Full Trip in Indonesia: Borneo, Yogyakarta, Komodo, Bali and the Gili Islands (15D/14N)

Have your luggage ready, because 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, you will be transferred 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. You will transfer to the port of Kumai in about 15-20 minutes by car, where you will embark on a great adventure! You arrive at our traditional wooden boat, called a klotok. Our guide will reconfirm with the crew that everything is ready and start the cruise up the river in the famous Sekonyer River aboard a klotok. If your flight arrives early (before 11.30 AM), you can arrive in time to the rehabilitation center of Tanjung Harapan, where at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, the rangers of the national park feed the orangutans, and you can have your first close encounters with them. The translation of Tanjung Harapan is Cape of Hope. This first camp is one of the ones with more wetlands, and in the afternoon, there can be mosquitoes, so make sure you put on enough mosquito repellent. Here you also can do the reforestation, where you can be volunteers to plant a tree, and so take pride that you have contributed a grain of sand to conservation with your step over there.

After visiting this Rangers Camp, you will continue upstream, resting on the boat, while you search for animals in the vicinity of the Sekonyer River. This afternoon, it is very frequent to see groups of proboscis monkeys and monkeys in the treetops, jumping from one branch to another, or even crocodiles, and lizards in the shallow waters of the sides of the river.

Prepare for sunset. The boat moored on one side of the river to spend the night. Tonight, you can do a walk into the jungle to look for night animals like snakes, tarantulas or if you are lucky luminescent mushrooms or tarsiers.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Klotok Boat

Today you will wake up to the sounds and colors of the jungle. You will surely never forget how you woke up on 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 at the feeding platform. Tanggui was a release camp for Young Orangutans who were rehabilitated, and continue to add food every day, to prevent the Orangutans from moving away due to lack of food. and end up outside the National Park, with the next risk of falling into settler traps or palm oil plantation fields.

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.

Arrival at Camp Leakey, the Old Orangutan Research and Rehabilitation Center since 1971, when a student at UCLA University in Los Angeles, named Birutte Galdikas began studying Orangutans there. The name Camp Leaky comes from Birutte’s own professor, the paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey.

At least 200 orangutans have already been cured and returned to the jungles thanks to this center, however since 1995, the Indonesian government has prohibited the introduction of more Orangutans in this camp, so the Orangutans are adapting more and more to freedom. To this day, this camp is used for Orangutan behavior and feeding research.

At 14.00 you can see the feeding time of the Orangutans. You can also visit the small museum made by the scientist Dr. Birute Galdikas. When we finish observing the orangutans in this camp and if the weather and conditions allow it, we will do a gentle hike through the jungle back to the Boat to look for orangutans in the wild and other animals, on the way we will have the opportunity to meet from the hand of 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, they are jungles that under the eyes of the settler grandparents are capable of giving 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.

Note: The Birate Galdikas Museum at Camp Leaky is currently closed for maintenance purposes. Regrettably, visits to this site will not be possible until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will keep you updated on the reopening of the museum.

*If your return flight leaves early in the morning (around 7 a.m.), tonight the klotok will sleep closer to the port in order to get you to the airport in time.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Klotok Boat

In the early 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 to catch the flight to Semarang. Arriving at Semarang Airport, your Java guide will be waiting for you to start exploring one of Indonesia’s most traditional islands. In about two hours of walking, we will arrive at Magelang where one of the most important Buddhist Temples in Southeast Asia is located. The Candi Borobudur, (Temple of 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 centuries-old Buddha statues and watching as 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 have been producing during its history. After visiting the Borobudur Temple, and after about an hour and a half, we will arrive at Yogyakarta, a tourist destination for its ancient palaces, temples, batik workshops, Gamelan music orchestras, court dances and Wayang puppet shows. Your guide will take you to your hotel. Check in and rest of the day for you.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Yogyakarta: Three options in different categories

This excursion will make us lose ourselves in the true magic of Yogyakarta. You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel and then head towards 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. The “freedom” song of the birds will be heard in the bird market, and we will visit the “Water Castle,” which occupies the highest part of the vast complex of Taman Sari, Malioboro Street, Yogyakarta’s main street, with its merchants, horse-drawn carts, bicycle taxis, and markets. An incredible experience that will make the hours fly by.

