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Indonesia on sabbatical, laterally. Because I’ve always wanted to... A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Bali Labuan Bajo Komodo Islands Moyo Island Yogyakarta Surabaya Pangkalan Bun, Borneo Jakarta In a Nutshell... Flights - Indonesia... Day 1, - Fly to Bali, via Hong Kong. Overnight flight. Day 2, - Transfer to Villa Asmara, Canggu for 4 nights. Day 3, - At leisure. Day 4, - At leisure. Date Airline & Flight Number From Departs To Heathrow Hong Kong Hong Kong Denpasar/Bali Denpasar Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo Denpasar Denpasar Moyo Island Moyo Island Denpasar Day 14, - Activities and beach at Amanwana. Denpasar Yogyakarta Day 15, - Activities and beach at Amanwana. Surabaya Pankalanbun Pangkalanbun Jakarta Jakarta Hong Kong Hong Kong London Day 5, - At leisure. Day 6, - Royal Blessing & transfer to Royal Pita Maha in Ubud for 4 nights. Day 7, - Pure Ubud - Cycling, Paddy Fields & Bird Park . Day 8, - Elephant Safari. Day 9, - Bali Ordinary Living tour and Ubud Markets. Day 10, - Fly to Labuan Bajo. 2 night boat trip around the Komodo islands. Day 11, - Komodo dragons & island hopping. Day 12, - Fly to Bali for overnight stay. Jimbaran Puri Bali. Day 13, - Floatplane to Moyo Island. Amanwana Tented Camp for 3 nights. Day 16, - Floatplane to Denpasar and connect onwards to Yogyakarta. Amanjiwo for 3 nights. Day 17, - Sunrise at Borobudur. Day 18, - Prambanan temples and village cycling. Day 19, - Train ride from Yogyakarta to Surabaya. Transfer to Mount Bromo. Java Banana for 2 nights. Day 20, - Sunrise over Mount Bromo and horseback ride, visit local villages. Day 21, - Transfer to Surabaya and overnight at JW Marriott Hotel. Day 22, - Fly to Borneo. Riverboat journey to Rimba Lodge for 3 nights. Day 23, - Meet the orang-utans at Camp Leaky. Day 24, - Reforestation, rehabilitation and orang-utans. Day 25, - Fly Borneo-Jakarta. Overnight in Jakarta at the Mandarin Oriental. Day 26, - Fly to the UK. Day 27, - Arrival in the UK. Arrives Class Your Recommended Itinerary... Day 1, - Fly from the UK to Bali Today depart London Heathrow on an overnight flight to Hong Kong. Accommodation: Overnight flight. Meals: On-board flight. Day 2, - Arrival in Bali You’ll arrive this morning into Hong Kong and connect with an onward flight to Denpasar, Bali’s thriving capital. At the airport in Denpasar, proceed to the immigration and customs area where you will be welcomed by a laterallife representative who will take your passports and immigration arrival cards. The staff will then escort you directly to the luggage belts past all the queues. Whilst you await your bags, our reps will process your arrival formalities and then return to you in the luggage area, escort you through customs and transfer you to Villa Asmara for a 4 night stay. Journey time is estimated at 1 hour. Enjoy panoramic Indian Ocean views from your luxurious villa. You may also like to visit the sacred site of Uluwatu Temple, head to the beaches for a leisurely stroll, dine-out in fashionable Seminyak and unwind for a few days before the ‘adventure’ begins. Notes: Fast-track visa-on-arrival is included. Accommodation: Villa Asmara Canggu. Meals: None. Day 3-5, - At leisure The next few days are at your leisure to enjoy some relaxed family time and the resort facilities. If you are feeling more active, excursions can be arranged to go walking and cycling through the volcanic highland trails around Mount Batur and snorkelling boat trips. Additionally on the Bali ‘Ordinary Living’ tour you can experience local life in Tunjuk Village and learn about the Balinese compound, visit the local school, try out your farming skills by cultivating the land and planting rice. Accommodation: Villa Asmara Canggu. Meals: None. Day 6, - Journey to Ubud Depart this morning around 9am on a private transfer to Ubud, Bali’s spiritual, cultural and artistic heartland, located around 1.5 hours drive away. En route, stop in Belayu village for a Blessing at the home of a local ’Royal’ family where the temple is so old no one is aware of its age. The village itself dates back to 1649 and sees very few tourists. The ceremony is a short ritual in which all Balinese participate on a regular basis to help bring luck and protection to themselves and their family. There is no cost for this, just a donation to the Villa Mangku (priest) which will be used by the whole village. A traditional lunch is also included. This afternoon, we suggest that you perhaps enjoy a massage at the hotel Spa and relax by the pool. If you feel like going for a wander, take the shuttle into laidback Ubud to walk around and enjoy a drink at the Lotus Café which has a setting in a 200 year old temple. Ubud offers some of Bali’s finest local arts and craft traditions and is worth a wander to see the jewellery, woodcraft, local paintings and textiles. Accommodation: Royal Pita Maha, Deluxe Pool Villa. