Bali + ?
Jul 14, 2012 | 10:41 pm
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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...
Not every place is good all year round - better to wait until the right time - even if it is more money...
Aug 31, 2012 | 12:27 am
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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. 
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?
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?
Now Probolinggo, that is a shithole town, be careful there! And Banyuwangi? That's a port town full of shady characters. The bus ride to Banyu from Bali is on a crazy dangerous road (crazy truck drivers) and the buses are terrible. Fly Bali to Surabaya or Jogja to avoid this, certainly (although I went this way recently just to "check it out")
Agreed to fly to Jogja: base yourself there to see the amazing temples of Prambanan and Borobudur and perhaps the trip to Bromo. The town is awesome too, artsy, just the right amount of tourist, just the right about of "the real java". Jogja is a $25 flight from Bali, so makes a great side trip.
A week in Bali, 3 days in Komodo, and 4 days in Java/Jogja. Perfect!
Last edited by ryandelmundo; Aug 31, 2012 at 12:33 am
Sep 1, 2012 | 2:12 pm
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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.
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Sep 4, 2012 | 1:35 am
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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.
Perama isn't the cheapest but is highly reputable and won't go if say the seas are rough or something.
Peace,
Ryan
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Sep 8, 2012 | 12:59 pm
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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
Perama isn't the cheapest but is highly reputable and won't go if say the seas are rough or something.
Peace,
Ryan
http://www.adventurouskate.com/adven...-in-indonesia/
Sep 8, 2012 | 2:10 pm
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Might want to read this before contemplating the above:
http://www.adventurouskate.com/adven...-in-indonesia/
http://www.adventurouskate.com/adven...-in-indonesia/
Sep 9, 2012 | 7:57 am
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Still there. I ended up taking one of their tour busses (just as a bus) from Kuta to Lovina in May 2011.