Tailormade Journeys

Island-Hopping Around Indonesia

Private journey designed by you

Explore Bali, Java and Komodo National Park on an active, wildlife-rich odyssey that includes a seven-night cruise aboard luxurious yacht Aqua Blu.

14 days

suggested length

Apr-Oct

best time to go

$24,995

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The Indonesia archipelago is a tropical wonderland of more than 17,000 islands rich in fascinating wildlife, exquisite art and fabulous cuisine. This journey will enable you to experience its highlights. Explore Java’s fascinating heritage and traditional way of life before traveling to Bali to board Aqua Blu, a luxurious long-range exploration yacht, for a seven-night cruise to Komodo National Park through biologically rich waters – with plenty of opportunities to snorkel, dive, paddleboard or simply relax and sunbathe. After seeing the celebrated Komodo dragons, fly back to Bali, where you will discover why it merits the nickname “Island of the Gods”.

Cruise through Komodo National Park, in the center of the Indonesia archipelago, and snorkel, kayak or paddleboard among biodiverse reefs – with a chance to see giant (but gentle) whale sharks

Encounter Komodo dragons – 9ft-long monitor lizards – in their natural habitat

Admire the intricate carvings at the vast Buddhist temple of Borobudur – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and learn about its ingenious construction

Take an early-morning stroll through a coffee plantation, discovering the history of coffee cultivation on Java and sampling local organic brews

Travel by dokar (horse-drawn cart) through a traditional rural village, interacting with locals along the way

Watch a blessing by a local priest and a water purification ceremony during a guided visit to a sacred Balinese village

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This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia

3 days

Coffee, crafts and the world’s largest Buddhist temple

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The Javan city of Yogyakarta is famed for its arts and cultural heritage. Your exploration will include a visit to a small coffee plantation and to the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple compound, the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia. Later, explore the Sultan’s Palace, followed by Taman Sari, once an elaborate pleasure retreat for the sultan and his entourage. Rise early to watch the sun rise from Dagi Hill and drive to the rural village of Candirejo, traveling by dokar (horse-drawn cart) through narrow lanes lined with traditional houses.

Your A&K Experiences: Overlooking lush green plains in Central Java, Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple. Ancient texts date the structure’s inauguration to 824 CE, although it took almost 100 years to complete. Discover the fascinating history behind the construction of this terraced, grey volcanic stone complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Moyo Island, Indonesia

2 days

Waterfalls, wildlife and world-renowned snorkeling

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Fly to Bali and, after visiting the magnificent Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple perched 250ft above the water on a sheer cliff, proceed to Benoa Harbour where you will board Aqua Blu – your floating home for the next seven nights. Spend your first night sailing to Moyo, a remote, hilly island with just a handful of fishing villages. Its entire coastline has been declared a marine conservation area.

Your A&K Experiences: Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including long-tailed macaques and deer, as you make your way to the beautiful waterfalls at the center of the island. Later, marvel at colorful marine life while snorkeling on the breathtaking Angel Reef.

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Sumbawa, Indonesia

1 day

Whale sharks, fruit bats and kayaking in a volcano

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Your cruise aboard this luxurious long-range yacht offers frequent opportunities to snorkel or dive in waters rich in marine life. At Sumbawa Island’s Saleh Bay, you might have the chance to encounter a whale shark up close. This peaceful, gentle giant is the world’s largest fish, weighing up to 20 tons and growing to a length of more than 30ft.

Your A&K Experiences: Cruise to Satonda, an inactive volcanic island off the coast of Sumbawa, and kayak in the remarkable crater lake at its center. In the evening, you may witness the dramatic flight of the island’s colony of fruit bats.

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Komodo, Indonesia

4 days

Pink-sand beaches, stunning reefs and the amazing Komodo dragon

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This enchanting national park is filled with beautiful scenery both above and below the surface of the water. Set off on kayak excursions, snorkel or dive along pristine reefs, or simply enjoy relaxed afternoons spent swimming from the yacht. Highlights include visits to the beautiful bay of Batu Moncho and to Padar Island, where you can hike to a hilltop for superb views followed by a sunset cocktail on the beach. This region is also the home of the Komodo dragon, of course; set out by skiff to watch these incredible creatures in their natural habitat – a once-in-a lifetime experience.

Your A&K Experiences: Cruise to a beach famed for its pink sand and turquoise water. Spend some time sunbathing, then visit a local village or simply continue to relax on the soft sands.

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Ubud, Indonesia

4 days

Temples, rainforest and emerald-green rice fields in Bali’s lush interior

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After flying to Bali, travel to the town of Ubud. Here, you will experience the peaceful and spiritual side of this beautiful island. Visit 1,000-year-old temples and gaze out on idyllic terraced rice fields. Enjoy a blessing by a local priest and a water purification ceremony during a guided visit to a sacred village. Visit nearby Tegalalang, a center for Balinese art and craft, and travel to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to indigenous macaques, Hindu temples and jungle-covered pathways lined with mysterious statues.

Your A&K Experiences: Visit the home of a spiritual healer in the heart of Bali’s rice paddies. Join him for a morning walk through his peaceful village to learn about the unique subak irrigation system developed by generations of Indonesian rice farmers. Afterwards, visit a local family in their home. Learn how to cook a range of Balinese dishes over a traditional wood fire, using fresh ingredients and spices that you hand-pick from the family’s garden.

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Explore local villages by bike

Take a languid ride through the countryside around Borobudur, passing through scenic villages and farmland to learn about agriculture and witness authentic moments of rural life. Follow the mostly flat village path through plantations, visiting a traditional noodle-maker. Then proceed to a pottery workshop where you can learn how to make Indonesian ceramics.

Komodo, Indonesia

Komodo luxury yacht cruise

Explore the reef-ringed isles of Komodo National Park from on board your luxury private yacht. Kayak around black-sand beaches, sip cocktails at sundown, and lock eyes with the world’s largest lizard, the komodo dragon.

Ubud, Indonesia

Take a trek through farming country

Sidemen is a wonderfully scenic part of Bali with waterfalls, hills, farms and villages that few tourists know about. Trek through vegetable plantations and rice fields to reach a quaint farming village. Walk up 200 steps to Sangkahan Gunung Temple where the 19th-century King of Sidemen spent much of his time contemplating the beauty of the valley below. The view today has changed very little since then.

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Magelang, Indonesia

Amanjiwo

Komodo, Indonesia

Aqua Blu

Bali, Indonesia

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Bali, Indonesia

Capella Ubud, Bali

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Mount Bromo, Indonesia

Catch the sunrise at this ever-smoking volcano, its caldera emitting steam in the ethereal morning mist. Arrive by Jeep before ascending to the rim of the crater on foot.

Bali, Indonesia

For a perfect finale, relax on world-renowned beaches ranging from the surfing paradise of Uluwatu to ever-popular Seminyak. Sample the island’s superb gastronomy and watch the sunset from the shore.