23 Days | Sample all of the best of diverse Indonesia
Far from ‘just another island getaway’, Indonesia is in many ways a whole world of its own, a sprawling constellation of islands all with something unique to offer. Spend 24 days exploring the diversity of this beautiful country, starting out in Indonesia’s wild west – on the island of Sumatra –and travelling east through Java and into Bali (everybody’s favourite island getaway for a reason). Move effortlessly from Christian Batak to Hinduism and Buddhism, remote jungles to vast beaches, volcano valleys to urban villages and streetside warungs to temple complexes. For the ultimate South East Asian adventure, take the dive – with a small group of like-minded travellers and an expert local leader!
Trip overview
- Start
- Medan, Indonesia
- Finish
- Ubud, Indonesia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Indonesia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TISSC
- Spot orangutans in the wild in Gunung Leuser National Park for the best opportunities in all of Indonesia. This diverse ecosystem is also home to some 300 bird species and the endangered Sumatran tiger!
- Stay in the Bukit Lawang Eco Lodge for a unique jungle experience – you'll also be supporting the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program!
- Climb the Sibayak Volcano, picnic at the summit, then relax in the local hot springs. For your second trekking adventure, you’ll climb Mt Bromo and if conditions allow, be treated to sunrise views over mist-laden volcanoes.
- Cycle through Yogyakarta’s backcountry, riding through a world of flower-studded fields and friendly, smiling locals.
- Walk through the jungle and rice paddies of Seloliman Nature Reserve, learn about local herbs then sit back, relax and soak up the ambience under the stars.
- This trip involves a fair amount of hiking and cycling, including hiking in the jungle. A good level of fitness is required to make the most out of this trip.
- Sumatra is less developed than other islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Due to limited tourism infrastructure, expect there to be bumpy and windy roads, some longer drives and more basic hotels. On the plus side, there are less tourists. Java is one of the largest islands in Indonesia, and this trip covers a lot of ground. Travel times can be long and delays are common. Where suitable, you'll travel by train instead of drive, which will make the journey more comfortable.
- This itinerary spends one night camping in Gunung Lesuer National Park. Keep in mind this is jungle camping with twin share tents and no facilities. Which is of course all part of the adventure. Gunung Leuser National Park is located in Aceh province, which is governed by Sharia Law. There are strict Sharia laws to comply to. Your leader will explain more, but conservative dress is required for these days, (and is recommended for the rest of this trip).
- It's important not to make your bags too heavy, as you will be expected to carry them onto and off trains and walk them short distances. Porters are available in most stations at an extra charge.
- Accommodation at Seloliman Nature Reserve, and near Mt Bromo is in basic guesthouses. Set on the edge of a tropical forest the Seloliman Reserve embraces philosophies of environmental education, and we are sure you will get a good nights sleep. The next night close to the base Mt Bromo our guesthouse is selected for its location. Our stay is short, as we awake very early the next day for our sunrise hike.
- Dress standards in this part of Indonesia are more conservative than in other areas of Indonesia. Show your respect by covering your knees and shoulders when visiting temples. It's a great idea to bring your own sarong.
- This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
22 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Ferry, Private Minibus, Private Bus, Taxi, Train, Plane
Hotel (13 nights), Camping (1 night), Guesthouse (5 nights), Resorts (3 nights)
- Gunung Leuser NP - Jungle Wildlife Trek
- Gunung Leuser NP - Trekking Lunch
- Gunung Leuser NP - Campsite Dinner
- Mt Sibayak - Picnic lunch
- Mt Sibayak - Volcano climb
- Dokan Village - Batak longhouse visit
- Lake Toba - Samosir Island day tour
- Lake Toba - Stone Chairs
- Lake Toba - Simanindo Museum
- Lake Toba - Batak Dance Performance
- Jakarta - City tour
- Bandung - Paskal Food Market Street Food Crawl
- Bandung - Heritage Walk
- Bandung - Tangkuban Perahu Mountain & Crater Walk
- Bandung - Tea Plantation
- Bandung - Natural Hot Spring
- Borobudur - Temple Tour
- Yogyakarta - Countryside cycling tour
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Visit
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Lunch
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Dinner
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Guided Walk & Herbal Drink Tasting
- Mt Bromo - Sunrise climb
- Kalibaru - Coffee and Cocoa Plantation Tour
- Mengwi - Taman Ayun Temple
- Medan - Maimun Palace - IDR10000
- Medan Grand Mosque - IDR5000
- Bukit Lawang - Countryside tour - IDR200000
- Berastagi - Hot springs - IDR18000
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan temple complex - IDR525000
- Yogyakarta - City Walking Tour - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Silver jewellery making course - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Ramayana Ballet - IDR450000
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan visit, Ramayana Ballet and Dinner - IDR1000000
- Yogyakarta - Cooking course - IDR250000
- Yogyakarta - Yoga Class - IDR60000
- Pemuteran - Yoga lesson (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR400000
- Pemuteran - Jungle trekking (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR875000
- Pemuteran - Snorkelling (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR850000
- Pemuteran - Temple tour (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR700000
- Pemuteran - Cooking class (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR350000
- Ubud - Cooking class - IDR350000
- Ubud - Yoga lesson - IDR120000
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR740000
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3, 17 &18 where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. In order to book the train tickets on this trip we require your full passport details at time of booking, or at the latest 45 days prior to travel. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket or alternative transport costs.
3. As this is a combination trip, your group composition as well as your leader may change in Jakarta.
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