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WHY TRAVEL WITH US Adventure travel trips specifically geared for working professionals from the same city. Odyssey Treks provides authentic cultural trips involving travel to remote, exotic areas with elements of physical participation and exploration of a new experience with optional volunteering opportunities. The great thing is everyone on the trip will be from the same city where you can share, relive, and get together back home after the trip.
What we want to create with this company is a community for you in your city where you can meet new friends, create meaningful relationships and have life time memories of unforgettable trips and journeys. We’ve met some truly remarkable people, shared some amazing experiences and have had some fantastic relationships through all our years of travel. The problem is all those people are scattered throughout the world. There’s amazing people, incredible friendships and wonderful relationships ready to be made right in your own city. Why not connect with them through travel and develop something meaningful and lasting. All of our tours will incorporate our trip essence. This trip essence includes adventure, culture and volunteering opportunities. As well we promise to follow our guiding principles and core values on all of our trips.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES QUALITY Our accommodations, local guides, pre-departure service and suppliers are constantly monitored and consistently evaluated to ensure we uphold the standard of excellence. We will always ask for traveler suggestions, requirements and any safety concerns you may have for all our trips to make this the most memorable experience possible. FLEXIBILITY All of our tours offer optional activities throughout with plenty of free time to do your own thing. Of course we want you to do as many activities as possible with the group but we also understand that having time on your own is important as well. Our small groups can venture beyond the well-worn tourist paths and experience a destination’s less publicized but equally rewarding attractions. Our itineraries are creative and responsive and make the perfect one or two week vacation so you can take full of advantage. SMALL GROUPS Limiting our groups to no more than 16 participants plus one Odyssey Treks Tour Leader means we can maximize cultural immersion while minimizing environmental disruption. As food always plays an important role in the local cultural experience, we make a www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
point of avoiding large hotel buffets in favour of smaller, local restaurants. VALUE Since we design, develop and work with local partners in each country no one is more familiar with the intricacies of our product than ourselves. When you book with us, you take advantage of this first-hand knowledge and an extensive network of worldwide contacts; you’ll be in good hands with Odyssey Treks.
What Odyssey Treks does is make everything easy for you from the moment you land in the country to the time you get back on that plane to go home. There’s no need to do hours and hours of planning. Let us take out all the stresses of traveling so you can enjoy your time away. Remember it’s a vacation for you. We’re going to make sure you have a fantastic time! If something were to go wrong going we will be there to help you, support you and make sure whatever challenges there are you won’t be alone. We’ve found our travel experiences sometimes things can go wrong unfortunately- that’s the nature of traveling in foreign countries.
Our CORE VALUES Develop Friendships and Community Create Happiness Responsibility Provide Opportunities Explore and Challenge We hope you choose to travel with a purpose and to travel with us! The quote above from the Dalai Lama- his words I truly believe in. “We’ve lost something along the way. Our society focuses on material things and for some reason people measure others by what they have instead who they are. I wish everyone happiness and finding it can be difficult. The happiest people I’ve met are those in villages that have nothing. It’s remarkable seeing these happy kids. For them they have family, friends and an imagination.” Ryan- Owner Odyssey Treks www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
TOUR ITINERARY DAY 01 : JAKARTA ARRIVAL - CITY TOUR (D) Upon arrival you’ll be picked up by our guide then will drive to the bustling city to see Sunda Kelapa Old Harbor and Fatahillah Square. Dinner at a local restaurant & transfer to the hotel near the airport. Overnight in Jakarta. DAY 02 : JAKARTA DEPARTURE - YOGJAKARTA - BOROBUDUR TOUR (B,L) Check out & transfer to airport by hotel staff for morning flight to Jogyakarta. Upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport, meet the guide then visit Borobudur temple to admire the beautiful panorama of ‘thousand hills’. Then, you will be guided in learning the Buddha philosophy by exploring the relief on Borobudur temple. And also visit Mendut Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel for overnight in Yogyakarta.
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DAY 03 : PRAMBANAN – BROMO (L,D) Morning at 07.00 AM, drive to visit Prambanan Temple, proceed for an 11 hour drive to Bromo. Arrive in Bromo in the evening, then transfer to your hotel. Lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bromo. DAY 04 : BROMO - SURABAYA – BALI (B) Morning call at 03:30AM, then by jeep start your journey at 04.00 AM to enjoy the beauty of nature and the splendid sunrise at Mt. Penanjakan (2,750m) by a 4WD. Then proceed to Mt. Bromo crater through the shimmering sea of sand (horseback riding included).
