Wendy Wu Indonesia Uncovered

Orangutans
Explore Sumatra’s Gunung Leuser rainforest in search of Orangutans

Mt Bromo
Explore one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking sights, surrounded by the peaks of Kursi, Batok and Semeru

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Admire the beauty of one of Indonesia’s largest waterfalls

Komodo Dragons
See these iconic lizards, native only to select islands in Indonesia

Days 1-2: Fly to Medan
Fly overnight to Medan in North Sumatra. On arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure before a welcome dinner and briefing in the evening.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Medan
Explore the city on a motorised becak tour, visiting the Deli Tua Market and a local home industry producing traditional snacks and cakes. Later, continue by road to Bukit Lawang.

Day 4: Gunung Leuser National Park
Wake up early to take a guided trek through Gunung Leuser National Park, searching for orangutans and other rainforest wildlife. Later, visit a local market before joining a hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare North Sumatran dishes.

Day 5: Berastagi
This morning, travel to Berastagi, visiting a traditional Batak village to see its distinctive wooden communal houses and to learn about their culture.

Day 6: Sipiso Piso Waterfall
Leave Berastagi and travel to Parapat. Along the way, stop at another Batak village and at the Sipiso Piso Waterfall. Then, continue to the harbour to catch a ferry to Samosir Island on Lake Toba.

Day 7: Lake Toba
Spend the day exploring Samosir Island by boat, visiting traditional Batak Toba villages along the shoreline. Stop at Ambarita to see the stone chairs and tables once used by Siallagan royal gatherings, then continue to Tomok to visit the tombs of the Sidabutar kings.

Day 8: Fly to Jakarta
Return to mainland Sumatra, then transfer to Kualanamu International Airport for your flight to Jakarta.

Day 9: Discover Jakarta
Explore Jakarta’s history today, beginning with a visit to Batavia, the colonial Old Town where you’ll see Batavia Square and visit Fatahillah Museum to learn about the city’s colonial past. In the evening, sampling local favourite on a food tour of Sabang Street.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 10: Prambanan Temple
Take a flight to Yogyakarta. On arrival, visit Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia which is dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 11: Candirejo Village & Borobudur
Today, visit Candirejo to get a taste of traditional Javanese life. Take a horse cart ride through the village learning about family practices and local traditions. Later, visit Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist Temple, known for its 504 statures of Buddha.
(Breakfast & lunch)

Day 12: Yogyakarta to Bromo
This morning, take the train to Mojokerto before travelling to Bromo. Here you’ll stay overnight near the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 13: Mt Bromo Sunrise
Rise early this morning to take a jeep ride to the Bromo viewpoint where you can watch the sun rise over the volcano. After, explore the Sea of Sand, a landscape of volcanic ash and craters. This afternoon, continue to the charming city of Malang.
(Breakfast & lunch)

Day 14: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Spend a day exploring the region around Malang, visiting the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, one of East Java’s most impressive.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 15: Fly to Flores Island
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Labuan Bajo, a small town on Flores Island. On arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 16: Komodo Dragons
Hop on a speedboat to visit the famous Komodo Island, home to the Komodo Dragons.
(Breakfast & lunch)

Day 17: Fly to Bajawa
Head to the airport for a short flight to Bajawa
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 18: Bena Traditional Village
Start the day with a drive to Wolobobo to take in the views of Mounts Ineries and Ebulobo. Continue to traditional villages including Luba and Bena, know for its megalithic culture. Then, enjoy a relaxing session at the Soa Hot Springs.

Day 19: Moni
Travel from Bajawa to Moni, passing villages, mountains, churches and coastal viewpoints.

Day 20: Mount Kelimutu
Arrive in the highland town of Moni, nestled at the base of Mount Kelimutu, before continuing to the famous tri-coloured crater lakes. Then visit Wologai Village, renowned for its traditional Lionese houses and rich cultural heritage.

Day 21: Fly to Bali
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bali. On arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 22: Departure
Head to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving the following day.

Traditional villages of Lake Toba
Cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Toba to reach Samosir Island, where you’ll visit the Batak villages of Tomok and Ambarita which both offer insight into the island’s ancient traditional and culture.

Sumatran Rainforest Trek
Take a trek in Gunung Leuser National Park to search for orangutans. Guided by local experts, you’ll explore jungle trails while learning about one of Southeast Asia’s most important rainforest ecosystems.

Soak in Soa’s volcanic Hot Springs
Relax in the hot springs, heated by the intense volcanic activity underneath Flores.

• Return flights & transfers
• 13nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunch & 7 dinners
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Go Beyond
Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. These tours take you away from the comforts of home but will reward you with the experience of a lifetime.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included.

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