The time has come! No more waiting, your bags are packed and you're on your way, just like the rest of the TruFam. Meet up with the rest of your group (future best travel mates) and the Tour Ninja before discussing the next 9 exciting, fun-filled days where we'll explore dense rainforests, spot majestic wildlife and interact with the local communities that call this enchanting place home. Are you excited yet, because we are too! Spend the rest of your evening exploring the wonders of Medan, Sumatra, before beginning your journey around Indonesia's largest island.

Activity: Welcome Dinner

We get up early and have breakfast before setting off on our first stop. We make our way into the lush wilderness of Bukit Lawang, a hidden gem in the heart of Sumatra. Once we arrive in this breathtaking paradise, we'll have some time to drop our bags and grab a bite to eat before spreading our wings and experiencing the adventure of the enigmatic bat cave - figuratively speaking, of course. The stars of the show are the winged wonders themselves - bats! Watch in amazement as these nocturnal creatures flutter and dance above you and show you their nocturnal rituals. Don't worry, they're more interested in selfies than sucking blood. The adventure draws to a close and we make our way back to our accommodation before heading out for dinner on our first evening in the city.

Bat Cave

1x breakfast

Ah, the early morning alarm clock - a symphony of sounds heralding a new day and with it a new adventure! Once we've had our morning fuel - and believe us, you'll need it today. We put on our trekking boots and set off to observe the local wildlife. Look out for orangutans, monkeys, tropical birds and more as we venture into the rainforest. If you've worked up an appetite from all the walking, your local guide will have prepared a monkey-themed lunch for you to enjoy in the heart of the jungle. (Don't worry, you're not eating monkeys, we just love puns) After we've fortified ourselves, we'll take a short walk before changing our mode of transport. Take off your boots and let's hit the river! Skip the road, take the river: tubing on a river adventure from the jungle straight to the hotel door. It's a wild time.

Orangutan Trekking & River Tubing

1x breakfast, 1x lunch

It's travelling day! After breakfast, we drive to the airport to catch a flight to Padang in the afternoon. Padang is characterised by its location on the coast of the Indian Ocean. The city is surrounded by lush green hills and is known for its picturesque landscapes. The nearby coastal areas offer beautiful beaches and great swimming opportunities, so make the most of your free time in the afternoon once we arrive. Head out and see what the largest city and capital of West Sumatra has to offer. After the last few exciting days, we're taking it a little slower tonight to soak up the atmosphere and admire the sunsets that tint the sky with a symphony of colours and cast a magical light on the cityscape. A true feeling of happiness.

Flight to Padang

1x breakfast

It's an early start again today, but for a very good reason. We are setting off on our very own TruExclusive. We drive deep into the jungle to the Mentawai village, where we spend some time with the locals of Sumatra. It's a moment that will stay with us forever. We take a speedboat to Siberut and head straight to Mentawai village, where your stay is more than just a stay - it's an authentic experience of rural life. We dive straight into village life as we have lunch with the locals before exploring the surrounding farm. Let yourself be enchanted by the warm hospitality and unique traditions that make up this unforgettable homestay experience. Our host family will welcome us with open arms in their traditional home, where we will spend the night in cabins. At a traditional farm in a Mentawai village and at the market, you will learn about a sustainable way of life and agricultural heritage. A centre for local handicrafts, textiles and souvenirs. Immerse yourself in the creativity of Mentawai artisans and perhaps take a piece of their craftsmanship home with you. We end the evening with games and beer and fall asleep to the sound of birdsong.

Local homestay

1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

Wake up, rub your eyes and get ready for a crazy jungle adventure that will awaken your senses and ignite your thirst for adventure. When the alarm clock strikes 6.30am, you'll be ready for this unforgettable journey that combines morning tranquillity with the wild spirit of the jungle. Get ready to dive deep into Mentawai culture as you spend the rest of the day in a traditional house called "Uma". Trust us, this isn't your typical visit - here you'll have the chance to make real connections, learn about foraging and hunting and meet the village shaman. We go into the heart of nature and learn about the wisdom of the indigenous tribe. From making traditional threads to learning survival techniques, your time in the jungle will be educational and life-changing.

