Active Trip to Indonesia

Arrive in Indonesia’s buzzing capital and settle in at a comfortable airport hotel. Explore Jakarta at your leisure, or simply rest and recover from your long flight before the real adventure begins tomorrow.

Arrive at Yogyakarta International Airport on Central Java, gateway to mystical Borobudur. After meeting your guide, you’ll be driven to Plataran Borobudur where you’ll stay two nights in an exclusive villa with a private swimming pool. 

Depart in the early morning for the awe-inspiring Borobudur Temple, the world’s largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sacred stone site predates Angkor Wat, and the stone reliefs offer a gateway to Buddhist philosophy and the lives of ancient Javanese civilization. Led by your expert guide, you’ll follow a private route that allows you to reach the temple before the general public. Later, enjoy a cycling tour on quiet country roads through rice paddies and villages.

Bid farewell to Borobudur and head to the towering Prambanan Temple (Indonesia’s largest Hindu complex). It’s soaring shrines rise up to 47 meters high and are surrounded by more than 220 smaller temples. In the evening, set out on foot or via becak (pedicab) to savor a parade of local food and beverage in central Yogyakarta. Mi Kadin (stir-fried noodles), gudeg (jackfruit curry), wedang uwuh (herbal drink), and angkringan dining are all on the menu. 

Yogyakarta is the heart of Javanese culture and on your second day, you’ll explore the city alongside an expert who will open hidden doors with their concierge key. Board a becak to call on Kraton Palace and Taman Sari water palace, former haunts of city sultans. Get a dose of the arts watching wayang kulit (shadow puppets). Afterward, head into an old quarter neighborhood for a batik workshop (create your own souvenir) and for a hands-on gamelan music class. 

After breakfast, transfer to Yogyakarta International Airport for your flight to Bali. Meet your guide upon arrival and set off on a scenic drive to Munduk. Nestled in the northern highlands of Bali just west of Lake Tamblingan, Munduk is a serene village known for its lush landscapes. Settle in to your pool villa at Munduk Moding Plantation and enjoy a quiet night in.

Begin the day with a guided walk through Munduk’s lush plantations of coffee, cloves, and vanilla, ending at the beautiful Empelan Waterfall for a refreshing swim. Return along a scenic route past spice gardens and rice paddies. In the afternoon, head to Lake Tamblingan for a tranquil ride in a traditional outrigger canoe, surrounded by misty mountains.

A day of intrepid adventure awaits in Munduk. Suit up and follow your experienced expert guides into Kerenkali for a canyoning adventure. Along this water trail, you’ll jump, slide through chutes, and make short rappels through volcanic gorges, caves, tuffs, and basins. It’s an Indiana Jones-style adventure that culminates with a Balinese lunch back at base camp. 

Depart Munduk for Bali’s far northwest coast. On the way, visit Brahma Ashrama Vihara, a Buddhist Monastery (one of few on Hindu-practicing Bali) sometimes called “small Borobudur.” Arrive in laid-back Pemuteran in the afternoon, far from the Kuta and Ubud crowds. Check into a dreamy oceanfront pool villa at Plataran Menjangan for two sublime nights. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Pack your swimsuit for a saltwater excursion to Menjangan Island, a warm-water, white-sand snorkeling haven. Explore a marine playground of vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish, shipwrecks, and drop-offs. Spend the rest of the day how you see fit.

Set out early with your guide for a morning trek through West Bali National Park, discovering the rich biodiversity of Bali’s northern highlands. Walk jungle trails lined with medicinal plants, learn about their traditional uses, and observe how water sustains the forest ecosystem. Keep watch for monkeys, monitor lizards, junglefowl, and tropical birds before concluding in the mangrove forests, exploring their vital role in protecting shorelines and supporting marine life.

Travel onward to Pekutatan, a tranquil pocket of coast in West Bali known for unspoiled lava sand beaches, palm jungle, and surfing. You’ll check into trendy LOST Lindenberg for three mellow nights. 

Start your morning with a surfing lesson at Lost Lindenberg’s secluded black-sand beach, ideal for beginners and experienced surfers alike. Learn from expert instructors or test your skills at nearby Medewi, home to Bali’s longest wave. Lessons include board rental, with the option to round out the experience with a peaceful yoga session.

 In the afternoon, adults can unwind with a rejuvenating Bamboo Massage at the Jungle Spa.

Take a brief, scenic walk through lush tropical landscapes to a hidden river oasis, where you can swim in cool, clear waters and unwind in nature’s tranquility. Surrounded by birdsong and forest views, enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch by the riverside—a perfect balance of gentle adventure and relaxation.

Pack up for the final time. Your driver will collect you for a private transfer back to Denpasar Airport. Enjoy complimentary lounge access while awaiting your international flight home.