TRIP SUMATRA - JAVA - TORAJA - BALI (Sanur) in 16D15N

SUMATRA - JAVA - TORAJA - BALI (Sanur) (16D15N)
Tour Code : C2I – 16D CT HL SJTB (Sanur)

Sumatra is an island known for its magnificent diversity in cultures. The Aceh Muslims and the Batak (‘head hunters’) still live according to their ancient and complex ways. Since ancient times this fertile region has been a focus point for human activity. It’s amazing past is still alive in Borobudur where vast and myriad are still examples of their sacred art.  Jogjakarta with its fertile deep green rice fields covers the southern slopes of GunungMerapi.

The Celebes islands are characterized by a very particular way of living; they have an impressive variety of animal species and its two ethnic groups living with their own cultural features. The Bugis are sailors and once very powerful who now have a very interesting history and the Toraja people are living in the highlands characterized by their complex funeral ceremonies.

The mystical images that are brought up with the name of Bali have attracted countless of travelers throughout centuries. The warm and hospitable islanders with their living yet shy smiles. Bali is the famous tourist destination for its exquisite arts, beautiful scenery, beaches and thousands of temples.

Day 1	Arrival Medan Wel-Come2Indonesia!. Expected morning arrival at Kuala Namu Airport, meet AND greet with our tour guide who wait you at the airport to pick you up, then drive to Bukit Lawang with stop at several plantations for rubber and palm oil. After arriving at Bukit Lawang, check in to the hotel to take a rest. Meals :              - Accommodation :      Bukit Lawang Cottage
Day 2	NATIONAL PARK GUNUNG LEUSER - TREKKING After breakfast at hotel then walking through the bank of the river and crossing the river by traditional canoe and walking up the jungle to see the Orangutan on the their feeding time. After feeding the Orangutan tracking through the Leuser National Park, walking around Leuser National Park is the time to experience many kind of flora and fauna as well enjoy the song of birds and Siamang “The Black Gibbon”.Overnight in tent or shelter in the jungle.Lunch and diner provided. Meals :           Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Accommodation :      Overnight in tent or shelter
Día 3	TREKKING NATIONAL PARK GUNUNG LEUSER - BUKIT LAWANG After breakfast prepared by tour guide continue tracking, today is full day walking and explore the rain tropical forest with their wild life living in their natural habitat. Afternoon return to Bukit Lawang. Night stay at Bukit Lawang Cottage. Lunch included. Meals :            Breakfast - Lunch Accommodation :      Bukit Lawang Cottage
Day 4	BUKIT LAWANG – SAMOSIR ISLAND After breakfast drive to Lake Toba via Tebingtinggi and stop will be made at several plantations for rubber, cocoa and oil palm. Upon arrival in Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat arrival at Samosir Island check in to hotel. Meals :            Breakfast Accommodation :     Toledo Inn
Day 5	SAMOSIR – EXCURSIÓN - BRASTAGI After breakfast excursion on Lake Toba by car or Ferry boat, visiting several interesting Batak Toba traditional villages, Tomok (to see the old Tomb of Sidabutar Kings), Ambarita (to see stone chair and table once used as an execution place of Siallagan tribal chieftains), Simanindo (to see Batak folklore dance and museum). Return back to Parapat and after then drive to Brastagi, on the way visit Long House of Batak Simalungun Kings, then on to Sipiso-piso water fall. Arrival in Brastagi visiting fruit market and direct check-in to hotel. Meals :            Breakfast Accommodation :      Grand Mutiara Hotel
Day 6	BRASTAGI – MEDAN – YOGYAKARTA After breakfast drive to Medan via Sibolangit and Sembahe takes approximately 3 hours, upon arrival transferred to the airport for catching your flight to Yogyakarta. Arrival at Jogjakarta airport, meet and greet by your guide then transfer into your hotel for overnight.Jogja is famous for its culinary, culture and off course its unique landscape. It has one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mount Merapi, has a beautiful black Sandy beaches, caves, Highland, and off course the Javanese Kingdom of Keraton who is still led by a 10th Sultan generation. It also has 2 of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, the Hindu temple of Prambanan (3 centuries older than Cambodian Angkor Wat and believed as the center of the universe - mother temple - by the Javanese Hindu during the 9th Century Sanjayan Dynasty) and also the famous Buddha’s Pyramid shaped Temple famously known as The Borobudur. (The single most visited tourist attraction in South East Asia). Meals :            Breakfast Accommodation :      A. The Phoenix 5*                             B. Novotel 4*                             C. Puri Artha 3*
Day 7	DIENG TOUR - BOROBUDUR At indicated time, we will  leave hotel for Dieng. Dieng plateau is a natural tourism object. It is the longes thigh land in Java which lays 2.093 meters  above sea level and 15 degree Celsius average has been the common temperature. In the plateau, we will visit one oldes thindu temple “Candi Arjuna”, Sikidang Crater and Telaga Warna (color fullake ).  DuringthetriptoDiengplateau, youwillhave a pleasure of time due to its various wonderful scenes. You can taste the spots of small village and drive slopping, winding road, and enjoy a beautifull and scape with rich of plantation like coffee, tea, tobacco, and other vegetables crops. On the way back from Diengto Yogyakarta, you will explore the great ness of Borobudur temple. The great Stupa, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and one of the seven wonders. We covered the temple, watching the hundreds and centuries-old statues of Buddha , toclimbhundreds of steps and watch as dozens of Buddhists come to preach the world, histori cally was made during  the relatively brief Central Java Sailendra dynasty between 778 and 856 BC. After having this intense day of sight seeing, were turned to the hotel torest. Meals :            Breakfast Accommodation :      A. The Phoenix 5*                             B. Novotel 4*                             C. Puri Artha 3*
Day 8	YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE After breakfast, we will go to visit the city of Yogyakarta. We will visit Keraton Sultan Palace. It is a complex building two centurie sold, located in the heart of the city. You will also visit the thebirds market, the Water Castle of Taman sari, and Malioboro Street. The tour continue toPrambanan Temple (Hindu’s Temple) The Hindu temple of Prambanan (3 centurie solder than Cambodian Angkor Wat and believed as the center of theuniverse - mother temple – by the Javanese Hindu during the 9th Century Sanjayan Dynasty). Meals :            Breakfast Accommodation :      A. The Phoenix 5*                             B. Novotel 4*                             C. Puri Artha 3*

