Indonesia, Activities and Nature: Java, Bali and Nusa Penida

Welcome to Bali, the island of the Gods! You are greeted at the airport by your driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Seminyak to rest from your journey. Seminyak is a seaside resort located on the southwest coast of the island. Depending on your arrival times, take advantage of your free time to stretch your legs on the beach and quietly learn about the Balinese spirit. You have arrived!

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, you leave the coast of Seminyak to take the road north to the Belimbing region, known for its superb rice terraces. Accompanied by a local guide, enjoy a first short hike in these idyllic green landscapes and first discovery of local agricultural life: clearing, maintaining the rice fields, transplanting or even harvesting rice... With this landscape, do not hesitate to stop for lunch in a small local restaurant (locally called "warung") with a view of these rice fields before taking the road back to the north of the island and your next stops. You arrive at the famous temple of Brahma Vihara, the largest Buddhist temple on the island that you can visit. Then, you continue your journey to the eastern tip of the island of Java by crossing the strait by local ferry. Thus, settle in Banyuwangi facing the strait separating Java from Bali, right at the foot of the treasure of the next day, the Ijen volcano and its sulfur carriers.

Accommodation: Hotel

Early in the morning, or late at night (around 4am), you have a short transfer to the starting point of the Kawah Ijen hike to begin its ascent. You first climb a wide path in the forest and then a cross-country path to reach the top of the volcanic crater. And while the first lights tend to appear behind you, you climb to the famous "green crater" and discover its colors at sunrise. Kawah Ijen is famous for its acid lake at 2,400 m and its sulfur mining. You will also come across several sulfur carriers on the way. The conditions (volcano activities) do not always allow you to climb to the top of Kawah Ijen, which is sometimes closed (and the descent into its crater officially prohibited despite the freeloaders). In this case, we will offer you an alternative hike. On the way back, you enjoy a stop at the pretty Jagir waterfall for a little swim after this effort, before going to the hotel to take a shower and a well-deserved rest. After lunch, you join the island of Bali again by ferry, then continue to Pemuteran, a small fishing village in the northwest of Bali, perched opposite the island of Pemuteran that you have the pleasure of visiting the next day.

Accommodation: Ecolodge

This day is dedicated to discovering the various riches of the Bali Barat National Park (West Bali). This morning, you will travel by vehicle to the port of Labuhan Lalang from where you will board small boats towards the island of Menjangan, this "deer island" surrounded by superb, very well-preserved coral reefs. You will discover a few snorkeling "spots" (swimming with fins, mask and snorkel) all around the island depending on the sea conditions. Picnic lunch during the day on the boat or on the island, and you may be lucky enough to see these famous deer. And after this superb day, return by boat to the island of Bali with the possibility of taking a last walk to the Bukit Kursi viewpoint or returning to your hotel to rest from this adventure. Accommodation: Ecolodge

This morning, you leave the coast and take the road towards the mountainous region of Munduk (2 hours drive), first passing by the Pulaki temple, then by the famous hot springs of Banjar where you relax like the locals. Upon arrival in the mountains, a local guide awaits you to go hiking in superb landscapes and discover the rich plantations of the region: cocoa, coffee, vanilla, cloves and mangosteens. You end the walk below the village of Munduk and are welcomed by a family for a traditional local Balinese lunch. A moment of sharing and exchange in perspective. In the afternoon, you continue your discovery and your walk by crossing the village of Munduk and go to visit one of its many waterfalls. It is at the end of the afternoon that you settle into your small hotel facing the plantations. Accommodation: Hotel

You take the road in the morning to descend into the Munduk lakes region. And it is on the banks of Lake Bratan that you stop to visit the famous floating temple of Ulun Danau. You then continue on small roads leading east to the village of Kintamani on the outskirts of the Batur volcano. This afternoon, you descend on foot into the caldera to get as close as possible to the lava fields, in particular the last flow dating from the 2000s. It is a very beautiful and very easy hike through the forest and crops with a dominant view of Mount and Lake Batur. Then, you head to your accommodation for the night before your ascent the next day. Accommodation: Hotel

