Watch the sun rise over Mount Bromo, East Java

Dental Study Tour to Indonesia Java, Bali, Komodo 9 – 21 September 2016 With UK flight package: 8 – 22 September 2016

Komodo National Park Mountains

Step off the tourist trail and experience lesser-travelled Indonesia. Visit the cultural riches of Java, peer into a vast volcanic caldera at daybreak, drift among beautiful remote islands, snorkel in turquoise waters brimming with fish and coral, relax on a pink beach and come face to face with the Komodo Dragon. On the way there are wide ranging CPD professional visits and talks, giving you insight into dental practice in different parts of Indonesia. Fly into Yogyakarta and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day settling in at your leisure before a welcome dinner with the group. Java is the heart of Indonesia – the modern hub and also the cultural heartland. Central Java is where the Javan cultural identity is at its strongest, and Yogyakarta, known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage, is its soul. Established in 1755, it is crammed with magnificent architecture, palaces and temples. On your first full day take a rickshaw to the Royal Palace, where you will visit a puppet maker, the water palace and an underground mosque. Visit the Yogyakarta Dental Hospital for a tour and to meet local dental practitioners, while partners visit the local bazaar, before driving to the spectacular temples of Prambanan. These are the most outstanding example of Hindu architecture in Indonesia and the graceful temples are a beautiful sight against the sky.

Rise early the next morning to drive to Borobodur, 1,200 years old and one of the most magnificent sites in Southeast Asia. Its imposing stone structures loom out of vivid green rice paddies and palms. Spend time here before driving to Candirejo, a fascinating village retaining a traditional way of life, set amongst beautiful rice paddies and rainforest. Explore this authentic Javanese village by bicycle or horse and cart and see traditional artisans at work. In the afternoon visit a batik workshop to see how the highly prized Javanese batik is produced. In the evening witness an unusual local tradition in South Square before dinner. Take the train past lush volcano-strewn scenery to Surabaya and check into your hotel. Visit the dental faculty at the prestigious Universitas Airlangga for a lecture on treatment planning

Prambanan Temple

Drive to the airport to fly to Denpasar and transfer to Sidemen village in the lush heartland of Bali. Check into your relaxed resort near the village and spend the rest of the day enjoying the pool and beautiful surroundings at your leisure.

Borobodur

in endodontics before visiting a museum with dental exhibits. Alternatively you may spend the afternoon at leisure, as will partners, or take an optional antiques tour. At first glance Surabaya is a vast, modern metropolis, but there are many fascinating corners of the old city that are richly rewarding if you know where to look. Surabaya is an historic trading port with old quarters, markets and kampungs, which you will discover the following day in the company of a local who knows the city’s old heart inside out. Explore the vibrant Arab quarter, where labyrinthine warrens lead to an historic mosque, the crumbling Dutch quarter with wonderful 19th century buildings, and sprawling, atmospheric Chinatown. You will also visit a local dental clinic in the old town and look at traditional medicine. Continue through a traditional kampung to the old wharves with their teak schooners and drive to Mount Bromo.

Sidemen village is surrounded by rice paddies and mountains and the resort is full of flowers and greenery. Spend the next day exploring the village, visiting the local weaver and the community centre, with time at leisure to explore at your own pace, join cookery classes or take a massage. There will be a CPD talk in the afternoon on dentistry in the 18th and 19th centuries as seen through cartoons. The following morning drive to Ubud for the day. Ubud’s reputation as a cultural and artistic hub set amongst verdant rice fields has made it an increasingly popular destination. While partners enjoy Ubud at their leisure there is a professional visit to the Dental Tourism Centre, a destination for foreigners coming to Bali for

Rise very early the next day to drive up to the crater of Mount Bromo for sunrise. The sight that greets you as you crest the caldera is a lunar-like landscape of epic proportions and a surreal, otherworldly beauty. Smoking volcanoes sit in a sea of mist within a vast crater, making this one of the most breathtaking sights in the whole of Indonesia. Drive up and over the edge of the major caldera, then drive across the sea of sand towards smoking Mt Bromo and get out to walk up to the lip of the crater itself to peer into the depths of the volcano. Old Surabaya Market (top); A view of Ubud’s rice field and Mt Agung (above)

