North Sulawesi & Bali

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Upon arrival at Denpasar airport, a private car will be waiting to take you to Harris Hotel Kuta Tuban. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

HARRIS Hotel is a comfortable modern hotel with modern facilities. Denpasar Airport is only a short drive away, making it a convenient choice for transfers. The hotel features a restaurant and a swimming pool.

At 13:00, a private car will pick you up and take you to Denpasar airport. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

You will fly with Lion Air on a 3 hour and 50 minute journey from Denpasar to Makassar. There you will make a short stop of 1 hour, after which you will continue to Manado on the same airplane. Departure is scheduled at 15:30, arriving at 19:20.

Upon arrival at Manado airport, a private car will be waiting to take you to the hotel. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Luwansa Hotel is a modern and comfortable hotel in the center of Manado. The rooms are bright and spacious, with views of either the ocean or the surrounding hills. You can relax by the swimming pool and enjoy dinner at the restaurant.

At 10:00, a private car will pick you up at your hotel and will drive in around 1 hour and 30 minutes to the startpoint of the rafting tour on the Nimanga River. Get ready for an exciting rafting adventure! Paddle through crystal-clear rivers, surrounded by green forests and mountain views. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you navigate gentle rapids, while also enjoying moments of calm, scenic drifting. Your 9 km journey down the river will take about 2 hours. After the tour, the driver will bring you to your hotel in Tomohon, located in the beautiful Minahasa Highlands.

Grand Master Villa Tomohon is a peaceful hotel located in the green hills of the Minahasa Highlands. It offers a beautiful view of Mount Lokon, and you can enjoy a swim while overlooking the volcano. The hotel also has a restaurant that serves delicious dishes. If you observe the hotel's details carefully, you will see the chess theme reflected in the decoration, with chessboards and chess pieces used as decorative elements.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up and take you to Minahasa Highlands to discover the scenic mountain landscapes and cultural highlights. Visit the Tomohon Extreme Market, known for its unusual offerings, where you can find a variety of meats such as wild boar, bats, rats, snakes, and other exotic animals traditionally consumed in the region. After the market, continue to Linow Lake, a volcanic lake that changes colors due to its sulfur content. You can enjoy lunch at a restaurant by Tondano Lake, the largest lake in North Sulawesi, and try one of the delicious local fish or seafood dishes. Afterwards, visit Mount Mahawu and walk up to the summit via a stepped trail, reaching the top in about 10 minutes. At the summit, enjoy panoramic views and take a walk around the crater rim. Then walk back down and continue to a traditional Minahasa village, where you can see the unique wooden stilt houses and learn about local customs and traditions. Stop by the Woloan area to watch how traditional Minahasa houses are built. After the tour, your driver will bring you back to the hotel.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up and take you to Tangkoko National Park. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Tangkoko Sanctuary Villa is a peaceful hotel located just 3 kilometers from the entrance of Tangkoko National Park. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with beautiful views of the park. There is also a restaurant that serves delicious local dishes every day.

At 16:00, the guide will meet you at the hotel, and together you’ll go to the National Park of Tangkoko to search for macaques, tarantulas, and with a bit of luck the tiny tarsier peeking curiously from its hiding spot in the trees. After an exciting afternoon of wildlife spotting, the guide will take you back to the hotel, where you can enjoy a peaceful evening.

At 06:00, you will meet the guide again for another walk in the national park, where the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves create a magical atmosphere. With the help of binoculars, the guide will look for macaques, cuscus, and hornbills, giving you the chance to capture beautiful photos of these amazing animals. After an exciting morning of wildlife spotting, the guide will take you back to the hotel.

At 15:00, you will have a short drive to the black sand beach of Tangkoko National Park. You will board a boat that takes you along the coast before entering the mangrove forest. With a bit of luck, you might spot special wildlife in the mangroves, such as kingfishers, hornbills, or even macaques moving through the trees. After the tour, you will return to the hotel.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up and take you to the harbour at Mangrove Park Bahowo. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Upon arrival at the harbour, a private boat will take you to Bunaken. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. The boat will take you directly to the beach of the hotel. Depending on the tide, you may need to walk a short distance through the water. The boat crew will assist you with your luggage.

3Will Dive Resort is a cozy and eco-friendly resort with a private beach. The resort offers a relaxing stay with comfortable bungalows, delicious local cuisine, and a friendly atmosphere. The resort also has a professional dive school.

