Originally Posted by farbster (Post 18854717)

I made my comments after observing when major tour companies go to certain countries. Most major companies don't send people to China in July/Aug or Feb as the weather is not ideal. We went in October at what was considered the best time.

Not every place is good all year round - better to wait until the right time - even if it is more money...

Originally Posted by A380 Flyer (Post 18903461)

I suggest flying to Bali, and then taking a daytrip from Bali to Komodo. Don't bother staying on Komodo, too risky! You could see the dragons for a few hours then fly back to DPS the same evening, where you could relax on the beach and tell tales of your expedition over a cocktail. Or stay on in Komodo NP all night with no electricity. :rolleyes:

Then when you've done with Bali, get to Gilimanuk and take the ferry across the Bali Straight to Banyuwangi on Java Island. Then make your way by bus to Probolinggo, where you can stay the night and awake for a sunrise climb up Mount Bromo, and its surrounding active volcanoes.

From Probolinggo, you should head via Surabaya on the train down to Yogyakarta and check out Prambanan Candi temples, and nearby Magelang the home of Borobudur, even more impressive than Prambanan. These 2 temples of among the highlights of Asia as a whole, not just Indonesia. From JOG, you could fly back to DPS or onward to CGK, as both airports are serviced by KE and you could make your way home.

Rainforest, beaches, dragons, orangutans, volcanoes, temples, and wildlife all in the space of a couple of weeks?

Originally Posted by ryandelmundo (Post 19227026)

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A week in Bali, 3 days in Komodo, and 4 days in Java/Jogja. Perfect! :)

Originally Posted by susiesan (Post 19235944)

If I did a week in Bali, 4 days in Yogya, then 4 more days somewhere else on java where would you suggest? If I flew or took the train to Surabaya, is there enough to see and do to keep occupied for 3-4 days/nights? I have looked at domestic airfares in Indonesia and they are unbelievably cheap so flying between 2-3 cities is no big deal.

Originally Posted by ryandelmundo (Post 19248506)

Yeah I'd fly out to Komodo for your remaining days. The diving and snorkeling is fantastic, and seeing the Komodo dragon is a once in a lifetime experience. There are also cool boat trips from Lombok to Komodo that take 3-days one way that are highly recommended. Snorkeling on the way, remote islands, etc. Go with Perama tours: http://peramatour.com/

Perama isn't the cheapest but is highly reputable and won't go if say the seas are rough or something.

Peace,
Ryan

Originally Posted by daiseee (Post 19277952)

Might want to read this before contemplating the above:

http://www.adventurouskate.com/adven...-in-indonesia/

Originally Posted by susiesan (Post 19278261)

Holy c@*p! There's absolutely positively no way in he*L I'd ever set foot on a live aboard boat in Indonesia, especially one run by Perama tours. is this company even still in business after this happened?