Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Bali Tour, 14 Days from Istanbul
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore linked by temples, cities and Bali's coast over 14 days.
From Jakarta to Bali
This journey runs from Istanbul to Jakarta and on through Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Prambanan and Borobudur lead to the slopes of Mount Merapi, then to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and an overland crossing to Singapore, before Tanah Lot Temple and the shores of Bali. The route brings together the temples, cities and landscapes of three countries.
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Fourteen days that bring four countries into one journey. The Indonesian leg opens in Jakarta and continues with a jeep safari and a botanical garden near Bogor. In Yogyakarta, the ninth-century Prambanan and Borobudur temples are followed by a short safari at the foot of the Merapi volcano.
In Kuala Lumpur the route takes in the Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square and the city's cultural mix. An overland crossing leads to Singapore, with Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and Orchard Road. The trip closes in Bali: Tanah Lot Temple, traditional craft workshops, and a few days by the sea in the Kuta area.
Flights, hotels, the meals listed and the city tours are included.
Borobudur Temple
Ninth-century meditation terraces at the world's largest Buddhist temple.
Petronas Twin Towers
A photo stop at Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers.
Tanah Lot Temple
A sixteenth-century Shiva temple set on a rock in the ocean.
Planning your budgetA recommended gratuity of 120 USD per person for local guides, drivers and service staff, along with lunches and dinners (except the included Bogor lunch), drinks with meals and small tourism taxes such as the Bali tourist tax, are not included in the tour price. See details →
The route of the journey
Turkish Airlines' direct flight departs for Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, at 02:45. Flight details: TK56, Istanbul 02:45, Jakarta 18:00.
Photo: cloud.shepherd, CC BY 2.001Istanbul to JakartaAirport welcome and a transfer to the hotel for the night.
Arrival in Jakarta
We meet at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport at 22:30 to begin the journey. Turkish Airlines' direct flight departs for Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, at 02:45. After roughly 11 hours in the air we land in Jakarta at 18:00 local time.
After being welcomed at the airport, a short transfer brings us into the city's energy on the way to the hotel, where we settle in for the night.
Flight details: TK56, Istanbul 02:45, Jakarta 18:00.
Accommodation: Santika Premiere Slipi Hotel, 4-star.
02Bogor Jeep Safari and Botanical DiscoveryA jeep safari through rice fields and the Bogor Botanical Gardens.
Bogor jeep safari
After breakfast we head for the Bogor region, set in the countryside. Waiting jeeps take us on a short safari through rice fields and village roads.
We then walk among the lotus ponds and towering trees of the Bogor Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya Bogor), home to one of the world's most significant tropical plant collections. After lunch at a local restaurant we return to Jakarta in the late afternoon.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Santika Premiere Slipi Hotel, 4-star.
03Flight to Yogyakarta and Prambanan TempleThe towering ninth-century spires of Prambanan Temple.
Prambanan Temple
After breakfast we transfer to the airport and fly to Yogyakarta, Indonesia's cultural capital. On arrival we visit Prambanan Temple, a monumental ninth-century Hindu complex. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its towering spires and intricate architecture carry us deep into history.
Flight details: Garuda Indonesia, Jakarta 11:30, Yogyakarta 12:50.
Accommodation: Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel, 4-star.
04Borobudur Temple and Mount MerapiBorobudur Temple and a jeep safari at the foot of Mount Merapi.
Borobudur and Mount Merapi
Today we set out to explore Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Walking among its ninth-century meditation terraces and reliefs, we take in views of the surrounding volcanic peaks.
After lunch we take a short jeep safari at the foot of Mount Merapi, still an active volcano, observing the dramatic landscape shaped by its lava flows up close.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel, 4-star.
05Crossing to Malaysia: Kuala LumpurFree time to explore and shop, and the energy of Bukit Bintang.
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast we transfer to Yogyakarta Airport and fly AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's modern capital. After a roughly two-and-a-half-hour flight we arrive in this metropolis, with free time after check-in to explore the surroundings and shop.
In the evening, the lit-up streets of Bukit Bintang show off the city's energy.
Flight details: AirAsia, Yogyakarta 11:45, Kuala Lumpur 15:15.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Kuala Lumpur, 4-star.
06Kuala Lumpur City TourThe Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square and the National Mosque.
Petronas Towers and the city
We begin a thorough city tour to discover the heart of Malaysia. The first stop is the iconic Petronas Twin Towers for a photo break, followed by exterior views of Merdeka Square, the historic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the National Mosque and the Royal Palace (Istana Negara), a window onto Malaysia's cultural mix.
After lunch there is time to browse the handicrafts of Chinatown and the Central Market.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Kuala Lumpur, 4-star.
07Overland to SingaporeA border crossing by coach and a first walk through Singapore.
Overland to Singapore
After breakfast we set off south on the Malay Peninsula in a private luxury coach, a journey of roughly five hours. Modern highways lined with palm and rubber trees lead to the Malaysia-Singapore border.
