IndonesiaSumatra to Nusa Lembongan: Wild Islands & Zen Beaches
Welcome to Indonesia, and the Island of Sumatra! Arrive at anytime and meet your group and CEO in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then head out for your first night out alongside the crew! Maybe grab a beer or a fresh local juice at a bar in town to start getting to know Indo and your group better!
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Swiss Belhotel Medan
Nothin' like a city tour to get to know the lay of the land. Walk and cruise on a becak, an Indonesian cycle rickshaw, through Medan today, visit the must-see spots like the Al-Mashun Great Mosque and Maimun Palace. Marvel at an ancient Chinese temple, explore the jewel of Medan, wander through the bustling local market, a fish market-turned fabric shop and chow down on a delicious family-style Padang lunch together. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to explore the wonderful city of Medan.
The Great Mosque of Medan and Maimun Palace Visit
Visit the Grand mosque of Medan, Al-Mashun. Built in the early 1900's, this beautiful mosque is a mix of Middle Eastern, Spanish and Indian architecture. It was part of the Maimun Palace complex, so after visiting the mosque, walk to the palace and explore the property built by to the sultan of Deli in the year 1888 with Malay, Mogul and Italian influences.
Vihara Gunung Timur
Visit the beautiful Vihara Gunung Timur. This Chinese temple is the largest in the city of Medan and on the island of Sumatra. This temple was built in the 1962 and dedicated to Dongyue Dadi. Enjoy your visit and admire the classic Chinese architecture.
Tjong Afie Mansion
Visit the "historical jewel in Medan," a 35-room, 2-story mansion built in 1895. It is a registered historical landmark as well as a cultural heritage building and museum.
Your Foodie Moment: Padang Lunch
Fill up on an amazing lunch as the locals do in West Sumatra. We'll sit down together for a delicious Padang style meal, where our host will serve a large number of small platters of different dishes. The charm of Padang cuisine lies not only in its range of dishes but also in its serving style, called hidang. Diners are charged only for the platters that have been eaten from; untouched platters are taken away and served to other guests.
Accommodation
Swiss Belhotel Medan
Drive west after breakfast to Bukit Lawang, a village tucked away in the jungle. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventurers. We'll arrive in the afternoon. Check in to the hotel, then chill out or get out and explore! Enjoy that free time! Local cooking class, anyone?
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Spend the afternoon free to explore this small jungle village.
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Accommodation
Rindu Alam Hotel
The trek of a lifetime begins today as we head out into the Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the beautiful orangutan. This rainforest is one of the richest and most vibrant in the whole world! Our destination today is our campsite, deep in the jungle! We'll trek for around 6-7 hours today, on the look out for animals that most people only dream of spotting. Think orangutans, monkeys, giant monitor lizards and a bunch of colorful birds! We'll stop when we encounter animals (fingers crossed for a bunch of orangutans), take lots of breaks throughout the hike and stop for a picnic lunch halfway. Camp will already be set up for us when we arrive so that's your cue to relax and prepare for a delicious local cookout made by our local guide. A much deserved feast after today's adventure! You will be hiking with your belongings on your back, so make sure to bring a small backpack to carry the few things you'll need for this 2 day/1 night jungle trek. Your main luggage will be left safely in Bukit Lawang.
Gunung Leuser National Park Trek
Trek into Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the richest tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, until you reach your campsite this afternoon. The hike starts from Bukit Lawang Village and enters the dense jungle terrain. Cross over streams, climb hills and enjoy the shade from the canopy above. The trails are narrow, often muddy, sometimes steep and uneven, winding through dense rainforest. On the hike, we hope to encounter semi-wild orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, long-tailed macaques, gibbons, and possibly hornbills or monitor lizards. Gunung Leuser National Park is a special place because it is one of the only places on Earth where orangutans live naturally. Keep your eyes and your camera peeled!
Your tropical jungle adventure continues today, starting with a camp breakfast. Taking a different path, we'll hike through more of Gunung Leuser National Park, keeping an eye out for more endangered animals and admiring the insanely awesome jungle surroundings. We’re hoping for more interactions with orangutans especially today! At our destination, we'll have a riverside lunch then hop into an inner tube and raft down the river, returning to Bukit Lawang on a traditional raft. How cool is that? Enjoy free time to chill or visit the Bat Cave. Then get ready! ‘Cause we’re going out! Tonight is your Big Night Out alongside the crew. We’ll hit up a jungly bar and have ourselves a night!
Gunung Leuser National Park Trek Day 2
Continue the epic trek through the beautiful Gunung Leuser National Park. This is a steeper hike but we'll have plenty of breaks and shade. Make sure to keep your voice low in hopes to see as much wildlife as possible.
