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RIMBA ORANGUTAN ECO LODGE

ORANGUTANS in the wild!

See as many as 9 primate species, crocodiles, butterflies and rare birds such as Storms stork. Many endangered species, even clouded leopards, are hidden in the jungle or “Rimba”, through which you chug in a ’kelotok’ boat. You then land and walk 20 minutes into the forest to see the orangutans at the feeding stations upriver. You might also take a night safari to see tarsiers, glowing mushrooms fireflies and perhaps owls.

Hear the plaintive cry of Gibbons, early birdsong and the resident Macacque monkey troop from your comfortable room at the Lodge, set right on the edge of the gently flowing Sekonyer river in light forest.

RIMBA ORANGUTAN eco LODGE HAS

• 35 rooms - (15 Emerald, 6 Sapphire, 14 Ruby)
• Mosquito drapes and repellent
• Emerald rooms have AC and Hot water
• Excellent meals in the restaurant
• Drinks in the Lounge
• All transport organized (extra cost)
• Eco tour guide for bird watching etc
• Management practices are eco responsible in all the lodges
• Double or twin beds
• Western shower and toilets
• Fans in all rooms
• Packed picnic lunches
• Friendly staff to serve you
• A percentage of our profit goes
  to environmental protection
• You may also decide to make a donation
• Easy email bookings
• Internet access

To enter Tanjung Puting National Park you need a photocopy of the photo page and visa page of your passport, we do the rest. Don't forget to bring binoculars, camera and film!

HOW TO GET THERE!

• We can organize all your travel by air from Jakarta via Semarang; from Bali, also via Semarang and also via Surabaya to Sampit followed by 4 hours by road.
• By air from Bali or Jakarta via Surabaya or Semarang to Pangkalam Bun via Sampit (approx: 3hrs).
• Then, by car (we meet you) - 20 minutes to Kumai Port.
• Then, by boat - a delightful river trip (approx: 2 hrs) to the RIMBA ORANGUTAN eco LODGE

* There is a speed boat option - more expensive.
* Yachts can tie-up at Harri's Landing, Kumai.

The Rimba Lodge can only be approached by boat. The following are standard charges for transport and national park fees:

• Airport pick-up and Lodge boat (1-4 persons) - Rp.1,000,000

• River boat (Klotok) per day - Rp.600,000

• Lunch (per person/day) on the boat Rp.100,000

• Police, Park and Ranger fees per person/day - Rp.250,000

Rimba eco Lodge - Address and Contact details:

Lodge: Sekonyer River
Phone (International): +62 532 6710589 Kumai, Central Borneo
Phone (within Indonesia): 0532 6710589
Fax (International): +62 532 21923
For Bookings (Rates) or more information please email us at: info@rimbalodge.com

Source : http://www.rimbalodge.com/

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Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge

The Komodo Dragon, is also known as the Komodo monitor, being a member of the monitor lizard family, Varanidae, which today has but one genus, Varanus.

Komodo National Park is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The island of Komodo lies at a distance of 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali, and seven degrees below the equator.

The area around the Komodo Islands is world famous for diving and snorkelling. Manta rays and cetaceans are often seen. There are several experienced dive operators in Labuan Bajo.

The Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge is located near Labuan Bajo on Flores. It is an ideal place to base yourself for visits to Komodo National Park, or for diving or snorkelling.

The lodge features the island's best amenities, including:

• 6 rooms with AC, fan, hot water and phone
• 4 rooms in two cottages with AC, fan and hot water
• Complimentary breakfast
• Pool
• Free airport transfers
• A restaurant serving three meals per day at reasonable prices
• A simple bar
• Bottled drinking water supplied
• Information, books and binoculars for bird and butterfly watching
• Affordable vehicle hire with modern vehicles and experienced drivers
• Masks/Snorkels for hire (no fins)
• Storage area for diving gear
• Tour information to Komodo National Park
• Boat pick-up from the beach for snorkelling, diving or river safari

NOTE on MALARIA: It is wise to take a prophylactic in Flores, to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and trousers at night, preferably in light colours. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark blue and black! All rooms have mosquito nets, screens, electric mosquito plugs and complimentary insect repellent.

Contact Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge Mail: Jl. Pantai Pede Km. 3 Gorontalo-Labuan Bajo Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Timor Indonesia Telephone: +62 (0) 385 41391 Fax: +62 (0) 385 41452 e-mail: lodge@ecolodgesindonesia.com

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Udayana Eco Lodges

Udayana Eco Lodge

Located on Jimbaran Heights, Udayana Eco Lodge is located on 30 hectares of bush land overlooking a beautiful view of Mt.Agung and Jimbaran and Benoa Bays. Safe, quiet and convenient to all of southern Bali's attractions, Udayana Eco Lodge is the perfect choice for a great holiday in Bali.
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The lodge features all the amenities discerning travellers expect, including:

• Free airport transfers
• 10 AC rooms with bathroom
• Complimentary breakfast
• A dining room with a fantastic view serving three meals per day at reasonable prices
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Free wireless internet, this can be used in most locations including the restaurant, bar and lounge
• A well-stocked bar
• Drinking water supplied
• Affordable vehicle hire with modern vehicles and experienced drivers
• Information, books and binoculars for bird and butterfly watching
• A seminar room for small groups

