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Culture meets wildlife on this incredible Indonesia discovery trip. It’s perfect for families as there is something to stimulate the most jaded of teenagers and experiences for everyone to enjoy and share. Explore ancient cities full of architectural wonders and get up close and personal with Indonesia’s most famous inhabitant, the fascinating orangutan. There are also volcanoes to climb, spectacular views, cycling, horse-cart rides and boat trips to enjoy as a family.

Highlights include:

  • Trek and journey by boat through the Borneo jungle to spot exotic wildlife, and in particular, orang-utans.
  • Climb to the top of Mentigen Hill ahead of the crowds to watch the incredible sunrise over Mount Bromo.
  • Explore temple ruins on horseback at Gedong Songo.
  • Discover amazing Borobodur with its stupas and backdrop of volcanic peaks.
  • Tailor the holiday to incorporate a visit to the beaches of Bali. 

Combining Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan) with Java, Indonesia’s most populous and visually striking island, provides a fantastic contrast of scenery, wildlife and culture. With some sensible prior planning, the internal connects work well, and the logistics are much more comfortable with the right balance of hotels and adventure/relaxation.  

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can change this holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive ‘Journey Planner’ here.


Day 1 – Depart the UK

Depart the UK.

Day 2 – Jakarta

You will be met by your guide when you arrive at the airport, where they will assist you with immigration and your visa procedures. Transfer to your hotel in Jakarta where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing at leisure.

Day 3 – Rimba Lodge

Transfer to the airport and take a short flight to Pankalan in Indonesian Borneo. Then take a small local ferry across the Seikonyer River to a small harbour, where you will join another boat and cruise for 2 hours to reach Rimba Lodge, your base in the Borneo jungle for exploring and looking for orangutans.

Day 4 – Rimba Lodge

After an early breakfast at the lodge, a 2.5-hour cruise up the Leakey River will take you towards Camp Leakey for a chance to see proboscis monkeys, macaques, crocodiles, lizards and numerous bird species. From the base, led by a local ranger, you can explore the Jungle. You may get a sighting of TOM, the king orangutan; he is about 30 years old and weighs over 100 kilograms. You can also see and help with the feeding of these amazing creatures.

Day 5 – Rimba Lodge

This morning you will head to Pondok Tanggui orang-utan breeding station. You will witness the feeding of, and have the opportunity to play with, the young orangutans. After a short walk through the jungle, a simple lunch will be served on the boat while cruising to Tanjung Harapan village, where you can see the Malayan and Semi Dayak ethnic tribes and see them producing local handicrafts. Leaving Tanjung Harapan village you will stop at Tanjung Harapan rehabilitation camp to see orangutans that are being prepared for release back into the wild.

Day 6 – Borobudur

Transfer to the airport by ferry and car to take a short flight back to the island of Java. Start your journey towards Borobudur by car, stopping en route at Gedong Songo. Rising about 900 metres above sea level, on the slopes of Mt. Ungaran, you will ride on horse-back up to Gedong Songo, which is a group of nine small 8th century Hindu Javanese temples. The temples ruins are spread over the higher parts of the mountains, which means many splendid views.

Day 7 – Borobudur

Leave your hotel before sunrise and head to Borobudur temple, a stunning Buddhist temple on a forested plateau surrounded by dramatic volcanic peaks, including the highly active Gunung Merapi. Watch the sunrise majestically from in between the two volcanic peaks and then explore the temple in the misty morning light.

In the afternoon, your guide will return to take you to Candirejo, a traditional Javanese village in a beautiful natural setting. Take a ride in an “Andong”, a Yogyakarta horse-drawn carriage.

Day 8 – Yogyakarta

Transfer by road to the historic capital city of Yogyakarta and explore at your own pace.  

Day 9 – Yogyakarta

This morning visit the Kraton; the traditional home of the sultan and the royal court. After a tour of the site, you will then visit the Taman Sari Complex, also known as Water Castle. After lunch at a local restaurant and a few hours rest at your hotel, visit the Sambisari temple and then set off on an hour-and-a-half bike tour through back roads of Jogjakarta, ending at the Suryo Cultural Center behind Prambanan temple. Renowned as one of the most beautiful Hindu temples in the world, you will have individual access to visit the temple at sunset for breath-taking views.