Early in the morning, from 4am to 9am approximately, you leave with your headlamp and a local guide for the magical ascent of the Batur volcano (alt 1717 m). After 1h30-2h of walking, you arrive at the summit for the sunrise. In front of you, an exceptional view of the sea, the lake and Mount Agung while the rays of the "Mata Hari" (literally "the eye of the day") slowly warm you as it rises into the sky. A snack is also served to sustain you in front of the sunrise. After a walk on the ridges of its summit and the descent of its flank, you enjoy an invigorating relaxing break in the hot springs, at the foot of the volcano and facing the lake. You can at your convenience take a few kayaks to explore the lake of the caldera and its calm water. After these emotions and this rest, you take the road back to the east and the slopes of Mount Agung to visit the largest temple in Bali: the Besakih temple. Then, you go to the Sidemen region, one of the quietest and greenest regions of Bali, full of plantations, rice fields, crafts and small canals where a few streams flow in the middle. You settle into your hotel. Accommodation: Hotel

Today, get your aprons on! You will bring back some Indonesian recipes in your suitcases! Young and old will be in the kitchen for a cooking class, followed by a "homemade" lunch made by you of course. Then, with a local guide, you will go for a walk in the surrounding plantations and finish with a visit to the village of Sidemen and its local crafts. At the end of the afternoon, return to your accommodation to possibly indulge in a traditional Balinese massage (not included - to be booked on site). Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, you have an appointment with your driver to leave Sidemen and head towards the sacred region of Tampaksiring where you visit the famous troglodyte mausoleum of Gunung Kawi and its 400 steps before leaving to discover the sacred pools of Tirta Empul, used every day for purification rituals by the Balinese. In the afternoon, a new sensation awaits you with a beautiful 2-hour rafting trip (approximately) which will bring you closer to Ubud, the cultural and artistic capital where you will stay for the next two nights! Welcome to the center of Bali! Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, the bike team will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the starting point of your two-wheeled ride! On the program, a very beautiful ride of about 2 hours between rice fields, temples, villages and plantations. Nothing better to appreciate the Balinese hinterland! Then, you return to Ubud to fully enjoy the Balinese atmosphere. You are in the artistic capital of Bali, but also the epicenter of well-being... massage and zenitude! This afternoon is free, follow our advice for restaurants and sites of interest in the village. We know where to eat the best artisanal coconut ice cream! Here are some ideas of what you can do: free visit of the prince's palace or the craft market, making offerings or traditional kites, yoga, dance or cooking classes, dance shows, visit to a school or an autonomous and sustainable "Green" village, walks in the rice fields... (not included). Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, you say goodbye to the city and head to the port of Sanur to take a speedboat to the island of Nusa Penida. Once on the island, you set off by car to explore the interior, its beaches and hidden bays. You go to the famous Kelingking viewpoint where a short walk will allow you to access the bay facing the whale-shaped cliff. You can have lunch there at your leisure, or go to Crystal Bay where, as its name suggests, the clarity of the water is ideal for a little snorkeling session that you can organize directly on site if you wish (not included). Finally, enjoy the beach before taking the road to your hotel where you will spend the next two nights. Accommodation: Hotel

This morning is one of your last days of your trip, and you are completely free! Whether you want to enjoy the swimming pool or the spa of your hotel, rent a scooter to freely explore the island to discover the eastern part (more remote and less visited), whether you prefer to go and observe the endemic birds of the island with a local NGO, or whether you want to organize a diving or snorkeling session to go and see the seabed and maybe see manta rays, it's up to you! Enjoy your free day on Nusa Penida! * For scooter rental, an international driving license is required. * For the snorkeling or diving part, contact us so that we can organize it for you far from other boats and respecting the seabed. * In the evening, for the sunset, do not hesitate to book a table in advance at Amok Sunset, whose view of the setting sun over Bali is worth the detour. Accommodation: Hotel

Enjoy a last swim or massage on the island of Nusa Penida, then head to the speedboat pier for Sanur where a local driver will take you to Jimbaran Beach, facing the sunset, to enjoy its rays one last time to say goodbye to the island of the Gods. Last evening in Bali. Accommodation: Hotel

This is the big departure. Depending on your flight schedule, a local transfer takes you to Bali airport for your return flight. End of our services. We hope you enjoyed your trip to the island of the Gods.