BALI, FLORES AND SUMATRA: THE GREAT JOURNEY


Trip description

Our Platinum agency has written for you, The Great Journey, the one you have always dreamed of
you have always dreamed of, between Bali, Flores and Sumatra. A timeless adventure programme
for travellers who love the authentic.The Grand Voyage begins with a gentle Balinese immersion, between the most beautiful landscapes, the must-sees of Bali, and authentic encounters with authentic encounters with Balinese families. We change island for another culture, Flores, with wilder sites such as the Kelimutu volcano, and its tricoloured lakes and its tricoloured lakes, unique in the world, to end with a cruise that will allow you to see cruises that allow you to see the Komodo Dragons, a protected endemic species. After a seaside break in Bali, we head to Sumatra to meet the last wild orangutans. The world's last wild orangutans and visit the Elephant Conservation Centre, which helps you understand the importance of protecting the island's last remaining pachyderms. Tailor-made organisation, booking of domestic flights, English or French speaking guide private trip, management of all transfers, permanent contact with the person in charge responsible for your programme: everything is ready to make room for Everything is ready to make room for discovery in this Grand Voyage.

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21 days

From : €2,259*

Day 1: Arrival at Bali airport Transfer to your accommodation

Day 2: Free day in Sanur

Day 3: Sanur Munduk

Day 4: Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls

Day 5: Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls

Day 6: Balinese Immersion - Tirta Empil Temple and Tegal lalang rice fields

Day 7: Relaxation day in Ubud

Day 8: Departure for Flores the island of flowers

Day 9: Mount Kelimitu and the 3 multicoloured lakes

Day 10: Riung and Taman Laut Marine Park

Day 11: Discovering the Ngadha culture

Day 12: Cancar rice fields and Wae rebo village

Day 13: Ruteng to Labuan Bajo

Day 14: Day 13-14: Mini cruise in Komodo National Park

Day 15: Relaxation day in Labuan Bajo

Day 16: Transfer to sumatra island

Day 17: Day of trekking in the National Park

Day 18: 2nd day of trekking in the National Park

Day 19: Transfer between Gunung Leuser and Tangkahan

Day 20: Day of trekking in the National Park

Day 21: Day of trekking in the National Park

Day 1 : Arrival at Bali airport Transfer to your accommodation

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This programme, written by our Platinum agency, begins on your arrival in Bali.
Bali, we are here on an adventure mode where the meeting is placed in the centre
of the trip. Your driver or guide will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to your first
airport and will accompany you to your first hotel where you will be given the necessary
necessary documents for your trip as well as the first advice for a successful
to make your immersion a success.




Day 2 : Free day in Sanur

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Une petite journée de repos à Sanur pour récupérer de votre voyage et du décalage horaire.
décalage horaire. Les divertissements ne manquent pas : les salons de massage
shops, local or international restaurants, strolls along the seaside...




Day 3 : Sanur Munduk



Départ en fin de matinée pour découvrir le temple de Tanah Lot qui aurait été
construit par Nirartha, un prêtre du 15ème siècle. Un site touristique, mais tout de même un
important lieu de pèlerinage important pour les balinais.
Nous nous dirigerons ensuite vers Munduk, qui signifie "entre plaine et montagne".
montagne", un petit village balinais typique construit à environ 800m d'altitude au nord de l'île.
au nord de l'île.




Day 4 : Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls

Day4 : Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls ©Zkruger / Shutterstock.com


Today, we leave in the middle of the morning to discover the region with
a walk in the heart of the primary forest bordering Lake Tamblingan. On the way back, you will
On the way back, you will cross the sacred waters of the lake on board a traditional pirogue.
traditional pirogue. An authentic adventure!
After lunch, we return to the twin waterfalls of Banyumala, the
waterfalls, ranked among the 8 most beautiful waterfalls on the Island of the Gods.
The Island of the Gods. Once at the foot of the waterfalls, if you wish, you can take a swim.
If you wish, you can bathe there.




Day 5 : Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls

Day5 : Crossing the jungle - Natural waterfalls ©Photo de Guillaume Marques sur Unsplash


In the late morning, we leave for Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. Built in 1663,
This temple, composed of 4 sacred buildings is located at about 1500 meters
altitude, on the Beratan lake, the second biggest lake of Bali.
popular with Indonesian tourists but remains an important step to better understand
to better understand the Balinese religion.
We will then take a secondary road to reach a region suspended in time
Jatiluwih, a region suspended in time, where rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see
that UNESCO has classified as a World Heritage Site.