At 08:00, you will leave by boat for a dolphin and snorkeling tour. After you sail further out to sea, the captain will search for dolphins. If you’re lucky, you might be surrounded by many of them swimming and jumping alongside the boat. Afterwards, you’ll head to a snorkeling spot. Bunaken is home to over 390 species of coral and thousands of species of fish, making it one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. Its steep coral walls and drop-offs create perfect conditions for snorkeling. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and discover the coral reefs and fish. You may even encounter turtles and swim very close to them. After this, you’ll visit one of the nearby islands for some quiet time on a beautiful white beach. Here, you can put your snorkeling gear back on and explore the reefs directly from the shore. After this the boat will then take you back to the hotel.

Today you have a free day in Bunaken. You can relax on the hotel beach, take a walk through the village, or rent snorkeling gear at the hotel and snorkel again from the beach at the reefs in front of the hotel.

At 13:30, a private boat will pick you up at the hotel and take you back to the harbour at Mangrove Park Bahowo. Depending on the tide, you may need to walk a short distance through the water. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

Upon arrival at Mangrove Park Bahowo harbour, a private car will be waiting for you and take you to Bobocabin Bunaken Hills. The drive takes approximately 10 minutes.

Bobocabin Bunaken Hills just outside of Manado, set on a hillside with wide views over the sea and surrounding green landscape. On the terrace, there is a jacuzzi bathtub where you can enjoy the views. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. Each cabin comes with modern comfort. Around the property there are communal spaces like a semi-open dining area, a fire pit, and a mini market. For an extra charge, you can order a BBQ set and utensils at the reception and prepare the barbecue yourself.

At 08:45, a private car will pick you up and take you to Manado airport. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

You will fly with Lion Air on a 4 hour and 5 minute journey from Manado to Makassar. There you will make a short stop of 1 hour, after which you will continue to Denpasar on the same airplane. Departure is scheduled at 11:40, arriving at 15:45.

Upon arrival at Denpasar airport, a private car will be waiting to take you to Ubud. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. You will quickly notice that daily life here is closely connected to religion and tradition. On the way to your hotel, you will see small, handwoven palm-leaf baskets with flowers, rice, and sometimes fruit or a small snacks placed on the streets and in front of houses and shops. These are called canang sari and are daily offerings in Balinese Hinduism. Through these offerings, Balinese people express gratitude for life and ask for protection and harmony.

Ubud Art Hotel is a charming boutique hotel. The rooms are stylishly decorated with traditional Balinese furniture, natural materials, and artwork by local artisans. The hotel features a large garden, a swimming pool, relaxing seating areas, and it also offers massage services.

Wedja Restaurant is part of Ubud Art Hotel and is known as one of the best restaurants in Ubud. It is a lovely place to enjoy dinner in a peaceful and atmospheric setting, especially in the evening. To reach the restaurant, you walk through a beautiful garden with small fountains, wooden bridges, carved doors, and ponds filled with lilies and fish, often softened by a light mist. From your table, you can watch other guests strolling through the garden while capturing the perfect photos. The food is just as impressive as the surroundings. The restaurant offers an extensive menu with both Indonesian and Western dishes, including many authentic Balinese specialties.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up. Together with your guide, you will start the day with a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest, a sanctuary inhabited by hundreds of playful long-tailed monkeys. Walk along shaded forest paths, pass ancient moss-covered temples and statues, and observe the monkeys in their natural environment (please keep an eye on your belongings). Next, continue to the Ubud Royal Palace, the former residence of the royal family. Here, you can admire traditional Balinese architecture, detailed carvings, and the well-preserved courtyard. After visiting the palace, walk through the Ubud Art Market. This lively market offers handwoven textiles, wood carvings, paintings, silver jewelry, and a variety of local souvenirs (don’t forget to bargain). From there, walk to the nearby Saraswati Temple (Water Palace), dedicated to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. The temple is known for its beautiful lotus pond and elegant stone carvings. If you wish, you can have lunch at Café Lotus, overlooking the lotus pond and temple. Afterwards, you will be taken to the starting point of the Campuhan Ridge Walk. This gentle and peaceful trail offers beautiful panoramic views. The walk is approximately 2 kilometers one way and takes around 45 minutes. You can enjoy the walk at your own pace. At the end of the trail, the driver will be waiting for you and will bring you back to the hotel.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up to explore Ubud. Throughout the day, your guide will share interesting facts and stories about Bali as you explore. The first stop is at the beautiful rice fields. Step onto the famous swing and take photos with panoramic views of the rice terraces and jungle. You can also rent a traditional Balinese dress. Next, continue to Tirta Empul, an ancient Hindu temple and holy spring built in the 10th century. The temple is famous for its sacred water pools, where Balinese people perform purification rituals. You can observe the traditional water blessing ceremony or even take part yourself, cleansing under the flowing fountains for spiritual renewal. Afterwards, visit Gunung Kawi Temple, a unique historical temple complex dating back to the 11th century. It is located in a beautiful valley, surrounded by rice terraces and the Pakerisan River. End the day at Kanto Lampo Waterfall, a photogenic waterfall cascading stepwise over large rock formations. You can stand in the shallow water and take beautiful photos among the rocks while the water gently flows around you. In the afternoon, the driver will take you back to your hotel.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up, take all your luggage with you. The driver will take you to Tanah Lot, a Hindu temple perched on a large rock formation. Its name literally means “Land in the Sea,” and it is an important cultural and spiritual site for the Balinese people. Next, visit the traditional market in Tabanan, which offers a lively glimpse into everyday Balinese life. Walk among stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, spices and local snacks. Continue to the magnificent giant tree near Kayu Putih, where you can take beautiful photos and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Then, visit the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its wide, beautifully maintained terraced fields. Enjoy views of green valleys, traditional irrigation systems, and small villages. After this final stop, the driver will take you to Munduk, where you will check in at the hotel in the afternoon.

