We begin by whisking you away from your Hotel to the beauty of Kintamani, nestled high on Volcanic crater rim, where you will enjoy a morning tea or coffee to stunning views of Lake batur and its smoking volcanic neighbour, after a morning tea or coffee We are off on our Mountain bikes along with your friendly guides leading at a leisurely pace along the quite, secret backroads through the villages and varied landscapes of Bali which change dramatically with altitude, “THE VILLAGE LIFE SETS THE RHYTHM AS THE SURPRISES UNFOLD ”

Cruising downhill, watch the passing parade of rural life, chancing upon a special temple ceremony, stopping at a village warung to chat with children (share experience with the local) or see wood carvers at work and the trip include to see a traditional Balinese family local compound , a privileged look amidst its daily routine, ” THE MAGIG OF BALI IN ITS VARYING MASK”

Your day of adventure concludes at the village of Pejeng, where the village life is timeless and serene, watching the women go about their daily task of making beautiful offerings to the Hindu Gods, followed by a sumptuous Indonesian lunch in modern Balinese family environment, wathcing you chef as he prepares your tradidional meals.

Cost: USD 125 per Adult and 50 % for children under 12 years

Cost included:

Fully serviced mountain Bikes

Gloves and safety helmets

Soft drink and Mineral water + snacks en route

Morning tea or coffee overlooking scenic lake Batur

Freindly and kowlegeable guide to ensure a magical day

Sumptuos Indonesiana lunch at Pejeng village

Pick up time:

Nusa Dua area:    07:15 am – 07:30 am

Kuta Area:             07:30 am – 07:45 am

Sanur Area:           07:45 am – 08:00 am

Ubud Area:            08:30 am – 08:45 am

For more details and reservation please do write email to the folowing emails:

darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

yulianasikumbang@yahoo.com

Note:  Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice!

There is nothing regular about this, the classic Bungy by the ankles, big swan dive out, arms spread, head up and eyes” wide open” great for water touches forwards or backwards for a bit more excitement.

Cost: USD 150 for your first Bungy jump include a free Bungy jump T-shirt, Certificate, lifetime membership card and optional water as in touch not drink…. remember hands up and chin down!

TANDEM

A great way to consummate a relationship and perfect for those of you who need a bit of support, can be made as a first jump, you are both strapped in and connected to the ankles.

Cost: USD200 is for two people jumping once together, two t-shirts, certificates, membership card and we always keep this one dry!

HARNESS

Strapped in for speed … a full body harness, take a run up launch into the oblivion, go again with the attachment from the back to become the spider or feet first for the heart stopping ” elevator”

Cost: USD 200 (2 Bungy Jumps)

A classic and then in the harness, t-shits, certificate and membership card, water touches not recommended… unless you enjoy enemas!

We will capture your complete experience both in photographs and DVD using the best camera angles to capture every part of your jump, our high quality digital systems will provide you with professional, crystal clear images and footage – the ultimate way to share your adventure with friends and family back home!, both your photos and DVD will be ready to be viewed immediately after your jump with various combination available for purchase, Sunset is the prime time to jump and best to pre book between 6 pm and 7 pm,Night Bungy every Friday night ( Saturday Morning ) and Saturday night (Sunday morning) from 2 am to 6 am, send an email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com to inquire about happy hour specials

Set off at 08:30 am from your Hotel in Jakarta and directly scenic drive to Tangkuban Perahu crater and Sariater hotspring, stay overnight in Bandung ( Paris van Java )

DAY 2. BANDUNG – DIENG PLATEU – YOGJAKARTA.

Breakfast at Hotel and departure at 07:00 am to Yogjakarta, on the way visit  Dieng Plateu and proceed to Yogjakarta, stay overnight in Yogjakarta.

DAY 3. YOGJAKARTA – BOROBUDUR TEMPLE & PRAMBANAN TEMPLE (BUDHIST & HINDU TEMPLE).

Breakfast at Hotel, set off at 08:00 am to Borobudur Temple and then to Prambanan Temple, visit also kabul Picasso Hand made batik processing  and Kraton of Yogjakarta of course, stay overnight in Yogjakarta.

D AY 4. YOGJAKARTA – NEXT DESTINATION.

Breakfast at Hotel and free program until drop off time to Airport for your next destination (Probably Bali Island). Yogjakarta – Borobudur overland is over.