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Day 7, - Pure Ubud - Cycling, Paddy Fields & Bird Park After breakfast at the hotel, set off on an early morning cycle ride through the small hamlets and rice paddy fields (mostly downhill but a great way to see Bali). Enjoy the local scenery and stop at Sangeh Monkey Forest to meet its cheeky inhabitants. After lunch (included), continue by car to Bali Bird & Reptile Park where you’ll find a sanctuary containing almost 1,000 birds and 250 different species the finest collection of birds from Indonesia, Africa and South America. Accommodation: Royal Pita Maha, Deluxe Pool Villa. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Day 8, - Elephant Safari Today you are driven through plantations filled with mango, jackfruit, coffee, coconuts and bamboo to the Elephant park. Hop on your elephant and slowly make your way through the plantations and along the river, to the small village of Buanga. Visit the village temple before stopping at the home of a local farmer for a fresh coconut juice. Continue by elephant through rice paddies and jungle and reach the Elephant Camp in the late afternoon. A wonderful meal is served at the Trunk ‘n Mahout Cafe that overlooks the valley. Note: Your guides today are locals working at the Elephant Park. Accommodation: Royal Pita Maha, Deluxe Pool Villa. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Day 9, - Ubud at leisure Spend today at your leisure to enjoy the hotel pools, village life in Ubud, browsing the local markets and galleries. Accommodation: Royal Pita Maha, Deluxe Pool Villa. Meals: Breakfast. Day 10, - Journey to the Komodo Islands Check-out early this morning and transfer to Denpasar Airport for your flight to Labuan Bajo, the main town on Flores Island. On arrival, you are welcomed and transferred to the harbour to board your own private boat the MV Nusa Tara for a two night gentle cruise around the calm island waters. Lunch will be served on boarding and while you dine with the breeze on the open deck, set sail towards Rinca Island. A park ranger will guide you as you track through typical dry forest on Rinca island and observe the mix of vegetation in Komodo National Park. Deer, buffalo, pigs, wild boar and long tail-macaque feed on various leaves, fruit, flowers, roots and grasses found in the park. Komodo dragons are the top predator and all animals in the park are potential prey for the largest monitor lizard in the world. This afternoon sail to Komodo Island. Overnight and dinner on board. Note: Private cruise on Mv. Nusa Tara. Full board meals & overnight on boat in 3 cabins (forward cabin with twin bed, left cabin with two single bunks, right cabin with two single bunks). Note: Komodo National Park fees are included. Camera fees have to be paid locally. Accommodation: MV Nusa Tara, (Private Motor-Boat). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 11, - Komodo Island & Pink Beach After breakfast on-board, head ashore for a hike around Komodo Island to observe the animals and birdlife. Lunch will be served when you return to the boat and sail onwards to Pink Beach. Water activities are offered at Pink Beach to enjoy the clear water and white sandy coastline. Snorkelling and diving (diving has an additional local cost) are recommended for coral and observing huge schools of fish. Dinner and overnight on-board. Accommodation: MV Nusa Tara, (Private Motor-Boat). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 12, - Journey to Bali Breakfast on board the boat. Return this morning to Labuan Bajo on Flores Island and board a direct flight to Bali where you spend the night at the delightful Jimbaran Puri Bali, which is conveniently located close to the airport as well as facing one of Bali’s finest beaches. Accommodation: Jimbaran Puri Bali, Pool Villa. Meals: Breakfast. Day 13, - Journey to Moyo Island This morning you will be transferred back to the airport in Denpasar for a flight to Moyo Island. Providing the weather is good, you’ll land on the water’s edge and taxi to the hotel’s pier before checking in to your luxurious tented accommodation for a 3 night stay. Amanwana is unique and Moyo Island is hardly touched by tourism with beautiful golden sand beaches, a gentle reef providing great snorkelling and diving opportunities, inland walks to waterfalls and tiny villages. All this combined with the excellent and genuine service provided by the staff at Amanwana. The only challenge you face here is not wanting to leave! Accommodation: Amanwana, Jungle Tents. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 14-15, - Moyo Island Days at leisure at Amanwana. A variety of fish and coral life can be found in Amanwana Bay, the marine reserve in front of the camp. Snorkel from the Amanwana jetty next to the Boardwalk, or from the beach in front of the tents. ‘Turtle Street’ is where the marine amphibians are regularly spotted. Guided night snorkelling is an exciting option and during the day, Amanwana’s beach boys will also provide guided tours of the local reefs. Accommodation: Amanwana, Jungle Tents. