Wax Dyeing & Eco Tour in Indonesia

Your overseas adventures have begun as you travel to Bali, Indonesia. As you descend, take a look out of your window to see expansive jungles and turquoise waters. A local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your jungle lodge. 

The afternoon is yours to explore your environment: look for wildlife on a nature path, jump into the hotel infinity pool, or get a massage at the hotel spa. In the evening, you’ll meet with your guide for a traditional Indonesian dinner, a great opportunity to get to know your guides and ask questions about your upcoming schedule!

You’ll get a look at the Indonesian culture and religion as you travel to Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple. Enjoy a short seaplane flight with views as you land in Yogyakarta. As you enter the Borobudur Temple, you will view one of the largest and most complex Buddhist monuments in the world! In fact, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. Next, you’ll visit Yogyakarta Palace to discover the royal residence that has become the center of government in the city. Enjoy lunch of authentic Indonesian dishes before flying back to Bali.

Calling all thrill-seekers, today is for you! Travel to Catur Valley to enjoy a hearty breakfast before your adventure. Next, travel into the Balinese jungle with guides to reach Shaki Canyon. You will spend the day going down its river with the use of kayaks, rappelling lines, jumps, and slides. You’ll be sure to experience an adrenaline rush! You’ll finally reach still waters to enjoy a pleasant swim. After being transferred bay to base camp, enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch. Well done, adventurer!

It’s the day you’ve been waiting for! Today, you’ll experience the traditional craft of wax dyeing in Indonesia. The country has a rich textile tradition, which dates back centuries. If there is one fabric to be found across the archipelago islands, it’s batik. Batik is dyeing fabric with the wax-resist method where individuals hand-paint wax on clothes before melting it off. The result is beautiful patterns and designs. Today, you will visit a workshop to watch batik being produced by hand. It is a very meticulous task! Next, the workers will conduct a class to teach you how to create your own batik designs. What a wonderful souvenir to bring home with you!

Jump on a boat from Bali to escape to the Gili Islands. Your boat will have a glass bottom for you to view Bali’s marine life on the way. Keep a lookout for turtles, sharks, stingrays, colorful fish, and more!  Traditional Indonesian cuisine awaits your arrival at your private island. Next, take some time to rest in a hammock, swim in the ocean, explore the jungle, or snorkel the water. A local guide will accompany you to comment on the area’s unique ecosystems and wildlife.

You’ve seen Bali’s spectacular marine life, so why not encounter its land animals, too! Start the day visiting the famous Monkey Forest. Enjoy an intimate experience with these mischief makers by feeding the monkeys. Next, enjoy grazing on a platter of fresh meats, pastries, fruits, and cheeses with a cold brew coffee in hand. Following this, you’ll head to the Bali Swing to enjoy a Tarzan experience. Finish the day with a visit to a coffee plantation and rice fields.

It has been both an adventurous and educational week. We hope you had lots of fun, but it’s now time to leave. Enjoy a final breakfast with your group and guides before departing for your flight home