Exo have created a new and engaging 5 day/4 night journey aboard the Rahai’i Pangun Cruise Boat, a refurbished traditional ‘rungkan’ boat with expansive viewing decks. Guests can now cruise along the the Kayhan River, stopping for lunches at riverside villages and visiting areas of tropical jungle to see wild orangutans.

Sleep overnight in the comfortable sleeping quarters and awake each day to the fresh riverside air and a delicious breakfast. Hike through the overgrown forests and take canoes to reach the Tangkiling Nature Reserve to see the village of ‘patahu’ before climbing the Batu Banama Rock to watch an awesome evening sunset. A spectacular tour unveiling a local way of life and the many natural wonders along the Kayhan River.

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Our Highlights of Toraja program is designed to give guests a deeper understanding of life for a Torajan. Learn all about the spiritual elements of traditional Torajan architecture during lunch in a local house or ‘Liong Tongkonan’. Take a walk through picturesque local villages, enjoy cultural music played by orphans, visit authentic weaving factories and if time allows, encounter the Buffalo market of Bolu. Combined with light trekking that shows the amazing landscape of Lombok and its surroundings, this captivating tour covers all aspects of Torajan life.

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Catering to those in search of an untouched paradise with plenty of opportunity to discover a fascinating culture and heritage, our popular ‘Flores and Komodo Cruise’ has been updated to provide a deeper exploration of these amazing islands. The 9 Day/8 Night cruise can be joined in Bali or followed in reverse from the small town of Maumere in Flores. Experience the unrivalled swimming and snorkeling experience at Gili Trawangan, a pottery village in East Lombok, the vibrant markets in Sumbawa and awe inspiring wildlife upon Komodo Island during this all inclusive, awe inspiring cruise.

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Since being crowned as the best city in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine readers, the small art village of Ubud has become a must visited city during a holiday to Bali. Its location 300 hundreds meters above sea level gives it the perfect temperature to relax in. Situated right in the center of the island with a strong cultural history, it contains the perfect blend of what travelers are looking for in a holiday.

Accomodation is easy to find in Ubud with more top end hotels opening over coming months. From hundreds of home stays to super deluxe hotels on the banks of the Ayung River. We always recommend making bookings early as it can be difficult finding availability during the peak season of July-September.

Spend the day by walking in the centre amongst buzzing art shops, hop from one museum to another, Ubud offers numbers of way to experience its core atmosphere. ‘Bali’s Art Capital‘ is one of the day trips specialy designed to do this without having to follow the herd of the buzzing tourists.

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Arrive in Ubud with the chance to soak away any stress through spa treatments at Spa Hati. Enjoy traditional dancing displays and try your hand at cooking some culinary treats at the local cooking school. If your wanting to explore the rugged landscape then do not fret, an afternoon is spent at Besakih, located on the western slopes of Mt Agung, Bali’s highest volcano. A half day excursion to Taman Sari Buwana educates on how to harvest rice with farmers and incorporates a school visit to interact with locals. The tour is an enlightening experience that gives great insight into the culture and practices of the Balinese people. Click here to see the full itinerary.

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Situated on one of the most desirable enclaves in Bali, the Ananatara Seminyak offers a luxury retreat just steps away from the Indian Ocean. With this special offer valid for bookings until February, 2011 guests can pay 4 nights and stay 5 at the Anantara Ocean View Villa Suite. Valid for all suite types’ guests can stay 6 nights and pay for just 5. This renowned brand promises unparallel service and comfort, throughout its 60 rooms.

Originally from Java, Rudi joins Exo Indo from Smailing Tours were he spent 16 years working in a variety of positions including operations, inbound and MICE. He joins Exotissimo Indonesia with a wealth of knowledge regarding the region. We are both pleased and excited to welcome Rudi and believe our operations will go from strength to strength under his direction. Speaking on joining the Exo Bali office he said, “I am happy to have joined Exotissimo and am excited to apply my experience and love of Indonesia to creating new product and carving out a distinctive Exo Indonesia MICE portfolio”.

Exo now offer travelers the chance to explore the fascinating archipelago of Indonesia on a series of tailor made day-trips that go in search of the tourist hot spots and lesser known sites. We have designed a multitude of signature programs to add dimension to an Indonesia vacation; Uncover and experience Indonesian culture with a cooking class, bike ride into rural areas, or spend a day discovering local craft villages and markets. Take to Bali’s famed shores for a surfing lesson or enjoy a break from the beaches and escape to the cool highlands for a change of scene and day of exploration. The diversity of this portfolio of tours extends hand to everyone

View picturesque Borobudur from a unique perspective. This Jogjakarta day tour kicks off with a sunrise visit to Watu Kendil hill, a prime vantage point for watching the morning light rise over Borobudur. Once you have witnessed the unique spectacle of the sun setting over the oldest Buddhist temple in the world, continue the tour with a soft cycling excursion through local villages to the majestic temple while on a guided tour.

Yesterday morning saw the beginnings of Mount Merapi on Java, Indonesia, erupting for the first time in four years. The main tourist areas of Yogjakarta, Borobodur and Prambanan are well away from the danger zone with everything there operating as normal. Exotissimos’s General Manager, Erik Meriot, has just returned from Jogjakarta today and reported that there is absolutely no danger to Jogjakarta, with no impact of any sort being felt. These areas lie at a minimum of 27km from Mount Merapi, with current warnings in place for the immediate 10km radius around the volcano.

Mount Merapi is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes and Indonesian scientists had warned of a pressure build up in the dome of the volcano. As a result of these warnings authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of local people to temporary shelters outside of this radius. The official status from the Institute for Research and Volcanic Technology Department has changed their classification of the situation from ‘Standby’ to ‘Beware’ and has called for all people living within a 10km radius from the summit of Merapi to evacuate. All climbing activities, feeding of livestock and mining within this area have also been stopped. At this current stage it is hoped that the energy that has built up will release slowly, with immediate signs indicating towards this.

No Exotissimo clients have been impacted by this event, with lines of communication being kept open for them and our operations office on Java in regular contact. We will of course be closely monitoring the situation and will keep you updated with any developments.