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 16, - Journey to Yogyakarta This morning, you will be transferred by speedboat to Sumbawa Besar to fly to Denpasar. In Denpasar, we will arrange for a guide to meet you and drive you to a local restaurant for lunch (food not included) and then drop you back at Denpasar for an onward flight to Yogyakarta. On arrival in Yogyakarta, a representative of Amanjiwo will welcome and transfer you to this magical hotel overlooking the temple complex of Borobudur (around 90 minutes drive). Around Yogyakarta, its plateaus and volcanos offer glimpses into what life was previously like in centuries past. It is home to one of the great Kingdoms that spread right across South East Asia. You will have an opportunity to explore the amazing Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, the incredible Hindu Prambanan Temples and the culture of the people living here. Below is a selection of the activities that you may choose from: - Borobudur Intellectual Tour with guide after 6 am - Walk through the Menoreh Hills - Sunset Martini’s on the edge of the rice fields - Fortune teller - Dining at Pak Parno’s Warung or Nak Jadi’s (tiny restaurant) - A ride in an andong (horse cart) - A silent meditation at Mendut Temple - Javanese evening meal Village cycle tour Temple of Kedu Valley Morning market tour of Borobudur and Muntilan Temple of Prambanan valley Accommodation: Amanjiwo, Dalem Jiwo Suite. Meals: Breakfast. Day 17, - Sunrise over Borobudur Rise early for a guided sunrise visit to the ‘cosmic mandala’ of Borobudur, both an intellectual path to Enlightenment and a sacred mountain of an ineffable spiritual energy. It needs truly to be understood before it is felt. Your local guide will help you to discover its secrets, and will bring its bas-reliefs to life. This great Buddhist shrine has 10 levels (at the moment you can go up to level 6) to pronounce the sacred number of Buddhist rituals and moral stories beautifully sculptured on its walls and balustrades. Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and the remainder of the day at leisure. Note: tours are included at Amanjiwo. The excursions listed are merely recommendations but we also recommend a morning market tour of Borobudur and Muntilan. Like in any country, to really understand the pulse of a place you must first go to the heart with a visit to the local markets, in this case Pasar Muntilan & Pasar Borobudur, only a stone’s throw away from Amanjiwo. You will not find anything touristy there, just the aromas, colours and sound of real country life. Accommodation: Amanjiwo, Dalem Jiwo Suite. Meals: Breakfast. Day 18, - Prambanan Valley or Village Cycling Nowhere in Indonesia is there such a concentration of temples as in the Prambanan Valley near the city of Yogyakarta. Surrounded by a backdrop of mountains, the most imposing of which is the smoking Merapi volcano, these temples all stem from the Central Classical Javanese period between the 8th and 10th centuries. They are within easy reach of each other and are surrounded by rice fields and traditional villages. Alternatively, spend the morning exploring the local village by bicycle to experience the real life of Central Java. Close by, you can explore Nampan village where they make homemade tofu. This process involves several steps from soaking and crushing the Soya bean, to pressing the final product ready for market. Continue on and watch the craftsmen of Nglipoh village throwing traditional pottery in all shapes and sizes which is used in households all over Java. During this tour, experience first-hand how the Javanese people live and interact with their local environment and witness age old skills, famous in this part of Indonesia. Accommodation: Amanjiwo, Dalem Jiwo Suite. Meals: Breakfast. Day 19, - Journey to Mount Bromo Leave Amanjiwo at 05:30am and drive to the train station in Jogyakarta (transfer provided by Amanjiwo with driver only). Take the Sancaka morning train (Executive Class) to Surabaya. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful view of the landscape and rice fields. Upon arrival in Surabaya (at around 12:30pm), meet your guide and transfer to Mount Bromo (around 3 hours) passing terraced rice and sugar cane fields and stop at Pasuruan to view the colourful fishing village and salt refinery. Check in at Java Banana Hotel for two nights. Accommodation: Java Banana, Deluxe Room. Meals: Breakfast. Day 20, - Sunrise over Mount Bromo At 4 am you are woken to begin a sunrise visit to Mount Bromo. The tour is conducted through a transfer to Cemara Lawang village, then ride ponies and descend the steep slope of Mount Tengger, crossing the sea-of-sand and climbing up 245 steps to reach the awesome rim of the crater where you await the sunrise over the volcanoes and surrounding valley. The breath-taking views of Mt. Bromo and its surroundings can be seen from the vantage point (subject to weather). Return to your hotel for breakfast and time to