Day 9	YOGYAKARTA – MAKASSAR Breakfast at hotel, at appointed time you will have transfer to Yogyakarta airport to catch your  flight to Makassar. Arrival to Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi. The hotel’s driver will wait you at the airport and bring the name board with your name stated on it. He will take care of you until you arrive in your hotel in Makassar. Check – in hotel and free time. Comidas :            Breakfast Accommodation :   Hotel Horison Makassar
Day 10	MAKASSAR - RANTEPAO After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide, and go by car to the land of the Toraja. During this 7-8 hours journey through the “transulawesi” road, we will visit the traditional villages of the Bugis, who live in all the South of the Island. They are known by their ability to build “Phinisi” boats and by their houses set on stilt. In the last stretch, the road gets into the mountains of Sulawesi to leads us to Tana Toraja, one of the most beautiful regions of the whole archipelago. At getting Rantepao, capital of Toraja, we will go directly to our hotel to sleep. Meals :            Breakfast - Lunch Accommodation :      A. Heritage Toraja – Deluxe Room 4*                             B. Heritage Toraja – Standard Room 4*                             C. Masiliana Resort
Day 11 & 12	TORAJA TOUR During these days we will visit Tana Toraja Region. Toraja Region is not only privileged for its wonderful landscape, but for its active and strange local culture. Even though nowadays its religion is mostly Christian, the animism religion is still alive. They still live according to their original animism religion called Aluk Todolo. We will visit its traditional villages and we will be able to appreciate the curious hulled ship shape of the Toraja traditional houses called Tongkonan, the stone graves and the Tau-Tau (wood effigies representing the deceased), high up a rock. We will also visit its colorful markets, as the Toraja make their transactions and shopping every day. If during the stay we have the opportunity to see a ceremony, the family will invite us to assist and we will see the fascinating ritual that a Toraja funeral is. Meals :            Breakfast - Lunch Accommodation :      A. Puri Santrian 5*                             B. Respati Sanur 4*                             C. Sindhu Mertha 3*
Day 13	RANTEPAO - MAKASSAR - BALI (SANUR) After breakfast, we will depart South direction to the capital of Sulawesi, to fly to Bali (7-8 hours). Arrived in Bali, meet with your driver who will take you to Sanur. Check in to your hotel and stay overnight. Meals :            Breakfast - Lunch Accommodation :      A. Hotel Maya – Sanur                             B. Puri Santrian                             C. Palm Garden Hotel

