One of the less traveled province in Indonesia is The North Mollucas. Actually this is a relatively new province since it's enlargement from the former Mollucas province. This beautiful archipelago is rich for its culture, especially the fact that there are still sultanates respectfully resided here, as well as the nature. North Mollucas is home to wonderful coral reefs. Perfect for diving lovers. The following is considered the most comprehensive itinerary to cover both the beautiful culture as well as nature in this oceangoing islands.
Day 01 Arrive in Ternate
Upon arrival in Ternate, check in to the hotel and get the feel of surrounding atmosphere. Later on you can explore the market by the harbor then have dinner at local restaurant.
Day 02 Ternate - Sofifi
In the morning transfer to the harbor and board the speedboat to get you to Sofifi, in the southern of Halmahera Island (north of Ternate).
Day 03 Sofifi - ???
To be continued...
Bali Sterling Experience (3 days / 2 nights)
You might have already heard that Bali is home to endangered species of Bali Sterling. It is a wonderful white sterling with very unique blue 'ribbon' around its eyes. This tour will take you to Nusa Penida, where a local Balinese veterinarian has managed to breed the birds and set up a rehabilitation center in the island. You will have the experience to enjoy more about the beauty of the birds, as well as unique culture of the people in Nusa Penida that is slightly differs from the Balinese in the mainland.
Day 01 Arrive in Bali - Nusa Penida
Arrive in Bali then transfer to the harbor, to board the boat that gets you to Nusa Penida Island. On the way to the harbor you will have a chance to stop by at local store in case you still need something to bring to the island. In Nusa Penida, you will be accommodated in a very basic house, but it has wonderful surrounding and splendid view. Start your activity by getting to know the Bali Sterling more. You might also be involved in a volunteer activity and experience more about this birds.
Day 02 Nusa Penida
In the morning start to explore the island. There are hidden waterfall on the other side of this island, and also you can visit the cave, and learn about the local temple in Nusa Penida. The temple is said to be also slightly different from those in the mainland of Bali. Furthermore, you can see the unique traditional life of the fishermen on the shore. Back to the base camp for overnight.
Day 03 Nusa Penida - Bali
After breakfast, you will still have some time to trek around the hill nearby, before the time to get back on the boat that takes you back to the mainland of Bali.
Rural Bandung and Rafting Experience (2 days / 1 night)
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, only 3 hours drive south from Jakarta. The local people in West Java is known as Sundanese people. If you drive more to the south of Bandung, there are still villages life that you can experience. This tour will take you to stay at one of the villages in the southern of Bandung, and also have an exciting experience white water rafting down the river there.
Day 01 Arrive Jakarta - Pangalengan
Upon your arrival in Jakarta, directly drive to Bandung and get to one of the villages in Pangalengan. Once you get to the village, you will be dressed up as old traditional Sundanese people and start a 'new life'. We will start a soft trekking around the village to see the forest, rice fields, and other villager's life. In the afternoon you will probably be cultivating in a rice field and bathing a buffalo (and yourself). Try also to take a bath in a river. In the evening have some traditional dinner and enjoy some of the simple local performances in a villager's house.Day 02 Pangalengan White Water Rafting - Jakarta
In the morning, continue our trip to Situ Cileunca (a reservoir lake), and be prepared for our whitewater experience. We will go down the river of Palayangan. This river cuts through wonderful natural surrounding with splendid contour of the land. The grade of the river is varied from grade III to IV. At the end of the trip, lunch will be served by the lake, then you will be taken for a lake tour using traditional boat on Cileunca lake. In the afternoon, drive back all the way to Jakarta, or you might want to spend some time in the city of Bandung.
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