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An Exploration of the Historical and Natural Wonders of Indonesia's Islands Aboard the MS Caledonian Sky 27Th September To LAUNCH Offer - SAVE £500 PER PERSON AND RECEIVE FREE BALI EXTENSION Passage to Java & Beyond An exploration of the historicalth and October natural 2016 wonders of Indonesia’sth islands aboard the MS Caledonian Sky 27 September to 11 Belitung Islands Rice paddy MALAYSIA Ship’s Log We have operated many similar smoothies on the beach. By 1700 voyages and below are extracts from with all Zodiacs and guests back on Singapore past ship’s logs which should provide board we enjoyed a fabulous coral you with an insight into what you can red sunset as the sun dropped to expect from this unique voyage... the sea alongside the outline of Anak Kraatau. Belitung SUMATRA Islands 19th October 2013 – Krakatoa This morning we enjoyed a Karimunjawa leisurely start to the day as we Islands were anticipating a morning at Pulau Krakatoa Cirebon sea before our arrival at legendary Semarang Sumenep JAVA Krakatoa. Some of us enjoyed some Probolinggo Bali R&R on the sun deck while others Alas Purwo National Park joined the expedition team in the Caledonian Lounge for a morning of his unusual journey between the beautiful island of Bali presentations. At the end of these, and the cosmopolitan city of Singapore represents a word came from the bridge that the T islands were now in plain view and fascinating itinerary which focuses on the island of Java, the we also had dolphins directly ahead 25 January 2014 – Probolinggo, heart of Indonesia and the most culturally compelling of her of the ship. Naturally, we took to Java: From the port we drove islands. From encounters with endemic wildlife and some of the the outer decks with our cameras into the foothills. Looking down and took in the majesty of the four beneath us we could see through best snorkelling in the world to volcanic landscapes, iridescent islands rising from the ocean as the mist, a barren flat landscape, rice paddies, places of deep spiritual significance and areas of Captain Peter skilfully sailed the ship utterly distinct from that we had outstanding natural beauty, we have planned the itinerary to into the heart of the caldera. Given been driving through. And in the make the most of our time in this unique part of the world. On the fabulous surroundings, most middle of this landscape were two opted to enjoy lunch on the Lido classically volcanic cones – our the remote front we shall visit the Belitung Islands where we and shortly thereafter the expedition destination: Mount Bromo. Pulling will make good use of our Zodiacs to explore. team launched two Zodiacs to scout up at the base of one of the cones, the landing. At approximately 1400, we were decanted onto ponies However, the undisputed highlight for many will be our visit to Borobudur, disembarkation commenced and we and led two thirds of the way up the great Buddhist stupa, built and decorated perhaps before 800AD. This were dropped off on the black-sand the side of the volcano. The final should be on anybody’s list of the ten greatest art-complexes in the world for beaches of Anak Krakatau. We were third we did ourselves, up the ash- its size, quality, sophistication and excellent state of preservation. Our in-depth amazed at the density of the forest covered concrete steps to the rim exploration of Java’s wonders also includes the far east of the island and the and for probably the first time of the of the crater, wreathed in steam and national park that encompasses the still active volcano, Mount Bromo where the voyage were struck by the amount smelling faintly of sulphur. Other landscapes are simply magnificent. of birdsong from the trees. For those pilgrims were there with us, some who wished, Ornithologist Dennis just tourists (both Indonesian and With our perfectly suited small ship, we can access islands and bays that the big Wille led a guided walk through from further afield), others clearly ships simply cannot get close to and with our fleet of ten Zodiac landing craft, an the forest and up to the foot of with more spiritual intent. Back expert expedition team, a friendly crew of 74 and just 100 fellow passengers, our Anak Krakatau, followed shortly down the crater and to the jeeps, a voyage promises to be an adventure shared with like-minded travellers. behind by Geologist Susan. A good leisurely lunch and then onto Sapi volume of water vapour was rising Kerep, where we were welcomed from the crater making for some by one of the traditional dances of Our View very atmospheric photos and soon the local people, a couple of high- The island of Java forms the heart of Indonesia, containing