Villa Sande is a peaceful hotel surrounded by rice terraces and mountains. The hotel features spacious, tastefully decorated rooms with traditional Balinese details. There is a restaurant, offering a selection of Indonesian and Western dishes. You can swim in the pool, and enjoy the serene sounds of nature all around. Depending on the stage of the rice production process, you can sit on your terrace and enjoy watching the local farmers at work in the rice fields, or take a walk through the rice fields yourself.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up. Together with a guide, you will start the day with the Tamblingan Trekking, which takes about 2 hours. This scenic hike takes you through the forests surrounding Lake Tamblingan and offers beautiful views. From a viewpoint, you can enjoy views of the twin lakes Tamblingan and Buyan. Once you reach the lake, you can also take a short canoe ride to enjoy the serene surroundings from a different perspective. Next, you will visit Wanagiri Hidden Hills. Wanagiri Hidden Hills is a popular viewpoint. From here you have a beautiful view over the twin lakes, Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan. There are photo spots such as large bird nests, swings, and bamboo platforms where you can take pictures with the lakes in the background. Please note: waiting times for the different photo spots can sometimes be quite long. Afterwards, you will continue to Banyumala Twin Waterfall. From the ticket counter, it is roughly an 8-minute walk to reach the waterfall. Here you can see two waterfalls flowing into a clear natural pool. You can also go for a swim here. After that, you will visit the beautiful Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on Lake Beratan. This iconic temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water, lakes, and rivers. Its picturesque setting on the lake, often shrouded in mist and surrounded by mountains, makes it a perfect spot for photos and sightseeing. After visiting Ulun Danu Beratan, you can make a stop at Handara Gate. Handara Gate is a famous Balinese split gate with mountain scenery in the background it is a popular place to take photos. Please note: waiting times to take a photo in front of the gate can sometimes be quite long. After this, the driver will take you back to your hotel.

Today you have a free day to spend at your own pace. A great recommendation is a visit to Munduk Moding Plantation. Munduk Moding Plantation is a luxury eco-resort built on its own working coffee plantation, with a strong focus on sustainability. You can start the day with a coffee plantation tour. During this tour you will walk, or ride in a buggy, around the extensive resort and its coffee plantations. Along the way you will learn all about the coffee process: from growing and harvesting the coffee cherries to drying, roasting, and finally brewing a perfect cup of coffee. What makes this resort even more special is its strong focus on sustainability. Moding Plantation actively works on proper waste management and recycling. Organic waste from coffee production and the kitchen is composted and reused on the plantations. In addition, the resort aims to reduce plastic use as much as possible, and different materials are separated and recycled. During the tour, they will be happy to tell you more about these sustainability initiatives. After the tour you can join a coffee tasting, where you will sample five different types of coffee. One of them is the famous Luwak coffee. This unique coffee is made from coffee cherries that are first eaten by the civet cat (luwak). During digestion, the beans are naturally fermented, which gives the coffee its distinctive and smooth flavor. After the beans are collected, they are thoroughly cleaned, roasted, and processed into this exclusive type of coffee. For lunch, you can enjoy the resort’s excellent restaurant, which offers a wide selection of Indonesian and Western dishes, while overlooking the green hills and plantations. In the afternoon you can treat yourself to one of the relaxing spa treatments. It is also possible (for an additional fee) to enjoy the beautiful infinity pool, which offers spectacular views over the mountains, nature, and the sea of Bali. A perfect day to relax, enjoy nature, and discover Bali’s unique coffee culture.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up, take all your luggage with you. The driver will take you to Sukumpul Waterfall. Sekumpul Waterfall is considered by many travelers to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bali. The name Sekumpul literally means “group” or “collection,” which perfectly describes what you will find here. In a deep, lush jungle valley, several waterfalls cascade down close to each other. The tallest falls reach a height of about 80 meters, creating a truly spectacular natural scene. From the parking area, you will first be taken a short distance down by scooter. From there, the hike begins. You will walk down a series of steps and jungle paths, enjoying beautiful views over the green valley along the way. It is recommended to wear good sandals or sturdy shoes that can get wet, as the stones can sometimes be slippery. During the hike you will also cross a few small streams, which adds a bit of adventure to the experience. Once you reach the bottom, you will find yourself surrounded by nature and the impressive waterfalls. You can feel the refreshing mist of the falling water and hear the powerful sound of the different waterfalls rushing down side by side. If you like, you can even stand under one of the waterfalls for a natural and refreshing shower. The total hike down and back up usually takes around two hours, depending on your pace and how long you stay at the bottom to enjoy the waterfalls. You can also decide yourself how many waterfalls you would like to visit up close, making the hike as relaxed or adventurous as you prefer. Once you return to the top, the scooter will bring you back to the parking area, where you can take a shower and change into dry clothes. Afterwards, the driver will continue the journey and take you to Sidemen, a journey of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Abian Ayu Villa is a peaceful and charming accommodation nestled in the heart of Sidemen. Surrounded by rice terraces, tropical gardens, and panoramic views of Mount Agung. The rooms are beautifully designed with traditional Balinese elements, combined with modern comforts to ensure a relaxing stay. There is a swimming pool where you can relax and look out over the rice fields. The hotel also features a spa and a restaurant, offering a variety of both Western and Indonesian dishes.

