INDONESIA IN DEPTH - SUMATRA, JAVA, BALIMedan SanurFR$2,69928 DAYSHighlights• Visit the opulent Maimoon Palace• Play with orangutans in Bukit Lawang• Tuck into delicious Balinese cuisine• Trek in the shadow of Mt. Bromo• Sip coffee fresh from the plantation• Climb to the top of Borobudur• Explore Bali’s stunning Hindu templesDepartures 2014<strong>STA</strong>RTBukit LawangMedanFINISHFeb 23 Mar 22Mar 23 Apr 19Apr 20 May 17May 18 Jun 14InclusionsTHAILANDTangkahanBerastagiSamosirIslandSipirokManinjau<strong>STA</strong>RTCAMBODIABukittinggiFINISHJun 15 Jul 12Jul 13 Aug 09Aug 10 Sep 06Sep 07 Oct 04Jakarta<strong>STA</strong>RTINDONESIAFINISHOct 05 Nov 01Nov 02 Nov 29Nov 30 Dec 27Trip Style: YOLO Service Level: Basic PhysicalGrading: 3 Age Group: Recommended for 18-39s Accommodation: Simple hotels (26 nts),local homestay (1 nt) Transport: Minibus, localbus, ferry, train, plane Meals: 27 breakfasts,1 dinner Budget: Allow $500-750 for mealsnot included Group Leader: Chief ExperienceOfficer (CEO) Group Size: Max 16, Avg 10Tour Code: GAAEIDYou might likeMt BromoKalibaruCianjurPemuteranBandungSanurMalangTawangmanguYogyakartaShort on time?Highlights of Sumatra(14 days, Medan to Padang)(GAAESH) Fr $1,199From Sumatra, Java and on to Bali, traverse rich jungles, climb towering volcanos, sink yourtoes into white sandy beaches, and explore temples and sanctuaries, uncovering exactlywhy everyone loves Indonesia! This 28-day adventure will see you jump into the heart of theaction in Jakarta, sightseeing and bargaining for souvenirs, or get back to the basics andlive the life of a local, discovering new cultures and traditions along the way. Climb to newheights up a Buddha sanctuary before coming back down to earth for countless hours ofrelaxing and tanning in the balmy Indonesian sunshine. What more could you ask for?DAY01-0304-0708-1011-1314-1516-2021-2425-28ITINERARYMedan / Bukit LawangArrive into Medan at any time. Take in the many art deco buildings and Buddhist and Hindu templeson a city tour on Day 2, which also includes a visit to the opulent Maimoon Palace, the Great Mosqueand the Vihara Gunung Timur temple. In Bukit Lawang, visit the orangutan viewing platform to seethese adorable and intelligent creatures, and opt to go jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser N.P. (2B)Tangkahan / BerastagiTraverse bumpy roads to reach the small jungle community of Tangkahan, where you can participatein an optional elephant feeding session, go hiking or ride an elephant. Hike from Tangkahan to BukitLawang, then continue by bus to quaint Berastagi to get a taste of Indonesian life without the touristcrowds. Opt to hike up Sibayak volcano at sunrise for breathtaking views of the valleys below. Don’tforget to treat your muscles to an afternoon unwinding at the local hot springs afterwards! (4B)Samosir Island / Sipirok<strong>Travel</strong> to Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcano lake, to chill out and swim in its warm waters, oropt for something more cultural with a visit to local Batak villages. Enjoy visits to local weavers andmarkets en route to the beautiful hilltop town of Sipirok which is surrounded by rice fields. (3B)Bukittinggi / ManinjauIt’s a long day travel today, but hopefully an orientation walk on arrival into Bukittinggi will makeyou realise the journey’s been worth it! Day 12 is free to go rafting, kayaking, visit Sianok Canyon orcheck out the Japanese Caves built during World War II. After a short drive on Day 13, hike the finalhours down to the crater lake of Maninjau to enjoy the sunset and the easy-going pace of life. (3B)JakartaFly from Padang to Jakarta, and get to grips with this action-packed city on an optional guided tourbefore enjoying a street food crawl to dine on spicy satay and other Indonesian specialities. (2B)Cianjur / Bandung / Yogyakarta<strong>Travel</strong> by bus to Cianjur, where you can see its floating villages and have the chance to teach Englishto local children. This corner of Java sees little tourism, and you’ll experience local life by spendingthe night at a family homestay. On Day 17, travel to Bandung for an orientation walk and time toexplore under your own steam. From Bandung, take the scenic train ride to Yogyakarta where thereis plenty of time to explore sights such as Mt. Merapi and the magnificent Borobudur, the largestBuddha sanctuary in the world. (5B, D)Tawangmangu / Malang / Mt. Bromo / KalibaruDay 21 begins with another charming journey through Javan landscapes, stopping at the PrambananTemples where you can hire a bicycle to see Java’s largest Hindu temple complex. From the SukuhTemple, enjoy a lovely walk through villages and farms to Tawangmangu. <strong>Travel</strong> via Bromo TenggerSemeru National Park to Malang, the second-largest city in east Java. Rise early on Day 23 to catcha glimpse of Mt. Bromo’s lunar-like landscape; it’s a distinctive volcanic peak having blown its top offcompletely. <strong>Travel</strong>ling onwards, hit the top-quality coffee plantantations of Kalibaru. (4B)Pemuteran / SanurOn your journey to Bali, you’ll pass tea plantations and coastal lowlands to reach Pemuteran, whichlies sandwiched between national parks containing pristine coral reefs and luxuriant rainforest. Optfor a snorkelling trip to Menjangan Island, one of the best dive sites in Bali. On Day 27, travel to thepopular resort of Sanur to relax on its sandy beaches before the tour concludes on Day 28. (4B)<strong>SOUTH</strong> <strong>EAST</strong> <strong>ASIA</strong>CALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK95
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