Shaman village & learn survival skills

1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

It's time to say goodbye to the jungle and head to the beach! We say goodbye to the locals of Mentawai village and welcome the slow pace of beach life. In the afternoon, we head to Padang harbour and check out Nagari Sungai Pinang, a cool traditional fishing village on the south coast of Padang. We will spend our last few days in beach huts just a stone's throw away from the crystal clear water and surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, you'll have time to chill out before heading to a bar with live music for dinner in the evening. Sit back and watch the sun go down as we savour the magic of the last nights in paradise.

Speedboat to Padang

1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

It's time for an island hop. We hop on boats and head to the surrounding ocean hotspots to jump in! Grab your mask and snorkel and dive down as we swim past the vibrant corals, colourful fish and maybe even a turtle or two! On this day, we'll visit Turtle Point, Nemo Point and Snake Island to experience the natural beauty of Indonesia's most tranquil island. On the beach you can feel the sand between your toes, the breeze in your hair and the sun on your face as we spend a relaxing afternoon before travelling to a turtle project. We'll learn about the importance of turtle conservation and how Sumatra supports turtles in the ocean ecosystem. We also help bathe turtles and release them back into the ocean! An incredible day and a damn good time! In the evening we return to our beach huts and eat and drink as the sun sets. We dance on the beach, sip cocktails and sing along to the live music. It's our last night together as a TruFam, so it's only right... Right?

Island hopping & turtle aid centre

1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

It's time to say goodbye to the breathtaking island of Sumatra. We've experienced so much so far and can't wait to continue our journey. Check out relaxed and make the most of your last moments on this beautiful island before we head to the airport and make our way to Bali! The last 10 days have been very special for Suma, but the next part of the trip will be even more epic - you should be looking forward to Bali!

So, what better introduction to the rich culture of Bali than going to two of its most famous temples? Firstly, we will go to the Royal Temple of Taman Ayun, which translates as "beautiful garden". Do you know why? Well, obviously it's a beautiful garden; a garden full of fantastic architecture, fish-filled ponds and lush greenery. Then we'll move on to Tanah Lot, which is perched on a rock formation in the sea and, let us tell you right now, is a lot of fun to explore! In the evening, we'll enjoy the spectacular sunset on one of the most picturesque beaches in the area before spending a rollicking night in Canggu, a place where you'll thank us if you want to party. Your liver, however, not so much.

Tanah Lot & Taman Ayun visits

Breakfast

Surf's up, people! Grab your board, hit the beach and let's catch some great waves (surfer lingo for awesome). That's right, it's time for your very own surf lesson at Kuta Beach, one of the best surf spots in Asia. Here, one of our excellent local Kuta instructors will teach you the basics and show you how to make cool moves. When we say cool, we mean we'll be really impressed if you can stand upright for more than 5 seconds, but you never know. Maybe you're a natural. After a day on the water, we return to relax by the rooftop pool or take a walk on the beach before enjoying the sunset with a cocktail in hand and telling the stories of the day's surfing, like when you did that 360 when no one was looking. Of course you did.

Surf lessons

Breakfast

Let's go, pack your bags. We're off to the bohemian jungle town of Ubud. Ubud needs little introduction; it's full of famous terraced rice terraces, temples, shrines and, of course, monkeys. Before we get there though, we'll stop to cool off in the most beautiful waterfall you may never have heard of (if you have, 5 points to Gryffindor), the gorgeous Tegenungan Waterfall. Optional activities, including taking those ridiculous photos of you emerging from the water and flinging your hair back for Insta. After we check into the hotel, you'll have some time to look around the city, enjoy the sights, chat to the lovely locals and sample some of Ubud's delicacies. After freshening up, we'll head to one of Bali's coolest live music venues, where they'll be playing hits like "Going Back to Bali", a Balinese remix of the Biggie Smalls classic.