the country’s after our arrival, the wind direction decorated cows being followed capital of Jakarta but also a diversity of cultural experiences, historical sites and shifted allowing us to safely climb by a local band. All the village natural world offerings. On our cruise from Bali to Singapore we spend seven to a plateau about half way up the joined us as we processed around nights on the island experiencing the Alas Purwo on the south eastern tip to volcano without breathing in the the houses, holding up the traffic Pulau Krakatoa off the west coast. In between we have the chance to visit the noxious gases. From the plateau we and finally finishing back with our fascinating temple complex at Borobodur, snorkel on the wonderful corals of enjoyed fabulous views up to the original coaches, who then took the Karinmunjawa Islands, climb Mount Bromo volcano and see the traditions of top of the crater as well as across us back down the mountainside to Madura. In Krakatoa we have the opportunity to land and explore this famous the caldera to the other surrounding the port and the Zodiacs for our volcano and learn about the infamous eruption of 1883. In between we will islands. In smalls groups we returned return to the ship. Total methods of enjoy some time in Bali, including the less visited north coast and the wonderful to the beach area where the crew transport used during the excursion Belitung Islands, a relaxing way to end our voyage before arriving in Singapore. were serving much-needed iced (including by foot): five. Turtle Traditional dancers, Madura Mount Bromo, Probolinggo Exploring by Zodiac The Itinerary Day 1 London Heathrow to Bali, Manilkara kauk, Gigantochloa is stunning and we will have time Maduranese music and cheering Indonesia. Fly by scheduled flight manggong, Terminalia cattapa and to take in the surroundings before crowds the bulls pull the drivers on via Singapore. there are 13 different species of continuing to the appealing town wooden sleds along a 100 metre bamboo. We will use Zodiacs to of Munduk which is set amongst course with the winning bulls being Day 2 Bali. Arrive this afternoon land and arrange jungle treks to see hillsides full of fruit trees, jungles used as studs for the next 12 months. and transfer to the Komaneka the wildlife and turtle conservation and rice fields. Rasa Sayang Hotel (or similar) in projects and use boats to view the Day 8 Karimunjawa Islands. After a Ubud for an overnight stay. The birdlife in the mangrove forests. Day 6 Probolinggo for Mount busy few days we enjoy a relaxing remainder of the day is at leisure to Bromo, Java. We return to Java morning onboard as we sail towards enjoy the hotel’s facilities or explore today and from the port of these 27 coral fringed islands Menjangan Island independently. Probolinggo head inland to Mount situated off the north coast of Java. Bromo National Park. We will leave Arriving in the afternoon we will Day 3 Bali. After breakfast in the the ship early to make our way use our Zodiacs to find a suitable hotel enjoy a leisurely morning. In towards the active volcano, Mount location to land on a local beach. the early afternoon there will be Bromo, driving through the awe Here we can soak up the sun, enjoy a brief tour of Ubud including the inspiring surrounding landscapes. At a walk or enjoy time swimming or Goa Gajah Temple, a collection 7641 feet, Mount Bromo is not the snorkelling in the clear waters. of caves carved by the Buddhist highest peak in the Tengger Massif people of Bali around the time that Range but is the most famous. The Day 9 Semarang for Borobudur, Buddhism and Hinduism were both name derives from the Javanese Java. Returning to the main island practiced on the island. According pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu we reach Semarang our base for to inscriptions found on the walls, Day 5 Taman Nasional Bali Barat or creator god. The more active will our day-long excursion to the the caves were created in the 11th Munduk Highlands, Bali. We return have a chance to climb to the lip of UNESCO site of Borobudur and century but it lay undetected for to Bali this morning but are well the crater. We will enjoy a lunch in our drive to the site will take us centuries before it was rediscovered away from the main tourist hubs as a local restaurant before returning through the highlands and past the in 1923 by a team of Dutch we land on the north eastern coast to the ship and sailing in the late imposing Gunung Merapi Volcano. archaeologists. Excavations carried line. We have a choice of full day afternoon. Borobudur is one of world’s greatest out in 1954 unearthed bathing excursions today.
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