Cost per person in USD based on twin sharing

USD 650 per person minimum 2 person traveling

USD 550 per person minimum 4 person traveling

USD 500 per person minimum 6 person traveling

Additional Single supplement USD 100

Cost Included:

Air Conditioner Mini van

Driver

Fuel

English speaking Guide

Hotel based on twin sharing (3 star rating hotel)

Daily breakfast at Hotel

Toll road  + Entrance fees

Government tax

Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice!

For reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

Course time are held at the following times depending on tide and wave conditions:

08:00 – 10:30 am

10:30 – 13:00 hrs

14:00 – 16:30 hrs

Courses included:

Hotel pick up

Use of school surfboard

Helmet

Surf shorts and rash shirt

Towels

Certificate of surfing

Tea & coffee + bottled water

For reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

1. BEGINNER ( Half day – Class 1 / 2.5 Hours)

Cost: USD 150

A biginners course as an introduction to surfing, the lesson includes streching, board handling, reading ocean conditions, catching waves, the jump up, accelerating and safely stopping.

Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice!

2. INTERMEDIATE (Full day – Classes 1 and 2 aproximately 5 hours)

Cost USD 300

The beginners  want more…! an intermediate level which will teach you basic board techniques, paddling out through and over waves, board control, paddling onto waves and an in-depth knowledge of wave mechanics.

3. ADVANCED (Three days – classes 1 to 6 approximately 15 hour)

Cost USD 600

Move on up from the intermediate level and learn how to make turns, transitions, generate speed, take off on big waves and everything you need to know about etquette in the water.

4. MASTERS ( Five days – classes 1 to 10 approximately 25 hours)

Cost USD 750

take your self and your surfing to a higher level, reef breaks, short boards, bottom turns and the defining moment of surfing, the cut back, big waves, road trip and life lessons, master it all.

DAY 2. Breakfast at Hotel and drop you off to Airport to fly up to Ewer via Wamena and take a short walk to embark on a Motorized canoe which will take you in about 50 minutes to Agats, visit Syuru village and the Asmat Museum after lunch, stay overnight at simple Lodging.

DAY 3. Breakfast at Simple Lodging, your adventure begin with Motorized canoe to Arafura sea via Bow river to Owus village where a traditional welcome ceremony will be performed by the villagers, Lunch and Dinner at traditional local home.

DAY 4. Breakfast at local home before returning to Agats by Motorized canoe on  exploring Owus village on the way, dinner and overnight at local lodging.

DAY 5. Breakfast at local Lodging and rturn to Ewer airstrip by Motorized Canoe for onward flight to Jayapura  via Wamena, stay overnight in Jayapura.

DAY 6. Breakfast at Hotel and drop you off to Sentani Airport for your next destination

Cost per person in USD

USD 750 per person minimum 2 person traveling

USD 650 person minimum 4 person traveling

USD 175 for additional single supplement

Cost included:

Accomodation in Jayapura based on twin sharing

Simple Lodgingg at Agats

Motor boat canoe

Airport pick up and drop off in Jayapura

Local guide

Simpel meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Permits

Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice

for reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

DAY 1. Upon arrival at Labuan Bajo or Bima you will be welcomed by our representative and proceed to Pede Beach Permai Hotel or Bajo Beach Inn, visit Batu cermin cave and option to see Chachi performance, stay overnight.

DAY 2. Early breakfast at Hotel, set off at 04:30 am to Komodo Island by boat, upon arrival at Loboliang Komodo island base camp then take awalk to Banunggulung to see the Komodo dragons ( feeding usually on Wednesday and Sunday), Embark on boat at 12:00 and return to Labuan Bajo or Bima, if the sea is calm, a stop will be made at Pantai Merah for lunch and swimming, otherwise lunch will be on board, upon arrival proceed to Pede Beach Hotel or similar, Overnight in Labuan Bajo or Bima.

DAY 3. Breakfast at Hotel and drop you off to Airport for your next destination

Noted: to avoid unnecessary flight problems, we suggest to embark on boat from Bima to Labuan Bajo and stright to Komodo Island instead of by flight to Labuan Bajo.

Cost per person in USD based twin sharing

USD 560 per person minimum 2 person traveling

USD 500 per person minimum 4 person traveling

USD 175 for additional single supplement

Cost included:

Airport pick up and drop off in Bima

Boat

Lunch box

Permit to enter the Komodo Island

English speaking and local guide

Entrance and donation fees

Hotel based twin sharing including breakfast

Cost are subject to change with without prior notice!

For reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

Set off at 06:00 am from Jakarta to Ciboleger via Rangkas Bitung, approximately 6 – 7 hours scenic overland, Lunch will be provided at local Indonesian warung ( simple meals) on arrival in Ciboleger directly trekking to Gajebo (Outer Badui), Dinner and stay overnight at simple Badui home.

DAY 2. OUTER BADUI EXPLORATION – CIBOLEGER – JAKARTA.

Simple breakfast at local Badui home and visit Kaduketug & Kaduketer ( outer Badui only), the animist tribe in the Mountains known as holy men by black magic with simple life style , religious refusal to all outside influence, happy without technology, no police , not much government, high ethics secluded area like a Monastery 6000 peolple, simple lunch wil be provided at local outer Badui and trails back to Ciboleger and then return to Jakarta or drop you off  to  Soekarno Hatta International Airport  for your next destination, Badui animistic tribe is over.

Cost per person in USD minimum 2 person traveling

USD 300 per person minimum 2 person traveling

USD 250 per person minimum 4 person traveling

Cost included:

Airconditioner mini van

Driver

Fuel

Permit

Simple meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Cooky

Toll road tax

Cost are subject to change with without prior notice!

For reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com   yulianasikumbang@yahoo.com

Badui village is located in south of Banten regency it is a forest preservation with an area of approximately 154.370 ha

The area where the Badui people live is called Kenekes located in the foot of Mount Kendeng covered an area approximately 5.101.85 ha consisting of Muncang, Sajira, Cimarga, Maya, Bojongmanik and Leuwidamar,

Climate: The amount of rainfall at Kenekes village ” north Banten is 400 mm / year and the average temperature is over 20 degree celcius

DAY 2. BANDUNG – TANGKUBAN PERAHU CRATERS – CIATER HOTSPRING – PANGANDARAN BEACH
Set off at 06:00 am to Tangkuban Perahu Crater & visit also Ciater hotspring and then proceed to Pangandaran beach, overnight in Pangandaran.

DAY 3. PANGANDARAN BEACH.
Pangandaran beach offer you more than just a beach recraetion but also beatiful scenery with it’s flora and fauna (trekking through Pananjung Nature reserve, visit also batu hiu and batu karas beach, ovenight in Pangandaran beach.

DAY 4. PANGANDARAN BEACH – DIENG PLATEU – YOGJAKARTA.
Early breakfast at Hotel, departure at 07:00 am to Yogjakarta via Dieng Plateu and proceed to Borobudur temle (the biggest Budhist temple) ovenight in Yogjakarta Gudeg town.

DAY 5. YOGJAKARTA CITY SIGHTSEEING.
Set off at 08:00 am to Sulatn palace of Yogjakarta, silver work, Kabul Picasso hand made Batik processing,and than proceed to Prambanan temple ( the biggest Hindu temple) ovenight in Yogjakarta.

DAY 6. YOGJAKARTA – MOUNT BROMO.
Departure at 07:00 am to Probolinggo or Bromo tosari, overnight in Probolingo or Bromo tosari, midnight drive to Mount Bromo spectacular sea of sand by horse back riding at your own personal expence ( or take walk to the top of mount Bromo).

DAY 7. MOUNT BROMO – BALI.
Departure at 07:30 am  from Mount Bromo to Bali via Pasir putih situbondo ( Ferry crossing included) ovenight in Bali (Kuta Beach)

DAY 8. BALI ISLAND.
Java – Bali Great overland is over ( free at your own leisure) Or you may extend your stay here with our special room rate.

Cost per person in USD based on twin sharing:
USD 1.100 per person minimum 2 person traveling
USD 950 per person minimum 4 person traveling
USD 850 per person minimum 6 person traveling
USD 175 for additional single supplement

Cost included:
Airconditioner mini van
Driver
Fuel
Accomodation based on twin sharing 3 star rating
Daily breakfast at Hotel
Ferry crossing
Toll road tax and entrance fees.

Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice!

