Overnight international flight to Bali.

Upon arrival in Bali, reception and transfer to the hotel in the village of Ubud. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

This morning, a warm welcome awaits at a Balinese home, where a traditional breakfast will be served with Balinese coffee or tea. Walk through the local farms to experience the real life of Balinese farmers working in the rice fields. Learn more about the simple and traditional irrigation system called Subak, and the process of rice growing, from planting the seedlings, to harvesting, and even cooking the rice.

The next stop is Pura Kehen, which was constructed in the 13th century. Stepping through the "Kori Agung" (stone capped gateway), there are elephant sculptures, which is unusual for a building of that age, as elephants are not a native species of Bali. Once inside the temple, there is a small compound which is guarded by a mythical "Naga" (dragon) that has a magic stone inside it. Apparently, the stone glowed red hot once the site of the temple had been decided. Following this fascinating local insight, continue to Kintamani where one can enjoy lunch overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano, and picturesque Lake Batur. Return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Transfer to the hotel in Seminyak and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Spend the morning on the beach before an afternoon tour to Tanah Lot. The first stop is Taman Ayun, also known as the Royal Family Temple. The temple dates back to the Mengwi Kingdom in 1634, and is surrounded by a mote, beautiful gardens and a pond. Continue to Alas Kedaton Temple, which is located in the famed "Monkey Forest" of Tabanan. Its towering nutmeg trees are unique to this area and are sacred to the Balinese people. The monkeys here are very tame and may be seen jumping up and down the temple wall, or bathing in the moat.

Continue in the late afternoon to Tanah Lot, Bali's most photographed temple. The temple is perched on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible during high tides. At sunset, when the tides are low, walk to visit the temple and watch the sun dip into the ocean. Return to the hotel after sunset.
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Depart in the morning for a relaxing cruise to Lembongan Island on one of Bali's most luxurious catamarans. Cruise to Crystal Bay, a secluded stretch of beach on Lembongan Island that is solely accessible to passengers of the Aristocat. Enjoy the feeling of being washed ashore while surrounded by crystal clear water. The bay is home to some of Indonesia's most pristine coral reef and is teeming with tropical marine life that can be observed while snorkeling. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on the beach and sail back in the late afternoon, catching a perfect sunset before arriving at Benoa Harbor. Upon arrival, transfer back to the hotel.

Note: If the Bumbu Bali Cooking Class or the Northern Bali Tour is preferred instead of the Lembongan Island Tour, please contact a travel consultant.
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Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ujung Pandang. Upon arrival, reception and journey to Toraja with a stop for lunch in the port city of Pare-Pare. The driving time is approximately eight hours. Upon reaching Toraja, check in to a hotel and enjoy dinner.

Note: As a result of conservationist principles, resorts in Sulawesi do not offer air conditioning.

Tour the villages of Tana Toraja, where Tongkonan houses with their boat-like roofs can be seen. Get a glimpse into the daily life of a culture untouched by the outside world, and then visit Lemo. Lemo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and possibly the most well-known Toraja burial site, where the burial chambers of high-ranking deceased are cut into the cliffs and tau tau (well-dressed wooden effigies) are placed along the balconies. Then visit Suaya, the royal graves of the Seventh King; and Sangala, the traditional burial trees for babies who pass before they begin to teeth.

After lunch, visit the Londa burial caves. Here, a relative of the deceased will escort guests past a balcony of tau tau, and into the extensive caves. Move on to the small village of Kete Kesu, whose people are known for carving and painting. Then return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
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Journey through the mountainous region of Batutumonga. Walk through the hilltop village of Tongkonan Palawa, the oldest village in Toraja. The village is also home to a burial place, which to this day, has many celebrations and festivals in honor of the dead. A short drive will lead to the village of Bori to see ancient megalithic stones and roaming buffalo.

After lunch, visit Marante to see the famous "hanging graves", coffins with skulls on them, and a cave scattered with human bones. While this my be uncomfortable for some, it must be said that the Torajans place more emphasis on celebrating death than they do life, so funerals are a rather joyous occasion. After the tour, return to the hotel for dinner.
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Journey back to Ujung Pandang, stopping for lunch in Pare-Pare along the way. Upon arrival in Ujung Pandang, transfer to the airport for a flight to Semarang. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Pangkalan Bun. Upon arrival, transfer to Kumai to board a traditional Klotok wooden river boat. The boat is about 20 x 7 feet with a roof that forms the upper deck where the rainforest can be viewed as it glides by. The guide's team includes the boatman, a cook, and an expert guide.

Lunch will be served on the way to Tanjung Harapan, a rehabilitation center for orphaned orangutans, 2 hours away from Kumai. Here, the playful and friendly baby orangutans are taught the first stages of fending for themselves in the jungle. Observe the monkeys along the riverbanks as the Klotok floats down the quiet river. Overnight on the boat.
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After breakfast, travel upriver for about 2 hours and up a side creek to Camp Leakey, where the older orangutans are reintroduced into the rainforest. En route, stop at Pondok Tanguy, the rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans. At Camp Leakey, there will be an opportunity to trek into the rainforest with an expert guide and the forestry rangers to appreciate the flora. There will be another opportunity to spot wild orangutans, gibbons, macaques, and exotic birds. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on the boat and then visit the feeding station for the rehabilitated orangutans. Enjoy dinner and spend the night on the boat. ...read less

Enjoy breakfast on the boat and cruise down to Pesalat area. The forest here is home to the reintroduced orangutan. Do some flat and easy trekking along the ranger trail while observing the rich diversity of flora and fauna in Tanjung Puting National Park. Gibbons and long tailed macaques can be found near the riverbank, while the orangutans usually live deep within the park. Enjoy a boxed lunch under the shade of the forest. In the afternoon, return to the boat for the night.

Sail back to Kumai, disembark from the boat, and drive to Pangkalan for a return flight to Semarang. Upon arrival, airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Bali, to connect with a flight home or continue with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.