Day 1 – Arrive to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. Meet your Village Experience Representative and transfer to hotel in Sanur.

Day 2 – This morning, we will check out of the hotel and head to Ubud. Our first stop will be the Goa Gajal Elephant Cave Temple. We’ll then visit the holy spring of Tirta Empul, surrounded by a shrine to the God Indra. Our last stop will be at the famous Tegalalang Rice Terraces. Enjoy some free time to explore, take photos, and grab lunch. Check into hotel centrally located in Ubud in the afternoon.

Day 3 – Morning tour of the Sacred Monkey Forest for a nice walk. We’ll then head to our traditional Balinese Cooking Class for lunch. Free afternoon for shopping and exploring the markets.

Day 4 – Today, we will check out of our hotel and head to the coffee producing region of Munduk. On the way, we will visit the Jatiluwih Rice Fields. We’ll then make a stop at Pura Ulan Danu Brayan Temple to honor Dewi Danau – the Goddess of the lake. After lunch, we’ll drive to the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan. Enjoy a hike to the Pura Ulan Danu Buyan Temple. Then enjoy a peaceful boat ride on Lake Tamblingan with beautiful views of Pura Dalem Tamblingan Temple. Check into our favorite hotel located on a working coffee plantation with views into the clouds.

Day 5 – Free day at the hotel to enjoy the pool, the view, and the coffee plantation’s daily activities.

Day 6 – Check out of hotel and visit Pura Tanah Lot Temple – one of the holiest temples in Bali built into a huge rock surrounded by the ocean. After lunch, we’ll visit Taman Ayun Temple built in the 17th century by King Mengwi. Check into hotel in Sanur. Enjoy sunset and dinner on the beach.

Day 7 – Late morning flight to Yogyakarta in Java. Drive to hotel in the rice fields. Check in and relax until the evening tour via becak with stops for local street food at the night market.

Day 8 – This morning, we’ll visit the Sultan’s Palace and take a walking tour to the Taman Sari Water Castle. We’ll then head over to the historic neighborhood of Kota Gede. This town is a maze of narrow streets lined with traditional silversmith shops and mosaic tiled houses. We’ll stop in for a silversmithing demonstration and have time to explore and shop. After lunch, we’ll visit the sacred Prambanan Temple complex – this Hindu Temple dates back to the 9th century. We’ll see the main sites and then have time to explore on our own. Return to hotel.

Day 9 – Today, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Borobudur Temple. This is the world’s largest Buddhist Temple complex dating to the 9th century. We’ll trek through the site and learn the history of this incredible religious monument. After lunch, we’ll explore Candi Rejo Village to experience local handicraft centers, the agricultural system of intercropping, traditional health methods, and local music. Return to hotel.

Day 10 – Morning flight to Medan in Sumatra. Transfer a few hours to Bukit Lawang National Park to check into our simple, but beautiful eco-lodge overlooking the river and national park.

Day 11 – We will meet our local guide today with intimate knowledge of the surrounding rainforests where wild orangutans live. We’ll trek to go in search of these unique primates. We’ll also be on the lookout for Thomas Leaf Monkeys and long tailed macaques on our trek. Packed lunch will be brought along.

Day 12 – Free day. You can choose to trek again at own expense, do another day trip, explore on your own, or simply relax next to the river at the eco-lodge.

Day 13 – Drive to the Sun Bear Sanctuary in the morning to see the current efforts being made to save this adorable species from the illegal wildlife trade. Sun Bears are the smallest bear species in the world. We’ll then drive back to Medan for the night.

Day 14 – Catch flight to Bali to arrive in the evening. Connect to international flights home or stay longer and enjoy the beach. * flights should be after 9pm