Man of the Forest
Spend days discovering the jungle setting where the orangutans make their home.
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Moving away from Bali to discover more of Indonesia, this 14-day holiday showcases the rainforest wildlife of Borneo followed by Java to explore the temples of Borobudur and Javanese culture.
No trip to Indonesia would be complete without a few days of sand between your toes so a short hop from Bali takes you to idyllic Lombok.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Train and Becaks
Travel by train to Yogyakarta and explore the city’s secret alleyways and local artisans.
Laid back Lombok
Hidden coves, lush green paddies and Indonesia’s second highest volcano – Mount Rinjani
Shadow Puppets and Sultans
Explore Yogyakarta’s hidden history and the temples of Borobudur.
Why we like it
This holiday to Indonesia combines some of the countries less visited but incredibly rewarding and varied islands. As well as the temples and culture of Java and the beaches of Lombok we have also included a stay in Borneo, one of the best places in the world to see orangutans in the wild. Stay on a houseboat and learn about the rainforest and its residents from expert guides and conservationists. Wildlife is combined with culture and time to relax bringing to life the true essence of Indonesia and its eclectic geography.
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Day 1
Jakarta (FM7 Hotel)
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Day 2
Jakarta - Pangkalan Bun, Indonesian Borneo (Private House Boat)
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Day 3 - 4
Indonesian Borneo
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Day 5
Pangkalan Bun - Jakarta (The Orient Hotel)
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Day 6
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
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Day 7 - 8
Yogyakarta (The Phoenix Hotel)
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Day 9
Java - Bali - Lombok (The Oberoi Lombok)
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Day 10 - 12
Lombok
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Day 13
Depart Lombok
Day 1
Jakarta (FM7 Hotel)
Day 2
Jakarta - Pangkalan Bun, Indonesian Borneo (Private House Boat)
Arrive in Pangkalan Bun and travel by boat to Tanjung Puting National Park. Visit Tanjung Harapan feeding station and information centre.
Day 3 - 4
Indonesian Borneo
Come face-to-face with the threatened orangutans in their fragile natural environment.
Day 5
Pangkalan Bun - Jakarta (The Orient Hotel)
Stay overnight in Jakarta.
Day 6
Jakarta - Yogyakarta
Travel by train to Yogyakarta and explore the city’s secret alleyways by Becak, the traditional cycle-rickshaw.
Day 7 - 8
Yogyakarta (The Phoenix Hotel)
Explore Yogyakarta’s hidden history and the temples of Borobudur. Yogyakarta is home to traditional silversmiths, batik workshops and the historical Sultans Palace. For an upgraded property stay just outside the city in the Plataran Borobudur Resort, overlooking the temples.
Day 9
Java - Bali - Lombok (The Oberoi Lombok)
Fly from Java, via Bali to Lombok.
Day 10 - 12
Lombok
Stay on Lombok with its aquamarine waters teeming with fish, candlelit beach dinners and mountain walks.
Day 13
Depart Lombok
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Orangutans
Sharing 97% of their DNA with humans, orangutans are remarkable creatures to see in the wild and Indonesian Borneo is one of few places they can be seen. Now critically endangered, a visit to Tanjung Puting National Park allows the opportunity to spend time in the forests with rangers and conservation experts. Explore the waters and jungle surrounding Camp Leakey, travelling by traditional river boat to feeding stations with time to engage in local conservation projects.