Indonesia tour | 18-day Indonesia tour

This experience trip lets you discover Indonesia at an unhurried pace. You travel from the temples of Java to the mountain villages of Sulawesi, then continue to Lombok and the Gili Islands and finish by the sea in Bali. The route balances culture and nature, with enough free time in between. You move on when it feels right and stay long enough in each place to truly experience it.

Important information:

Every foreign traveler coming to Indonesia must complete a health form. This is an electronic declaration ("SatuSehat Health Pass") that can be filled out on the (Ministry of Health website)[https://sshp.kemkes.go.id/]. After completion, the traveler will receive a QR code confirming submission.
Visa on arrival (VOA) upon arrival via land, air or sea port or in advance arrange online here for stay of up to 30 days (extendable locally for 30 days). Possible in limited number of airports. NOTE: A VOA on arrival via land, land, air or sea port is not possible with a Belgian provisional passport.
Visitors must complete an electronic customs declaration (ECD) starting 2 days before or upon arrival. You can do that here.
For visiting Bali, there is an additional tourist tax to pay) through this website.

Day 1: Arrival in Yogyakarta

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport, you are welcomed by a local guide. A private transfer takes you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to recover from the journey.

Day 2: Temples and cycling around Prambanan

Today you explore the temple region around Prambanan. You visit the impressive Hindu temple complex of Prambanan and then walk on to the nearby Sewu temple complex.

In the afternoon, you set off by bicycle for a relaxed ride through villages and rice fields. Along the way, you pass small temples, local houses and farmland, offering a clear insight into daily life in the countryside.

Day 3: Coffee trek and Borobudur

You head into the hills for a light walk through nature and coffee plantations. During the trek, you follow the journey of coffee from plant to cup. The experience ends with a simple coffee preparation and a picnic in the green surroundings.

Later in the day, you visit Borobudur, an impressive Buddhist monument with reliefs depicting the life of Buddha. Afterwards, you return to Yogyakarta.

Day 4: Flight to Sulawesi and Rammang-Rammang

After breakfast, you drive to the airport for a domestic flight to Makassar on the island of Sulawesi. Upon arrival, you continue directly to Rammang-Rammang. You travel by boat past limestone cliffs and palm trees and take a walk through rice fields and valleys. On the way back, you visit the port of Paotere and the historic Fort Rotterdam in Makassar.

Day 5: Overland journey to Tana Toraja

Today features a long but varied drive. You travel through villages and hills towards the Toraja region. Along the way, there are regular photo stops and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you enjoy panoramic views before reaching Rantepao.

Day 6: Culture and traditions in Toraja

Today you explore the unique funeral culture of Toraja. You visit rock graves with wooden effigies, burial caves where families rest together and sites where centuries-old rituals remain visible. In the afternoon, you walk through Kete Kesu, a traditional village with characteristic tongkonan houses and richly decorated rice barns.

Day 7: Villages and views around Toraja

You visit a classic Toraja village and then drive into the highlands. From the hills, you enjoy views over valleys and rice fields. After lunch, you choose between a short or slightly longer walk through nearby villages. In the late afternoon, you return to your accommodation.

Day 8: Via Makassar to Bali

You depart early from Toraja and drive to Palopo, the nearest airport. From there, you take a domestic flight to Makassar. After a short layover, you continue by flight to Bali. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to Sanur, where the rest of the evening is free to relax.

Day 9: From Bali to Lombok

You enjoy a calm morning in Sanur. Later in the day, you drive to the harbour of Serangan and take the boat to Lombok. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to the coast. The afternoon and evening remain free.

Day 10: Waterfalls and villages on Lombok

You travel to the north of Lombok. You walk to two waterfalls set in a cool, green environment. Afterwards, you visit a traditional village and a historic mosque. On the return journey, you drive along a mountain pass with views and monkeys along the road.

Day 11: Free day on Lombok

Nothing is planned today. You enjoy the surroundings, the beach and the relaxed pace.

Day 12: Island hopping to Gili Trawangan

You drive to the harbour and travel by boat past the Gili Islands. Along the way, there is time for swimming and snorkelling. In the afternoon, you arrive on Gili Trawangan.

Day 13: Free day on Gili Trawangan

A day without plans. Everything is within walking or cycling distance. Time for sea, beach and relaxation.

Day 14: Return to Bali

You leave Gili Trawangan by boat and sail back to Bali. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to Jimbaran. The rest of the day is free.

Day 15: Water blessing and rice terraces

You drive into the interior for a Balinese water blessing at a sacred site. Afterwards, you visit the Sangeh Monkey Forest and enjoy lunch in a green setting. In the afternoon, you walk through the rice terraces of Jatiluwih, with views of mountains and valleys.