At 09:00, you will be picked up and taken to Klungkung Market, the second-largest market in Bali, where your guide will explain the local products, including vegetables, fruit, spices, and traditional Balinese goods. Next, you will drive to the cooking location and start with a visit to their organic garden, where you can pick fresh ingredients yourself. With guidance from an experienced local chef, you will learn how to prepare traditional Balinese dishes from start to finish. The workshop makes use of all traditional cooking tools, and the dishes are cooked over a wood fire. Each step of the process, from cutting the ingredients to cooking, will be clearly explained. After all your hard work, you will enjoy the delicious food you have prepared yourself. Around 14:00, the cooking class will finish. You will also receive the recipes of the dishes you prepared. After the cooking workshop the driver will bring you back to the hotel.

The best way to discover all the beautiful views of Sidemen is on the back of a scooter. At 09:00, the scooter drivers will pick you up and you will set off on a scenic journey through the charming villages. The first stop will be at the rice fields. Enjoy a self-guided scenic walk along the marked paths, lasting approximately one hour. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes, as some paths can be a bit challenging. Along the way, you’ll stroll through the iconic terraced rice fields, watch local farmers at work using traditional techniques, and follow the small irrigation streams. Cross charming bridges and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and countryside, an authentic glimpse of rural Bali at its most beautiful. After the rice field walk, you can stop at a local silversmith to see how traditional Balinese jewelry is crafted. If you like, you can even try making your own piece, guided by the skilled artisans, and take home a unique souvenir of your experience. Next, the scooter tour will make a stop at a traditional weaving center. Here, you can see how intricate patterns are created and learn how time-consuming and labor-intensive the weaving process is. After that, you will visit a local home arak (Balinese rice spirit) factory. Arak is a traditional Balinese alcoholic drink made from distilled rice or palm sap. During the visit, you can see how it’s made and even have a small taste of this unique local spirit. The tour will finish at Gembleng Waterfall. The path to the top of the waterfall is only a few minutes’ walk, where you will be rewarded with amazing views. On the way back, you can take a dip in the natural pool and enjoy the special setting, while the waterfall cascades below. After the waterfall, the scooter drivers will take you back to your hotel.

At 09:00, a private car will pick you up, take all your luggage with you. The driver will take you to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a former royal palace built in the early 20th century by the Karangasem royal family. The palace is famous for its ornate stone carvings, fountains, lotus ponds, and gardens. Walk through the peaceful grounds and admire the traditional Balinese sculptures. You can also buy fish food and feed the large koi fish, perfect for taking beautiful photos. Next, you will stop at Lahangan Sweet, a popular viewpoint and café where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views. Here, you can also step onto the tree platform for stunning photos. The final stop is Lempuyang Temple, also known as the Gate of Heaven. This is one of Bali’s oldest and most sacred temples, located on the slopes of Mount Lempuyang. The guide will explain the temple’s spiritual significance and its role in Balinese Hinduism. This is also a famous spot for photos in front of the gate with the breathtaking mountain backdrop and mirror reflection shots. Please note that at all these photospots, waiting times may occur. After visiting Pura Lempuyang, the driver will bring you to your hotel.

Depending on your flight departure time, a private car will take you to the airport. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Your Indonesia vacation has come to an end. Tonight you will fly back. We hope you will look back on a carefree and wonderful journey, enriched with new experiences.