Borneo Orangutans, Yogyakarta City, Majestic Bromo & Bali Temples (15D/14N)

After breakfast, at the appointed time the hotel’s driver will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Pangkalan Bun, Borneo. Upon arrival in Pangkalan Bun, your guide will transfer you to the port of Kumai in about 15-20 minutes by car where you will board our traditional wooden boat called a klotok. Once everything is ready, the cruise upstream starts on the famous Sekonyer river abroad the klotok.

If your flight arrives early (before 12 PM), we can arrive on time at the Tanjung Harapan rehabilitation centre. There at 3 in the afternoon, the orangutans are fed by the rangers of the national park and you can have the first close encounters with them. The literal translation of Tanjung Harapan is Cape of Hope. This first camp has more wetlands and therefore has more mosquitoes in the afternoon. Make sure you put on enough mosquito repellent. After visiting this camp, you will continue your journey upriver resting on the boat while observing animals in the sides of Sekonyer River.

In the afternoon it is very common to see groups of proboscis monkey and macaques in the treetops, jumping from one tree branch to another. Also, see if you can find crocodiles or lizards in the shallow waters on the sides of the river. Prepare for the sunset and enjoy the exquisite food prepared by our jungle crew. The boat is moored on the side of the river to spend the night.

Optional: Tonight, we can take a walk through the jungle to look for nocturnal animals such as snakes and tarantulas. If we are lucky, we can find luminescent mushrooms or tarsier monkeys as well.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Klotok

Today you will wake up with the sounds and the colours of the jungle. Without a doubt, you will never forget how you woke up on the river, surrounded by the overflowing nature.

Pondok Tangguy

After an extraordinary breakfast on board, we will arrive on time to visit Pondok Tangguy camp at the feeding time for animals (9AM).

Little by little, you will see how the treetops begin to move and then you will see the silhouettes of the orangutans gradually reaching the feeding platform. Tangguy was a release camp for young orangutans that had been rehabilitated. It prevented them from moving away due to lack of food and ending up outside the national park, with the following risks of falling into traps of settlers or palm oil plantations. After the orangutans begin to leave the camp, you will return to the klotok to continue further upstream. You will witness how the colour of the river changes and you will have the opportunity to see crocodiles and large monitor lizards, along with Gibbons and proboscis monkeys. Of course, you will enjoy your lunch in this lovely setting.

Camp Leakey

You will arrive at Camp Leakey, the old orangutan rehabilitation centre. It was founded in 1971, when a student from UCLA University in Los Angeles named Birutte Galdikas, began studying the orangutans there. The name Camp Leakey came from Birutte’s own professor, paleo-anthropologist Louis Leakey. At least 200 orangutans have already been cured and returned to the jungle thanks to this centre. However, since 1995 the Indonesian government banned the introduction of more orangutans in this camp, so the orangutans are increasingly adapting to freedom. Today, this camp is used for behavioural and feeding research for orangutans. You can also visit the small museum built by the scientist Dr. Birutte Galdikas.

After finishing the observing of orangutans in this camp, we will do a gentle trekking through the jungle back to the boat to search for free orangutans and other animals, if the weather conditions permit. We will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the jungle from our local guides, of which some of them were born in the jungle. They’ll explain how to look for animals or plants, and you can listen to their experience of life in the jungle. The jungles of Borneo have given life and shelter to its inhabitants for million of years. They are jungles that under the watch of their ancestors are capable of fulfilling every single individual’s needs. Food, water, medicines, etc. But never throw anything in your mouth without your guide’s recommendation.

In the afternoon if it does not rain, the boat will be docked near a swarm of fireflies and you can enjoy the show of its luminescence.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner  

Accommodation: Klotok

Today is the last day of your stay at the klotok. At 5.00 in the morning, we will pick you up at the klotok, and we will sail for approximately 1 hour and a half by speedboat, leaving the open sea and entering a calm river, less visited by most tourists. 

Buluh Kecil River

During the upstream journey that you will start in complete darkness, you will see how the night gives way to a unique sunrise in the jungle of Borneo. Once we enter the crowd-less river, our search for the great variety of birds that inhabit this river and the rest of the animals begins with the help of the technical files that your guide will take with you. The silence is only broken by the sound of the branches and the singing of the birds. Nature is so powerful that there are even parts of the river that the vegetation tries to close. A journey without a doubt, to keep in your retinas.