For reservation please do write email to darmansikumbang@hotmail.com yulianasikumbang@yahoo.com

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Day 02. CARITA – ANYER LIGHT HOUSE KARANG BOLONG
Set off at 09:00 am once again to Ayer light house built on the instigation of Queen Wilhelmna in 1885 rest o the day is free at our own leisure! Stay overnight in Carita or Anyer

Day 03. CARITA / ANYER – JAKARTA
Check out at 12:00 hrs and scenic drive back to Jakarta via Cilegon Kakatau steel Company or directly proceed to Soekarno Hatta Aiport for your next destination.

Cost per person in USD
USD 350 per person with minimum 2 person traveling
USD 300 per person with minimum 4 person traveling
USD 75 for additional single suplement

Cost inluded:
Air conditioner mini Van
Driver
Fuel
Hotel based on twin sharing
Daily breakfast at hotel
Entrance, Donations and toll road fees

Cost are subject to change with or without prior notice!

For reservation please do write email to: darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

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GENERALIST

KRAKATAU or to westerners, KRAKATOA is the name of an island that prior to 1883 contained 3 old volcanic cones Rakata (2700 ft) Danan approximately 1460 ft and peboewatan 400 ft. The island was about 5 miles long and 3 miles wide, between may and August in 1883 there were numerous reports of volcanic activities on Krakatoa, yet there was no serious concern.

The Eruption, On August 26, 1883 the big bang came for 19 hours the most violent explosions ever, the force of 100.000 hydrogen boms, tore Krakatoa apart. The island was invisible behind a giant wall of smoke, ash, fire and pumice, the thunder of the explotions turned into a continuous infernal roar.

KRAKATOA ejected matter much quiker than could be replace from the center of the Earth leaving cubic miles of empty chamber below the island. On august 27, Krakatoa ’s cones coved in, three quaters of the island, 11 square miles of surface, collapsed in to the belly of the Earth below, millions of gallons of sea water were then sucked into void.

All along the coasts of West Java and Southern Sumatera, the sea receded at a speed of 12 miles per hours. Bellow the remnants of Krakatoa, the water struck millions of tons of boiling rock and magma, causing tremendous gas explotions. This triggered Eartquakes on the ocean floor that catapulated the water back inland.

The resulting killer waves reced at speeds up to 350 miles per hour and reached heights of 135 feet. Giant waves crashed of towns and vilages, reaching almost 10 miles inland in some places. Waves were felt in the 11.000 miles away, Perth, Australi to Phillipines.English Channel,

Over 36.000 people perished. Debris from Krakatoa, blown 25 miles upward, travelled around the Earth several times,blaketing the whole of the Globe’s surface. The surounding area was dark for 3 days. Pressure waves from the blast circled the Earth over 7 times.

All the remains of Krakatoa today is a 2.500 foot stump. Where the 1.460 foot cone stood, lies 900 feet of Seawater. The 400 foot cone has also disappeared, but the story of Krakatoa is not finished. In 1927 amid submarine explosions, a new Volcanic island began to rise from the Sea where the old island had existed.

In 1952 it reached 200 feet above the sea. It was named “ANAK KRAKATAU “ Son of Krakatoa” it is now over 750 feet tall and spurting fire and cinder. This is a moonlike landscape.

Send e mail to: darmansikumbang@hotmail.com , yulianasikumbang@yahoo.com for your trip or filming,

we went here in 1995 for filming with TV Newzealand including Ujung Kulon Wildlife

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHT TRIP SOUTH & NORTH COAST TRAILS

USD 850 Per person with mimimum 2 person traveling

USD 700 Per person with minimum 4 person traveling

Rate include:

Private aircontioner mini van (satrting from Jakarta)

Simple Lodge

Breakfat, Lunch Diner (Indonesia simple meals)

Guide / Porter / Ranger

Permit to enter the park

Motor boat from Taman Jaya – Handeuleum – Taman Jaya

*Rates are subject to change with or without prior notice*

GENERALIST

The People of Indonesia know the Javan one horned Rhinoceros as “Badak Bercula Satu“, it is the rarest speciet of this prehistoric animals and only exists in Ujung Kulon National Park, the chances of seeing a Rhino depends greatly on the visitor’s good fortune.

Rhino aside, Ujung Kulon National Park offers so much of Java’s natural heritage that a visit to the park should be a must to everyone interested in tropical reinforest, wildlife, the underwater world of coral reefs or just relaxing on Idyllic beaches.

