Welton JONATHAN

"Don't judge unless you try." That's not just a travel motto for me, it's how I approach everything in life. Bali is where I'm based, but Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia are my playground. Between hidden waterfalls, jungle trekking, thrilling rafting runs, and restaurants only locals know about, every trip becomes a chance to show guests the version of a place that doesn't make it into the brochure. My mission is to give my guests a little extra, as always.

Expertise & Highlights

📍 Location: Based in Bali, Indonesia and South East Asia (first-hand advice)

🌏 Area of expertise: Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

🎯 Specialties: I've done it all and sold it all - luxury escapes, adventure trips, family holidays, you name it

👥 Traveler profiles supported: Everyone is treated equally from solo travelers, couples, families, and friends

🗣️ Languages spoken: English, Bahasa Indonesia, German, and a little Mandarin

🪓 Experience: 3 years on the ground as a Singapore and Indonesia Travel Expert

On the ground: My latest hidden gems & discoveries Always testing new experiences so I can enrich my tailor-made trips, I continually try new stays, gourmet spots, and standout activities across Indonesia.

🛶 Nature & wildlife: Canoeing & jungle trekking at Lake Bratan - rowing at first light, then a short expedition learning wild fruits and trees, with a chance of spotting black monkeys along the way.

🍽️ Gourmet stop: Masa Masa in Gianyar - Indonesian food with an ocean view and gallery spaces along the way in. The price is fair, the service is sharp, and now I get the hype.

🌊 Adrenaline: White-water rafting at Telaga Waja - thrilling start to finish, the kind of run I'd happily do again the same afternoon.

🏡 Best stay: The Jungle Kayon Resort - one of the best stays I've had, with hospitality that made my group of four feel like the only guests on site.

🦧 Signature experiences: Orangutan trekking in Bukit Lawang, Komodo liveaboard trips, and snorkeling in Lombok & the Gili Islands - the places I take people who want the real authentic thing.