Day 14	SANUR – BEDUGUL - TANAH LOT Tour day! After breakfast your private transport and your driver/guide will pick you up to take you to enjoy the beauty of Bali in Taman Ayun Temple Bali not only known for its breathtaking landscapes, beaches and dive sites, but also for its one of a kind culture in this universe. First we’ll go to Taman Ayun Temple, it is a Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire and it is located in Mengwi Village, Mengwi sub district, It is set on the land which is surrounded by the big fish pond and look like a drift on the water, then we go to Rice Terrace Jatiluwih, the rice terrace forms beautiful sight at all seasons, during the watering, or before planting the rice looks, as far as u go, u can see the beautiful greens of it. Then continue to Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, this is a beautiful place because IF we look into the location, this temple is located in Beratan lakeside and it was the unique Bali Temple which are now many tourists paying a visit to this place. And last we go to Tanah Lot Temple, a beautiful place for visit and great sunset view before coming back to hotel. Meals :            Breakfast - Almuerzo Accommodation :      A. Hotel Maya – Sanur                             B. Puri Santrian                             C. Palm Garden Hotel
Day 15	SANUR – ELEPHANT RIDE AND RAFTING Elephant and Rafting day, after breakfast you will be picked up for a rafting session, followed by elephant ride in the Melangit river, Bali. The Melangit is unique among rivers in Bali. Its steep cliffs and rocks, waterfalls, and sharp bends make it very attractive for adventurers. With pollution free water and untouched tropical vegetation, it has a pure natural beauty that is undeniably refreshing. Lunch will be served on site and you will be transferred back to the hotel afterwards. Meals :            Desayuno - Cena Accommodation :      A. Puri Santrian 5*                             B. Respati Sanur 4*                             C. Sindhu Mertha 3*
Day 16	END OF TRIP Today is the day that most of travelers hated. It is one of those days where they have to leave the Paradise and back to the reality. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight to back home. See you soon again on your next Come2Indonesia experiences. We wish you a nice trip home. Sampai Jumpa! Meals : Breakfast Accommodation : -

INCLUDE :

• Flight Medan – Yogyakarta
  
• Flight Yogyakarta – Makassar
  
• 6D5N Bukit Lawang - Lake Toba Tour
  
• 4D3N Toraja Tour based on optional hotel
  
• 4D3N Yogyakarta Tour base don optional hotel
  
• 4D3N Sulawesi Tour based on optional hotel
  
• 1 Day Bali Tour with profesional tour guide
  
• 1 Day Rafring and Elephant Ride
  
• 3 Nights stay at Hotel in Sanur on optional
  

NO INCLUDED:

• International flight
  
• Visa and airport tax
  
• Camera / Video Camera fee in Bukit Lawang
  
• Personal expenses such as: tip  for the guide and / or driver, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, juice etc
  
• Travel insurance
  
• Extra costs due to Delays or flight cancellations, etc
  
• Everythings which not mentioned in INCLUDED
  

The price is subject to change. Please  contact us for more information.
Tour Code: C2I – 16D CT HL SJTB ; Sumatra – Java – Toraja – Bali 16D15N