Tana Toraja, Mount Bromo & Ijen

Upon arrival at Hasanuddin airport, you will be met by your guide and transfer to the hotel in downtown Makassar.

Take the remainder of the day to relax and rest before your upcoming adventure.

Meals: D

This morning you head out to the central highlands of the Sulawesi. Tana Toraja is a land of mysterious traditions, coffee plantations, and serene scenery. After breakfast transfer to the airport for the short flight to Palopo. Continue by car to Toraja, passing the magnificent tropical rainforest views.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Kete Kesu village, renowned for its woodcarving and traditional tongkonan houses and rice barns. See the cave and hanging graves nearby – the renowned tradition of Tana Toraja. Continue by visiting Suaya King’s tomb, then walk down to Tampangallo village with a cave filled with traditional coffins and bones.

Late in the afternoon check-in at the traditions-inspired hotel in the heart of Toraja. Dinner will be served at the Aras Cafe’.

Meals: B, L, D

A full day exploring Toraja. Be ready to discover the believes and traditions far from what you’ve ever known, and interact with warm and generous people every step you take.
Starting at Londa with the natural cave graves the deceased are still entombed – if we are lucky we can see the locals busy with the wood carving. Listen to your guide explain the meaning and techniques of this ancient craft.
Continue to Lemo to see the hanging graves and rows of “tau-tau” statues. Continue to visit the baby’s graves in the huge tree at Kambira. Proceed to Tampangallo with its natural caves.
Trek to the royal family tombs at Suaya located in the bamboo forest.

Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, another full-day excursion around Toraja. We will start with a walk at the Pasar Bolu – the impressive, lively market with livestock and agricultural produce. We can see the local farmers selling their coffee, cloves, cacao, nutmeg, and lots of other spices. Depending on the day of the week, there might also be a livestock section open, with the local farmers bringing the buffaloes and other animals for sale.

After the market exploration, we go up in the hills around Rantepao, to visit Pallawa Traditional Torajan construction, and continue to Batutumonga for some breathtaking views over Rantepao and the valley.
Batutumonga is ideal for a walk among the rice fields, observing the daily Torajan life.
Back to Rantepao for lunch at a local restaurant. Make sure to always have a cup of locally grown coffee at local restaurants!
Continue to Bori Kalimbuang – the ancient megalith stones and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Art Shop in the center of Rantepao before returning to the hotel.

Meals: B

Breakfast at the hotel, we depart for a scenic drive back to Palopo. Our last stop in Puncak Pass for the morning spectacular panorama of the dense tropical rainforest. Afterward, you will be transferred to the Bua Airport in Palopo to catch your flight to Makassar airport and onwards flight to Labuan Bajo.

Your local guide will pick you up from the airport. Stop by in the city center for lunch and a leisurely walk through the harbour before heading to the resort for check in and the sunset on the beach.

Meals: B

Welcome onboard the Aliikai! We depart Labuan Bajo to Sebayur Besar and Sebayar Kecil. The remainder of the day is reserved for diving or snorkeling the sights surrounding the islands, beach time, and trekking – if the tide allows.

Return to the boat for a delicious al fresco dinner under the stars.

Meals: B. L, D

Wake to Indonesia’s beautiful seascapes. After a relaxing morning and delicious breakfast, we will start our full day of exploring Gili Banta. Our signature beach setup will be waiting for a day of barefoot adventures including diving into some of the amazing sites surrounding the island.

This evening is a special treat to enjoy sundowners and a delicious beach bbq.

Meals: B. L, D

Today is dedicated to the islands of Gili Lawa Darat and Gili Lawa Laut.

After a hearty breakfast onboard, we’ll head ashore to hike to the lookout for postcard-perfect views of the bay. The rest of the day is yours – relaxing beach time, kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, or diving at one of the fantastic sites surrounding the islands.

Lunch and dinner will be served onboard.

Meals: B. L, D

After breakfast on board, we head out to Manta Point and Karang Makassar. Spend the morning snorkeling or diving with the majestic Manta Rays followed by Karang Makassar, a sandbar surrounded by beautiful turquoise water.

Lunch will be served on board as we sail to Padar Island.

This afternoon we stretch our legs as we trek to the top of Padar Island for a scenic view of the surrounding islands. Afterward, we will have time to snorkel or dive.

Enjoy an alfresco dinner that will be served on board.

Meals: B. L, D

After a relaxing breakfast on the deck, we will step ashore on Pink Beach where we will have time to enjoy relaxing beach time, kayak, SUP, snorkel, and diving.

We will return to the boat for a delicious lunch on board as we set sail to Rinca Island to view the Komodo Dragons. After a short briefing with a park ranger, we will see the dragons in their natural habitat. Afterward, we will return to the boat for dinner and sundowners near Kalong Island.

Meals: B. L, D

On the final day, after breakfast onboard, the crew will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight. for your flight to Surabaya. We will pick you up at the arrivals hall in Surabaya for a 1.5 hrs drive to the Mount Bromo and your hotel.

Take a good rest tonight before the next big adventure tomorrow!

Meals: B

Today Wake up early, meet the guide at 3:00 for a 45 minutes 4WD jeep to visit Penanjakan Mountain take you to an hour’s walk to a hidden spot of Argo Wulan where there is possibly no one knows this place.
We will get to this spot just before sunrise. You will be provided with coffee, tea accompanied by boiled sweet potatoes or bananas.
Take 360 degrees spot where you can see Argopura Mountain from The Eastern side, a group of Mountains next to Bromo Crater, and Semeru Mountain as their background. You will be amazed by Semeru Mountain which is erupting every 30 minutes. Take in the amazing views of the mountains, yellow sunrise light, and spewing smoke from Mount Bromo.
Take a short adventure and pass through the green savannah of Teletubbies hill, crossing wide ocean sands of the caldera, Lion Lava Stone. Back to your hotel for breakfast (and possibly a nap).
Late in the afternoon, board on a 4WD jeep driving up to Penanjakan View Point to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Meals: B

Check out after breakfast and transfer to Probolinggo Train Station to catch a train for Banyuwangi (we’ll carry your luggage by car). At Banyuwangi Train Station meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for a relaxed afternoon.

Meals: B

Ijen’s crater is home to the largest crater-lake in Indonesia with its magical blue color. At 2,300 meters above sea level, this landscape was formed some 300,000 years ago by volcanic activity that left the area highly acidic. The combination of yellowish rocky surfaces and a mineral lake is best enjoyed around 7-9 am, while the blue fire caldera can only be witnessed in the very early hours of the morning.
This early morning, you will venture out to Ijen National Park to visit its iconic volcanic crater, Kawah Ijen. To view Ijen’s majestic turquoise sulfur lake, you must first ascend to the top of Mount Ijen, which will take over an hour of trekking.

By 4 WD jeep, drive through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations, and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns, and big trees cover the slope of the mountain. We arrive at the Park Ranger’s post and begin the 90-minute hike to Ijen Crater, along a shady track with spectacular views.

The stunning view is unveiled at 2883 meters altitude. The lake’s eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape desolate, barren, and vibrantly alive. Watching miners descend into the crater and re-emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ore on bamboo baskets on the treacherous path.

Afterward back down to the ranger’s post and a drive to Banyupait Waterfall. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a waterfall of acid. Enjoy the greenish waters of the Banyu Pahit drain from the acid lake and groundwater of Kawah Ijen volcano. The waters are saturated with minerals such as gypsum and alum. Concentrated sulphuric acid is more viscous than normal water, causing the water to move more slowly than a typical creek.

Back to the hotel for lunch and check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Jakarta and onwards, home.

Meals: B