Ultimate Indonesia

Days 1 - 3: Sumatra. Fly into Sumatra and spend your first evening getting to know your travel fam over dinner and a few drinks. On day 2, we’ll head to Bukit Lawang where we’ll explore the region’s famous bat caves, and on day 3 we head into the rainforest with a local guide in search of some of the local wildlife, including orangutans! Then hit the river on an exhilarating tubing experience straight to our hotel!

Day 4: Flight to Padang. After breakfast head to the airport ready for the short flight to Padang city. The rest of the day is free for you to chill at the hotel or explore at your own pace.

Days 5 - 6: Mentawai islands. Take the ferry to the secluded Mentawai Islands and head deep into the jungle to Muntei village. We’ll share lunch with the Mentawai people, explore a village farm, and visit a local market before staying with a host family in traditional huts. On day 6 we’ll meet the village shaman, and learn tribal skills including foraging and hunting before another night with our host families.

Days 7 - 8: Nagari Sungai Pinang. Head back to Sumatra on day 7 where we’ll stay in a low-key fishing village in Nagari Sungai Pinang. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach before gathering round the campfire. On day 8 we’ll embark on an island hopping adventure stopping at some incredible spots to snorkel. Then we’ll head to a turtle volunteer project where we’ll help release some of these amazing creatures into the ocean.

Day 9: Sumatra to Bali. Say goodbye to Sumatra and hop on the short flight to Bali where we’ll spend the next few nights in Canggu. Spend the afternoon exploring the area, grab a cocktail at one of the beach bars, or just chill by the pool.

Days 10 - 11: Canggu. Tap into Bali’s spiritual side on day 10 as we visit two of its most famous temples, Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot. Day 11 is all about picking up some surf skills with a morning surf lesson on Kuta beach. Ride those waves before a night in Canggu’s beach clubs.

Days 12 - 14: Ubud. Head inland on day 12 to Ubud, stopping on the way at some of the region’s most beautiful waterfalls. On day 13 we’ll pay a visit to Ubud’s food market before a mouth-watering cooking class and a visit to the famous Monkey Forest. Hold onto your snacks – they’re cheeky! On our last day in Ubud, we’ll visit the famous rice terraces, enjoy lunch looking out over Mt Batur, and round off with a visit to a local market.

Days 15 - 17: Gili Trawangan. We’re off to paradise on day 15 as we take the ferry to Gili Trawangan. Spend your days here in barefoot bliss and your nights partying under the stars. On day 16 we’ll take an epic island-hopping adventure round all three Gilis and on day 17 we’ll explore Gili T by bike! Perfection.

Day 18: Gili Trawnagan to Lombok or Trip end. If you’re on the 18-day trip, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast. If you’re with us for 26 days, we’re taking the boat to Bali’s sister island, Lombok, where we’ll spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool, or sipping coconuts on the beach.

Days 19 - 20: Lombok. On day 19, visit a Sasak village, meet the locals, and have a go at weaving before trekking through the jungle to some of the island’s spectacular waterfalls. On day 20 we’ll hop between some of the island’s most stunning stretches of sand, stopping for a beachside lunch.

Day 21: Lombok to Sumbawa. We’re veering off the beaten track today as we take a ferry to Sumbawa. Spend an afternoon enjoying the island way of life, unwinding by the pool, or sipping from a coconut in the shallows. 

Day 22: Moyo Island. We’ve got an exclusive experience on offer today as we travel to the uninhabited island of Moyo. Our local guides will show us hidden spots and secret waterfalls, before lunch on the beach. Then sail back to Sumbawa as the sun dips below the horizon.

Day 23: Satonda Island. We may just have saved the best for last with a 2-day cruise on our traditional live aboard boat. Our first stop is Satonda, an island known for its mystical saltwater lake. Snorkel over some colourful reefs, before finishing the day with a local meal on deck.

Day 24: Komodo Islands. Today we’re sailing into Komodo National Park where we’ll snorkel with manta rays, visit a bubblegum pink beach, and take a trek to some of the most special viewpoints in Indonesia.

Day 25: Komodo dragons. Meet some real life dinosaurs today as we step into the prehistoric world of the Komodo dragons! Our local guides will give us a tour before we meet these unique creatures. Then head back to dry land as we dock in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores.

Day 26: Trip end. Say goodbye to your new friends after breakfast and head for the airport. Until next time!