Ujung Kulon national Park on the western most trip of Java is a region of outstanding reinforests, the richness and variety of the vegetations and wildlife was first recognized when the two botanists, Dr. Kuhl and J. Van Hasselt visited in 1823 and discovered many botanical species previously unknown to science. In 1840 another botanist, R. Junghuhn also visited and drew attention to Ujun Kulon,

However in 1883 when the volcano Krakatoa exploded it created a tidal wave that destroyed most of the lowland primary forest of Ujung Kulon. Remnants of this event can still be seen in the park where fallen Lapeni trees lay partially fossilised by the volcanic dust. In 1921 Ujung Kulon was declared a nature Reserve and in 1980 was given the status of “National Park”, now protecting an area of approximately 130.000 ha, with a great variety of ecosystems ranging from coral reefs abundant with colourful sea life to wild. Within the park there has been over 310 species of Fauna recorded. Of these the endangered One Horn Rhinoceros now totals around 47 animalss.

In contrast to the rarely seen Rhino, wild cattle, Rusa and barking deer ( muncak),wild p igs and monkeys are common sightings, othe primates include crab eating macaques, Lemurvery rare leaf monkey and the while leopards, fish eating cats, civets, giant squirrels and porcupines are among the wide variety of animals to be found within the forest.

The water of Ujung Kulon are home to otters, green turtles and crocodiles, other rereptiles include reticulated Pythons, frogs and large monitor lizard, The feathered species are numerous. Hornbills, Eagles, Bee eaters, Bulbuls, Barbets, Kingfishers, Pea and Jungle fowls, darter and Drongos are widely distributed across the park and coastal birds such as Herons, Egrets, Plovers, Curlews, and thicknees are among the well over 200 bird species recorded.

The best season for visiting the park is between April and November as during the rainy season from December to March, Rainfalls may reach over 400 mm per month often accompanied by thunderstorms and Squalls, For visitors wishing to hike into the park for several days there are a  number of well established trails.

The most popular is the 4 days route from Taman Jaya to Peucang Island via the southern coastlines, for those on a tighter timetable or budget there is an easy and confortable walk through the forest from Taman Jaya to the park guardpost at Kalejetan on the south coast then then westward hike to Karang Ranjang befor returning via the forest trails and beach to Taman Jaya, camping sites are ideal at both locations, as elsewhre in the park but there are no facilities except for a number of shelters that are located around the penisula coastline.

In handeulem Island there is a simple postguard but generaly provissions are not available in the park, All visitors require a permit to enter the park and are obliged to obey the regulations stated on the permit, for visitors it is necessary to hire a park guide for the duration of the trip, Potters and cooky are needed!

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The main International Airport is Soekarno Hatta, upon arrival at Soekarno Hatta International Airport Jakarta you may proceed to the city centre by taxi or if you are a flexible visitors you can also take a Damri shutle service to your destinations for the cheapest cost but if you intend to provide a private car for you “Colors of Indonesia” is an answer to arrange it,

there are many accomodations starting from the cheapest class (back packers style a long Jl. Jaksa ) up to luxury hotels surrounding and if you prefer to book a star rating hotel  ” Colors of Indonesia” is the best partner to consult and will provide you and  family with a competitive room rates,

What to see? National Monument or local called Monas, elephant Museum or local says Museum Gajah, The Old town of Batavia or lacal says Pelabuhan Kota Batavia Lama including the old port of Sunda Kelapa, Indonesian in miniature park, bay of Jakarta local called Ancol and Thousand islands for diving, just consult ” colors of Indonesia ” by sending email to: darmansikumbang@hotmail.com

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more than 728 languges (local dilect) spoken through out Indonesia, there are six main local langauges in Sumatera, Acehnese, Bataknese, Minangkabaunese, Riuanese, Palembang, Lampungnese and three main local languages in Java are Sundanese, Javanese, polite form and non polite one, Madurese spoken in the Island of Madura,

Balinese have their own local dialect while Sulawesi have at least 7 distinct local languages including Alor, Kupang in north nusatenggarA, Ambonese and Irian Jaya have their own languages,

However Bahasa Indonesia is a national language of Indonesia from Sabang – Merauke but in isolate areas you will find that only a bit of younger and children speak bahasa Indonesia and many of the older people do not understand it,

Please do write email to MR Darman Sikumbang if you intend to travel through out Indonesia, he and his partners will do write back on how to get there, what to do, what to see where to stay and more,

Contact email: darmansikumbang@hotmail.com , yulianasikumbang@yahoo.com

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