After passport and customs formalities we enter Singapore, one of the world's most orderly city-states. After checking into the hotel we take a first exploratory walk through the city.
Transportation: Overland transfer by private luxury coach.
Accommodation: Singapore central hotels, 4-star.
08Singapore: Marina Bay and the GardensThe Merlion, Gardens by the Bay and Orchard Road.
Marina Bay and the Gardens
The day begins with the iconic Merlion statue and the Marina Bay area. We then visit the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, with its vertical gardens.
After taking in the multicultural fabric of Chinatown and Little India, there is free time on Orchard Road, the city's shopping heart. In the evening there is a chance to watch the light show at Marina Bay Sands.
Accommodation: Singapore central hotels, 4-star.
09Flight from Singapore to BaliVia Changi Airport to Bali, settling in at Kuta Beach.
Flight to Bali
After breakfast we transfer to Changi Airport, ranked among the world's best, and fly to the island of Bali. After a roughly two-and-a-half-hour flight we land at Denpasar Airport.
After passport formalities we settle into the resort hotel in the Kuta Beach area, with a first taste of the tropical air.
Flight details: Singapore to Denpasar.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, 5-star.
10Tanah Lot Temple and Traditional CraftsThe sea temple of Tanah Lot and traditional craft workshops.
Tanah Lot Temple
Today we visit one of Bali's most recognizable landmarks, Tanah Lot Temple, set on a rock in the middle of the ocean. After this sixteenth-century Shiva temple, we are welcomed into traditional craft workshops that reflect Bali's character.
Watching batik painting, wood carving and the fine work of local artisans brings us closer to the island's cultural depth.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, 5-star.
11A Day by the Sea in BaliA full free day for the ocean, the beach or the spa.
A day by the sea in Bali
A full free day in Bali's relaxed atmosphere. There is time for the ocean, the beach, or the hotel's spa and massage services.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, 5-star.
12Tropical Island Life in BaliLocal markets, the monkey forest or the rice terraces.
Last full day in Bali
Today is the last full day on the island. Guests who wish can shop at local markets, visit the monkey forest, or join an optional excursion to Bali's rice terraces.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, 5-star.
13Return Flight from Bali to IstanbulFinal hours by the sea, then a night flight home.
Overnight flight to Istanbul
After a last few hours by the sea in Bali, we check out of the hotel in the evening. Turkish Airlines' direct flight departs for Istanbul at 21:05. The night is spent in the air.
Flight details: TK67, Denpasar 21:05, Istanbul 05:40 the next day.
Accommodation: Overnight on the plane.
14Arrival in IstanbulA 14 day journey from Indonesia to Bali comes to an end.
Arrival in Istanbul
We land at Istanbul Airport at 05:40 in the morning, closing a 14-day journey that ran from Indonesia through Malaysia and Singapore to Bali.
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Flight details
Outbound · 14 June 2027Return · 26 June 2027Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Santika Premiere Hotel 4★ or similar · Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel 4★ or similar · Hotel Royal Kuala Lumpur 4★ or similar · Singapore 4★ Central hotels · Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali 5★ or similar
Sold as: 4-star / 5-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
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- Main international flights: Istanbul - Jakarta outbound and Bali (Denpasar) - Istanbul return economy class flight tickets with Turkish Airlines.
- Regional connecting flights (4 in total): all the domestic and regional flights in the flow of the programme (details below).
- Intercontinental crossing by luxury coach: a comfortable coach journey from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore the full length of the Malay Peninsula, together with border crossing services.
- Selected accommodation: 12 nights in total in 4 star and 5 star hotels (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bali).
- Generous breakfasts: the daily breakfasts served at the hotels throughout the stay.
- Jeep safari experiences: discovering rural life in Bogor and adrenaline-filled jeep safaris on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta.
- Culture and temple tours: entrance fees and tours for Borobudur (the world's largest Buddhist temple), Prambanan (a masterpiece of Hinduism) and Tanah Lot (Bali's iconic sea temple).
- Nature and art discoveries: a visit to Bogor Botanical Garden and to Bali's traditional handicraft villages.
- City tours: panoramic discoveries of Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
- Professional guiding: an expert Turkish-speaking guiding service accompanying our group throughout the journey.
- Transfers: all airport-hotel-airport transfers are made in private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Compulsory travel insurance: the professional liability insurance arranged under Law No. 1618.
Not included in the price
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- Lunches and dinners: all main meals other than the breakfasts specified in the programme (except the Bogor lunch, which is expressly stated as included).
- Drinks with meals: the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ordered with all meals.
- Personal expenses: hotel extras (minibar, laundry), souvenir shopping and small tourism taxes that do not require a visa but may be requested on arrival. (For example, the Bali tourist tax.)
- Departure tax for travel abroad: the duty stamp paid to the official authorities of the Republic of Turkiye.
- Gratuity contributions: the recommended amount of 120 USD per person in total, collected on behalf of the group for the local guides, drivers and service staff.
- Gratuity for guides, drivers and service staff · 120 USD · per person
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Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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