Grand tour of Indonesia

You have a three-hour drive to your remote lodge in the jungles of Tangkahan. Surrounded by luscious rainforest the lodge is a great place to enjoy nature walks. You will start your experience with a private guided trek into the rainforest.

This morning you will be taken on a tour within the national park that includes river tubing and trekking. Your afternoon will be at leisure, perhaps to enjoy another hike with one of the guides from the lodge.

Today you will transfer by 4x4 to your ecolodge in Bukit Lawang. This area offers one of the best opportunities to see orangutans.

This morning you will trek through the rainforests of Bukit Lawang National Park. Regular sightings here include orangutan, Thomas's leaf monkey (indigenous to Sumatra) and gibbon. Even if you don't meet them in the jungle, you can see the orangutans at the morning feeding session at the rehabilitation center.

Today you leave the rainforest, traveling by road to Medan. The remainder of the day is free to explore Medan or enjoy the luxury of a hot shower!

You will be taken to the airport for your flight to Jakarta, where you will change planes and fly to Yogyakarta. On arrival, you will be met and driven to your hotel about 30 minutes away.

Rise early to see the sunrise over Borobudur. Your private guide can explain the story behind each section of this incredible temple, which rivals the temples of Angkor. You will then head to the nearby rural villages for a short tour before returning to your hotel and the rest of the day is free at leisure.

Explore the town of Jogja today, with a particular focus on the ancient Kraton.

Drive to Semarang on Java's north coast, and you will fly to Pangkalan Bun on the island of Borneo. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and driven to the nearby port to meet your crew and board the deluxe 'Klotok' boat, which will be your home for the next three nights. The itinerary in Kalimantan is flexible and can be discussed with your guide. Tanjung Puting is a remote national park offering the most intimate experience a traveler can have with orangutan.

Exploring Tanjung Puting National Park with your guide and private boat. Keep your camera in hand!

A second full day in the forests of Borneo today. Your expert guide will contact the park rangers to ensure you are spending time in the best areas to see wildlife at any given time.

This morning, you will return to dry land for a short drive to the airport, where you will take a flight to Surabaya in eastern Java. On arrival, you will be met and driven to your colonial hotel.

This morning, you have a private transfer to the airport for the flight to Bali. On arrival, you will be met and driven inland to Ubud, around 90 minutes away. This is a great place to watch the world go by from a range of cafés and restaurants. The arts and crafts scene is lively here, and you will have great fun haggling with the traders.

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Ubud at your own pace.

Enjoy a memorable day today as you meet a local Balinese family who will take you to their village where you will try a cooking class in their home.

You will be picked up from your hotel early this morning and taken to the airport in time for your short flight to the island of Flores. The views from this flight are stunning on a clear day as you enter the dramatic volcanic scenery of west Nusa Tenggara. You will be met on arrival and taken to your beachfront hotel.

Your guide will escort you to your private boat to start your adventure. This afternoon you explore Rinca Island before dinner onboard and a night under the stars.

Breakfast is accompanied by sunrise over Komodo Island. After trekking on the island you will explore remote beaches and some fantastic snorkeling sites.

An early start for your transfer back to the airport in time for the flight to Denpasar. On arrival, you will be met for a private transfer to your hotel in Sanur, situated on a stretch of golden sand just 30 minutes from the airport, with a great choice of restaurants.

Unwind on the beach or by your hotel pool.

The majority of your final day is free to relax. Late this afternoon you will take a private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.