BALI - SULAWESI - LOMBOK (GILI ISLANDS) - Culture, Nature, Tradition & Beaches
Code: IND-005 (13 days 12 nights)
BALI - UBUD - TANA TORAJA - RANTEPAO - LOMBOK - GILI TRAWANGAN
Description
This diverse 13 day journey will take you to the heart of Bali and its main interesting points. In Sulawesi, you will discover Tana Toraja Region, its customs, traditions and ancient culture. After that you will enjoy the pristine beaches in Gili Trawangan island.
Arrival flight : Bali DPS
Departure flight: Lombok AMI
Program
Day 1. WELCOME TO BALI / DENPASAR - UBUD
Arrival in Denpasar, Bali's capital, and depart for Ubud Village, which is the geographical centre of the island. Then you are free the rest of the day to relax in our hotel in Ubud or to take a walk through the streets of Ubud and visit its markets, temples and art galleries
Accommodation in Ubud.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 2.-3.-4. UBUD
Free days in Ubud. Accommodation and breakfast included. Optional activities: guided tours, dances, shopping, gastronomy, bike trips, rafting, etc. Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 5. UBUD - SULAWESI - TANA TORAJA
Transfer to the airport to fly to Makassar, the capital of the island of Sulawesi. Once there, we will meet our Spanish speaking guide, who will be with us the entire trip. We will be driven through "transulawesi" road to Makassar, Sulawesi's capital. During this trip, we will visit the traditional villages of the Bugis, who live in all the South of the Island. They are known by their ability to build "phinisi" boats and by their houses set on stilt. We will stop in the beach of Kupa to have lunch and enjoy the astonishing tropical landscape. Before getting Tana, we will stop again to have a drink in the "Erotic Mountain" viewpoint. After one hour and a half by car, we will arrive to our hotel in Rantepao - Tana Toraja. Accommodation.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 6.-7. TORAJA TOUR
During these days we will visit the region of Tana Toraja, its traditional villages, with their houses in the shape of hulled boat - Kete y Palawa -, the ancient graves on the stone of Lemo, Londa or Kambira. We will also visit the colourful markets and if a traditional ritual is held, we will assist. Then we will visit the mountain area of Batutumonga and we can make a moderate trekking of two hours walking through the settlements where we can see how the Toraja live in the mountain and we can enjoy the incredible nature of this region.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 8. RAFTING "MAULU RIVER" OPTIONAL TRIP - Non include.
Optional rafting through the Maulu River. This day is, right from the moment of leaving Rantepao, a non stopping visual experience. At the beginning, by Jeep. After breakfast, we will walk down from the mountainside to the River Maiting (Approx. 1 Hour way down).We will pass by lost villages, rice fields and the forest. Then we will go down the river for three hours passing by the deep canyons, natural waterfalls and villages; seeing animals as iguanas and tropical birds. Then we will return to our hotel around 03:00 pm.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 9. TANA TORAJA - MAKASSAR
After breakfast, we will be driven to the capital of Sulawesi, where we will spend the night in a 4* Hotel. During the trip, we will visit the Bantimurung Park.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 10. SULAWESI - LOMBOK - GILI TRAWANGAN
After breakfast, we will go to the airport to take the flight to the small island of Lombok. Arrival to Lombok and transfer _ by car first and then on a boat - to the Villa Ombak Hotel, situated in the Island Gili Trawangan. Rest of the afternoon free.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 11.-12. GILI TRAWANGAN
Free days. Accommodation and breakfast included.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 13. GILI TRAWANGAN - LOMBOK - OUT
Early in the morning, transfer by boat to Lombok Island. Then transfer by car to Mataram International Airport to take the return flight.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Domestic flights included: BALI - MAKASSAR - LOMBOK |