freshen up. Spend the afternoon exploring more of the local villages by bicycle. Accommodation: Java Banana, Deluxe Room. Meals: Breakfast. Day 21, - Return to Surabaya After breakfast today, you are transferred 3 hours overland back to Surabaya for an overnight stay at the JW Marriott prior to beginning your jungle expedition to Borneo. Accommodation: JW Marriott, Deluxe Premium Rooms. Meals: Breakfast. Day 22, - Journey to Borneo After an early breakfast, you are transferred to the airport in Surabaya where you’ll board a flight to Pangkalan Bun in Borneo (Indonesian side). Here you’ll be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you to the harbour where you’ll board a traditional riverboat (private), known locally as a Klotok for a gentle 2 hour cruise along the Kumai River to Rimba Lodge, your home for the next 3 nights. As you leave Pangkalan Bun, the river narrows and you’ll experience a truly remote river and jungle environment where you’ll hear the bird life, see proboscis monkeys swinging from nearby trees and of course looking out for the incredi- ble orang-utans which are found in this region. Rimba is a simple lodge with rustic air-conditioned cabins on the banks of the Sekonyer river with boardwalk trails to explore the dawn and dusk birdlife and you may also see gibbons and crocodiles. This is the ideal base to explore the orangutan rehabilitation and conservation centres in Tanjung Puting National Park. Note lunch and dinner are generally served on the Klotok riverboat. Accommodation: Rimba Lodge, Emerald Cabins. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. Day 23, - Orang-utans at Camp Leaky Breakfast at the lodge then cruise 1 hour to Pondok Tanggui to observe feeding time of the orang-utans. This is quite the spectacle as the call of the rangers will invite the arrival of both small baby and huge male orang-utans from the rainforest canopy trails - all hungry for a fresh supply of bananas. Continue to Camp Leaky a further 2 hours away and watch the wild and semi-wild orang-utans where in addition you are likely to see gibbon, wild boar and bird life. This afternoon return to the lodge. In the evening, enjoy ‘dinner under the fire flies’ which although sounding less-than-pleasant, is a unique experience during which the harmless (and non-irritating) fire-flies hover in the air above the boat, creating a small illumination by which to enjoy your dinner in the jungle. Accommodation: Rimba Lodge, Emerald Cabins. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 24, - Rehabilitation & Conservation After breakfast at the lodge, set off by Klotok to the Pesalat area and learn about the efforts being made in the rehabilitation of the wildlife, reforestation and conservation efforts to reintroduce the orang-utans to the rainforest, which is particularly important to the orang-utan babies. Later cruise onwards to Natai Lengkuas and observe the fascinating proboscis monkeys then return to the lodge for a rest. A simple village massage can be arranged on your request on-board the Klotok, which is provided by an elderly village woman who will arrive by dug-out canoe. Note: Natai Lengkuas does sometimes close to the public and if this occurs, a second visit to Camp Leaky or alternatively a hike to Pesalat will be offered. Accommodation: Rimba Lodge, Emerald Cabins. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Day 25, - Journey to Jakarta Enjoy a leisurely start to the day then return by Klotok to the airport in Pankalan Bun for an afternoon flight to Jakarta. On arrival you will be transferred to the Man- darin Oriental Hotel for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental, Superior Rooms. Meals: Breakfast. Day 26, - Journey to the UK After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up at around 11.30am and taken to a local restaurant for lunch. This afternoon, your guide will show you around Indonesia’s capital. Highlights include the National Museum, passing the Presidential Palace, Glodok China Town, Sunda Kelapa Old Harbour and Fatahillah Square. Later this afternoon, you will be dropped at the airport in Jakarta for your overnight flight to London. Accommodation: Overnight flight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & meals on-board flight. Day 27, - Arrival in the UK Welcome Home! Laterally sleeping... Villa Asmara Absorb the energy and be soothed by the serenity in exotic splendour at Villa Asmara. This enchanting rural sanctuary overlooks the rice fields and rugged shores of the sleepy village of Cemagi that worships its very own sea temple, Pura Gede Luhur Batungaus. Featuring an open-sided lounge and dining room, large swimming pool, games room, media room and four spacious bedrooms with ensuite garden bathrooms, this fully staffed villa is the ideal choice for families and friends craving peace and privacy. Should guests wish to spread their wings, a car and driver are conveniently on call. Royal Pita Maha, Ubud, Bali The Royal Pita Maha is a captivating resort of