Upon arrival Soekarno – Hatta International Airport. You will be picked up by our local representative and transfer you to your hotel
Breakfast at hotel and today Jakarta city tour. You start with a visit to Sunda Kelapa. Here you will see the traditional Phinisi ships that come to Jakarta to load and unload. At Fatahilah square you will see the old centre of Batavia, the colonial name of Jakarta. Past Monas square and visit the National Museum of Jakarta. Afternoon free at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Ternate. Arrival at Sultan Babullah Airport – Ternate, meet & greet with your driver and guide, afterwards transfer to your hotel
Ternate is a small round island , dominated by Gamalama Volcano. It has long history as the original “species” island. Here you still could see the “Cengkeh Afo” tree, dubbed as mother of the whole clove trees in the world, since this tree has more than 350 years of age. Ternate also witnessing a long history of how the western world competitor to conquer this island. You will explore all above interesting spots on a full day tour. You will visit several fort dated back to the 15th and 16th century such as Kastella Fort, Kalamata fort, Toloko Fort and Oranje fort. You will also visit natural wonder of Tolire Lake.
After breakfast , transfer to harbor and continue by local wooden chartered boat to Tidore Island. Upon arrival at Soasiu, a sleepy town capital of Tidore Island, we will drive up to Gurabunga Village (a village of 800 meters above sea level) via a small winding mountain road. Gurabunga lies in the slope of volcanic mount of Kiematubu (1730 m). You could go on trekking visiting several beautiful villages around such as Lada Ake. Lunch (excluded) at local restaurant en-route. In the afternoon snorkeling at Maitara island, afterward back to Ternate.
After breakfast, we will proceed to Halmahera island. First by speedboat to Sofifi around 45 minute to one hour depend on the wave and continue by car to Tobelo around one-hour drive. On the way we will stop at Kao and you still could see Japanese military ship that sank by the allied during WW II. We will also stop at several spots for pictures. Overnight in Tobelo
After breakfast we will land tour by visiting the biggest lake in Halmahera called Duma Lake , hotspring at Mawuya , Sapoli waterfall and Tanjung Bonggo dubbed as the mini Raja Ampat in West Papua. Afternoon return to your hotel.
Today we will depart to Morotai Island using local public wooden ferry. The journey to Daruba , the capital of Morotai will take about 3 hours. Departure time will be depending on the weather conditions. Upon arrival Daruba , direct transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day free at leisure. Morotai is a small island , its 1600 sq only but full of WW II history. Morotai used to be an important Japanese base. After long and heavy battle with allied Japanese abandoned their base and moved to Kao in the mainland of Halmahera. Later General Mc. Arthur use Morotai as a base of allied bombers to bomb Japanese position in the Philippines when eventually go on into the Japanese islands itself that result of their surrender
Today we will visit Zum Zum island by speed boat where you still could see the remind of ex bunker of General Douglas Mc. Arthur , continue the tour to Dodola island a unique “twin” white sandy beach island connected only during the low tide. You will enjoy swimming and snorkeling on the island. Lunch box will be provided. Afternoon back to hotel.
Travel back to Tobelo using the public ferry approximately 1,5 hours. Upon arrival Tobelo drive to Daru Village around 1,5 hours then continue by local chartered boat around 30 minutes to Subaim. Upon arrival Subaim jetty directly visit Three Angels waterfall , afterward transfer to your accommodation.
Early in the morning ca. 4am you will be picked up by our guide and take you to Foli forest for Birdwatching – the wallacean standardwing, the birds of paradise will appear around 6 -8 am. The tour continue to visit Togutil Tribe a.k.a Inner Tobelo, a term referring to the isolated people of Halmahera who live in the woods. Lunch will be provided at local homes in traditional way. Afternoon visit Japanese Fort nearby beach of Hatetabako village , its small village with beautiful white sandy beach. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Depart to Sofifi for approximately 2 hours driving and continue by speedboat to Ternate Island around 1 hours . Upon arrival Ternate Island direct transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free program.
Day at leisure
After breakfast, transfer direct to airport to catch the flight to Denpasar – Bali. Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight to Denpasar Bali. Upon arrival Bali direct transfer to Ubud. Ubud is situated in a fertile region in the mountains between rivers and is particularly known from the past as a centre of the art world. The painter Walter Spies came to live here in the first half of the last century, Ubud became very popular since then. There are many museums in Ubud, however museum Puri Lukisan is worth to visit. The museum is oldest art museum in Ubud, Bali. They have modern and traditional Balinese paintings and wood carvings. Puri Saren Ubud (Ubud Palace) is another interesting place to visit. It’s an Ubud Kingdom Palace with beautiful Balinese traditional houses as a residence of Ubud King.
Today free days on your own activities
Today you will encounter Bali magnificent terraced rice fields, highland life and plenty of idyllic views. This popular tour start with a visit to Bali’s Butterfly Park. At Jatiluwih you will find the most scenic rice terraces on the island, and a bit further up slope a gorgeous hidden jungle temple can also be visited. At Bedugul with its climate you will first visit the fruit market, and then Beratan crater lake with its dramatic water temple. Lunch included.
At leisure in Ubud until transfer you with English speaking guide to the Airport