Indonesia Adventure: Sumatra, Java & Bali
34 days
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$ 4249
Duration34 days
Now's the time to explore Sumatra, Java, and Bali on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Hike and explore the lush spanning landscapes of Berastagi and Tangkahan, recharge with your newfound friends on the beaches of Bali, and test the spice limits of your tastebuds on one (or a few!) street food crawls. There's no shortage of things to do here — cultural must-sees, late nights out, and more — so get ready to meet other like-minded travellers and get exploring.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 34 daysService level: Basic
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ends in: Gili TrawanganAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Medan
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, visit the night market at Jalan Semarang. Head to the famous Soto Kesawan, a local institution famous for its namesake dish that's made of coconut milk with prawns, chicken, potato, and beef offal. You won't regret it.
Want some incredible views while you get to know your incredible group? Head to a skybar so you can quench your thirst while seeing the city from a bird's eye view.
Tonight, visit the night market at Jalan Semarang. Head to the famous Soto Kesawan, a local institution famous for its namesake dish that's made of coconut milk with prawns, chicken, potato, and beef offal. You won't regret it.
Want some incredible views while you get to know your incredible group? Head to a skybar so you can quench your thirst while seeing the city from a bird's eye view.
Day 2: Medan/Tangkahan
Enjoy a morning tour of Medan. After, traverse bumpy roads to reach the small jungle community of Tangkahan. Opt to go hiking.
Please note that on today’s drive, road conditions can be poor and the route can be winding. Make sure to bring motion sickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness.
Meals: B
Day 3: Tangkahan/Bukit Lawang
Travel across bumpy roads to Bukit Lawang, located close to Gunung Leuser National Park.
Please note that on today’s drive, road conditions can be poor and the route can be winding. Make sure to bring motion sickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness.
Meals: B
Day 4: Bukit Lawang
Gunung Leuser National Park, located nearby, is a great place to do some wildlife trekking through the jungle.
Opt to go jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser NP.
Meals: B
Day 5: Bukit Lawang/Berastagi
Orientation walk upon arrival. Free afternoon with the option to visit the local hot springs.
Meals: B
Day 6: Berastagi
Opt to hike a volcano or go on a Berastagi City Tour.
Meals: B
Day 7: Berastagi/Samosir Island
Travel to the world's largest volcano lake, Lake Toba.
Meals: B
Day 8: Samosir Island
Chill out and swim in the warm waters of the lake or opt for some culture by visiting local Batak villages.
Meals: B
Day 9: Samosir Island/Padangsidempuan
Drive through beautiful scenery on this travel day, stopping at the bustling city of Padang Sidempuan for the night.
Please note that on today’s drive, parts of the route can be winding. Make sure to bring motion sickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness.
Meals: B
Day 10: Padangsidempuan/Bukittinggi
Embark on another day of travel, including stops along the way for lunch and a spice garden visit. Enjoy a brief, CEO-led orientation walk of Bukittinggi in the evening.
Meals: B
Day 11: Bukittinggi
Enjoy a free day to check out some sights, like Sianok Canyon or the Japanese Caves built during World War II.
Meals: B
Day 12: Bukittinggi/Padang
Travel to Padang and settle in at the beach hotel before enjoying some free time to explore.
Meals: B
Day 13: Padang
Enjoy a full free day in Padang. Opt for a trip to nearby scenic islands.
Meals: B
Day 14: Padang/Jakarta
Fly to Jakarta and start exploring the island of Java.
Some travellers may be leaving the tour in Padang and others may be joining the tour in Jakarta. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Meals: B
Day 15: Jakarta/Cianjur
Venture to Cianjur via Bogor, visit the floating villages, and opt to visit a tea plantation. Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay.
Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay. The homestay is located on the outer ring of Cianjur, and accommodation is multi-share.
Meals: B
Day 16: Cianjur/Bandung
Depart the homestay and travel to the sprawling city of Bandung, Indonesia's third largest city.
Enjoy an orientation walk of the sprawling city of Bandung, then take some time to explore independently.
Meals: B
Day 17: Bandung/Yogyakarta
Travel from Bandung to Yogyakarta on a scenic train journey.
