Heritage Trails of Indonesia

11 Days / 10 Nights

Bali - Komodo Island - Toraja - Makassar

Private & customisable itinerary

Destination Highlights

This 11-day journey through Indonesia invites you to discover the country’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and traditions — from Bali’s serene temples and rice terraces to the legendary islands of Komodo, and the mystical highlands of Tana Toraja. Begin your adventure in Ubud, where art, spirituality, and nature meet, before journeying north to admire Bali’s lakeside temples and iconic rice terraces. Continue to Labuan Bajo for an unforgettable island-hopping experience through the Komodo National Park, encountering dramatic volcanic scenery and crystal-clear waters. Conclude your adventure in Sulawesi, exploring the ancestral culture of Tana Toraja and the coastal charm of Makassar, blending history, heritage, and heartfelt hospitality.

Day 1-4
Bali

Discover the island’s timeless beauty, from Ubud’s sacred temples and emerald rice terraces to Bedugul’s serene lakeside shrines and Tanah Lot’s iconic sunset temple.

Day 5-7
Labuan Bajo

Cruise across turquoise seas to meet the world-famous Komodo dragons, hike to Padar Island’s breathtaking viewpoint, and snorkel among vibrant coral reefs at Manta Point.

Day 8-9
Toraja

Uncover one of Indonesia’s most fascinating cultures, where dramatic landscapes, traditional Tongkonan houses, and unique cliffside burial sites reveal centuries-old customs.

Day 10-11
Makassar

Experience a blend of coastal heritage and modern charm, visiting historic Fort Rotterdam and enjoying the sunset promenade along Losari Beach.

Experience Highlights

Itinerary

Denpasar - Ubud Arrival

Upon arrival at Denpasar international airport, receive a pickup by your private guide and driver, then be escorted to Ubud for relaxation after flight. Overnight in Ubud.

Meals: none

Ubud & Kintamani

Breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will meet clients and then drive to Ubud to visit Ubud Palace, a royal palace of Ubud with beautiful Balinese traditional houses as a residence of the Ubud King. Continue to visit Ubud Market.

Drive to Tegalalang Village area where you can see the beautiful rice fields of Bali made famous by its special design called "terasering" or rice terraces. You can take lots of pictures of the rice terrace as it has become one of Ubud’s icons. Then drive to visit Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. The spring water of Tirta Empul is believed to have magical power by the Balinese to purify from sins, to give youth, and to heal diseases.

Next on to view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano, famous for its great eruption in 1917 which destroyed many villages and took countless of life. The older local people remember this year as "the time when the world shook". But now, lots of people come to admire the beauty of this volcano and the area surrounding it. You will also see Batur Lake, Bali's largest lake with an area of approximately 18 square kilometers. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Ubud - Mengwi - Ulundanu Temple - Jatiluwih - Tanah Lot - Kuta

This morning after breakfast, visit the royal temple of Pura Taman Ayun, built-in 1634—it’s considered one of the most beautiful temples and garden with water features located in Mengwi district in Badung regency.

Then continue to Bedugul to see the recreation Center of Beratan Lake and Candi Dewi Temple - The Goddess of the water temple. Ulun Danu Temple is a famous Hindu temple located on the lakeside of Beratan and owns a beautiful panorama with Beratan Lake and mountain as a backdrop view. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Then continue to Jatiluwih Rice Terrace. Jatiluwih - which means “supreme beauty of nature” overlooking a shimmering view of terraced rice fields, stretching in endless contours over hills and valleys. Then continue to Tanah Lot temple built on a small, offshore island of barren rock. Drive to kuta area for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Kuta - Labuan Bajo - Batu Cermin Cave

Breakfast at Hotel. Our guide will meet you then drive to airport for flight to Labuan Bajo. Upon arrival in Labuan Bajo airport at, our guide will meet and transfer you to local restaurant for having lunch.

After lunch visit Batu Cermin cave. From the car parking area, you need to slowly walk 15 – 20 minutes. Step on rocks and then climb up 60 – 75 degrees steps then enter the cave. The cave is 75 by 5 m large and contains stalactites and stalagmites. There is a hole just enough for a body to go into and have to be crawl for 5 – 7 meters, then you can stand up again. The sunlight enters the cave through the hole and then reflects to the stone wall as a mirror. That is the way it is called Batu Cermin or Mirror Stone.

Afterward drive to your hotel for check in. Late afternoon our guide will meet clients for sunset view then having dinner local restaurant. After dinner return to hotel.