Wildlife Adventure of Indonesia (15D/14N)

Have your luggage ready, because today the day has come 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 indicated time you will have the transfer to the airport to take the direct flight to Pangkalan Bun.

Arrive at Pangkalan Bun Airport, on the island of Borneo, better known by the 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 being in the afternoon there can be more 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 – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Klotok

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

After an extraordinary breakfast, you will go in time to see the Pondok Tanggui Camp at the time of feeding (9 AM). Sooner or later, you will see how the branches of the treetops begin to move, and then you will see the silhouettes of the Orangutans arriving at the feeding platform. Pondok Tanggui was a release camp for young Orangutans that were rehabilitated, and they continue to add food every day to prevent the Orangutans from leaving because of a lack of food. They end up outside the National Park, with the following risk of falling into traps of settlers or fields of palm oil plantations. After the Orangutans begin to leave, you will return to the klotok again to go further up the river. You will see how the coloration of the river changes, and you will have the opportunity to see crocodiles and large lizards, together with Gibbon’s and proboscis monkeys.

Arrival at Camp Leakey, the old orangutan research and rehabilitation center since 1971, when a student at UCLA Los Angeles University, Birutte Galdikas began studying the Orangutans there. The name Camp Leaky comes from Birutte’s own teacher, the Paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey. At least 200 orangutans had 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 into this camp, so Orangutans are increasingly adapting more to freedom. To this day, this camp is used as an investigation into the behavior and feeding of Orangutans.

You will take advantage of your guide to explore the interiors of the jungle a bit to look for orangutans in freedom and other animals. 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 you are finished observing the orangutans in this camp, and if the weather and conditions permit, you will make a short trek through the jungle on our way back to the boat to look for wild orangutans and other animals. You will have the opportunity to learn from our local guides, some of whom were born in the jungle, how to look for animals or plants, or simply listen to their experience of life in the jungle. The jungles of Borneo have given life and have been home to the settlers for many years. The jungles, under the eyes of the grandparents, are able to give you everything you need. Food, water, medicines, etc. Yes… Never put anything in your mouth without the recommendation of your guide. In the afternoon, if the circumstances permit, the boat will be docked near a firefly congregation, and you can enjoy the show of its luminescence.

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 – Lunch – Dinner  

Accommodation: Klotok

Today is your last day in the jungle of Borneo. Enjoy your breakfast and at the appointed time, we will transfer you to the airport to take the flight to Manado (via Jakarta).

Arrive at Manado airport, then you will start the journey of about 2 and a half hours by car to the Tangkoko Forest where you will do the check in at your Homestay or Lodge. Upon arrival, you will have a talk about what you will see and preparations for the trekking.

Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay in Tangkoko

Start your day with a satisfying breakfast at 6 am, gearing up for an exciting adventure deep into the heart of the jungle. Our goal is to uncover the incredible wildlife hidden within this lush wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for fascinating creatures like the Black-crested Macaque, the majestic Hornbill bird, the elusive bear Cuscus, and a variety of exotic birds.

After our morning jungle exploration, we’ll make our way down to the beautiful beachfront for a delicious lunch. You can enjoy your meal while taking in the peaceful beach atmosphere. Following lunch, you have the freedom to relax in the sun, take a refreshing swim in the clear waters, or simply stroll along the picturesque shoreline.

As the afternoon sun bathes the landscape in warm hues, our adventure continues at 3 pm. Our next stop is the sleeping tree of the small primate known as the Tarsius tarsier. Get ready to witness these charming creatures in their natural habitat.

As the day winds down, you will head back to our cozy homestay for a delightful dinner and savor the flavors of local cuisine. After dinner, settle in for a peaceful night’s sleep, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the jungle.

Meals:  Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Homestay in Tangkoko

After breakfast, you will spend the morning in the surroundings of the National Park. Then, at the time agreed with your guide, transfer to Manado Airport to take the flight to Bali. Upon arrival at Denpasar airport, we will be waiting for you for the transfer to your hotel in the Kuta area. Welcome to the island of the gods.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Kuta

Have your suitcase ready because adventure continues. You will enjoy your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel. At the right time, depending on the time of your flight, you will have the transfer to Bali airport, and then you will fly to the City of Labuan Bajo, the very interesting point for its proximity to the Komodo National Park.