Sumatra River Tubing
Go with the flow on this cool and exciting river rafting experience. In a traditional Sumatra raft, all tied together, float down the river, leaving Gunung Leuser National Park and returning to Bukit Lawang.
Bukit Lawang Big Night Out
Hit the jungle-y town of Bukit Lawang tonight with the crew for your Big Night Out. It's about to be a WILD night! Wild... get it?.. like the jungle? You get it!
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Accommodation
Rindu Alam Hotel
We said it before and we'll say it again, Bukit Lawang is an adventurers paradise! So today is yours to live that! Choose to explore the town on your own terms or head out on an epic full day white water rafting adventure or cycle through the jungly bamboo homes and rural magic of Bukit Lawang. Get out there!
Free Time
Time for adventure! Get out and explore Bukit Lawang!
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Accommodation
Rindu Alam Hotel
Leave Bukit Lawang today as you head back to Medan. On the way, we have the opportunity to spend the day at Kampung Lama, a special village where Malay, Javanese and Bataknese communities live peacefully together. While enjoying a local snack and drink, learn about the history and uniqueness of the village. Then get hands on making traditional crafts made of coconut leaves and learning local games. Next up, enjoy a delicious lunch and some time on the farm. After an amazing day with the villagers, return to Medan for the night.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Kampung Lama Village Experience
Visit the unique village of Kampung Lama where Malay, Javanese, and Bataknese communities live together. Learn about the interesting history of the village, enjoy a delicious lunch, and join the locals in the fields for some farming activities. Depending on the season, we may help plant rice, harvest it or get our hands dirty in the vegetable garden.
Accommodation
Anara Sky Kualanamu (Medan Airport)
Fly from Sumatra to Bali, from one Indonesian Island to another! Then drive to Canggu for a free evening in this wild town!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Roomates Hostel Canggu
You came to an island known around the world for having epic surf, so whether you shred or have never seen a board, today is for you! Join a surf lesson for all levels, getting your footing on land before hitting the water to practice with the instructors. After the lesson, the day is yours! Rent a board to keep practicing, relax on the beach or grab a beer at a cute warung, local Indonesian restaurant.
Free Time
Enjoy the rest of the day in Canggu!
Surf Lesson in Canggu
You came to the one of the world's surf capitals! Now it's time to try it out for yourself! Join a lesson on land to learn the basics and some safety tips. Then catch some waves and shred the gnar.
Accommodation
Roomates Hostel Canggu
Take a break from Bali's wild side and head north to Bulian. Here we can connect will locals, slow down and enjoy Bali's famed rice terraces. On the way up, we'll stop at the breathtaking Ulundanu Temple, sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan. Continue to Bulian where we'll be welcomed with a drink and lunch. Fuel up for a trek alongside waterfalls, through rice fields and in the local village to connect with the natural and cultural side of Bali. Learn to make Balinese offerings then head to the nearby temple and join a local priest for the ceremony.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit
Bring your camera for this floating temple visit; the captivating Ulun Danu Temple, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century, is one of Bali’s most important and most photographed temples.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Village Tour
Learn the unique history of this isolated village and why it's sometimes referred to as the "Lost Kingdom" or "The Land of Curse." We'll embark on a tour of the village and get to know the local people as you wander past plantations, schools, and temples. Dress in local clothing and prepare offerings made of leaves and flowers before heading to a spiritual ceremony where you meet a local priest.
Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Guesthouse Experience
Bulian Homestay is a community run guesthouse, managed by a strong, dedicated woman of that village, who created an employment opportunity for other women and vulnerable youth of the community, with the hope of preserving their culture and preventing rural urban migration. By supporting this experience you will be directly impacting close to 50 people from the local community and indirectly impacting around 100 people living in the community. Bulian Homestay is a traditional Balinese Style house, converted into a comfortable guesthouse for travelers coming to this quaint village, around 2 hours from Ubud, Bali.
Accommodation
Bulian Homestay
Enjoy all that the beautiful village of Bulian has to offer today on a free day to choose your own adventure. Choose to trek through Lemukih Village to see a durian plantation, beautiful rice terraces, coffee fields and waterfalls! You'll even have the chance to slide down a natural waterslide! Or choose to head out on a bike tour through Bulian to get acquainted with Northern Bali.
Free Time
Take today to explore Bulian your way!
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Accommodation
Bulian Homestay
A free morning gives you the chance to explore the rest of Bulian on your terms. Choose to just chill, or join a local cooking class or sunrise fishing trip. Then jump in the van and drive to Kintamani, the town nestled at the base of Mt Batur to arrive to our campsite for the night. Did we mention this campsite has a hot spring pool? Soak in the hot springs then join us 'round the campfire for a cozy night of camping!
