Adventures in Indonesia.
Indonesia | Mar 20 - Apr 2, 2026

M
Minu C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2026

This trip was an adventure. Something different every day and the guides were fabulous. I could not tell you which activity was my favorite. Sometimes the days were too long and could have been made a little shorter by eliminating some of the village trips. However village trips like the one immersing the culture of Bali was wonderful. But trips where we watched someone make palm sugar and tempeh were not. The hotels were absolutely great and we wished that we could linger in them a little longer like the one in Jiwa Jawa. I know that this was an adventure trip but I wish that we had some time to explore local markets. I like to buy a souvenir to remember my trip.

Hotel Reviews
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Anara Kualanamu
Sumatera Utara

Only slept there so cannot make a comment

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
YOGYAKARTA
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Jiwa Jawa Bromo
Authenticity & Character
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Very inviting lush gardens where you can linger all day
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Ketapang Indah Hotel
Banyuwangi
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FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten

Nice hotel but rather removed from everything, therefore it was not possible to go and walk outside. The plus was that it is near the airport.

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Menjangan Dynasty Resort - CHSE Certified
Pejarakan
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The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas
Ubud,Bali

Beautiful hotel. But the restaurant had a rather limited menu.

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Activity Reviews
Jungle Exploration & Adventure Day - Meet the Orangutans
Jungle Exploration & Adventure Day - Meet the Orangutans
Indonesia

I never thought that I would see an orangutan this close. The orangutan performed for us for 20 minutes. This activity alone made my trip.

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Becak tour
Becak tour
Indonesia
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Bukit Lawang trek to bat cave and Landak River
Bukit Lawang trek to bat cave and Landak River
Indonesia
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Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Yogyakarta

Quite crowded but we went at the end of the holidays, so many people there.

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Borobudur: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Borobudur: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Indonesia
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Explore Traditional Javanese Villages
Explore Traditional Javanese Villages
Indonesia

Sharing the culture and food with the family of this village was wonderful. Interacting with the young children added to the trip. The home cooked meal was one of the best.

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the home made food was one of the best
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Sunrise from the Mount Bromo Caldera
Sunrise from the Mount Bromo Caldera
Indonesia
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Cultural Immersion and traditions at Rumah Desa
Cultural Immersion and traditions at Rumah Desa
Indonesia

Wonderful introduction to the culture of Bali. Taking part in the a religious ceremony and helping to cook a meal as well as a close excursion in the rice field and watching the field being prepared and the rice transplanted.

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Exploring the Local Plantations
Exploring the Local Plantations
Indonesia
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Snorkeling around Menjangan Island
Snorkeling around Menjangan Island
Indonesia
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Sekumpul Waterfalls Adventure
Sekumpul Waterfalls Adventure
Indonesia
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Driver and staff were excellent. They insisted that we get out of our wet clothes after a drenching rain and brought our suitcases to us. Then we enjoyed a warm home cooked meal at the local restaurant,
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Local specialist: Marc Urban
Marc
Marc Urban
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Apr 07, 2026

Dear Minu,

Thank you very much for your detailed review and your kind words about the guides and hotels. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the variety of the trip.

As our time was limited, I aimed to include a range of experiences so you could make the most of your stay, though I completely understand that some days may have felt a bit full.

It was a pleasure organizing your journey, and I hope to welcome you back to Indonesia one day!

Warm regards,
Marc