Offering a taste of nature and adventure, this journey on wild Kalimantan Island is a great addition to any Indonesia tour. Staying at an eco-lodge on the Sekonyer River, spend four days exploring the rivers and forests in the area by local boat and on foot. You will see orangutans in their natural habitat, learn more about conservation efforts on the island and have the chance to spot other wildlife such as probiscus monkeys, crocodiles and birds.

Between the period of August 22nd and September 15th stay six nights at the Anantara and pay for just five. Valid for all suite types, the Anatara Resort, Seminyak is well-situated in one of the islands most high-end enclaves, the perfect choice for families.

This day-trip is a perfect choice for culturally curious first time visitors to Java with excursions to local villages and the world’s biggest Buddhist temple, Borobudur. As always, no trip to Yogyakarta would be complete with am early morning visit to Borobudur to watch the sunrise, comprised of thousands of volcanic and river stone blocks, the temple took over 75 years to build! Our Borobudur and Candirejo day-trip immerses travelers in rural Javanese life with a trip to a local village and market. Take a light trek to Watu Kendil where spectacular panoramas of the 5 surrounding volcanoes and the entire Borobudur temple complex are revealed.

Due to the increase in demand from the Asian and European markets wanting to visit Borobudur, Garuda Airlines has created a new flight schedule from Denpasar to Jogjakarta. Moving flights from noon to an early morning ensures travelers more time at the magnificent Borobudur temple, with the added option of a full-day tour of the city. The flight will arrive in Jogjakarta at 07:25 AM offering ample opportunity to get better acquainted with the rich cultural and architectural wonders of this Javanese city.

Uniquely Balinese half-day excursion near Ubud

Working with the villagers of Mas, Exotissimo has created a new half-day excursion to offer travelers a unique, authentic experience. The ‘Mas Village Experience’ is fully guided and takes place in a small village 15 minutes from Ubud.

Upon arriving in the village, a local priest will bless the travelers at a traditional welcome followed by a meeting with a village astrologer who will use ancient methods to look into the future. Next, the excursion continues to a traditional Balinese compound where travelers have the option to join the locals in making temple offerings or learn Balinese woodcarving techniques. Then a hands-on cooking course introduces participants to the local flavors and methods of preparing Balinese cuisine. A lunch is served with the locals before returning to Ubud.

Our annual Professional’s Guide is now available. In this 2010 edition, you will find the inclusion of Indonesia as an Exo destination in addition to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. The guide continues to be a showcase of our expertise in tailor-making tours and include other interesting features such as a hand-picked selection of hotels and resorts, stunning photography and staff picks. To view the brochure, click here.

Also available is our newest Adventure Brochure, an all-encompassing guide to adventure travel in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Indonesia. It features an exciting line-up of experiential adventure travel options, ranging from biking and trekking to kayaking and snorkeling, as well as a highlight of our responsible travel initiatives and tour products. Click here to view the brochure.

For more information about our brochures, contact marketing@exotissimo.com.

This month we are pleased to announce the launch of our newest Exotissimo destination, Indonesia. Exotissimo Indonesia is soft opening this October and will be fully operational and ready to handle your business from 1 January 2010. Exotissimo Indonesia has a wealth of experience as the company was formed by taking over Maniara Tours, a well respected Balinese travel company established in 1987. Erik Meriot will head Exotissimo Indonesia and will work alongside Trisna Agustini, our Indonesian partner. Prior to his new appointment, Erik had been the General Manager of Exotissimo Myanmar for four years and the Director of our Paris sales office for the last six years. Erik can be contacted at merik@exotissimo.com.

Our new office details are as follows:

Exotissimo Indonesia
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, No. 157,
Sanur, Denpasar, Bali
Indonesia
Tel: (62 361) 288 821
Fax: (62 361) 287 073
E-mail: indonesia@exotissimo.com