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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.

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