Indonesia Adventure Trip Report
Ultimate Journey Through Java, Borneo & Bali
Trip Overview
Duration: 18 days (July 27 - August 13)
Route: Lisbon → Jakarta → Orangutan Tour → Yogyakarta → Mt. Bromo → Ijen Crater → Bali → Singapore → Lisbon
Total Flight Costs: €1,537 (€761 + €54 + €54 + €193 + €529)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 - July 27 (Sunday)
🛫 DEPARTURE FROM LISBON
- Flight: Lisbon to Jakarta
- Flight Details: 8:55 AM – 9:35 AM+1 (next day arrival)
- Cost: €761
- Flight Link: Google Flights Booking
Day 2 - July 28 (Monday)
🏙️ ARRIVAL IN JAKARTA
- Arrival: Jakarta International Airport
- Activity: Arrival and city exploration
- Accommodation: Jakarta (1 night)
Day 3 - July 29 (Tuesday)
🏙️ JAKARTA EXPLORATION
- Activity: Full day exploring Indonesia's capital
- Highlights: Cultural sites, local cuisine, city landmarks
Days 4-7 - July 30 - August 2 (Wednesday-Saturday)
🦧 ORANGUTAN TOUR - TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK
Tour Highlights:
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Location: Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan (Borneo)
- Transportation: Traditional Klotok riverboat
- Tour Provider: Local Guides Indonesia
Flight to Borneo:
- Route: Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun
- Flight: 2:05 PM – 3:30 PM
- Cost: €54
- Booking: Google Flights
Experience Includes:
- Sleep aboard traditional wooden Klotok boat
- Visit 3 orangutan feeding stations: Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and historic Camp Leakey
- Jungle trekking with professional guides
- Night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife
- Fireflies watching (weather permitting)
- Wildlife spotting: proboscis monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, kingfishers
- Visit local Sekonyer village and reforestation projects
Return Flight:
- Route: Pangkalan Bun to Kumai
- Flight: 2:20 PM – 3:35 PM
- Cost: €54
Day 8 - August 3 (Sunday)
🚂 TRAVEL TO YOGYAKARTA
- Journey: Jakarta to Yogyakarta by train
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Resource: Train Information
- Experience: Scenic journey through Java's countryside
Days 9-10 - August 4-5 (Monday-Tuesday)
🏛️ YOGYAKARTA CULTURAL IMMERSION
- Day 9: Explore Yogyakarta's cultural heritage
- Day 10: Continue Yogyakarta exploration
- Highlights:
- Sultan's Palace (Kraton)
- Borobudur Temple (sunrise tour recommended)
- Prambanan Temple
- Traditional batik workshops
- Street food tours
Day 11 - August 6 (Wednesday)
🚂 YOGYAKARTA TO SURABAYA
- Journey: Train journey across Java
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Resource: Train Schedules
Days 12-13 - August 7-8 (Thursday-Friday)
🌋 MOUNT BROMO & IJEN CRATER ADVENTURE
- Base: Cemoro Lawang (Day 12) → Bondowoso (Day 13)
- Tour: 3 days, 2 nights volcanic tour
- Provider: Borobudur Sunrise Tours
- Cost: USD $250 per person (2 people)
Highlights:
- Mount Bromo: Sunrise viewing from viewpoint, crater exploration
- Ijen Crater: Blue fire phenomenon (night trek), sulfur mining observation
- Transportation: 4WD vehicles for volcano access
Day 14 - August 9 (Saturday)
🏝️ JAVA TO BALI CROSSING
- Location: Banyuwangi
- Ferry: Banyuwangi (Java) to Gilimanuk (Bali)
- Route: Ketapang Port to Gilimanuk Port
- Duration: 30-45 minutes
- Cost: ~IDR 8,000 (USD $0.50) per person
- Frequency: 24/7 service, every 30 minutes
- Alternative Route: Overland Jakarta to Bali
Days 15-17 - August 10-12 (Sunday-Tuesday)
🏖️ BALI PARADISE
- Duration: 3 days exploring the Island of Gods
- Suggested Activities:
- Ubud: Rice terraces, monkey forest, art villages
- Temples: Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Besakih
- Beaches: Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur, or Nusa Penida day trip
- Cultural experiences: Traditional dance performances, cooking classes
Day 18 - August 13 (Wednesday)
✈️ DEPARTURE VIA SINGAPORE
- Bali to Singapore: 10:50 AM - 1:30 PM (€193)
- Singapore to Lisbon: 9:10 PM departure (€529)
- Final Arrival: Lisbon at 7:20 AM (next day)
Transportation Summary
International Flights
- Lisbon → Jakarta: €761
- Bali → Singapore → Lisbon: €722 (€193 + €529)
Domestic Flights
- Jakarta → Pangkalan Bun: €54
- Pangkalan Bun → Jakarta: €54
Ground Transportation
- Jakarta → Yogyakarta: Train (7-8 hours)
- Yogyakarta → Surabaya: Train (4 hours)
- Java → Bali: Ferry crossing (45 minutes)
Budget Breakdown
Flights Total: €1,537
- International flights: €1,483
- Domestic flights: €108
Tours & Activities
- Orangutan Tour (4D/3N): Contact provider for pricing
- Bromo-Ijen Tour (3D/2N): USD $250 per person
- Ferry crossing: USD $0.50 per person
Accommodation
- Included in tours: Klotok boat (3 nights), mountain guesthouses (2 nights)
- Self-arranged: Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali
Essential Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
- Dry Season: May-September (ideal weather)
- Orangutan Viewing: Year-round, but dry season preferred
- Volcanoes: Clear skies essential for sunrise views
Packing Essentials
- Mosquito repellent and nets
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Warm clothing for volcano sunrise tours
- Waterproof clothing for boat tours
- Camera with extra batteries
- Indonesian Rupiah cash
Health & Safety
- Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis
- Malaria prophylaxis for Borneo region
- Travel insurance essential
- Emergency contacts for each region
Cultural Considerations
- Respect local customs, especially in temples
- Dress modestly in religious sites
- Learn basic Bahasa Indonesia phrases
- Tipping culture: 10% in restaurants, small amounts for guides
Useful Resources
Transportation
Tour Operators
Flight Bookings
- All flight links available in original spreadsheet
- Recommend booking early for better prices
- Consider travel insurance for protection
This itinerary combines Indonesia's most iconic experiences: wildlife encounters in Borneo, cultural immersion in Java, and volcanic adventures, concluding with relaxation in tropical Bali. The journey offers a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.