Meals: B
Day 18-19: Yogyakarta
Spend free time visiting local sights such as the Buddhist Borobudur temple complex, Javanese temples, or Mt Merapi.
Meals: B
Day 20: Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Begin the day with the train journey to Malang. On arrival in Malang, transfer to a private vehicle for about an hour to reach Ngadas.
Upon arrival in the village, meet your hosts and settle into the homestay. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of local fare before gathering at the home of one of the community leaders to learn more about the region's customs and history.
Upon arrival in the village, meet your hosts and settle into the homestay. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of local fare before gathering at the home of one of the community leaders to learn more about the region's customs and history.
Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay.
Enjoy dinner in the village.
Meals: B, D
Day 21: Desa Ngadas/Bromo
After an early breakfast, say good bye to your hosts and explore more of the village on an included walk. Then begin the trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through a G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Opt to hike to the volcano's crater before continuing to the hotel.
Meals: B, L
Day 22: Bromo/Red Island
A pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim is a must, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings of food to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Enjoy an early morning hike to a viewpoint to take in the the enchanting moonscape of Mt Bromo as the sun rises, then travel to a sweet surf camp on the beach.
Meals: B
Day 23: Red Island
Enjoy a surf lesson in the morning, then use free time to explore the nearby fishing village, do some more surfing or chill out in a hammock.
Meals: B
Day 24: Red Island/Pemuteran
Head to Bali and the beach with time to relax.
Meals: B
Day 25: Pemuteran
Chill out in Bali. Opt to take a snorkelling or diving trip to Menjangan Island.
Meals: B
Day 26: Pemuteran/Kuta
Today's drive is a journey, highlighting the spectacular natural diversity and intense cultural wealth that makes Bali such a sought after destination.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali, through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields, and quaint scenes of local village life. We then arrive at our overnight destination – popular Kuta beach.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali, through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields, and quaint scenes of local village life. We then arrive at our overnight destination – popular Kuta beach.
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax, before travelling to lively Kuta, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Explore Kuta with some free time.
Meals: B
Day 27: Kuta
Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.
Spend a free day in Kuta. Opt to explore the shops, chill out on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns.
Meals: B
Day 28: Kuta/Kubutambahan
Travel to Kubutambahan, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way, and stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program en route. Settle in to the charming guesthouse for the evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 29: Kubutambahan
Try your hand at Balinese cuisine with an included cooking lesson. Opt to trek around the village, visit a waterfall or swim in a natural spring, or check out a nearby dragon fruit farm.
Meals: B, D
Day 30: Kubutambahan/Ubud
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax. Later, travel to cultural Ubud, visiting the picturesque Gitgit waterfall en route.
Meals: B
Day 31: Ubud
Check out the monkey forest before exploring more of Ubud with free time. Opt to take a yoga class, get a massage, or visit the numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Meals: B
Day 32: Ubud/Gili Trawangan
Transfer to Padang Bai and catch a fast boat to the laid-back island of Gili Trawangan. Beautiful Gili T is home to clear waters and an assortment of beachfront bars, and – best of all – the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Day 33: Gili Trawangan
Start place: Gili Trawangan
Spend another day in paradise. Chill out at a café, rent a bike and cruise around, or just kick back and relax on the beach. This evening, enjoy a final night out with the group.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Day 34: Gili Trawangan
Start place: Gili Trawangan
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Depart at any time.
Add the “Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta” to your adventure and make your way back to Bali with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a fast boat and land transfer to get you back to Kuta. Onward flights from Denpasar airport must not depart earlier than 20:00 on departure day when booking this extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Ancestor Trail Trek, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Red Island
- City tour of Medan
- Orientation walks of Berastagi, Bukittinggi, and Bandung
- Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP
- Mt Bromo crater walk
- Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint
- Cooking class (Kubutambahan)
- Git Git waterfall visit
- Monkey Forest visit
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Local bus, Local train, Walking, Ferry, Boat -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (27 nts), Surf camp dorms (2 nts, multi-share), Homestays (2 nts, multi-share), Guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share)