Indonesia classic
Wildlife and volcanoes in Indonesia - Indonesia classic photo trip
An highly interesting photo trip: nature and volcanic scenery of Indonesia.
See the active volcanoes of Java, the Orang-Utans in the rainforest of Borneo and also the Giant Dragons in Komodo.
One can expect spectacular landscapes and beautiful surroundings in a very scenic part of Indonesia.
At the same time you will have the very best opportunities for absolute spectacular pictures.
We guarantee you an unforgettable and highly interesting trip. Our hikes are not too exhausting or especially strenuous!
We divide the hiking sections, so the routes are very easy to cope with.
Please do not compare our trip with other trips on the market. We are in the best possible accommodations and look forward to returning from the photo spot to a very good, clean and air-conditioned room with shower. Our hotels often have a swimming pool.
We consciously refrain from simple camping and prefer good to very good hotels with shower and electricity.
We also eat in good to very good restaurants. The meals are very varied and you have in most of the restaurants free choices of meals from the menu! Compared to other providers, our food buffet is not limited! The food in Indonesia is very tasty!
Beverages with the exception of alcohol drinks are included.
Also a breathing mask with new filters can be obtained free of charge and on loan for the journey.
(You will need one if you want to get up close to the volcano.)
Our journey is characterized by the highest quality, which is reflected in the entire travel arrangement including accommodation and food.
Program
Program
Borneo, which is called Kalimantan amongst Indonesians, Java, Komodo and Bali are considered very exotic in the western hemisphere.
Rare, endemic animals, palm beaches and unique natural experiences. With us you will experience a fantastic combination of exciting animal observations, fascinating nature plays and culture.
A big highlight of the trip is the almost face-to-face encounters with orangutans and the encounter with the ancient warriors on Komodo.
In the north of Sulawesi, we find the endemic creeping macaques and the tiniest monkey of Indonesia, the tarsier. We will discover many more animal species, e.g. Moths, gibbons, macaques and rhinos.
In Java on Mt. Bromo, which is 2329 meters high, we will experience a spectacular sunrise over the volcano. The sulfur workers on the volcano Ijen are looking forward to the heavy work with the sulfur transport.
By boat we will visit the island of Komodo to see the largest living lizard on earth which can only be found on the small Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
The ride to Komodo is an adventure itself!
One needs to book flights to and from Jakarta
Active volcanoes: Volcano Ijen (visit of the sulfur mines and turquoise lake crater)
- Landscapes with rice terraces
- Wonderful nature, rainforest
- Volcanic activity and volcanic phenomena on Java and Sulawesi
- Flights to Borneo to visit the Orang-Utans
- Boat trip in the rainforest of Borneo
- Boat trip to Komodo. Boats with air condition
- Return to origin
Absolute top pictures on the subject of volcanism - active volcanoes, hot springs, sulfur springs with blue flames etc. and Orang-Utans in the rain forest of Borneo, endemic animals on Sulawesi and Komodo
Date, Price
Foto tour Indonesia classic 2023
15.05. - 07.06.2023 free spaces
Booking close at 28th Nov 2022
Price
aprox. CHF 6'600
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Tour duration
18 days including travel days to/from Jakarta
Single suppplement 2023
New informations will follow
860 US $ was the prize of 2018
Organisation
Local partner of fotoreisen.ch ag. He is a volcanologist. Tour language is manly English / German
more information
Requirement
You should be physically fit and healthy and used to simple walking up and down hill. The ascent to the volcano Ijen (Kawah Ijen) takes about 2 hours (700 meters), the descent into the crater is another hour (300 meters). We go the same way back. The difference in altitude is therefore 2000 meters! You do not need a special physical condition for this trip, but a good walking attitude is essential! The path on the volcano Ijen is well secured. But it is still not a Swiss alpine hiking trail! It has no ropes or fixed stairs, sometimes it has loose stones. Good and solid footwear is therefore important. In the case of moisture, the path can also be slippery. During heavy rain we will refrain from this trek for security reasons.