Surabaya

Java 1 Yogyakarta

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Bromo

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Bali 4 Sidemen village

Flores / Komodo National Park

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dental work, and a lecture on endodontics in the 21st century. Afterwards explore Ubud, including the Monkey Forest and the Agung Rai Museum of Art. The following day drive into the spectacular interior of Bali, an area of waterfalls, mountain lakes and volcanoes, and take a nature walk. In the evening hear Tony Druttman give a fascinating talk on his own family’s long line of dentists, a dramatic story spanning the Russian Revolution and World War II. Next morning fly to Flores, one of a series of sharp peaked green islands offering beautiful views. Visit the village of Mero to witness a folkloric dance, the caci, a dramatically staged whip dance. Check into your beachfront hotel. Rise very early the next morning to cruise through beautiful peaked islands and turquoise sea on a traditional boat to Komodo Island. Disembark and take a guided tour of the National Park to see the Komodo Dragons, walking up to Sulphurea and Frigate Hills for superb views. Sail to nearby Pink Beach for some spectacular snorkelling in turquoise water brimming with brightly coloured fish and coral. Afterwards sail onto Kalong Island in time to see thousands of bats flying out of their cave before returning to the hotel at the end of the day. Next day transfer to the airport to fly back to Bali. Spend a final night in Sanur at the lovely beachfront Puri Santrian Hotel. The caci dance, Flores (top); A Komodo Dragon; Beautiful Pink Beach (above)

Itinerary

9 – 21 September 2016

B = Breakfast

L = Lunch D = Dinner

3 nights Yogyakarta – 1 night Surabaya – 1 night Mount Bromo – 4 nights Sidemen village – 2 nights Flores – 1 night Sanur 8 Sept (Thur) London Am



Depart UK (if taking UK flight package) D

9 Sept (Fri)

Singapore / Yogyakarta

Am Eve

Arrive Yogyakarta and transfer to the Phoenix Hotel and at leisure Welcome dinner



Pm







Rickshaw to the Royal Palace. Visit the puppet maker and water palace. Explore the cyber village adjacent to the palace and the underground mosque Visit Yogyakarta Dental Hospital (partner programme to the local bazaar and café). Drive to the Temples of Prambanan B D

11 Sept (Sun) Yogyakarta Am



Pm Eve

Early start to visit the Temple of Borobodur. Drive to Canderejo village and explore by horse and carriage or bicycle. Visit farms, workshops and the cultural centre and learn of village life Visit the batik workshop. Return to hotel and at leisure Visit South Square to witness a local superstition and dinner

12 Sept (Mon) Yogyakarta / Surabaya Am Pm



Take the train across Java to Surabaya Transfer to the Hotel Majapahit. Visit the dental faculty at the Universitas Airlangga (partners at leisure or optional antiques tour). Lecture: “Treatment Planning in Endodontics.” Visit a museum with dental exhibits or at leisure

13 Sept (Tues) Surabaya / Bromo Am



Pm

Pm





Sidemen

Am

Visit the Dental Tourism Centre. Partners at leisure in Ubud. Lecture: “Endodontics in the 21st Century” Explore Ubud including the Monkey Forest and the Agung Rai Museum of Art



Pm

17 Sept (Sat) Sidemen Am Pm Eve



B D



Drive into the lush interior of Bali Take a nature walk through villages past waterfalls and stunning scenery Lecture: “Dentistry of the 20th Century and a family history” B D

18 Sept (Sun) Sidemen / Flores Am Pm



Drive to Denpasar and fly to Flores Visit the village of Mero to witness the ‘Caci’, a ritual whip fight and dance. Transfer to the Bintang Flores Hotel

19 Sept (Mon) Komodo National Park Am



Pm

B L D

Very early morning departure by boat. Cruise Komodo Island and explore the island and see the dragons Snorkelling at Pink Beach. Cruise to Kalong Island to see thousands of bats

20 Sept (Tues) Flores / Bali Am Pm

21 Sept (Wed) Bali Pm



B D

At leisure. Transfer to the airport Fly to Bali and transfer to Sanur and the Puri Santrian Hotel B

Transfer to airport for return flight



B D

Very early start to drive to Mount Bromo Volcano. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to Surabaya airport Fly to Bali and drive to Sidemen village

15 Sept (Thur) Sidemen Am

B D

B D

16 Sept (Fri)

Tour of old Surabaya including the Dutch, Chinese and Arab quarters, markets, a local dental clinic and examine traditional medicine. Walk through a traditional kampung to the old wharves with the teak schooners Drive to Mount Bromo and check into the Jiwa Jawa Resort

14 Sept (Wed) Bromo / Bali Am

B D

weaver and the community centre Lecture: “Dentistry of the 18th and 19th Century as seen through the cartoons.” Options for cookery class and massage. Afternoon tea



B D

10 Sept (Sat) Yogyakarta Am

Pm



B D

Visit Sidemen village including a local Mount Bromo, East Java – by J. Baines 2015

