Flight: SQ948 Singapore - Denpasar 19.00 - 21.30

Meet & greet: Upon arrival at Denpasar airport, you will be welcomed to Indonesia by your private English-speaking guide, and then transferred to your hotel. 

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Samaya Seminyak (Pool Villa)

Days at leisure: Days free to relax in your private villa, and explore Bali. 

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Samaya Seminyak (Pool Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer: This morning, you will be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Yogyakarta. 

Flight: GA251 Denpasar - Yogyakarta 08.15 - 08.30 

Morning Yogyakarta city tour: Upon arrival on Java this morning, you will be taken on a tour to explore the cultural highlights of Yogyakarta. Start with a visit to the "Sultan's Palace" or Kraton. The influence of the Mataram Empire dominated the region from the mid-18th Century, and Yogyakarta has since thrived under a powerful Sultanate that first resisted colonial forces and then negotiated a special autonomous status within the Republic of Indonesia. Parts of the Sultan's Palace are open to visitors, including a number of open air buildings used for ceremonial purposes and museums with memorabilia showing the life and work of previous Sultans. The Water Castle and gardens of the Palace can also be visited, which is where the Sultans enjoyed their time with their many wives and concubines in a series of elaborate bathing pools. Continue with a tour of a traditional batik workshop to see the process involved in this traditional art form, and Kota Gede the original home of Yogya‘s silver industry where craftsmen have practiced for hundreds of years. 

Special lunch: Today, you will be taken for a special lunch at Sekar Kedhaton, an authentic restaurant decorated in a Royal Javanese style. One of the specialities of the house is Rijsttafel, the Dutch version of an Indonesian meal consisting of rice accompanied by a number of well spiced side dishes such as steamed or fried seafood and meat, vegetables, fruits and sauces. 

Afternoon tour of Prambanan: After lunch, you will be taken on a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Prambanan, Java's largest Hindu Temple. The Sanjaya Dynasty built the 47m high temple dedicated to the three forms of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in the 9th century and surrounded it with several smaller temples. The temples were first rediscovered by a British surveyor under the instruction of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1811. 

Road journey from Yogyakarta to Borobudur: Later this afternoon, you will be met and transferred to your hotel near Borobudur, a drive of approximately 2 hours. 

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Plataran Hotel (Private Pool Villa) 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Morning sunrise tour of Borobudur: This morning, you have the option of a tour of Borobudur at sunrise (this early start is optional!). Indonesia's largest and most impressive Buddhist monument, Borobudur is a vast structure with 9 levels and an awe inspiring setting in the midst of a fertile valley ringed by volcanoes. The temple was built as a pilgrimage site to teach followers how to practice the Buddhist way of life. Each level of the monument has intricately carved sculptures and symbology from the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. The top level of the temple is a particularly spiritual place dotted with stupas housing Buddhist sculptures, with magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.

After Borobudur, visit the smaller temple at Mendut and then proceed to the village of Candirejo for a horse & carriage or bike ride to explore the local farms and see village lifestyles. You will come across cottage industries producing sweet potato crackers, traditional herbal medicine and bamboo carvings, and also see the traditional krubosiswo dance and learn how to play Javanese Gamelan. Return to your hotel in the afternoon for some time to relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Plataran Hotel (Private Pool Villa) 

Meals: Breakfast

Road journey from Borobudur to Semarang: Depart by road for Semarang, a journey of around 2-3 hours, depending on local conditions.

Flight: ID6302 Semerang - Pangkalan Bun 08.30 - 09.40

Road journey from Pangkalan Bun airport to Kamai port: Upon arrival in Kalimantan, you will be met by your guide and transferred to the river port at Kumai, a 30 minute journey.

