Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Medan – Transfer to Bukit Lawang
You arrive at Kualanamu Airport in Medan, the bustling capital of North Sumatra. Your driver will meet you and take you to Bukit Lawang, a small village along the Bahorok River and the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, home to Sumatran orangutans.
After checking in at Eco Lodge Bukit Lawang, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the river and surrounding jungle.
Meals: None
Day 2 - Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park
Today, you’ll hike through the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park. The 3-hour trail (flexible to your pace) immerses you in a lush jungle alive with wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for wild and semi-wild orangutans swinging above you.
Other fascinating creatures may appear: gibbons, Thomas-leaf monkeys, flying squirrels, monitor lizards, and exotic insects. Return to the lodge to unwind after your jungle adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Bukit Lawang - Berastagi
After breakfast, transfer to Berastagi, passing coconut, rubber, and spice plantations along the way. At 1,300m, the town offers cool mountain air and is famous for its exotic fruits and vegetables.
Berastagi’s scenery is framed by Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung, and your hotel, Kalang Ulu Hotel, provides a comfortable base to soak in the local atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Mount Sibayak – Lake Toba / Samosir Island
Start your day with a trek up Mount Sibayak, one of Sumatra’s most accessible volcanoes. The 1-hour climb winds through lush forest and rocky mountain vegetation, ending at a crater with spectacular sulphur vents.
Later, transfer to Samosir Island in Lake Toba, the cultural heart of the Batak people. Explore traditional villages, ornate Batak houses, and ancient tombs along the lake.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Samosir Island Exploration
Today is at your leisure, with the option of a boat trip to Sigapiton village and Binangalom Waterfall. Witness local village life, swim under the waterfall, and enjoy lunch on the boat. Later, visit Tomok village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar, the first Batak ruler of the island.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Lake Toba – Free Day
Day 7 - Lake Toba – Yogyakarta, Java
After check-out, transfer to Silangit Airport for your flight to Yogyakarta, Java, via Jakarta. Welcome to Java, the cultural heart of Indonesia. On arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Borobudur & Candirejo Village
Explore Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument, standing majestically on a hilltop. Wander among stone reliefs depicting daily life and Buddhist teachings from a millennium ago.
In the afternoon, visit Candirejo Village for a hands-on cultural experience: ride through rural lanes, watch traditional handicrafts, join a gamelan music session, and enjoy a communal Javanese meal.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9 - Countryside Bike Tour & Prambanan Temple
Cycle through villages and rice fields around Yogyakarta, visiting family-run cottage industries producing tofu, tempe, cassava, and bricks. Later, discover Prambanan Temple, a magnificent Hindu temple with towering spires and intricate reliefs narrating the Ramayana epic.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Yogyakarta by Becak
Explore Yogyakarta’s historic heart by pedicab. Visit the Kraton Palace, Taman Sari Water Palace, and a wayang kulit (shadow puppet) and batik workshop to see traditional Javanese arts up close.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - Yogyakarta – Mount Bromo, Java
Take the train to Mojokerto, then transfer to Bromo region, part of East Java. Here, dramatic landscapes and the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park await your exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 - Sunrise at Mount Bromo
Rise early for a jeep ride to Penanjakan viewpoint for sunrise. Watch the first light illuminate Java’s volcanic peaks, then drive into the caldera and climb to the rim of active Mount Bromo. Return to your hotel for a well-earned breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 - Ijen Leisure Day
Enjoy a day at leisure in Banyuwangi, soaking up the natural beauty and local culture, or prepare for tomorrow’s early-morning crater adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 - Ijen Crater – Pemuteran, Bali
Trek up Ijen Crater to see the striking turquoise sulphur lake and miners at work. Afterwards, transfer by ferry to Pemuteran, northwest Bali, your base for diving and snorkeling near Menjangan Island.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16 - Snorkelling at Menjangan Island
Board a boat to Menjangan Island within the Menjangan Marine National Park. Snorkel among coral reefs teeming with marine life, enjoy a picnic lunch on the boat, and return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 17 - Pemuteran – Ubud via Bali’s Interior
Travel inland, visiting Munduk Waterfall, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, and the Jatiluwih rice terraces, celebrated for the UNESCO-recognised subak irrigation system. Continue to Ubud, Bali’s artistic and cultural heart.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18 - Ubud – Cooking Class at Dewa Jero
Experience Balinese life and cooking in Keliki Village with Dewa and his family. Explore spice gardens, learn to prepare traditional dishes over a wood-fired stove, and enjoy a communal meal surrounded by the family’s temple and gardens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 19 - Ubud – Sanur
Drive to Sanur, stopping at Tirta Empul Temple, Gunung Kawi, and the famous Tegalalang rice terraces. Check in at your hotel for a relaxing afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 - Sanur – Leisure Day
Relax on the serene beaches of Sanur or enjoy optional water sports. A perfect final day to unwind before departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 21 - Departure from Bali
After breakfast, your driver will take you to Denpasar Airport for your onward journey, leaving Indonesia with memories of Sumatra, Java, and Bali.
Details -
This 21-day tailor-made adventure through Sumatra, Java, and Bali offers a true taste of Indonesia — from wild orangutans in the jungle and volcanic peaks to ancient temples and pristine beaches.
The itinerary can be easily adjusted to suit your travel dates, interests, or preferred pace. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, family, or small group, we’ll fine-tune every detail to make it just right.
From £3,120 per person based on 2 people travelling together (standard option) and from £3,720 per person based on 2 people travelling together (deluxe option), including domestic flights, private transfers, accommodation, and guided experiences.
International flights are not included, but we can help find the best options — typically from around £800 return per person.
All Fleewinter holidays are 100% financially protected.
What's included?
What’s Included:
- Transfer from Medan Airport to Bukit Lawang
- English-speaking guide in Sumatra for 7 days
- Jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang (approx. 3 hours)
- Climb Sibayak Volcano
- Ferry to Samosir / Lake Toba
- Charted boat on Lake Toba to Parapat
- Transfer from Parapat to Silangit Airport
- Domestic flights as per itinerary
- Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport to hotel with English-speaking driver
- Local guide at Borobudur
- Candirejo village tour by Andong including lunch
- City tour of Yogyakarta by Becak
- Transfer from hotel to train station in Yogyakarta
- Train ticket from Yogyakarta to Mojokerto
- Jeep tour of Bromo
- Guide for Ijen
- Snorkelling trip to Menjangan including lunch and snorkelling set (join-in)
- Car transfer from Pemuteran to Ubud with English-speaking driver
- Car transfer from Ubud to Sanur with English-speaking driver
- Non-stop transfer from Sanur to Denpasar Airport with German-speaking guide
- All accommodation as per programme (twin-share basis)
- All meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- All entrance fees and donations during the trip
- Carbon offsetting fee
- Bali tourism levy
Not Included:
- International air tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- All drinks
- Visa fees and/or visa authorisations
- Tips
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
