Incredible Indonesia
Bali, Torajaland, the Orang Reserve in Borneo & Jogjakarta
July 27-August 17, 2013 19days/18 nights in Indonesia
We return to Indonesia for yet another trip as this past summer’s trip was truly incredible. We visit Bali,
Torajaland, Jogjakarta and Borneo. Each of the islands offers unique and exciting sights and activities.
We begin our journey in Bali in the delightful town of Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. From there we
venture to visit the many nearby temple complexes, volcanic regions and beautifully terraced rice fields.
Ubud offers a wide variety of evening activities including many Hindu-based dance performances. From
Bali we next visit the island of Borneo to see the orangutan sanctuary and native habitat. There we will
see the working sanctuary that saves orangs and works to repatriate them to their native habitat. We
travel onward to Java to visit Jogjakarta with its spectacular ancient ruins, especially Borobudur and
Prambanan and the palace of one on the last remaining Sultans. We continue onto to Sulawesi to visit
Torajaland with their spectacular ritual ceremonies, special residential villages and cliffside tombs. We
return to Bali for a relaxing stay on its fabled beaches and resorts before returning home. At the
conclusion of the trip, you may elect to travel to the Komodo Islands to visit these extraordinary reptiles,
the Komodo Dragons.
Price: $4375pp twin/Single Supplement $985
Visa can be obtained at airport upon arrival (Visa fee)
Domestic and international departure taxes are not included
Optional comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended
International airfare is extra
Orangs
Includes:
 All transfers in Indonesia
 All internal/domestic airfare
 3 nights Ubud, Bali
 3 nights Orangutan Reserve
 4 nights Jogjakarta
 4 nights Torajaland
 4 nights Bali at Beach resort
 Extensive sightseeing reverse for complete description
 Most meals as specified on itinerary
To make your reservation a $750 pp deposit is required with additional deposits required as we begin to
secure internal air space and additional payments are required for the Orangutan Reserve. Initial
deposits are subject to a cancellation fee that will vary according the deposit requirements of the hotels
and ground operators in Indonesia. Optional comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Final payment is due by May 15, 2013. Additional fees will be incurred in you elect to pay by credit card.
To make your reservations, please call:
Travelers Choice
199 Spring Garden Rd
Milford, NJ 08848
908-995-4181/email: travel@netvacation.com
27July Depart USA
We will be glad to assist with your international air flights but it is
essential that you plan your flights so that you arrive on 29July. Day by
day itinerary is subject to some modification to take advantage of local
festivities
29Jul Arrive Bali
As you arrive in Denpasar, Bali you will be greeted outside the
Immigration and Customs area and transferred to our hotel in Ubud for
a well deserved rest. A welcome dinner will be provided. Please note
that it is possible to secure an arrival visa upon landing. (D)
followed by a buffet dinner and see the truly spectacular performance of
the Ramayana Ballet.
The Phoenix Hotel (B/L/D)
7Aug Jogjakarta-Prombanan Complex
Following breakfast, we visit the Sultan’s Palace and we have an
opportunity to see a silverworks and batik workshops. Afternoon is free
to take advantage of the local markets that are filled with delightful
crafts and clothing.
Phoenix Hotel (B/L)
8Aug Jogjakarta—Makassar-Torajaland
After your breakfast, wea re transferred to the airport for our early
morning flight to Makassar. Upon your arrival in Makassar, your guide is
30July Touring Bali
waiting for you then begin your journey north with stops en route to
After your breakfast at hotel, today you will have full day excursion to
Rantepao. Upon arrival we go to our hotel and then take a late dinner.
Royal Temple of Mengwi, which surrounded by beautiful classic lagoon, Touring in Torajaland is subject to change to take the opportunity to
stop at Candi Kuning traditional market with tropical fruits and explore a view their elaborate funeral rituals.
Hotel : Toraja Heritage Hotel/Deluxe (B/L/D)
fascinating temple of Pura Ulundanu which situated by the clear water
lake of Bratan. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit a great floating
9Aug TORAJA TOUR
temple Tanah Lot.. Dinner is on our own this evening. Hotel has a nice
Tour Toraja Highland visit to the royal family tombs at Suaya, the cliff
restaurant or you can elect to take a short walk into town to eat at one
side stone grave with wooden effigies ''tau - tau "on the balcony at
of the local restaurants and/or see one of the optional cultural shows.