We will reach Ubud in the middle of the afternoon.




Day 6 : Balinese Immersion - Tirta Empil Temple and Tegal lalang rice fields

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Aujourd'hui nous allons rencontrer plusieurs familles qui cohabitent très naturellement au même endroit.
au même endroit. Vos hôtes vous apprendront à faire du
"canang sari", les offrandes quotidiennes utilisées dans les cérémonies hindoues, et vous donneront une meilleure compréhension de leurs
cérémonies, et vous donneront une meilleure compréhension de leur vie quotidienne. Nous
nous dirigerons vers le célèbre temple Tirta Empul, dédié aux dieux Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma
Vishnu, Brahma et Indra. C'est un lieu de pèlerinage majeur pour les hindous balinais. Nous
vous proposons de vous rendre dans la région de Tegal Lalang et ses rizières (déesse de l'agriculture).
millennia old. This site symbolises the passion and will of the Balinese who sculpted the mountain
the mountain to give it another purpose, while respecting Dewi Sri




Day 7 : Relaxation day in Ubud

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This day is dedicated to relaxation, whether in a cultural or more playful approach.
or in a more playful way. Taking the time to discover Ubud is above all to take pleasure in looking for
the most original souvenir, enjoy a massage, taste a new Balinese dish, visit a
a massage, taste a new Balinese dish, visit a painting or jewellery gallery, attend a show
a painting or jewellery gallery, attend a show... and so many other moments to share.
If you wish, we can offer you optional activities (minimum 2 persons).
people)




Day 8 : Departure for Flores the island of flowers

©Jeunes filles au bord de la piscine de leur hôtel.


Votre chauffeur viendra vous chercher à votre hôtel à Bali, selon votre horaire de vol
vers l'aéroport de Denpasar, côté domestique, pour prendre votre vol vers Flores.
votre vol pour Flores. Nous vous rejoindrons au début de votre programme sur
Flores.




Day 9 : Mount Kelimitu and the 3 multicoloured lakes

Day9 : Mount Kelimitu and the 3 multicoloured lakes ©platongkoh - iStockphoto.com


Kelimutu consists of 3 crater lakes, each with a different colour.
a different colour. This hike lasts 40 to 50 minutes depending on your pace,
will take you to the centre of this volcanic region, at an altitude of about 1,630 metres
630 meters to enjoy an exceptional panorama, if the weather allows it, where
where the different greens combine with the red sky of the Florés sun.




Day 10 : Riung and Taman Laut Marine Park

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Riung est un modeste village de pêcheurs qui a la particularité d'être situé dans le
parc marin de Riung, nommé Taman Laut, qui signifie "Parc ou Jardin du
Parc ou Jardin de la Mer".

Après le petit déjeuner, vous partirez en bateau traditionnel pour une activité
snorkeling autour de ces îlots paradisiaques du parc marin : Riung Marin
Garden.




Day 11 : Discovering the Ngadha culture

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At an altitude of 1100 meters, Bajuan is the capital of Ngadha country, also known as Rokka.
as Rokka. The whole region is full of traditional villages in the heart of nature.
traditional villages in the heart of nature. We are here in cultural exceptions where each community has its own
community has its own language to translate ancestral knowledge
based on human relations, respect for family and ancestors. We
morning with the discovery of the natural hot water baths of Soa, a site preserved for
Soa, a preserved site to "go back to the roots" and let go. We will then leave for the
We will then go to the traditional villages of Bena and Aimere.




Day 12 : Cancar rice fields and Wae rebo village

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We leave today for Cancar to admire the beautiful circular rice fields called "lodok".
called "lodok". You will then head to the village of Narang and Denge.
village of Narang and Denge, from where we will start our trek to Wae Rebo, a
Wae Rebo, a traditional village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will discover the
culture of an isolated tribe in the mountains. Listen to the unique
listen to the unique songs of the local birds. You will spend the night in
village of Wae Rebo,




Day 13 : Ruteng to Labuan Bajo

Day13 : Ruteng to Labuan Bajo ©Yukiko Yamanote - Iconotec


Ruteng est une petite ville avec peu d'installations pour les voyageurs.
logement pour les voyageurs. L'intérêt principal de la région est les rizières
divisées en parcelles et qui ont la forme de grandes toiles d'araignées dont
certaines sont situées sur les pentes de la colline de Golo Curu, une montagne
Curu, une montagne située au nord de Ruteng .
Nous descendrons ensuite la montagne pour prendre la route de Labuan Bajo,
en passant par les villages de Narang et Lembor où nous prendrons le temps de nous arrêter
où nous prendrons le temps de nous arrêter si vous le souhaitez.