Arrival at Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo of West Flores, meeting service with our tour guide and transfer to the pier of Labuan Bajo to board your boat. We will be heading for Rinca Island. It’s about 2 hours sail to the island of Komodo Dragon. You will stop at Menjarite Island for snorkeling then continue to Rinca. You will find not just the dragons but also many wild animals like, deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed macaque and wild pig also numerous of birds. Keep your eyes look up as sometimes you will find the young Komodo dragons on the trees. A local ranger will lead you through this natural preservation. Late afternoon, you continue sailing directly to Kalong Island to see the hundreds of fling foxes set out from the mangrove tree at around 6-7 pm, the lovely sunset from the boat trip is really enjoyable here. Lunch and dinner are provided on boat.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Accommodation: Traditional Boat: Three options across different categories

After having breakfast in your boat, we will be heading to Padar Island. Enjoy the 30-minute trek to the summit to get breathtaking scenery of three bays around, one of the most amazing trekking views in Indonesia. Trek downhill and go back to the boat to continue sailing to Loh Liang – the ranger station in Komodo Island. By passing through many small islands, you will arrive to the station, do registration and start the trekking to look for the Komodo dragons and other wild animals as Timor deer, wild pig, wild chicken and many variously of tropical bird. Please keep your look at any directions as sometimes you will also find young Komodo dragon hanging over the trees. A local ranger will lead you during the trek. Return to the boat on to Pink Beach for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing. It is really spectacular with unspoiled coral reef and many colorful fish. This is one of best side for snorkeling diving. Sail toward Manta Point to discover Huge Mantas by snorkeling, or you can even watch from your boat trip (can’t be guaranteed if weather is not good, like wave and current are strongly). Visit also Taka Makassar, a really tiny island with white sand beach, really enjoyable for relaxing or beach walking. Afterwards, head back to Labuan bajo for overnight and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

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

At the agreed time and after breakfast you will go to Labuan Bajo airport to take the direct flight to Denpasar.

Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, we will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign with your name to take you to your hotel in Ubud. Here you will check in and have the rest of the day to yourself, to rest or explore.

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 for you. You can take advantage of the day for what you want, you can hire 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 coffee overlooking the jungle or cross paths with a naughty 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 ones!

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

At the agreed time, we will meet at your hotel and we will begin to mark your footprints in this “home” of the Gods. Today, we are taking you on Fantastic Route created by Come2Indonesia.

The first site will be the Taman Ayun Temple founded in the seventeenth century and located in the village of Mengwi, which until 1891 was the seat of a powerful king dating back to the Gellel Dynasty.  The temple is surrounded by a moat that looks like a landscaped shrine, 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 we will undoubtedly admire and enjoy a beautiful view of the rice paddies that encompass the entire landscape of South Bali. The name Jatiluwih is composed of two words, Jati which means truly, and Luwih which means beautiful, good and special. Undoubtedly, this place not only has a beautiful name, but is also reflected in its landscape.

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

We will close the visit of this Fantastic Route watching the sunset at the most famous and photographed temple in Bali, the Pura Tanah Lot. Torn off from the earth on a stone pedestal sculpted by incoming tides, the solitary black towers of the Tanah Lot and the plumes of foliage spilled from the precipices, 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 sixteenth century. After finishing the day, you will have the transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel in Ubud: Three options across different categories

Ready to visit one of the most famous islands in Bali? At the agreed time, we will pick you up from your Bali hotel to take you to the port of Sanur/Kusamba, where we will board the speedboats that cover transportation between Bali and the Nusas on a daily basis. After about 30 minutes at high speed we will arrive at Nusa Penida, a small paradise island in Southeast Bali where you will enjoy snorkeling, beaches and the marine life of the inhabitants of the area.

Upon arrival, you will meet our driver and start the trip. Our first stop will be Angel’s Billabong, a natural paradise in the form of a natural pool. If you want to take a bath, be careful with the steps and follow the recommendations of your driver. From here we will go to Broken Beach, a small bay that was once a cave and that has lost its roof over time. We cannot access by land, but the view from above is spectacular and, with any luck, we can see giant manta rays swimming on the surface. Our next stop will be Kelingking Beach, one of the most famous and photographed beaches on the island with its cliffs and hand-shaped mountain. And we will end the day relaxing at Crystal Beach, a white sand beach with turquoise waters. After this day of dreams, we will transfer you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel in Nusa Penida: Three options across different categories

Nusa Penida has one of the most complete reefs on the planet. You will enjoy snorkeling on beaches with crystal clear waters and the marine life of the inhabitants of the area (3 Spots depend to sea conditions :Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Wall bay, Gamat Bay) Your guide will take you to places that are incredibly covered in corals and where the amount of reef fish will blow you away. The guides in the area are very professional and fun, which will make a trip to the sea for sure as well as enjoyable. In the afternoon we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: Hotel in Nusa Penida: Three options across different categories

This day is the last day of your stay in Nusa Penida. At the indicated time you will have the transfer to the port to cross to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Sanur.

Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodation: 

Hotel in Sanur: Three options across different categories

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 flight. We wish you a good trip and thank you for marking your footprints in this land by the hand of Come2indonesia. Sampai jumpa!

Meals: Breakfast 

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