Borneo Bali Yogyakarta Karimunjawa (13D/12N)

Luggage ready, today is the day to get to know one of the most important centers of biodiversity in the world and the third largest island on the planet. Borneo!!! After breakfast and at the right time you will have the transfer to the airport to take the direct flight to Pangkalan Bun, on the island of Borneo, or better known by Indonesians as Kalimantan. Upon arrival at the airport your guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to the port of Kumai about 15-20 minutes by car where we will embark on a great adventure! The time of entry to the Boat will be at 11am or earlier if the boat is already available.

If your flight arrives early (before 12.00) we can arrive on time at the rehabilitation center of Tanjung Harapan where at 3 pm, the Rangers of the National Park feed the Orangutans and you can have the first close encounters with them. Tanjung Harapan’s translation is Cape of Hope. This first camp is one of those that has more wetlands and being in the afternoon has more mosquitoes so make sure you get enough mosquito repellent. After visiting this Ranger Camp, you will continue upstream, resting on the boat, while we look for animals in the vicinity of the Sekonyer River.z This afternoon it is very common to see groups of proboscis monkeys and macaques in the treetops, jumping from one branch to another, or even to see monitor lizards or crocodiles in the shallow waters of the sides of the river. Get ready for the sunset and enjoy the exquisite food prepared by our jungle crew. The boat moors on the side of the river for the night.

Tonight we can take a walk through the jungle to look for nocturnal animals such as snakes, tarantulas or even if we are lucky, we can see luminescent mushrooms or tarsier monkeys.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Ship Klotok

Today you will wake up to the sounds and colors of the jungle. With total security, you will never forget how you woke up in the river surrounded by this overflowing nature. After an extraordinary breakfast on board, we will go in time to see the Tanggui camp at the time of animal feeding (9am) Little by little you will see how the branches of the treetops begin to move and then you will see the silhouettes of the Orangutans arriving little by little to the feeding platform. Tanggui was a camp of release of Young Orangutans that were rehabilitated, and continue to add food every day, to prevent the Orangutans from moving away for lack of food, and end up outside the National Park, with the following risk of falling into traps of villagers or fields of Palm Oil Plantations. After the Orangutans start to leave, you will return again to the Klotok to go even further upstream. You will see how the coloration of the river changes and you will have the opportunity to see crocodiles and large monitor lizards, along with Gibbons and Proboscis Monkeys. And of course, enjoy lunch in the middle of this natural setting.

Arriving at Camp Leakey, the old orangutan research and rehabilitation center since 1971, when a student at UCLA Los Angeles named Birutte Galdikas began studying Orangutans there, the name Camp Leaky comes from Birutte’s own professor, Paleananthropologist Louis Leakey. At least 200 orangutans have already been cured and returned to the jungles thanks to this center, however since 1995, the Government of Indonesia has banned the introduction of more Orangutans in this camp, so the Orangutans are increasingly adapting to freedom. To this day, this camp is used as behavior research and feeding of Orangutans. At 14.00 you can see the feeding time of the Orangutans. You can also visit the small museum made by the scientist Dra. Birute Galdikas.

At the end of observing the orangutans in this camp and if time and conditions permit, we will make a gentle hike through the jungle back to the Boat to look for wild orangutans and other animals. On the way we will have the opportunity to know from our local guides, some of them born in the jungle, how to look for carnivorous animals or plants or simply, listen to their experience of life in the jungle. The jungles of Borneo, have given life and home to the inhabitants for millions of years, are jungles that under the eyes of the grandparents are able to give everything one needs. Food, water, medicine, yes… Never put anything in your mouth without the recommendation of your guide. In the afternoon, if it does not rain, the ship will dock near a congregation of fireflies and you can enjoy the spectacle of its luminescences.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Ship Klotok

Your stay at the Orangutans rehabilitation center ends today. Early in the morning, we will enjoy the last moments of the sounds of the jungle, before heading to the port, to in turn, be transferred to the airport.

We continue the adventure with the direction to Semarang or Surabaya. Arriving at Semarang or Surabaya airport, you will continue your journey to the cradle of Indonesian culture, Bali. Welcome to the cradle city of Indonesian culture, Bali. Arriving in Bali, Transfer to the hotel in the Ubud area.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

