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Kickstart your virtual travels through ‘AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia’

Mark your calendars to join Indonesian celebrities Afgansyah Reza and Isyana Sarasvati on Nov 25

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 19 Nov 2021 2:00PM

Kickstart your virtual travels through ‘AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia’ — The host Richard Kyle (centre) and contestants (from left) Reza Chandika, Rara Sekar, Isyana Sarasvati and Afgansyah Reza in Bali. – AXN Asia pic, November 19, 2021

TELEVISION and digital series 'AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia' will be premiering on Thursday, November 25 at 8.30pm (MYT) on AXN Asia.

Hosted by Richard Kyle, this six-part multimedia series stars award-winning Indonesian celebrities, Afgansyah Reza (aka Afgan) and Isyana Sarasvati, along with their respective travel partners Reza Chandika (#TeamAfgan) and Rara Sekar (#TeamIsyana).

It was launched by KC Global Media Asia, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia (Motce).

(From left) Rangko Cave, Labuan Bajo; Selong Belanak, Lombok, and Kelingking Beach, Bali. – AXN Asia pic

Travel lovers eager to explore new destinations can look no further as Afgan and Isyana take you around three of Indonesia's most beautiful and iconic islands. Expect epic adventures and heart-pounding challenges.

Not only will the pair and their respective travel partners get to soak in the stunning backdrop of the Indonesian Islands, they are also given missions to complete their journey and capture the social media worthy sights and sounds of their experience.

Tune in to AXN Asia’s Instagram account for unaired scenes from Afgan’s and Isyana’s unforgettable trip. Discover the authentic heartwarming stories of tenacity and resilience of the everyday Indonesians they meet along the way.

Explore the beauty of the Bugis culture with 47-year-old Nisbahuddin, a Pinisi captain of Bugis ancestry who followed in his sailor father’s footsteps. Ni Komang Trisa Dewi has been working as a guide at the Bali Turtle Conservation for the past two years because of her deep love and dedication to rescuing injured turtles.

Bobby Hanafi, 42, whose passion for preserving the rich culture of Sasak Village has journeyed him from a guide in 1996 to the current-day village manager.

The team in Merese Hills, Lombok. – AXN Asia pic

Together with the local Instagram community @IGersMalaysia, take part in the AXN Ultimate Throwback Challenge and stand a chance to win a DJI Pocket 2. It's the smallest three-axis stabilised handheld camera, perfect for capturing precious memories on trips around the world.

Share your fondest memory of a favourite destination in Indonesia through a photo post on Instagram and mention @AXNAsia, including the following hashtags: #IndonesiaUltimateChallenge #ItsTimeForBali #ThrowbackFromMY.

The participant with the most heart-warming memory will be selected to receive a DJI Pocket 2 worth over US$500 and be crowned AXN Asia’s Ultimate Travel Insider of Malaysia.

The social media challenge will take place between November 25 to December 19. May the best shot win! More details on www.axn-asia.com/IndonesiaUltimateChallenge.

Tune in to 'AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia' on Astro Channel 701 or Unifi TV Channel 453 every Thursday and Friday, starting November 25, or catch it on AXN Asia’s YouTube Channel. – The Vibes, November 19, 2021