Orangutan conservation journey, Indonesia

Sample day-by-day itinerary

The outline below is an example, not a fixed departure.

1. Day 1

   Arrive Bali - Arrive at the Island of the Gods, and after clearing customs, you are whisked away to your home in the hills of Ubud, Capella (D)

   
2. Day 2

   Ubud is renowned for its rich arts, crafts and cultural heritage. Captivating temples, rituals and ceremonies, exhilarating waterfalls, rice terraces and walking trails, extensive culinary charms, artisan crafts, farmer’s markets and plantations are waiting to be discovered. Feeling adventurous? You can hike up a volcano, mountain bike, whitewater raft, dive, snorkel, surf and more. We can arrange cooking classes with top chefs, and of course the Balinese spa treatments are legendary. (B)

   
3. Day 3

   Ubud is renowned for its rich arts, crafts and cultural heritage. Captivating temples, rituals and ceremonies, exhilarating waterfalls, rice terraces and walking trails, extensive culinary charms, artisan crafts, farmer’s markets and plantations are waiting to be discovered. Feeling adventurous? You can hike up a volcano, mountain bike, whitewater raft, dive, snorkel, surf and more. We can arrange cooking classes with top chefs, and of course the Balinese spa treatments are legendary. (B)

   
4. Days 4–6

   A plane, jeep, boat and hiking adventure in basic conditions in an exclusive tract of rainforest to spot orangutans in the wild. You need to be aware that this journey is on bumpy off road tracks, with challenging hiking (B,L,D)

   
5. Day 7

   Fly to eco-luxe Misool Eco-Resort in the incredible Raja Ampat islands. This is your intimate tropical hideaway, built on a private island in an archipelago of uninhabited islands. (B) Misool is 100 miles (165 km) away from the nearest port, blissfully secluded from the modern world. No light pollution, no noise pollution, no mobile phone signal… in fact there is very little to distract you from the surrounding natural beauty. The dive center is well fitted out and the restaurant is tucked under the palm trees on the lagoon’s beach, offering a tasty combination of Asian and Western fare. There are four dedicated dive boats as well as a snorkeling boat and kayaks.

   
6. Days 8–14

   Dive and relax

   
7. Day 15

   Sumba has an ancient culture, untouched by the modern world and a visit to the villages of megalithic tribes is fascinating. Check-in to Nihi Resort and let the final stage of your adventure begin. This is where you can surf, fish, explore the island, engage with the culture and you can even extend your philanthropic activities with social upliftment activities. The spa treatments are sublime here, and you can experience a unique spa safari.

   
8. Days 16–18

   Relax and explore this magical island

   
9. Day 19

   Today your Indonesian adventure comes to an end…or does it? Perhaps you will extend your trip and do some sailing around the Komodo Islands? (B)

   

Note: This is a sample itinerary, to give you an idea of what is possible. We delight in tailoring the trip to your exact requirements