Lemo, the baby's graves in the huge tree at Kambira. This way of tombs
Hotel A: Samhita Garden/Deluxe (B/L)
making is the only one in the archipelago, the Torajans do not bury their
dead in the earth, but on the stone hole or cave. Before they deceased’s
31Jul Full Day Touring Bali
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Goa Gajah (elephant cave) located in Bedulu body placed in such place, it has to be put in the Tongkonan (the clan
village, Gunung Kawi Temple and Kintamani volcano for the spectacular house) as they believe that the dead person would not leave them as
long as the body is still at home. Next interesting place to visit are
view of still active Mount Batur with her beautiful caldera and lake
Londa, the natural cave grave, and Kete Kesu, traditional wooden
Batur. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Sebatu Temple is
carving village and hanging grave.
sacred spring water temple, where local people purify themselves and
visit Tegalalang beautiful rice terrace view. Back to hotel for overnight. Hotel : Toraja Heritage Hotel/Deluxe (B/L/D)
Hotel A: Samhita Garden/Deluxe (B/L)
1Aug Flight to Orang Reserve in Borneo
On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, meeting service with your guide
then transfer you to Kumai. Onboard, crossing Kumai River
approximately 15 minutes to the main river named Seikonyer River. You
will ride up about 2 hours to reach the Rimba Lodge. Lunch will be
served by our own cook on the boat. Dinner and overnight is in Rimba
Lodge. (B/L/D)
2Aug Rimba Lodge/Camp Leaky/Rimba Lodge
After breakfast, proceed up the stream to Camp Leaky area, it will pass
the black river. When arrive in camp Leaky, hiking up to see more
wildlife such as Orangutans, Gibbons, wild pigs, Kingfisher, Broadbill,
Hornbill, etc. At 14.00 you will follow the keeper while they feed the
orangutan into the forest. At 16.00 you will be back to the boat then
boating down to the Rimba Lodge. (B/L/D)
3Aug Rimba Lodge - Pondok Tanggui - Tanjung
Harapan Village – Tanjung Harapan Camp – Rimba Lodge
After breakfast, boating up stream to the second station called Pondok
Tanggui, where you will see the babies and juveniles of the Orangutan
get fed. It will take about one hour to reach this Camp. Enjoying the
situation till 10.00, and then continuing our tour to Tanjung Harapan
village where we can see the Malayan settlement in the gate of National
park. Lunch will be served en-route by our own cook on the boat. At
15.00 you will visit the First Camp Tanjung Harapan just cross the river
from Tanjung Harapan Village to see the last orangutan feeding. You will
enjoy the situation until 16.00. Back to the boat to return to Rimba
Lodge. (B,L,D)
4Aug Rimba Lodge – Kumai – Airport--Semarang
After breakfast, boating down to Kumai then transfer to Pangkalan bun
Airport for your next destination—Jogjakarta. Upon arrival in Semarang,
we are transferred to Borodobur where we begin our tour of this World
Heritage UNESCO site which depicts the life of Buddha (time permitting).
Overnight Manohora Hotel which is located on the grounds of
Borobudur.(B/L/D)
5Aug Dieng Plateau
After breakfast at, we begin our exploration of famed temples of
Borobudur and Mentu, Pawon temples. We then proceed for our tour
of the Dieng Plateau via Wonosobo and Temanggung. Visit Hindu temple
complex, Sikidang Crater, the lakes of Warna and Pengilon. Overnight
Manohora Hotel. (B/L/D)
6Aug Mt. Merapi-Jogjakarta
After breakfast, we go onto proceed on our tour of Mt. Merapi and its
envirns. Mt. Merapi is one of the more active volcanoes in the region.
From there we proceed to tour Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex
10Aug TORAJA TOUR
Visiting Palawa, a village with the beautiful scenery of the Toraja family
houses ' Tongkonan', and a number of buffalo's horns decorated tothe
front of their houses, Sa' dan To'Barana, the traditional cotton weaving
village, Batutumonga, the highland area And the beautiful landscape of
1355 meters high, which has temperature 17o C in the daytime and
lunch will be served in here, Lo' ko mata, the graves on the rocky slope,
Which mean, the hole of the grave seems like an eye. And then trekking
from Pana to Tikala. (B,L)
Hotel : Toraja Heritage Hotel/Deluxe
11Aug TORAJA FULL DAY TOUR
After breakfast, visit BATUTUMONGA, mountainous area with fantastic
scenery passing through the green paddy field. On the way visit the
ROCK graves. Soft trekking passing the villages to see the way of life of
Toraja people. PALAWA, the oldest village of Toraja with old Tongkonan
houses and rice barns surrounded. Then visit BORI, the stone showing
the existence of the funeral site of the clan. Afternoon visit NANGGALA,
traditional village with Fantastic Tongkonan houses surrounded.
MARANTE, the hanging graves. If you want to see local Market, please
ask your guide to have a stop before back to your hotel. Dinner at Hotel.
Hotel : Toraja Heritage Hotel/Deluxe (B/L)
12Aug Torajaland-Makassar-Bali
Following our early breakfast, we take the drive down to Makassar for
our flight onto Bali. Upon arrival in Bali, we are transferred to our resort
hotel for a well reserved rest and relaxation at this beachfront hotel.
This all-inclusive beachfront property offers a wide selection of foods
and drinks from their menu. During our stay there will be at least one
dinner show featuring cultural performances. (B/L/D)
13-14-15Aug Beach Resort
You can simply elect to rest and relax on the beach or we can choose to
do some additional touring and/or shopping. Our highly regarded driver
guide will be available to assist us with these activities. All-inclusive
16Aug Bali-Home
Following breakfast we are transferred back to the airport for our return
flight home. Alternately you can continue your stay in Indonesia.