Formerly there was a feeding time here at 07.00 am on a platform on the river, moment that we observed from our boats. But the feeding has changed to 14.00, time at which it is no longer possible to be in that part of the jungle due to natural conditions.

Ranger House

Due to its proximity to the houses of the rangers, orangutans tend to be around the area. So our objective is to look for their trail, learning to distinguish an old nest from a newly made nest. Thus finding out if they are nearby or not, differentiating the sounds of the branches or their own sounds. An authentic search for wildlife! We CANNOT guarantee that you will see them. But if you do, it will be one of the most rewarding experiences you get from Borneo.

Besides orangutans, proboscis monkeys, kalaos birds, macaques, crocodiles and monitor lizards also live in this jungle. Then we can visit the house of the rangers who permanently live there to protect the area and have a tea or coffee with them, while listening to the morning sounds of the jungle. An unforgettable place.

Back to Kumai

Again in boats, we go down the river to take you to the port and you can rest in the hotel. Your guide will have already ordered your bags. Then we will visit the Arut river to see the life of the locals around it. A place where they also make wooden boats like Klotoks Boats and you will also visit the Mendawai village. Afternoon free, to visit the town on your own.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Arsela Hotel – Standard Room

In the early morning, we will enjoy the last moments of the sounds of the jungle before heading to the port to be transferred to the airport. We continue the adventure with the direction to Semarang by flight.

Arriving at the airport of Semarang, we will leave towards the southeast with the direction to Magelang to visit Borobudur. It is the biggest Buddhist monument in the world and one of the seven wonders. Observe hundreds of centuries-old statues of Buddha, climb hundreds of steps and see dozens of Buddhists come from around the world. After having this intense day of visits, check-in at the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

A. The Phoenix – Superior Room

B. Gallery Prawirotaman – Superior Room

C Lynn Hotel – Superior Room

You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel. At the right moment, we started exploring the historic center of this beautiful city of Yogyakarta. We will visit the Keraton known as the Sultan’s Palace. The palace is a two-century-old complex, located in the heart of the city. You will hear the song of the “freedom” of the birds in the bird market. Also visit Water Castle which occupies the highest part in the northern end of the vast Taman Safari complex. Stroll on Malioboro Street, main street of Yogyakarta full with merchants on the road.

Finishing the tour in the center of the city of Yogyakarta, we will leave towards the direction to Prambanan, the temple of the Hindus. This temple was completed around the year 856 to commemorate the return of the Hindu dynasty in Java. Finishing the tour, we returned to the hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: 

A. The Phoenix – Superior Room

B. Gallery Prawirotaman – Superior Room

C. Lynn Hotel – Superior Room

Today, we begin our adventure towards the Java volcanoes. At the indicated time, around 6.00 am, we will pick you up at your hotel for the transfer to the train station to start a long journey to Jombang/Surabaya (around 8 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to the slopes of the Bromo Volcano. Check-in at your hotel for deserved rest after so many hours traveling.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: SM Bromo – Deluxe Room

Very early, your guide and a jeep driver will be waiting for you at the hotel to attend one of the most spectacular sunrises in Indonesia. Even if you have to get up early, it will be worth it. You will go up to a high viewpoint first in the dark and, little by little, the first rays of the sun give way to a huge and indescribable caldera that makes up the entire view of the Bromo and Semeru Natural Park. Bromo with its large fumaroles and behind it, the Semeru with explosions almost every 20 minutes, will make you have one of the most rewarding experiences ever.

After enjoying sunrise from the viewpoint, we will go closer to the slopes of the volcano in a jeep where you can go up to the Bromo volcano. And after climbing some stairs you can get to the very edge of its crater and see the impressive activity it has.

We return to the hotel to refresh and enjoy your breakfast. At the agreed time, your guide and driver will take you back to the Surabaya airport to take your flight to Bali. On arrival in Bali, our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Ubud. And free afternoon for you. Welcome to the island of the gods.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: 

A. Maya Ubud – Deluxe Room

B. Alaya Ubud – Deluxe Room

C. Tetirah suweta – Deluxe Room

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and we will visit the places on the fantastic route of Come2Indonesia.

Taman Ayun Temple

The first site will be the Taman Ayun Temple (it was founded in the 17th century), located in the Mengwi Village. Until 1891, it was the seat of a powerful man who dates back to the Gelgel Dynasty, which is surrounded by a moat that looks like a sanctuary landscaped, which explains the term taman, or garden. The temple is a penyawangan or place to worship other sacred sites.