Day 14 : Day 13-14: Mini cruise in Komodo National Park

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The programme continues with a privatised mini-cruise, by boat, it should be noted that the boat is a fishing boat and therefore all
the boat remains a fisherman's boat, so all the comfort is not necessarily there.
it is above all an adventure to meet the endemic dragons of the region.
Dragons endemic to the region. The cruise director will decide which sites to
to choose from: Sebayor Kecil, Tatawa Besar, Castle Rock, Gili Lawa Laut, Wainilu,
Manta point, Siba Besar, Batu bolong, the Cauldron... Stroll on the beaches and hills of
and the hills of the islands of the park. In the late afternoon of the 2nd day, you will be back in
Labuan Bajo.




Day 15 : Relaxation day in Labuan Bajo

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Take time to rest before the last part of your program:
Sumatra. Enjoy the beach, local restaurants serving grilled fish and seafood or take a walk to discover the many
and seafood, or take a stroll to discover the many shops in the city.
shops in the city, in short during this free day, it is up to you to write your
program




Day 16 : Transfer to sumatra island

Day16 : Transfer to sumatra island ©Photo de Manuela Tauferner sur Unsplash


We leave in the early morning for Sumatra, depending on the flights, a stopover in Bali may be necessary.
Bali may be necessary, this is part of the adventure. Arrival at Kuala Namu
Kuala Namu International Airport. Meeting with your guide, driver and
representative of our agency. Transfer to Bukit Lawang. The Orangutan
The Orangutan Conservation Centre is located at Gunung Leuser National Park.




Day 17 : Day of trekking in the National Park

Day17 : Day of trekking in the National Park ©FG Trade - iStockphoto.com


Après le petit déjeuner à l'hôtel, nous partirons pour un trekking de 6 heures au coeur du Gunung Leuser
au coeur de la jungle Gunung Leuser du Parc National. Nous allons
découvrirons la richesse de la végétation tropicale de la forêt de Sumatra. Vous
oiseaux, papillons, Siamang (singe aux bras très longs) et différents types de
bras) et différents types de reptiles. En fin de matinée, un déjeuner pique-nique local vous sera
servi en pleine nature. Le reste de la journée nous aurons l'occasion de nous baigner
ou de faire une belle promenade dans le petit village qui se trouve dans le parc.




Day 18 : 2nd day of trekking in the National Park



In order to maximise our chances of seeing orangutans, which are wild, we planned a second day of
wild, we planned a second day of exploration. This will allow us to
This will allow us to go to another site, to organize the discovery differently and to
This will allow us to go to another site, to organize the discovery differently and to double your chances to make this incredible encounter.




Day 19 : Transfer between Gunung Leuser and Tangkahan

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After breakfast at the hotel, transfer by local jeep to the small community of Tangkahan
to the small community of Tangkahan by taking bumpy roads.
bumpy roads. We will pass through rubber plantations and exotic jungle and mountain landscapes.
exotic jungle and mountain landscapes. Arriving in Tangkahan, we will cross the Batang
the Batang River by local raft to the lodge.




Day 20 : Day of trekking in the National Park

Day20 : Day of trekking in the National Park ©bundit jonwises - shutterstock.com


After breakfast, we will meet Sumatran elephants in a sanctuary dedicated to them.
sanctuary dedicated to them. There is a chance to help them shower. Then we will go for a walk with them,
we will go for a walk with them depending on the availability, the
and the elephants' wishes. Free time for the rest of the day. Depending on your
You can walk along the Buluh River to see millions of butterflies under the Sumatran sun. You can also visit and bathe in the
You can also visit and bathe in the small waterfall near the river.




Day 21 : Day of trekking in the National Park



After breakfast, we will drive to Kuala Namu airport in Medan.
Kuala Namu airport in Medan (Please note that the transfer can be arranged the day before
(Please note that the transfer can be arranged the day before depending on the departure time of your return flight)
During the journey, relive again this magnificent adventure between Bali, Flores and
Sumatra, which remains an off-the-beaten-track experience. You have just
You have just made one of the most beautiful discoveries in Indonesia, which for many
for many travellers, will remain an unforgettable memory, in the middle of a wild nature
the centre of a wilderness that is still home to many species, both plant and animal, to be
and people who have kept their cultures and traditions.




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