refined Balinese villas embracing a parcel of valley landscape that descends down to the Ayung River and located on the outer boundary of Ubud. The resort offers a fine collection of villas surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ubud valley. Water features are in abundance, for swimming and to enjoy the environment. A collection of in-house activities showcase Bali's artistic heritage with interactive classes of dance, music, painting, cooking, fruit carving and wood carving. While an adventure program of trekking, cycling and rafting caters to those with more active tastes. Royal Wellness & Healing is an exclusive concept that is based on a lifestyle of health and sustainability. It extends to yoga programs and other nurturing practices. Adjacent to the resort is Kirana Spa, a soothing haven, produced by Shiseido. Komodo Island Cruise A relaxing cruise around the Komodo Islands and National park is a delightful way to experience another outpost of the Indonesian archipelago. The MV Nusa Tara is a traditional motor vessel with 3 private cabins providing exclusive use to your family. Each simply furnished cabin has a private shower room and air-conditioning. Dining is alfresco and local Indonesian dishes are served and freshly prepared by the very helpful crew. On-board you’ll be assisted by the yacht’s captain, an English speaking guide, cook and deckhand. Jimbaran Puri Bali Simply stunning, Jimbaran Puri Bali overlooks one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches. These talcum-soft sands have everything that travellers dream of in a tropical escape: a vista of the evening sun slipping beneath the horizon, fishermen out at sea, and a laid-back restaurant beside the water where the scent of grilling fish entices you to your table. With ample space to accommodate large families, your stylish, thatched two bedroom deluxe pool villa is finished in traditional Balinese materials. You may wander out to the resort’s seafront restaurants on Jimbaran beach, or simply order from the menu and enjoy exotic cuisine. ...sleeping Laterally Amanwana, Moyo Island Amanwana is the only resort located on the island of Moyo, a nature reserve east of Bali. Set on a beach in a secluded cove overlooking the Flores Sea, Amanwana is a wilderness hideaway of luxury tents. The protected marine park offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in Indonesia, with pristine reefs boasting a rich array of sea life. Jungle treks on Moyo offer guests the chance to discover waterfalls and a variety of birdlife. The island is also home to a deer sanctuary for the indigenous rusa deer. Amanjiwo, Borobudur, Yogyakarta Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) rests in the rural heartland of Central Java, located within a natural amphitheatre, with the limestone Menoreh Hills rising gently behind, the Kedu Plain in front and four volcanoes on the horizon. Looking out onto the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur, the hotel is centred around a circular limestone monolith centred by a soaring bell-shaped rotunda. Every luxury is catered for; from the guest library, the extensive spa therapies to the 40-ft infinity pool. Accommodation options abound from a varied menu of stunning suites that offer everything from private pools to sunken outdoor bathtubs set in private walled gardens. Java Banana, Mount Bromo Perched atop a 2,000m mountain in Probolinggo, the Java Banana Bromo Lodge is nestled in an area of natural charm near the famed Mt. Bromo. The Java Banana comprises of a cluster of low-rise buildings set on a manicured landscape dotted with fir trees, ferns and flowers. The café serves freshly ground coffee, and the art gallery regularly plays host to photography exhibitions. Plenty of umbrella-shaded benches are scattered around the property for guests to bask in the pleasing climate or panoramic views. Come night-time, the open stage affords a delightful space to sit and admire a sky filled with glimmering stars. JW Marriott Surabaya Surabaya is a gateway city to various destinations within Indonesia and the JW Marriott serves as a comfortable base whether you are travelling for leisure or on business. There are 412 elegant rooms with all the luxuries expected from the JW brand. Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, Spa and Asian and European restaurants. Laterally sleeping... Rimba Lodge, Borneo Accessed by Klotok riverboat on the Sekonyer River, this rustic lodge provides simple yet comfortable cabin accommodation from which to explore the Tanjung Puting National Park - home to the orang-utan rehabilitation centres. Rooms are styled with local furnishings, air-conditioning and private bathrooms and a small outdoor reading area to watch the passing monkeys and birdlife. Breakfast is served in the main dining building and there is an adjacent games room with table tennis and pool table. ...Yours Laterally The Nitty Gritty... What’s Included... 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