Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at any point during the day and meet up with your CEO and the rest of the group. This is your welcome moment to kick things off before the real adventure begins.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss Belhotel Medan)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Medan to Bukit Lawang
Spend the day exploring Medan, Sumatra's largest city. You'll see the Al-Mashun Great Mosque and the 30-room Maimun Palace, then walk through Vihara Gunung Timur Temple with its Chinese architecture. After checking out the historic Pajak Ikan Lama market, grab a traditional Padang lunch like locals do. Later you'll drive to Bukit Lawang and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Padang Lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages)
Included Activities
- The Great Mosque of Medan and Maimun Palace Visit
- Vihara Gunung Timur
- Tjong Afie Mansion
- Padang Lunch
Landmarks Al-Mashun Great Mosque Maimun Palace Vihara Gunung Timur Temple Pajak Ikan Lama Market - Day 3
Bukit Lawang
Head into Gunung Leuser National Park for a moderate trek where you'll search for wild orangutans and other wildlife. It's one of only two places on Earth where you can see orangutans in their natural habitat. After the hike, cool off with a river tube ride back to the starting point. By evening you'll join a local cooking class to learn how to make traditional Batak cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages)
Included Activities
- Jungle Trekking & River Tubing in Gunung Leuser National Park
- Local Cooking Class
Landmarks Gunung Leuser National Park - Day 4
Bukit Lawang to Berastagi
Drive from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi with scenic stops at Gundaling Hill and a local fruit market along the way. Once you check in at your hotel, head to Sibayak Hot Spring to relax in the warm volcanic waters and recover from your jungle adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sinabung Hill Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sibayak Hot Spring
Landmarks Gundaling Hill Sibayak Hot Spring - Day 5
Berastagi to Samosir Island
After breakfast, drive to Dokan Village to learn about the Batak ethnic group who have lived in this region for hundreds of years around Lake Toba. You'll tour the village, then continue to Sipiso Piso Waterfall on your way to Parapat Harbor. From there, take a ferry across Toba Lake to reach Samosir Island, a large volcanic island in the middle of the lake, where you'll settle in and have dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toledo Inn)
Included Activities
- Traditional Batak Village Visit
- Sipiso Piso Waterfall
Landmarks Dokan Village Sipiso Piso Waterfall Lake Toba - Day 6
Samosir Island to Medan
Start your day on Samosir Island by heading to the Tombs of Tomok, where you'll learn about local legends and the significance of these burial sites to the Batak people. After spending time there, it's on to Ambarita Village where you can walk through traditional architecture and get a feel for how locals live. There's a dance performance scheduled during your time in the village, so you'll have a chance to see that before lunch. In the afternoon, catch the ferry back to Parapat Harbor, then drive toward Medan for the evening. You'll cover quite a bit of ground today, so pace yourself and bring water for the island portions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anara Sky Kualanamu (Medan Airport))
Included Activities
- Tombs in Tomok Village
- Ambarita Village Visit with tour and dance performance
Landmarks Tomok Village Ambarita Village Parapat Harbor - Day 7
Medan to Yogyakarta
Depart Medan and fly to Yogyakarta. After you arrive, the rest of the day is yours. You can rest up before the next part of your trip or jump in and explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KJ Hotel Yogyakarta)
Optional Activities
- Yogyakarta Becak Tour & Taman Sari
- Jomblang Cave Tour
- Village Tour by Colonial Style Bike
- Day 8
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta has plenty to offer today and you're free to choose your path. Explore some Javanese temples, bike out to rice paddies on the city's outskirts, or do a food tour trying street food like gudeg, a delicious curry made from unripe jackfruit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KJ Hotel Yogyakarta)
Optional Activities
- Yogyakarta Becak Tour & Taman Sari
- Jomblang Cave Tour
- Village Tour by Colonial Style Bike
- Day 9
Yogyakarta to Magelang
Head to Candirejo Village on the way to Magelang. A local guide will show you why this village is known as a symbol of Javanese culture and explain daily activities, the multiple-crop farming system, and local traditions. After a local lunch, you'll drive to Magelang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Asri Magelang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Candirejo Village Visit
Landmarks Candirejo Village - Day 10
Magelang to Solo
Get up before sunrise to hike to Setumbu Hill for an easy trek that brings you above the early morning fog. You'll see jungle-topped temple mountains spread out below you. After you descend, take an easy biking tour through the village to see Borobudur Temple and the traditional market. Later, drive to Solo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal Surakarta Heritage)
Included Activities
- Setumbu Hill Sunrise Hike
- Wanurejo & Borobudur Village Biking Tour
Landmarks Setumbu Hill Borobudur Temple - Day 11
Solo
Spend the day in Solo, which is known as the center of Javanese culture, getting to know its history and traditions. Visit Mangkunegaran Palace, explore Triwindhu Market, and see how traditional heritage is still alive in Laweyan Village. You'll learn traditional batik making during a hands-on workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal Surakarta Heritage)
Included Activities
- Triwindhu Market
- Mangkunegaran Palace Visit
- Traditional Batik Making
Landmarks Mangkunegaran Palace Triwindhu Market Laweyan Village - Day 12