Free Time
Spend the morning free in Bulian.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool
Relax in the pools filled with warm mineral waters from a local spring to soothe tired muscles and ease worries away.
Free Time
Enjoy the afternoon free to explore Toya Bungkah in Kintamani.
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Accommodation
D'Stone Glamping Ground
Rise and shine as we are getting after it today! Waking well before the sun, we'll start our 2 hour trek to reach the Mt Batur summit in time to enjoy an absolutely stunning sunrise. And what's a picturesque sunrise without a lil picnic breakfast, amirite? With the sun finally up, we'll hike back down for a proper breakfast and a well-deserved hot spring soak. Then it's goodbye Kintamani and hello Ubud! On the way, we'll stop at G Adventures-supported PKP Community to meet with the women leaders, visit the garden and enjoy a local lunch. Then, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Ubud. But in the evening, put your party hat on because we're going out! Join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out in Ubud.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
Climb to the summit of Mt Batur (1700m), for an amazing sunrise and scenic views. The climb is an experience that will afford anyone who does it a sense of accomplishment and appreciation for the natural beauty this island has.
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool
Relax in the pools filled with warm mineral waters from a local spring to soothe tired muscles and ease worries away.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit
Visit the PKP Community, a G-Adventures supported project, for a delicious local lunch made by the women of this enterprise. This centre works to support gender equality and help empower local women through job skill training. PKP is a safe space for women in the community who have experienced discrimination from divorce. We'll meet them over a cup of their specially made tea, tour the garden and learn about the amazing work this organization is doing over lunch.
Free Time
Spend the rest of the day free to explore Ubud.
Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out in Ubud
We're going out! Get yourself a beer, or maybe some cacao and be ready for a fun night out with your crew in Ubud!
Accommodation
Pande Permai Bungalow
There is always something to discover in the great town of Ubud. Today is yours to explore however you’d like.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day in Ubud!
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Accommodation
Pande Permai Bungalow
With seemingly never-ending things to do in Ubud, choose to spend it how you want! Choose between incredible local experiences like a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class at G for Good PKP Community, a bike tour through the rice terraces or an experience with a local family! The choice is yours!
Free Time
Today is another free day to explore all that this incredible place has to offer!
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Accommodation
Pande Permai Bungalow
Say bye-bye to Bali because today we head to another island, Nusa Lembongan! Jump in the car with the breeze in your hair to the Yellow suspension bridge, an icon of the island. Walk across and admire the oh-so-stunning views. Then we continue on to the seaweed farm (yes, people actually farm seaweed!) Next, we visit Dream Beach, but not without a stop at Devil’s Tear, an incredible lookout point, first. At Dream Beach, dig your toes in the soft white sand, take a dip, or rot in the sun! This evening, at the hotel, don’t miss some time to chill by the pool or walk to Mushroom Bay! Nusa Lembongan is way less touristy than Bali- so much less so that it doesn’t have a harbour. Our feet will get wet as we disembark onto the island so wear appropriate clothing. Don’t worry- our team will keep your bags dry!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Yellow Bridge
See the amazing contrast of the bright yellow bridge above the sparkling turquoise water and walk across the suspension bridge. A picture perfect spot!
Seaweed Farm
Visit the beautiful Seaweed farm where local farmers work in the ocean to sow seeds, harvest and use it to craft seaweed-based products. These farming techniques are a major part of the island's economy. We'll have a chance to see the process, learn about its importance and meet the farmers in this beautiful coastal farm.
Devil's Tear
Watch as the powerful waves crash into the cliff to make the beautiful, dramatic landscape of Devil's Tear. The natural phenomenon creates a stunning view, especially at high tide. It's a popular spot to witness the raw beauty of the ocean and enjoy breathtaking coastal views.
Dream Beach
So perfect, it feels like a dream! Dream beach lives up to the hype as one of Nusa Lembongan's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy the perfectly white sand contrasting with the crystal clear water.
Accommodation
Good Cheer Hostel Lembongan
Free day in Nusa Lembongan! Woop Woop! How do you want to spend today? Fancy an off-the-beaten-path adventure to see the beighbouring island of Nusa Penida's temples, caves and beaches? Maybe a day trip to Nusa Penida for a chance to see snorkel the vibrant reefs of this other b-e-a-utiful island! Or how about a snorkel trip around Nusa Lembongan to see manta rays in the coral reefs and to admire the interesting ecosystems around the mangroves. So many good choices!
Free Time
Today is yours to explore the island of Nusa Lembongan!
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Accommodation
Good Cheer Hostel Lembongan
Depart at any time. If you are headed home, take a ferry back to the Bali to get to the international airport. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to take the ferry and drive to the airport, arriving to the airport 4 hours before your flight. We suggest taking the 10:00 am ferry for a flight after 4:00 pm.
