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1 week in Indonesia, Arriving from Georgetown, Penang

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naiduss

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Nov 11, 2012 4:31 PM
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1 week in Indonesia, Arriving from Georgetown, Penang

Hi all, looking for advice/criticisms from travelers who are familiar with the trail. My friend and I are first time travelers to Indonesia and are hoping to fit in two areas while we're there. We will be arriving from Georgetown, previously making stops in Koh Tao and Koh Phaghnan. In indonesia we were hoping to cross into Medan and visit Bukit Lawang...estimating 3 days here. From there the plan was to head to Bali, spending the bulk of our time set up in Ubud, thinking 4 days. What is the best way to get between the two places? and does this seem too rushed? After Bali we are heading to The Phillipines for another week, most likely set up on Cebu with days visits to Dumaguete and Apo island. Any suggestions welcome, thanks for reading!

ANOOR

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Nov 11, 2012 4:47 PM
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IMHO a 1-week trip around Medan and in Bali is too rushed.
If I had to choose around Medan or in Bali for a week, I would choose Bali due to the ease of getting around.

turts

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Nov 11, 2012 5:25 PM
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Bali is definitely going to be the easiest area to get around and you can fill a week up there no problem - between Ubud, Legian and a couple of places on the island, it might still feel a bit rushed.
If you're looking for something a bit 'off-track' there are lots of other options in Indonesia you might consider: Kalimantan, Komodo, Yogyakarta, Bromo.
I was just there and have got some stories up on my blog if you wanted to get some inspiration: Indonesia posts

LungPaul

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Nov 11, 2012 9:15 PM
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Least hassle is to see more of North Sumatra - save Bali for next time.
Besides Bulit Lawang see Danau Toba and perhaps Brestagi in between.
There are many flights per day between Penang and Medan.
Paul

lucapal

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Nov 12, 2012 4:03 AM
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Agree with above...too rushed and too far apart.

Either a week in north Sumatra or a week in Bali..depending on your interests.

dougv

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Nov 12, 2012 10:41 PM
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With just one week, you'd have to fly Georgetown to Medan and Medan to Bali, but too rushed for 1 week. Easier to get around on Bali than Sumatra too. Save Sumatra for another time. One week in Bali is a nice introduction to Indonesia.
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