Solo to Ngadas
Continue east to Ngadas Village after breakfast, making stops to explore Alun Alun Malang City Square and the colorful Jodipan Village along the way. You'll arrive in Ngadas in the late afternoon. This village sits in the foothills of Mt Bromo and is known for its Javanese traditions and natural beauty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ngadas Homestay)
Included Activities
- Ngadas Homestay
- Jodipan Colorful Village Visit
Landmarks Alun Alun Malang City Square Jodipan Village - Day 13
Ngadas
Start early with a jeep ride to experience the Bromo Crater, then hike for 45 minutes to Penanjakan Hill viewpoint just in time for sunrise. You'll see oranges and pinks light up the sky before heading through the Sea of Sands to the crater's top. Grab a picnic breakfast at Teletubbies Hill. Back in Ngadas Village, you'll do a walking tour to see temples, the tomb of mbah Sedek, and the holy forest, with local lunch and dinner at the homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast at Teletubbies Hill), Lunch (Lunch at Ngadas Village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ngadas Homestay)
Included Activities
- Village Walk
- Lunch at Ngadas Village
- Mount Bromo Jeep Excursion
Landmarks Mount Bromo Penanjakan Hill Teletubbies Hill - Day 14
Ngadas to Seminyak, Bali
Depart Java and fly to Bali, then drive to Seminyak. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy however you want. Seminyak is a lively beach town full of things to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Saron Hotel Seminyak)
- Day 15
Seminyak to Munduk
Travel north from Seminyak toward Munduk with exciting stops in between. Start at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jatiluwih Rice Terraces to explore emerald-green fields. Next, visit Baturiti Fruit Market to wander through colorful stalls and try fresh fruits like rambutan and dragon fruit depending on the season. Continue to Ulun Danu Temple, a gorgeous temple in the middle of a lake, then take the scenic route to Munduk with a final photo stop at Twin Lakes before arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Meme Surung Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Visit
- Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit
Landmarks Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Baturiti Fruit Market Ulun Danu Temple Twin Lakes - Day 16
Munduk to Bulian
Head to a community homestay in Bulian, but not without adventure first. Start with a relaxing dip in Banjar Hot Springs, then visit Pasar Anyar Singaraja, a lively traditional market full of fresh produce and handmade homeware. Stop at Beji Temple to explore this historic complex before arriving in Bulian in the afternoon. You'll do a village tour and participate in a traditional Balinese offering making workshop at the homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Bulian Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Banjar Hot Springs
- Singaraja Traditional Market
- Beji Temple
- Bulian Village Tour
- Bulian Guesthouse Experience
Landmarks Banjar Hot Springs Pasar Anyar Singaraja Beji Temple Bulian Village - Day 17
Bulian to Kintamani
After breakfast, head to Lemukih Village for an adventurous day. Trek through rice paddies, a durian plantation, a coffee plantation, and try a natural waterslide. After lunch in a local warung, continue trekking to visit two beautiful waterfalls where you can swim and relax. Then head toward Kintamani, a highland region known for the active Mount Batur and serene Lake Batur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local warung)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake View Kintamani Bali Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lemukih Village Trek
Landmarks Lemukih Village Mount Batur Lake Batur - Day 18
Kintamani to Ubud
Don't miss the Mt Batur sunrise experience. Choose between trekking to the sunrise point or taking a thrilling jeep adventure. After breakfast at the hotel, visit the well-preserved Penglipuran Village to experience Balinese culture. Stop at the beautiful Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple on the way to Ubud, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champlung Sari Hotel)
Included Activities
- Penglipuran Village Visit
- Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
Optional Activities
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
- Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Excursion
Landmarks Penglipuran Village Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple 
- Day 19
Ubud
Ubud is often called the cultural heart of Bali, and you have the freedom to explore however you'd like today. You can visit monkey forests, take a local cooking class, make spiritual offerings, or experience Balinese village life. The options are endless.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champlung Sari Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ubud Spiritual Tour
- Laplapan Village Cooking Class
- Medahan Village Happy Local Family Adventure
- Day 20
Ubud to Candi Dasa
After breakfast, drive from Ubud toward the coast. You'll arrive in Candi Dasa in eastern Bali this afternoon and have some free time to relax by the beach or explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ashyana Candidasa Beach Resort)
- Day 21
Candi Dasa
You have the freedom to explore Candi Dasa however you'd like today. Join a local Balinese cooking class to learn how to make local favorites like Chicken Tum and Gado-Gado, or take a snorkeling trip to the beautiful Blue Lagoon. The choice is entirely yours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ashyana Candidasa Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Cooking Class
- Snorkeling the Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Blue Lagoon - Day 22
Departure
Your trip concludes today. Have your final breakfast before heading out on your onward journey whenever you're ready to depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