Riverboat Adventure: At the port of Kumai embark on your Deluxe Klotok, meet your guide and crew, then settle in for your riverboat adventure. Set off in a southerly direction along the estuary before entering the mouth of the Sekonyer river. Travel upstream for around 15km before reaching the Tanjung Puting National Park, looking out for proboscis monkeys and wild orangutans along the way. This afternoon you will disembark at the Tanjung Harapan orangutan rehabilitation centre for the 3pm feeding time, where you should get your first sighting of these magnificent apes. Return to your Klotok for a short journey to this evening's mooring place. As dusk sets in your crew will start preparing your dinner whilst you look out for the fireflies which are prevalent in this area. Relax on board and enjoy your first night sleeping on board, surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Stay tonight on a Deluxe Klotok (Simple Cabin)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Riverboat Adventure: After breakfast on board this morning your klotok will start motoring towards Pondok Tangguy, one of the newest orangutan rehabilitation centre, for their feeding time at 9am. Return to your klotok and head up the narrow Sekonyer river, more murky in colour and very atmospheric, until reaching the famous research centre at Camp Leaky.  There will be the opportunity for a trek in search of orangutans and proboscis monkeys in the forests of the Tanjung Puting National Park, followed by the afternoon feeding time for the apes being rehabilitated back into nature. Return to your klotok this afternoon, and start your journey back towards the Sekonyer river and moor up for your final night on board.

Accommodation: Stay tonight on a Deluxe Klotok (Simple Cabin)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

River journey to Pangkalan Bun: This morning, embark on a boat for the river cruise back to Pangkalan Bun. Along the way there will be the chance to spot proboscis monkeys and wild Orangutans. 

Private transfer: Upon arrival at the river pier, you will be met and transferred to the airport. 

Flight: TA2343 Pangkalan Bun - Semarang 11.45 - 12.40  

Private transfer: Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Gumaya Tower Hotel (Superior Room) 

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer: After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to Semerang Airport to fly to Karimunjawa Island.

Charter Flight: Semerang Airport - Karimunjawa Island 14.50 - 15.30

Please note that there is a maximum weight limit of 10kg per person on the charter flight. Excess luggage can be stored in Semarang.

For a supplement there is the option of travelling to the islands by private yacht. The yacht is a brand new 16m motor boat with 3 cabins, living room and deck space. Prices for this service are available on request. 

Shared boat journey to Kura Kura Resort: Upon arrival on Karimunjawa, you will be met and transferred by boat to Menjawakan Island, a journey of around 30 minutes.  

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Kura Kura Resort (Superior Seaview Cottage) 

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Days at leisure: Days free to relax and explore in the Karimunjawa National Marine Park.  

Desert Island Adventure: For the ultimate romantic adventure we can arrange for you have a desert island all to yourselves for one night. The tiny island of Krakal is a true paradise surrounded by white sands and crystal clear waters, located 30 minutes by speedboat from Kura Kura Resort. The island has two cottages which serve as a bedroom with ensuite bathroom, and a living room. Dinner and breakfast consists of a gourmet picnic box accompanied by an ice box full of your choice of drinks. A camping stove is even provided to heat up the following morning's coffee. There is no kitchen or electricity on the island so the Kura Kura resort provide a gourmet picnic and ice box full of your choice of drinks. Torch flame and candles create a romantic atmosphere in the evening, and a mobile phone is provided in case you need to contact the staff (a guardian can stay with you on the island if preferred). The supplement for this adventure is £350 per person. 

Accommodation: Stay these nights at at the Kura Kura Resort (Superior Seaview Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Menjawakan Island - Singapore

Shared boat journey to Karimunjawa Island: This morning, join a shared speed boat to the airport on Karimunjawa Island.  

Flight: Charter Karimunjawa Island - Semarang 11.00 - 11.40 

Flight: TR241 Semarang - Singapore 18.25 - 21.30 

Please note that there is a maximum weight limit of 10kg per person on the charter flight. Excess luggage can be stored in Semarang.

Private transfer: Upon arrival at Singapore Changi airport, you will be met by your private English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel. 

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Marina Bay Sands (Deluxe Room) 

Meals: Breakfast