Visit to the waterfalls

Breakfast

Gordon Ramsay? Jamie Oliver? Heston Flowers-whatever? Yeah, they've got nothing on you after today, because a traditional Indonesian cookery lesson is on the cards. We'll start the day with a little breakfast before heading to the markets for a look at the freshest ingredients Bali has to offer. Then we'll meet the fantastic Wayan and his family (part of our TruFam) to learn how to make some of Bali's most famous dishes, including canang sari, the flower offerings made to the deity. And the best part? You'll get to savour the delicious dishes you've just prepared. Then, with bellies full of delicious Balinese food, we'll head off to meet some of Ubud's cheekiest locals in the sacred monkey forest, where it's believed that the hundreds of monkeys that live there protect the ancient temples within. This protection also means that they will steal anything you have to hand. The Balinese long-tailed monkeys are big fans of designer brands, smartphones, Raybans and AirPods. After a day with these literally cheeky monkeys, it's time to head back to dinner with your TruFam where you can eat, drink, have fun and count all the unforgettable memories you've made so far. It might be late.

Breakfast & Lunch

Traditional cookery course

Did you know that 20% of the world's population's daily diet consists of rice? no? well, now you do. get ready for one of Bali's most exciting (and famous) activities - strolling through the incredibly beautiful and picturesque rice terraces of Tegalalang. traverse Ubud valleys, snap an insta-worthy photo on one of the many swings (please keep your arms inside the vehicle), and take a sip from a fresh coconut while learning about the importance of these little grains in the Balinese and world economy. this afternoon we'll visit kintamani for lunch overlooking the active volcano mt. Batur. we return to either top up your tan by the pool, buy souvenirs at the colourful and lively local market or have a pilau fight with your tru buddies (get what we did there?).

Rice terraces, volcano viewpoint & local markets

Breakfast

That's right. We visited the temples. Explored the rice terraces. Seen the monkeys. It's high time we tackled Bali's famous beaches, don't you think? Today we hop on a bus and then take a ferry to the stunning Gili Trawangan, an island that may be small but has a big "Holy crap, this is awesome!" to offer. First, we check into our tropical accommodation in the heart of the island, where we'll spend our last few days before spending the afternoon sipping a beer, lounging by the pool or exploring the many idyllic beaches just a stroll away. Sit back, put your feet up and splash around in the crystal clear waters of the Gili Islands before indulging in delicious food at dinner. Then dress smart (shorts and a reasonably clean t-shirt will do) as we head to the incredible bars of this tiny island to drink responsibly. Did we say "responsibly"? Yes, of course we did. If you want to be. This night can be as casual or as civilised as you want it to be. After all, this is your Tru party.

Off to Gili Trawangan

Breakfast

They call it "island hopping". We call it getting on a boat, speeding across the sapphire waters, feeling the sea breeze in your hair, banishing the hangover in minutes and visiting the most breathtaking sites Bali has to offer. We'll be hopping around the three islands - Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, home to some of the best snorkelling this incredible place has to offer. You'll see stunning coral, beautiful fish, turtles and maybe even a shark or two. Don't worry, we're only talking whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, the only sharks in the world that love a hug. After marvelling at Bali's incredible marine life, you can enjoy lunch on the beach on Gili Air before enjoying the stunning sunset and an ice-cold cocktail at some of the best beach bars on the island tonight. Unless you've been eaten by a cuddly shark first. Then there are no cocktails for you.

Island hopping & snorkelling

Breakfast

You know one of the best ways to explore the Gili Islands? By boat? By car? Llama? No. Bicycle. Yay! Today we will be exploring the island on one of Gili's only means of transport, the bicycle. We'll all cycle around the island, exploring all the nooks and crannies of this incredible place, before taking a little hike up the hill to see the best viewpoint Gili has to offer. (Which is pretty incredible, if we do say so ourselves. Which we do, by the way). Then you'll have the chance to enjoy one last sunset with your travel mates as you reminisce about your epic time on the trip over a farewell dinner, before wrapping things up Tru-style with a little party to celebrate what we guarantee has been the best 10 days of your life.

Island bike tour

Breakfast

Oh, mate. Last day. Today you say goodbye to your TruFam, to the incredible place that is Bali, and to this amazing experience that, to be honest, has changed your life. But you know, the fun doesn't necessarily have to end. Your Travel Ninja is ready to catapult you into your next adventure, be it more adventures across Indonesia, a trip to another destination or to see you off on your journey home. It's been a wild time. Whatever you do, stay in touch, TruFam.

Help & support for the onward journey

Breakfast