 08
Makassar |
Transfer from Makassar Hotel to Makassar Airport.
End of the tour.
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Lesser Sunda Island Cruise by Ombak Putih, 7 days
Day 01
Labuan Bajo - Cabin / Onboard |
On the western tip of Flores, embark on the boat in Labuhan Bajo. After a few hours of sailing, first stop at the small MESA ISLAND where a visit of a settlement of the Baju will be made. These Sea Gypsies are indigenous to the area of the Lintas Strait and the Komodo National Park. Continue sailing and overnight onboard.
Day 02
Komodo National Park - Rinca Island – Cabin / Onboard |
Visit the rangers’ station of Loh Buaya on RINCA ISLAND for a first encounter with the fierce Komodo dragons. In the afternoon, go to one of the beaches nearby for some spectacular snorkelling and in the evening the crew will prepare a romantic beach barbecue under the stars. Overnight onboard.
Day 03
Komodo Island - Cabin / Onboard |
Today, go ashore at the rangers’ station in Loh Liang on KOMODO ISLAND itself for another trek through the park. Overnight onboard.
Day 04
Bima - Cabin / Onboard |
Wake up in the little harbour of Bima on the SUMBAWA ISLAND. Here one can visit the local market and a village in the nearby highlands where the inhabitants will demonstrate some traditional dances. Most famous is the adu kepala, the ritual head to head combat. Overnight onboard.
Day 05
Satonda Island - Cabin / Onboard |
Set foot on land at the little known island of SATONDA ISLAND with its stunning Crater Lake and beautiful coral gardens. Overnight onboard.
Day 06
Eastern Lombok - Cabin / Onboard |
Anchor off EAST LOMBOK with a visit to a traditional pottery centre and a small village where the villagers will enthusiastically perform some traditional dances. Overnight onboard.
Day 07
Cabin / Onboard |
The last day aboard the Ombak Putih starts with a relaxing morning on a deserted beach at GILI NANGGU (off the coast of South Lombok). Leave around lunch time for the four hour sail back to Bali.
End of the Tour.
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Golf around Bali, 9 days
Day 01
Nusa Dua |
Transfer from Denpasar Airport to South Bali. Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 02
Nusa Dua – Golf at Bali Golf & Country Club |
BALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB voted one of Asia’s 5 Best Golf Courses (Fortune Magazine-USA) will offer visitors to Bali a truly unique golfing experience due to the fantastic setting of the course. Golfers will experience three distinct playing environments throughout the 18-hole course. 1 Round (18- hole) Golf at Bali Golf And Country Club, Nusa Dua including Green Fee, Golf Cart, Caddy Fee, and complimentary water on cart. Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 03
Nusa Dua |
This full day sightseeing is designed as an orientation on the insights of Bali featuring its natural, cultural, and artistic aspects.
The tour begins with a stop at the village of BATUBULAN where you will attend a cultural performance of Barong and Keris Dance, which depicts the story of the eternal battle between the good and the evil. Proceed to the artisan villages of CELUK, MAS and UBUD, known as the centre of Balinese gold and silver jeweller industry, wood carvings and art paintings respectively. Drive up through rural villages and vast area of beautifully terraced rice fields in Tegalalang and drive by hundreds of village temples before a visit is made at the 17th century holy-spring GUNUNG KAWI TEMPLE at Sebatu. Enjoy a cool break at the mountain village of Kintamani with its cool breeze and breath taking vista of the still-active MOUNT BATUR and its crater-lake. On your return trip will visit pure traditional village at PANGLIPURAN. Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 04
Nusa Dua |
Today is a day at free at leisure to enjoy the area on one’s own pace. Take a relaxing rest on the beach, enjoy the numerous shopping facilities, indulge in the local delicacies and many other activities are waiting. Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 05
Nusa Dua - Tanah Lot |
Today’s tour goes to the outskirt of DENPASAR, Bali’s capital city to visit a Batik processing centre. The art of Batik, which incorporates a delicate process of drawing, waxing and dyeing is an ancient art indigenous to Indonesia. The fabric was once the exclusive attributes to the royal families are now a national pride of the population. The tour will proceed to the village of Mengwi with the 17th century TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE, a legacy of its glorious kingdom’s era. Visit the nearby sacred monkey forest of ALAS KEDATON. The afternoon will be ended with a spectacular sunset at TANAH LOT TEMPLE. Overnight in Tanah Lot.
Day 06
Tanah Lot – Golf at Nirwana Golf Club |
Le Meridien Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort Bali combine world-class facilities with graceful charm. Positioned along the magnificent south west coast, with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Tanah Lot Temple, this is where a true Balinese experience begins. 1 Round (18-hole) Golf at NIRWANA BALI GOLF, Le Meridien including Green Fee, Golf Cart and Caddy Fee. Overnight in Tanah Lot.
Day 07
Tanah Lot - Ubud |
From Tanah Lot to Bedugul, visiting Candi Kuning Market and Ulun Danu Temple. This fascinating full day tour will take to the highland of Bedugul where one can visit the colourful fruit and flower at CANDI KUNING MARKET. Nearby, the 17th century ULUN DANU TEMPLE, on the shore of Lake Beratan is worthwhile to visit. Overnight in Ubud.
Day 08
Ubud – Golf at Bali Handara Kosaido & Country Club |
Located in the northern Bedugul resort are, this course blends with absolutely greens in the lush high heartland of Bali at an altitude of 1,142 meters above the sea level. It is surrounded by rolling mountain, crater lakes and ancient forests. The courses’ design is meant to blend the fairways and create a dramatic backdrop for tea shots and approaches. Overnight in Ubud.
Day 09
Ubud |
Transfer from Ubud to Denpasar Airport.
End of the tour.
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