In 2011 the sulfur workers made the path somewhat a bit more secure but after heavy rainfall the road can quickly get bad.
While hiking up you can book a carrier for your equipment. Cost per carrier 20 US $ per day. It is absolutely worth it!
Breathing masks with filters are available from us. All is perfectly organized!
All the other excursions on this trip do not require any special effort. In the rainforests in Borneo it is often sultry and hot. Humidity is often around 90%! We are mostly travelling during the dry season. A very pleasant travel time! The unique and interesting photo spots will quickly forget us about the weather!
Booking 
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Number of participants
Minimum of 6 people, Maximum of 10 people
Smaller groups can be arranged for an extra charge.
Privat groups on request.
Overnight stay
Overnight stays are in good to very good hotels.
Catering
We offer from Jakarta (and return) full board. We always buy delicious fruits on the way. Mineral water / Cola or similar are included.
If possible you will get 3 meals a day / picnic on the way.
Domestic transfers
We are traveling with small buses, sometimes with 4x4 vehicles. We go on the island of Komodo with good boats! Several domestic flights are included: eg to Borneo, Flores and Sulawesi
Climate
We're on the road right after the rainy season, which makes the surroundings very lush and full of great insects, birds and possibly lizards. The general climate is tropical. At sea level it is always very warm and humid. In the high altitudes around the crater of the volcanoes it can be quiet cold in the night, down to 2 ° C!
Difficulty of the trip
Our explorations and photo stops are to be reached under normal condition. You should be fit and healthy. Temperatures up to 40 ° C and very high humidity might be possible in the rainforests. Cotton clothes do not dry anymore in such areas. Good and solid hiking boots with a good grip are recommended. Steep climbing and descending at the volcano Ijen requires good walking security! If necessary, a gas mask is available. For further information please contact us.
Photo equipment
Digital SLR camera.
Wide angle
Tele Macro
Possibly saturated gray filters
Remote control
Tripod
Backpack
Photo tank / UDMA3
For the time in the rainforest you would need enough plastic bags!
Clothing
Very pleasant: Our safari shirts and blouses.
Check out our online shop!
Vaccinations
Malaria prophylaxis
Recommended are: tetanus, diphtheria and polio combo vaccination hepatitis
Included
- Domestic flights according to the program
- Transfers in Indonesia
- Boat trip on Borneo with a visit to the Orang-Utans
- Full board on the trip, according to the travel program
- Double room
- Tickets according to program
- Free access to seasonal fruit variety
Organization
Fotoreisen.ch ag together with local partner
Tips are included
Not included
- International flight
- Compulsory travel cancellation insurance
- Optional excursions and entrance fees
- Visa approximately US $ 25 (purchased on arrival)
- Exit charge Indonesia about 20 US $ in US $ to pay locally!
- Airport taxi
- Personal hotel reservations
- Alcoholic drinks
- Costs for excess luggage on domestic flights: CHF 2.- per kg (to be paid on the spot)
- Single room supplement approx. CHF 780.-
- Booking fee CHF 50.- per person Personal
- Personal spending money for this trip about EUR 300, no US $, much better EURO!
- Only bring new money notes, small donations of Euro Notes
Note on charging the batteries:
We have the possibility to charge the batteries in all selected accommodation. Take your normal charger with you. It works with a two-pole plug!
Tour character
During those weeks you will learn about the diversity of the Indonesian volcanic landscape on different islands. We will see many animals. The range of accommodation ranges from good lodges to the country-style hotel or guesthouse.
We do not camp!
As things work a bit differently in Indonesia one needs a bit of flexibility and patience.
You would need the willingness of building up a team spirit and also cooperation in order to make this an unforgettable experience.
You can expect stunning scenery and a beautiful countryside.
In case of a volcanic eruption during the trip we will try our outmost to be up close once this is agreed by all participants.
Price and Program are subject to change 15.03.2021
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