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

From Taman Ayun, the compass heads towards Jatiluwih, where without a doubt we will admire and enjoy a beautiful view of rice terraces that cover the entire landscape of South Bali. The name of Jatiluwih is made up of two words, Jati which means truly and Luwih which means beautiful, good, special. Without a doubt, this place not only has a beautiful name but that beauty is really reflected in its landscape.

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

From Jatiluwih, we will go to Bedugul where we will visit the Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the famous temple that stands in a small development located on the shore of Lake Beratan and has the beautiful landscape with the lake and the mountain as a backdrop. It is without a doubt one of the most photogenic temples in all of Indonesia. This temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of waters.

Sunset at Tanah Lot

We will close the visit on this fantastic route and end the day watching the sunset at the most famous and photographed temple in Bali, the Pura Tanah Lot. Torn from the ground on a stone pedestal sculpted by the incoming tides, the lonely black towers of the Tanah Lot and the plumes of foliage shed by the cliffs recall the delicacy of Chinese painting. The Pura Tanah Lot or the Temple of Earth in the Middle of the Sea was built in the 16th century. Then we return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation:

A. Maya Ubud – Superior Room

B. Alaya Resort Ubud – Deluxe Room

C. Tetirah Ubud – Deluxe Room

After breakfast, we start the tour with a visit to the Tenganan Village, located in the northwest of Candidasa. Tenganan is a symmetrical Bali Aga village with wall houses and unique crafts. Here we can see the way in which the true Balinese society lives its daily life through the traditions they have maintained, regardless of external cultural influences. The next visit will be Virgin Beach, a hard to find beach and the only white sandy beach in this area of ​​eastern Bali. Locals call it White Sand Beach. There we can relax, eat fresh fish in the beach bars on the shore or sunbathe.

Finally, we will visit the Lempuyang temple. Upon arrival, the temple will greet you with its gratifying panorama that stretches towards infinity. On a clear and sunny day, you will be able to contemplate the mountains, the city of Amlapura and Mount Agung, an incredibly beautiful view. This temple is called the gates of heaven because it is on a hill. With the door and the volcano in the background, this photo has become famous for its beauty. Then we return hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: 

A. Maya Ubud – Superior Room

B. Alaya Resort Ubud – Deluxe Room

C. Tetirah Ubud – Deluxe Room

You will enjoy your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel. Then they will come looking for you to explore the highlands of this land. In a car equipped with air conditioning, the driver along with your tour guide will take you to Kintamani to enjoy a second breakfast in the restaurant. You will have breakfast outdoors with a view of the Batur Volcano, about 1,717 meters high, and the volcanic lake, Lake Batur. Finishing your breakfast, we begin our exploration.

A gentle cycling down for the next two and a half hours after breakfast. Do not forget to take memories with your camera. We will pass through coffee plantations (Luwak coffee) in addition to some magical plants such as cloves, cocoa, vanilla, cassava and taro, among others. You will breathe the fresh mountain air.

Further in, we will do a short and gentle trekking in the rice fields where you will be able to experience first hand what it is to grow with the detailed explanation about agriculture and everything that is related to it. You will have the explanations about the spiritual beliefs of the Balinese, the lifestyle, the distribution system. You will feel as if you are in the spiritual world.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: 

A. Maya Ubud – Superior Room

B. Alaya Resort Ubud – Deluxe Room

C. Tetirah Ubud – Deluxe Room

Today you will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day will be for you. You can take advantage of the day for what you want most, you can hire a massage service, enjoy a spa, go for a walk and go shopping or just relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

You are in Ubud, here you can stroll through the local market, visit the hundreds of artisan 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 some coffee with views of the jungle or cross a naughty monkey on Monkey Forest Street. At night there are Balinese Dance performances, you can contact the hotel reception and request information to attend one of them. If you need recommendations for places to visit this day, do not hesitate to call us and we will advise you on the best ones!

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: 

A. Maya Ubud – Superior Room

B. Alaya Resort Ubud – Deluxe Room

C. Tetirah Ubud – Deluxe Room

Today is the last day of your trip in Indonesia. After having breakfast at the hotel and depending on the time of your flight, we will pick you up to take you to Denpasar airport to take the plane that will take you back to Jakarta. Upon arrival, you will have to check in, pass immigration and board your regular line flight to Spain. We wish you a safe journey and thank you for marking your footprints in this land with Come2Indonesia. Sampai jumpa!

Meals: Breakfast 

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