Hotels The Phoenix Hotel (Yogyakarta) A beautiful hotel dating back to 1918, this colonial landmark is a superb example of early 20th century Indonesian-Dutch architecture. Located in the heart of Yogyakarta, the hotel features an inviting swimming pool and day spa. The Phoenix was the official residence of Suharto, Indonesia’s first president, when he was in Yogyakarta. Hotel Majapahit (Surabaya) Built in 1910 by the famous Sarkies brothers who also built the Raffles Hotel in Singapore and the Strand in Burma - the elegant Hotel Majapahit is a classic landmark. Its graceful colonial architecture with immaculate gardens combines with modern facilities and its famous spa to make this a truly memorable stay in the heart of old Surabaya. Jiwa Jawa Resort (Mount Bromo) A contemporary artisan-built resort, this stylish and very comfortable resort uses quality natural materials with a modernist twist. Owned by a skilled photographer, the resort includes a gallery of his photos and a collection of cameras. Subak Tabola (Sidemen) With guestrooms scattered amongst stunning tropical gardens with lush rice field and volcano views, Subak Tabola comprises a beautiful outdoor pool, an open air restaurant and a spa. The Bintang Flores Hotel (Flores) This beachfront hotel set in a spacious tropical garden is modern in style but draws on Indonesian architectural influences. With a large swimming pool and private white-sand beach, the hotel offers excellent facilities and service in a beachfront location. Puri Santrian (Bali) An elegant hotel in traditional Balinese style with a beautiful pool set amongst lush gardens, this hotel offers excellent facilities and a superb beachfront location. The Phoenix Hotel, Yogyakarta (top); Subak Tabola, Sidemen; Puri Santrian, Bali (above)















The ground only cost of the tour is £2,680 / AUD $6,290 The cost of the tour including flights from London is £3,590 The ground only cost does not include international flights or transfers on arrival and departure. Those taking the ground only package should start the tour in Yogyakarta and end in Bali.

The cost includes:

Snorkelling off Pink Beach

Tour Leader Tony Druttman qualified from Leeds Dental School in 1981 following a brief career in Chemical Engineering. He gained a Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute in 1987. Since 1999 he has been a specialist in Endodontics, has been President of the British Endodontic Society and is a visiting teacher at the Eastman Dental Institute CPD. He has lectured both in the UK and abroad and has contributed to a number of dental publications. He has a referral practice in the West End of London. Tony has led tours for us in Cuba, China and South India.

• Return economy flights on Singapore Airlines from London to Yogyakarta and Bali to London (with flight package) Premium Economy Upgrade from £620 • Comprehensive briefing notes • The services of tour leader Dr Tony Druttman • 12 nights’ accommodation in 4-, 5-star and boutique hotels and lodges Single supplement: £560 / AUD $1,335 • Breakfasts daily and lunch or dinner daily • A full programme of tours as per the itinerary • A full professional programme including CPD lectures • Admission fees where applicable • Local English speaking national guides throughout • All transport including internal flights • Tips

The cost excludes:

• Meals not mentioned • All personal extras such as water, porterage, laundry, inoculation fees and drinks • All optional excursions, tours and visits • Travel insurance • Visa Fee payable on arrival (currently US $35) • Bali Departure Tax (currently US $20) NB: Due to the nature of the tour places are limited.

“Tony was a brilliant leader who looked after us all extensively well.” Lindy Rule, Dental Tour to South India 2013 Monkey Temple, Ubud

About Us To travel with us is to dig below the surface, revealing the deeper destination. Of course, you will visit the great historical sites; marvel at the wonders of architecture and engineering; be moved by the riches of culture and art; and experience the most spectacular landscapes in the world. What we also do is make sure that you see the country as it is today, giving you privileged access that independent travel and other tour companies rarely get close to. We give you a variety of experiences, from the sublime to the humble, in the company of intelligent, curious, like-minded people. And while we can be worthy, we also make sure that you have a lot of fun.

All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate

Jon Baines Tours (London) 1A Salcott Road, London, SW11 6DQ Tel: +44 (0) 207 223 9485 / 5618 Fax: +44 (0) 207 228 7290 Email: [email protected] www.jonbainestours.co.uk Jon Baines Tours (Melbourne) PO Box 68, South Brunswick, Victoria 3055 Tel: +61 (0) 3 9343 6367 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9012 4228 Email: [email protected] www.jonbainestours.com

Yogyakarta Station (top); Ubud Market; Spectacular coral off Pink Beach, Komodo; Komodo National Park (above)