Finishing the tour in the center of the city of Yogyakarta, we will go northeast towards Candi Prambanan, the Hindu temple that has been classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1991. This temple was completed around the year 856 to commemorate the victory of the Sanjaya descendant of Siva, Rikai Pikatan, over the last ruler of Central Java, Sailendra. Take your time to enjoy each carving on the rocks and feel the spirituality emanating from each of the stones placed 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 day that you will never forget, we will take you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Yogyakarta: Three options in different categories

After breakfast, check-out procedures from the Hotel and rest of the day free until the agreed time to go to the Yogyakarta airport to take a direct flight to Bali. Upon arrival at the island of the gods, Bali, our representative will be waiting for you to take you to the planned hotel in Ubud. Arrival at the hotel, to rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Today you will begin to trace your footprints in this “home” of the gods, we will visit the places on the fantastic route of come2indonesia.

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

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. The name of Jatiluwih is made up of two words, Jati which means truly and Luwih which means beautiful, good, special, beautiful. 

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

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 off 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 – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Free days in Ubud that you can use for different activities, 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.

You 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 these days, do not hesitate to call us and we will advise you the best!

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options in different categories

Prepare your suitcase. Your adventure continues. You will enjoy your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, depending on the time of your flight, you will have a transfer to the Bali airport, and then you will fly to the city of Labuan Bajo, a very interesting point due to its proximity to the Komodo National Park.

Arrival at the Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo, in the west of the island of Flores. Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the Labuan Bajo pier. During this first day aboard a traditional boat, we will visit the Menjarite and Kalong islands.
We will sail for about 3 hours until we reach our first stop, Menjarite Island, where we can snorkel and relax. Then we will sail to Kelor Island, where, in addition to swimming in its beautiful waters, we will be able to take a short hike to the top of the hill to enjoy its impressive views. In the afternoon, we will go to Kalong Island (Flying Fox Island). Here you will be able to see the amazing thousands of flying foxes that come out of the mangroves at sunset time, 18:00–19:00. The beautiful sunset is really nice and can be seen from the boat. This is truly a spectacle of nature. We will end the day enjoying a delicious dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Traditional Boat Standard Cabin

After having breakfast on the boat, we will then sail to PADAR Island to do the trekking that takes us directly to the famous view of the three bays. We continue straight to Loh Liang, the Ranger station on Komodo Island. We will pass around many small islands, and in 2.5 hours we will reach the pier of Komodo Island. After checking in, we will do a gentle trek to see the giant rizard/komodo dragon and other wildlife such as Timor deer, wild boar, wild chicken, and many species of tropical birds. A local ranger will guide you during the walk. You will return to the ship to go to a pink sand beach (Pink Beach) to snorkel, swim, and relax. It is really spectacular, as is the virgin coral reef with many colorful fish. This is one of the best places to snorkel. Then you will sail to Manta Point to explore giant mantas while snorkeling, possibly even seeing them from the boat (although this cannot be guaranteed if the weather is bad or there are strong waves and currents). Lunch will be provided on board. We go to the port of Labuan Bajo in the afternoon and then to the hotel to rest from all of the sea and mountains. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Labuan Bajo: Three options in different categories

After breakfast, transfer to Labuan Bajo airport to take the flight to Lombok (via Denpasar). Upon arrival at Lombok airport, you will have the indicated transfer to the port, from where the boat will be taken to cross to Gili Island. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Gili Air: Three options in different categories

In these days, time and space will be yours. We advise you to take walks around the island or rent a bike or snorkel equipment and discover the wonderful seabed of these islands.

Search well because these islands are the home of many species of turtles and it is wonderful to be able to swim with them. Always remember that the sea is your space and we must respect it. You can also contract a massage and go to dinner on a terrace on the beach with live music and taste local Indonesian cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Gili Air: Three options in different categories

Today is the end of your stay in Gili and also your last stay in this Nusantara Land. You will have your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel, and at the indicated time, depending on the time of your return to Lombok Island, then you will have transfer to the Lombok airport, to catch the flight to Jakarta.

Thank you for writing your adventure experience through Come2Indonesia. We wish you a happy and good trip. We wait for you in other excursions with other experiences. Sampai Jumpa…!!!

Meals: Breakfast

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