Early morning check out with a breakfast box to go.

Transfer to the airport for our flight to Medan, the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. 

Welcome Lunch at Roma Batak Restaurant to experience the food of the Christian Batak ethnic group. 

Following lunch, at Bika Ambon Medan, we will see how to make the popular cake called bika Ambon, a soft and chewy yeast cake originating in Medan, and enjoy a sample afterwards. Its main ingredients are tapioca flour, eggs, sugar, yeast, and coconut milk, and can have a variety of flavors. It is also called honeycomb cake because of its texture. 

Afterwards we will check-in at the Hotel in Medan.

Late afternoon enjoy spring roll snacks at Popiah Yose Rizal. 

Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

We start with a breakfast experience at two different locations. We will sample a traditional dish at each location:

- Hock Seng Restaurant for Prawn Noodle, a favorite of the Chinese community in Medan.

- Sinar Pagi Restaurant for Soto Medan, a chicken or beef soup in a spiced-based broth, served with steamed white rice, a local specialty of Medan.

Visit to old Medan Private Mansion Tjong A Fie. This Mansion, a registered landmark, is a cultural heritage building and a museum. It is one of the most opulent buildings representative of the Peranakan culture in Indonesia. The Peranakans are an ethnic group descended from Chinese settlers.

At noon we’ll have a cooking demonstration of the dish called Fish Arsik Batak, a spicy Indonesian fish dish that originated with the Batak Toba and Mandailing people of North Sumatra. The dish is usually made with carp, also known as ikan mas or goldfish. It features andaliman, a spice similar to Sichuan pepper that only grows in the Batak highlands, and torch ginger fruit.

After Lunch visit to the Museum Negeri Sumatra Utara. The exhibits at this small, state-owned North Sumatra Museum provide a wonderful, well-curated overview of the local history and culture of North Sumatra.

Before returning to our hotel, we’ll have a taste of what many say is the best BBQ pork in Medan at Chasio Asan.

Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at Bihun Bebek Asie for their featured Medan specialty: Asian herbal duck soup rice vermicelli.

After breakfast visit to the Traditional Market Pasar Petisah, a must-visit for those who want to experience a traditional Indonesian market. It's known for its fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of local delicacies. The market is also a great place to find textiles, wooden statues, woven bags, embroidery, jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets, clothing, and traditional Indonesian batik.

Coffee break at Kedai Kopi Apek, an old institution coffee house (an option if all interested), followed by rest time at the hotel.

Lunch at Padang Sidempuan Restaurant for Batak Muslim Food.

Afternoon visit to Gallery Ulos Torang Sitorus to learn about Batak ulos handwoven textiles.

Back to the hotel & refresh. 

Dinner at Babi Panggang Tesalonika Restaurant for Batak Grilled Pork Andaliman. 

Overnight at the hotel.

We will check out of the hotel and transfer to the Kualanamu International Airport for our flights to Bali. On route, stop for Breakfast at Dimsum Ayong Babura Restaurant.

Check in to hotel. Lunch and afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, visit the UNESCO Jatiluwih Rice Paddies. You will be astounded at the beauty of the lush green paddies that cascade in terraces from the upper reaches of volcanoes down to the deep valleys below, following along the slopes of the mountain sides. The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are the best example of Bali's outstanding picturesque rice fields. 

Brunch at Green Talas for some Bubur, a traditional Indonesian porridge of hulled, uncooked red rice and baked meat.

Early afternoon traditional Balinese Lunch at Dapur Bali Mula, a traditional Balinese kitchen located in Desa Les, North Bali, run by esteemed Balinese chef, Jro Yudi.

Enjoy the view of the Tejakula traditional salt farm along the seaside.

Afternoon Cooking Class at Dapur Bali Mula.

Transer to Hotel to rest and relax until dinner time.

BBQ Dinner at Dapur Bali Mula, accompanied by the traditional musical instrument “tingklik,” the bamboo xylophone.

After dinner return to Hotel.

Early morning check out from the hotel.

Breakfast at Dapur Bali Mula. Enjoy Balinese Mengguh, a type of savory porridge that originated in North Bali. It’s made from a mixture of fish, chicken, egg, vegetables, and ground spiced peanut sauce.

After breakfast depart for Klepon Village Gianyar, and stop at Batur Mountain and

Batur Lake on the way.

From Klepon Village Gianyar, transfer to the village of Ubud, Bali.

Morning visit to the Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets.

Late morning transfer to Pak Darta’s Place (traditional Balinese dishes, Private

lunch – Balinese Traditional Family Meal “Megibung”). Private Lunch & Storytelling with Pak Darta.

Early afternoon coffee at Seniman Coffee.

Leisure time for shopping in Ubud Central, and Ubud Art Market in Ubud. The Ubud Art Market is a great place to find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, statues, kites, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats and many other hand-crafted goods.

Transfer to Hotel, Check-in, and free time.

Dinner at Nusantara by Locavore.

Overnight at hotel.

Visit Ubud Traditional Market and enjoy Breakfast.

Mid-morning check out of hotel.

Cooking Demo and Lunch at Nasi Ayam Kedawetan Ibu Agung in Ubud.

Early afternoon visit to the Neka Art Museum in Ubud. The Neka Art Museum is a brilliant art museum established in 1982 by Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, a Balinese art dealer who collected Balinese art. The museum is unique because it includes the work not only of Balinese artists, but from other Indonesian artists, even foreign artists, whose work reflected the beauty and culture of Bali.

Mid Afternoon transfer to Hotel near the Airport and check-in.

Enjoy some free time before dinner.

Dinner at Nasi Wardani / Laota near the Hotel.

Overnight at the hotel near the airport.

Early morning check-out and Breakfast box to go. Transfer to Soekarno Hatta Airport Domestic Terminal.

Flight to Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado transit (1 stop) at Hasanuddin Airport Ujung Pandang.

Upon arrival at the Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado, transfer to the Gardenia Country Inn.

Late afternoon transfer to Puncak Tetetana to enjoy the sunset.

Dinner at the Inn.

Breakfast at the Inn.

Visit to a local market.

Cooking Class making Traditional Minahasan dishes, followed by Lunch.

Visit Lake Linow, a volcanic crater lake known for its changing colors. Take a leisurely walk around the lake and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Enjoy some downtime at the Inn.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Gardenia Country Inn.

Photo by RahmadHimawan Photography - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Breakfast at the Inn.

Enjoy some free time to rest and pack.

Late morning Lunch at Gardenia Restaurant followed by check-out from the Inn.

Early afternoon visit to Tuur Maasering Village, a community-based tourism spot located on the hill. It offers a unique concept and combines natural tourism and local wisdom. We can see the traditional process of making Cap Tikus liquor which is the result of fermentation and distillation of sap water from palm trees.

Late afternoon depart for the airport and take off for Jakarta.

Arrive at Soekarno Hatta Airport Jakarta. Transfer to international flights.

End of Tour.