Stay : Three weeks, ten islands, a thousand experiences
The Indonesian archipelago has many faces. Between hectic Java and soothing Bali, there are other islands just as magical and romantic. This island-hopping tour will take you through all the alchemy and magic of Indonesia.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
20 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : Three weeks, ten islands, a thousand experiences - 20 days
Day 1: First steps in Jakarta
Steps: Jakarta
Arrival in Jakarta. Visit to the Monas Monument, followed by a stop at Café Batavia. In the evening, we'll take a stroll through the fashionable SCBD district.
Day 2: Direction Yogyakarta
Steps: Pekalongan, Yogyakarta
Domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Discovery day of the city; visit the palace, the silver market in Kota Gede and the bird market. In the evening, take a stroll through Malioboro Steet's night market.
MARCHÉ AUX OISEAUX
Day 3: At the Borobodur temple
Steps: Borobudur, Plateau De Dieng
Early wake up to visit Borobodur temple at sunrise. Continuation of the excursion to the Dieng plateau, and visit of the Arjuna temples and the Sikidang volcano (total: about 6 hours drive in the day).
Day 4: Show at the temple
Morning relaxation, day trip to the Prambanan temple. In the evening, Râmayâna's show at the temple.
Day 5: Visit Surakarta
Steps: Yogyakarta, Surakarta
Visit the nearby city of Surakarta (or Solo): visit the Kraton, and nearby temples.
KRATON (PALAIS)
Day 6: Bike ride
Quiet day in the surroundings; bike tour in the local villages. Shopping in the superb batik shops.
Day 7: Departure for Probolingo
Steps: Yogyakarta, Probolinggo
Day on the road: departure in the morning of Yogyakarta, about hours of bus/minibus or individual car to Probolingo. To sleep early, because it is cold and the next day the wake up will be early...
Day 8: Panoramic day
Early wake-up (3:30 am). Departure by jeep to admire the sunrise over Mount Bromo from Penanjakan. On the way back, we stop at the foot of the mountain and climb the 246 steps to enjoy the view. Return to the village on foot or horseback. Late morning departure for Bali, arriving in the evening after a 10-hour drive.
Day 9: Surf in Bali
Day to relax on the beach or various activities (surf). In the evening, seafood dinner or grilled fish in Bukhara.
PLAGE
Day 10: Palais d'Ubud
Steps: Ubud
Departure for Ubud; visit of the palace, the forest to the monkeys and the surrounding art workshops. In the evening, dance show legong or kecak.
FORÊT SACRÉE DES SINGES (SACRED MONKEY FOREST)
Day 11: Change of island
Departure for Makassar in Sulawesi (2 hours by plane). Installation in your hotel. Visit of the city and its main monuments and the various markets. In the evening, stroll on the cornice and dinner in a fish restaurant to try the famous "kudu kudu".
Day 12: In the valley of butterflies
Visit of Bantimurung National Park and Valley to butterflies. Then go to the Karst Maros-Pangkep to see the prehistoric caves painted for several millennia.
Day 13: Toraja country
Departure for Toraja country. The heart of the island of Sulawesi. Visit Kete Kesu, a typical Toraja village, then the troglodyte tombs of Lemo or Pangalla to admire the spectacular Tongkonan Toraja houses. The next day, we return to Makassar for our return to Bali.
MAISONS TORAJA
Day 14: Farniente or excursion
A lazy day in Ubud, or excursions: rafting, visits to nearby rice fields, jungle trekking, elephant rides... In the evening, a dance show.
Day 15: Luwak coffee producers
Excursion to nearby beaches, or visit a few temples. You can also visit small Luwak coffee producers.
Day 16: Today... nothing
A relaxing day at the beach, an introduction to surfing and, in the evening, a party at a disco in Kuta or Semyniak.
Day 17: The Gili Islands
Steps: Sekotong Bay
Departure for the Gili Islands; according to tastes, Trawangan and his animation or Air to play the Robinson (6 hours boat).
Day 18: Visit the Komodo Islands
Cruise to Flores (Labuhan bajo). Visit the islands of Komodo and Rinca to see the famous monitor lizards. Snorkeling or scuba diving.
Day 19: Last day of sunbathing
Back to South Bali; last day to perfect your tan.
Day 20: End of trip
Morning departure.
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