Day 10 – Malang

Take the Sancaka Express Train to Jombong, East Java. Then drive through beautiful countryside to Malang, via the small plantation villages of Pujon Batu, where you will have a chance to stop and take in the scenery and explore the villages. The drive takes about 3 hours.

Day 11 - Malang

Explore the ancient city of Malang, sometimes referred to as the Paris of East Java and famous for its fresh mountain air and the breath-taking surrounding countryside. Soak up the mix of traditional Javanese temples, Dutch Colonial architecture and modern Indonesia society. You will visit two 13th Century temples and have the opportunity to experience the architecture of the city and the dramatic volcanic peaks and lush countryside that surrounds it.          

Day 12 & 13 – Mount Bromo

Transfer by road for 3 hours to the foot of Mount Bromo. 

During your stay you'll take a jeep ride to Bromo, visiting Bromo crater and Penanjakan Mountain, where you can take in the magical experience of the sun setting behind the mountains. 

Day 14 – 15 Surabaya

Transfer to Surabaya by car and spend a day with your guide exploring Surabaya before flying back to the UK overnight.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £3,000 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,500. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

To start your journey, talk to one of our friendly consultants today.

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Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include.

  • International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
  • Accommodation as described
  • Privately guided tours and transfers 
  • Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences 
  • Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
  • 24-hour in-country backup while away
  • Your dedicated travel expert in the UK 

For more on our pricing policy read here.  

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Alila Jakarta

Alila Jakarta, Jakarta

A modern hotel in the heart of Jakarta overlooking the Presidential Palace and National Museum.

Hotel Majapahit

Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya

A graceful, colonial hotel set amongst manicured gardens within Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya.

Jiwa Java

Jiwa Java , Bromo

Modern hotel in the stunning mountains of East Java, providing an excellent base for climbing Mount Bromo.

Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta

Beautifully designed colonial dating back to 1918 hotel right in the heart of Yogyakarta.

Rimba Lodge

Rimba Lodge, Tanjung Puting Reserve, Central Kalimantan

A riverside eco-lodge in the Borneo rainforest offering a great base from which to see Orang-utans.

Tugu Malang

Tugu Malang, Malang

Fall back in time with an extensive range of antiques and artwork spread throughout the elegant rooms.

Villa Sumbing Indah

Villa Sumbing Indah, Borobudur

Explore the majestic temple at Borobudur from this tranquil and scenic boutique hotel

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Borobudur Sunrise and Candirejo Village

Borobudur Sunrise and Candirejo Village , Borobudur

Visit majestic Borobudur at sunrise and explore the fascinating Candirejo Village

Cycle through Yogyakarta's History

Cycle through Yogyakarta's History, Central Java

Fit in the best sites of Yogyakarta on this cycling tour.

Explore the Mysteries of Borobudur

Explore the Mysteries of Borobudur, Borobudur

Magical and magnificent Buddhist temple, surely a rival for eighth wonder of the world.

Explore UNESCO Heritage at Prambanan

Explore UNESCO Heritage at Prambanan, Yogyakarta

Huge Hindu temple complex erected in the middle of the ninth century.

 Gadang Songo Temple Explorer by Foot

Gadang Songo Temple Explorer by Foot, Losari

Oldest surviving Hindu Temple in Indonesia with fantastic views.

Sunrise over Mount Bromo

Sunrise over Mount Bromo, Bromo

Watch the dramatic sunrise, before a pony ride and a climb of the spectacular Mount Bromo.

Traverse rural Java by Rail

Traverse rural Java by Rail, Central Java

Spectacular train journey through the landscape of Java with its views of lush green fields and dramatic volcanic peaks.

After your adventure in Indonesian Borneo and Java, consider a beach holiday in Bali. Call us for details. 

Royal Beach Seminyak

Royal Beach Seminyak, Seminyak

Good quality family resort in Seminyak, an excellent option for relaxing on the lovely southern beaches of Bali.

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