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At this famous view-point located on the rim of the Tengger caldera we watch the sunrise breaking over the volcano cones, including Mt. Bromo and an active Mt. Semeru in the background. The views are breathtaking. We continue across the sand sea to the active Mt. Bromo volcano and climb the 245 steps to visit the crater rim (2,500m). The 4WD will bring us back to the lodge for breakfast. At appropriate time drive to the airport of Surabaya for Bali departure. Upon arrival in Bali, you will be met by our staff and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be to relax around your hotel or walk around Bali to feel the atmosphere, or blend in with the locals. Overnight in Ubud. DAY 05 : CYCLING & RAFTING (B,L) Get picked up in the morning for an unforgettable CYCLING AND RAFTING. KINTAMANI VOLCANO CYCLING ‘Kintamani Volcano Cycling’ includes a light breakfast overlooking Gunung Batur Volcano and Lake before heading to the start point of this must-do adventure. Wind through local villages inaccessible by car, enjoy local refreshments of fresh coconut and visit a traditional Balinese house. As the local village children wave you on, finish in the artisans’ colony of Ubud with a feast at the Bridge Café. WHITE WATER RAFTING (AYUNG RIVER)
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Experience rafting's wild side on a six kilometer, Class Four run from the highest navigable point on the Ayung River to the Bali Elephant Camp. Wild Ayung can be combined with the existing Ayung River rafting course to experience the longest and most exciting rafting adventure on the island. Overnight in Ubud.
DAY 06 : FREE DAY – UBUD (B) Rest and relax or volunteer. EVENING : MT AGUNG TREKKING ( 3.142 meters above sea level, 7 hours) : 11.30 – 12.00 pm : pick up at your hotel and drive directly to the Pasar Agung Temple starting point.
DAY 07 : MT AGUNG TREKKING ( 3.142 meters above sea level, 7 hours) , (B): 01:45 am : Arrival at Pasar Agung Temple starting point, introduction and safety procedure briefing by our experience professional climbing/trekking guide 01:45 am : Begin our climb / trek to the summit and sunrise point. www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
06:00 am : Arrival at the summit, where we witness the spectacular view and sunrise. While there we enjoy beverage refreshments. 07:30 am : Begin our descent to finishing point of our trek. 11:00 am : Arrival at starting point and boarding car. 01:00 pm : Return arrival at your hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure and overnight in Ubud.
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Day 08 : UBUD – SERANGAN HARBOUR – GILI TRAWANGAN (B) 06:30 – 07:00 AM Picked up by our staff for transfer to Serangan Harbour (approx 1 hr) then you will sail to Gili Trawangan at 09:00 AM by boat for about 1,5 hours. Upon arrival in Gili Trawangan, the staff from Gili Getaway Boat will assist you with transfer by Cidomo (horse cart) to your hotel in Gili Trawangan. Day 09 : FREE DAY - GILI TRAWANGAN (B) Enjoy your free day at Gili Trawangan sunbathing or tour around the island to enjoy the atmosphere or blend in with locals. Overnight in Gili Trawangan. www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
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Day 10 : GILI TRAWANGAN – SNORKELING (B) 08:00 08:30AM Proceed to Villa Ombak Dive Center, next to Villa Ombak and join the snorkeling trip. Depending on your preference, you can go in the morning and/or afternoon. Overnight in Gili Trawangan. Day 11 : GILI TRAWANGAN – SERANGAN – KUTA (B) 11.00 Check in time for Gili Getaway boat transfer and at 12:00 Departure from Gili Trawangan to Serangan Harbour Bali. Our staff will meet you at Serangan harbour and transfer you to your hotel in Kuta. Overnight in Kuta. Day 12 : BALI – JAKARTA (B) Take a morning surf lesson then the afternoon is yours for a little leisure or shopping before catching our flight to Jakarta.
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At the appropriate time, transfer to Bali airport for flight departure to Jakarta. Upon arrival in Jakarta, you will be met by our staff and transfer you to your Jakarta hotel for overnight in Jakarta. Day 13 : JAKARTA – FLIGHT HOME (B) At appropriate time, transfer by hotel staff to Jakarta airport for flight home. - END OF SERVICES
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PHYSICAL CONDITIONING RATING: 3.5 out of 5 www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
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Cultural Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Accommodations 3-4 star hotels and guesthouses Meals Included All meals included as indicated in program including breakfasts in Kathmandu. Meal Budget: Allow USD10-30 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included. What’s Included All internal flights- Jakarta to Yogyakarta; Surabaya to Denpasar (Bali), Denpasar to Jakarta JAKARTA: Roundtrip airport transfers 1x City Tour including dinner English speaking guide Accommodation as stated on the itinerary Meals as stated on the program (B: breakfast, D: dinner) Bottled water during tour JOGJYAKARTA – BOROBUDUR – BROMO: Air-con transfer arrangement 4 wheel-drive Jeep & horse riding in Bromo 1 Night accommodation at Lava View Lodge Bromo Meals at stated on the itinerary (B: Breakfast. L: Lunch, D: Dinner) Refreshment Mineral Water Entrance fee English speaking guide www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
BALI PART: Roundtrip airport transfers All activities as stated on the program (incl. 1x Surfing Lesson) English speaking guide Accommodation as stated on the itinerary 1x day use rooms on the last day (late check out until 6pm when required) Meals and bottled according to above the itinerary (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner) GILI TRAWANGAN: Roundtrip land and/or boat transfers Snorkeling activity as stated on the program incl. guide, boat and snorkeling equipment, drinking water Refreshment during snorkeling Accommodation as stated in the itinerary Meals as stated in the above itinerary (B: breakfast) What’s Not Included International flights, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre or post tour accommodation, optional tours sightseeing or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and any alcohol purchased or consumed. Some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your city guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally. Any travel vaccinations that are required. Travel Medical Insurance (this is mandatory and must be shown to our tour leader before trip begins) If you need travel insurance please go to our website and get a free quote
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