At the right time, we will pick you up at your hotel and start our route to Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave. Goa Gajah is quoted in the lontar, (manuscript on palm leaf) Nagarakertagama of 1635 as a Balinese place called Lwa Gajah (Elephant Water or River), the abode of a Buddhist priest. The entrance is formed by a monstrous head with an open mouth and two hands that seem to open the entrance like a theater curtain. Around there are fantastic figures sculpted from leaves, animals, waves and humans fleeing scared from the mouth. In this same site both Hindu and Buddhist elements have been found. In fact, the cave can attest to an ancient precursor of Hindu and Buddhist symbology that, today, broadly defines the culture of Bali. Afterwards, we will purify ourselves in Tirta Empul,a legendary setting for a traditional story about good versus evil. The Tirta Empul spring feeds several purification baths, swimming pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, flowing into the Tukad Pakerisan River. Just before this tour ends, we will visit Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple. It is one of the least visited temple complexes on the island of Bali, however, it is one of the most beautiful and peaceful. It features green gardens around ponds filled with blooming lotuses and carps, and ancient sanctuaries surrounded by crystal clear pools fed by natural springs. Finally before returning to our hotel in Ubud, we will stop at the famous rice terraces of Tegalalang where we will see the daily life of the locals and where you will find several swings to take pictures and take a precious memory of your time in Bali.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Our wonderful tour begins today at Kehen Temple. It is an ancient Hindu temple complex with unique architectural features. The steps extending from the ground to the courtyard and central hall of the temple are mythical figures of sandstone animals and Balinese folk statues. The walls of the temple are also adorned with Chinese porcelain dishes, which are a tribute to the historical relations between the local kingdom of Bali and China. Afterwards, we continue to Penglipuran, a village that managed to preserve its 75-hectare bamboo forest located in the northern part of the village. The members of this village have a strong commitment to the “ayahan desa” system, a philosophy committed to respecting the land on which the village is located. Then Panglipuran Village. We continue our march to reach Kintamani where we will enjoy the beautiful view of Danau Batur along with Gunung Batur in the background. Danau Batur is the largest lake in Bali that works as an irrigation source for all the farmers around it and the use for the entire Balinese society in general. Since 1800, Mount Batur has erupted more than 20 times and is still active till now. Mount Batur, with 1. 717 meters high, it is considered the female element, next to the male element of Mount Agung. We returned to the hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Today you will quietly enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day will be free for you. You can take advantage of the day for whatever you want, you can hire the service of a massage, enjoy a spa, walk and go shopping or simply relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. We are in Ubud, here you can stroll through the local market, visit the hundreds of craft design workshops, sculptures, paintings in the shops that are on each side of the street. It is a perfect day to learn more about the daily activities of the locals, find a café overlooking the jungle or cross paths with a mischievous monkey on Monkey Forest Street. At night there are performances of Balinese Dances, you can contact the hotel reception and request information to attend any of them. If you need recommendations of places to visit this day, do not hesitate to call us and we will advise you the best!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, pick up to leave for the airport, from where you will take the regular flight to Yogyakarta.

Welcome to the cradle of Indonesian culture, Yogyakarta. A tourist destination for its ancient palaces, temples, batik workshops, gamelan music orchestras, court dances and wayang puppet shows. Upon arrival in Yogyakarta a representative of come2indonesia will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your name to start exploring this special city.

We will start heading to Candi Prambanan, the temple of the Hindus and classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1991. This temple was completed around 856 to commemorate the victory of the Sanjaya descendant of Siva, Rikai Pikatan over the last sovereign Sailendra of Central Java. Take your time to enjoy each carving in the rocks and feel the spirituality that each of the stones perched in this set of more than 200 Hindu temples that are dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer. After this first day in this special city, we will take you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Yogyakarta: Three options across different categories

This tour will make us lose ourselves in the authentic magic of Yogyakarta. One of the most beautiful and complete routes of the cultural capital of Indonesia. At the scheduled time, your guide will pick you up to start your tour of the Borobudur Temple (Candi Borobudur ) the great Stupa, the largest Buddhist monument in the world and one of the seven wonders. We will tour the temple, observing the hundreds and centennial statues of Buddha and observing how dozens of Buddhists come to preach from all over the world. Historically it was made during the relatively brief Sailendra dynasty of Central Java between 778 and 856 BC and is in constant restoration due to the breaks that the tremors of the neighboring Merapi volcano has been producing during its history.

After visiting one of the most important Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, we continue our way to the heart of the city. We will visit the Keraton known as the Sultan’s Palace. The palace is a complex building two centuries old, located in the heart of the city. You will hear the song of the “freedom” of the birds in the bird market, we will visit the “Water Castle” that occupies the highest part at the northern end of the vast complex of Taman Sarithe Malioboro Street, main street of Yogyakarta, with its merchants, horse-drawn carriages, taxi-bikes and markets. An incredible experience that will make the hours fly by.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Yogyakarta: Three options across different categories

After a good breakfast we will pick you up and take you to the city of Jepara where we will spend the night is a magnificent hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Jepara

Your driver will pick you up at the hotel to catch the Karimunjawa by Express Bahari (etd 09.00 AM), Arrival at Karimunjawa port. Check in hotel and on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Karimunjawa: Three options across different categories

On this day you will have all the time to yourself and enjoy the magnificent beaches offered by this island and enjoy its seabed in which many different spices live.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Karimunjawa: Three options across different categories

Today is the last day in the archipelago. You will take the boat at 09.00 AM towards Jepara (By Express Bahari). You will arrive around 11.00 AM and they will be waiting to take you to Semarang to take you to the Airport where you will take the flight to Jakarta. Upon arrival, you will have to check-in, pass immigration and board your regular flight to Spain. We wish you a good trip and thank you for marking your footprints on this land by the hand of Come2Indonesia. Sampai jumpa!

Meals: Breakfast

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