Our People
  • Amy Waters snow biking Our Team

    Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.

  • William Dalrymple Our Tour Experts

    We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.

  • Liz Bonnin Heroes and Heroines

    The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.

Long tailed Macaques, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Beyond Bali

  • TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY IDEA

Duration

14 Days

Prices Start from

$5,684pp (ex. flights)

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

Orangutan, Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia 1

Man of the Forest

Spend days discovering the jungle setting where the orangutans make their home.

Traditional red and green rickshaws lined up along the kerbside. 2

Train and Becaks

Travel by train to Yogyakarta and explore the city’s secret alleyways and local artisans.

Underwater shot of diver above coral and shoal of neon green fish. 3

Laid back Lombok

Hidden coves, lush green paddies and Indonesia’s second highest volcano – Mount Rinjani

Buddha Statue in Stupa, Borobudur, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia 4

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.

Explore our suggested itinerary

  • Day 1

    Jakarta (FM7 Hotel)

  • Day 2

    Jakarta - Pangkalan Bun, Indonesian Borneo (Private House Boat)

  • Day 3 - 4

    Indonesian Borneo

  • Day 5

    Pangkalan Bun - Jakarta (The Orient Hotel)

  • Day 6

    Jakarta - Yogyakarta

  • Day 7 - 8

    Yogyakarta (The Phoenix Hotel)

  • Day 9

    Java - Bali - Lombok (The Oberoi Lombok)

  • Day 10 - 12

    Lombok

  • 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

Our travel experts can tailor this itinerary to suit you.

More details

Infant and Mother, Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia
Orangutan
Tropical Jungle, Borneo, Indonesia
Tropical jungle, Borneo
Up Close with Proboscis Monkey, Camp Leakey, Borneo, Indonesia
Up close with a proboscis monkey in Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

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.