Contact Udayana Eco Lodge
Mail: PO Box 3704, Denpasar 80001, Bali, Indonesia Telephone: 62 (0) 361 7474204 Fax: 62 (0) 361 701098 e-mail: lodge@ecolodgesindonesia.com

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About Bali

Bali Island, the perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. Bali offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks. Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. The number of offshore and inland attraction are on the rise because many tourists want them. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich past and heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting. The more adventurous sort of amusement has now become an alternative sport for tourists. Meanwhile white water rafting is still a popular activity with trips on Ayung, Telaga Waja, Unda Rivers, etc. The tourists can refresh their mind by watching beautiful scenery along the route. Those are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas.

Bali is small island, just 140 Km by 80 Km and lies between Java, the most highly populated and influential of all the islands, and Lombok, one of the quieter and moderately slower paced islands. Like many islands, Bali has developed a world of its own. It not only captures what is special about Indonesia but also has a uniqueness of its own.

The culture of Bali is unique. People say that the Balinese people have reached self-content. The Balinese people are proud of having preserved their unique Hindu culture against the advance of Islam, the dominant religion throughout Indonesia. This is still reflected in days to day life and can be seen in the numerous ceremonies, Balinese festivals and magnificent temples and palaces. The Balinese are skilled artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in fashioning objects of tortoiseshell and of gold, silver and other metals. The Balinese are noted for their traditional dance, the distinctive music of the gamelan and for their skills in weaving cloth of gold and silver threads, Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and cotton clothing. Stone and woodcarvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily available in shops and galleries throughout the island.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing - even bungy jumping and white water rafting - await the adventurous here.

(http://www.indonesia-tourism.com)

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About Central Java

Central Java Province, as one of the Indonesia tourist destination areas, offers various kinds of tourist attractions whether natural, cultural, or man made features. Central Java is located exactly in the middle of Java Island. It borders with West Java Province in the western part, while in the eastern part borders with East Java Province. On the part of the southern side lies also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Central Java is the island's cultural, geographic, and historic heartland. Universities, dance schools, pottery, handicrafts, textiles and carving, give to the region a rich culture and interesting shopping. This is also the place of the famous Javanese temples of Borobudur. But it is not the only ones to be noted; Dieng plateau and Sukuh temple are worth a visit. Performing arts is still widely practiced, and traditional dance dramas (Wayang Orang) or shadow puppets (Wayang Kulit) performances are easy to find. Mountains cross the entire central portion of the province. The cool slopes contain numerous hill resorts (Tawangmangu, Kaliurang, Sarangan).

The very first Moslem kingdom on the island was founded in 1511 at Demak, about 40 km from Semarang. Today Demak is a sleepy little town, however, its glory of the past is still visible from one of the major relics, which is still well preserved. The Grand Mosque, a quaint blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, still honored and worshipped by Javanese pilgrims. Surakarta, better known as Solo, is the cradle of Javanese culture in the province. TV courts of Solo embody the noble value that the Javanese attach to grace and refinement, with majestic ceremonies and royal festivals still held with great pomp and circumstance. Although no longer the seat of power it once was, descendants of the royal houses of Solo are regarded as leaders of, Javanese culture and traditions, upholding standards of sophistication and conduct.

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Puncak

Between Bandung and Bogor in the mountains lays Puncak, a cool area, which is very popular. People from Jakarta spend their weekend and on public holidays from the heat and busy streets of the capitol of Indonesia to Puncak. Bandung to Puncak takes about 3 hours drive. Puncak Pass area has long been the foremost weekend retreat for Indonesians capital city residents. The cool, fresh air, and the magnificent view offer a calm, fresh and peaceful feeling. In the afternoon, sunsets from the top of the pass can be quite spectacular.

Puncak Pass is one of interesting destination in the West Java Province. It is located in the south of Jakarta and can be reached by an hour journey. Puncak is an ideal place for weekend, as well as a good location to find a fresh mountain air. Besides, many attractions can be found nearby, such as the Bogor and Cobodas Botanical Gardens; the Gede Pangrango National Park; the Plantations and the Safari Park.

Puncak Indah consists of three districts: Ciawi, Megamendung, Cisarua. The area is familiar with its fresh air and beautiful panorama. From Ciawi to Cipanas, there are many bungalows, hotels, motels, restaurants, and other tourism facilities. Tourisms object in Puncak is Lido Park, which is located in Cigombong village/Wates Jaya (km. 21) Rd. Ciawi-Sukabumi, Cijeruk. Facilities that are provided in Lido Park ara restaurant, cottages, swimming pools, camping grounds, and other facilities for lake recreations. Gunung Mas XII Plantation, which is located in Rd. Puncak, Cisarua district. It offers panorama with hilly panorama, which could only be found in Puncak. Activities that could be done are tea walk and seeing the making of the tea from the picking of tea until the tea is ready to serve.

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