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Bali and Java Explorer
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Duration
12 days
Countries
Indonesia
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
If you’re looking to free your spiritual side–with a backdrop of stunning beaches and jungles–Bali and Java are waiting. Travel by bicycle rickshaw to local markets and workshops, and get your “om” on at the Borobudur temple. Participate in a traditional cooking class with an expert chef. And of course, it wouldn’t be the full Balinese experience if you didn’t take some leisure time to relax on the picturesque beaches. It’s the perfect mix of beauty and Buddhist zen.
Arrive at any time. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Explore the city by cycle-rickshaws, including the Sultan's Palace, markets, and the batik and puppetry workshops of Yogya. Options include shopping, taking in a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet show, or a Ramayana dance performance.
Go on an excursion to the Borobudur temple complex.
Visit Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java. Continue on to Surakarta (Solo), where we visit the Mangkunegaran Palace.
Take an excursion to the slopes of Mount Lawu including a visit to the Candi Cetho and Candi Sukuh Temples. Opt to visit the Batik Museum.
Journey to the colonial city of Malang.
Take a scenic excursion to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park by jeep to catch the sunrise. We then ascend to the top of Mt Bromo -- part of the Tengger Caldera, the largest volcanic range in the area.
Catch a flight and transfer to Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali and our base for the next 3 nights.
Enjoy a cooking class with an expert local chef, who shows us how to prepare a traditional meal for lunch. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Explore spiritual Bali, following mountain roads through the jungle to visit Tirta Empul Temple with its bubbling spring, said to hold curative powers. Continue to Gunung Kawi, a Hindu temple complex surrounded by terraced rice fields, then on to Kintamani, perched 1500m above sea level on the edge of a crater overlooking Lake Batur, with active Mount Batur towering above.
Head to the coastal village of Sanur and enjoy a visit to the southern beaches of Dream Land and Padang Padang and the Cliff top Uluwatu Temple.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
12 days
Route
Yogyakarta → Sanur
Countries
Indonesia
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, Food & Drink, National Parks & Wilderness, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Indonesia
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12-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Arrive at any time. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 2Explore the city by cycle-rickshawsYogyakartaYogyakarta is very walkable and a stroll around the fascinating bird market is always interesting, and if silver is of interest, then a trip to Kota Gede is definitely worthwhile to pick up a hand-beaten bowl or some fine filigree. Of course, being the home of arts, this really is the place to take in a Wayang (puppet) show, or a dance performance- usually based on the Ramayana story.
YogyakartaYogyakarta is very walkable and a stroll around the fascinating bird market is always interesting, and if silver is of interest, then a trip to Kota Gede is definitely worthwhile to pick up a hand-beaten bowl or some fine filigree. Of course, being the home of arts, this really is the place to take in a Wayang (puppet) show, or a dance performance- usually based on the Ramayana story.
Day 3Go on an excursion to the Borobudur temple complexYogyakartaWe take an excursion to the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur with a local guide on foot and by horse cart. In your free time, other options in and around Yogyakarta include a visit to Kraton, an 18th century palace built by the Sultans of Yogya and one of the finest examples of Javanese palace architecture, or to Taman Sari Water Castle, built around the same time as a pleasure park for the Sultan.
YogyakartaWe take an excursion to the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur with a local guide on foot and by horse cart. In your free time, other options in and around Yogyakarta include a visit to Kraton, an 18th century palace built by the Sultans of Yogya and one of the finest examples of Javanese palace architecture, or to Taman Sari Water Castle, built around the same time as a pleasure park for the Sultan.
Day 4Visit PrambananYogyakartaSolo, also known as Surakarta was selected by Pakubuwono II as the new capital of the Mataram Kingdom, following the sacking of Kartasura in 1745. Ranking alongside Yogyakarta at the heart of Javanese culture, Solo boasts Kraton Surakarta, the magnificent 18th century palace and museum of the Royal Family as well as producing some of the finest Batik in Java.
YogyakartaSolo, also known as Surakarta was selected by Pakubuwono II as the new capital of the Mataram Kingdom, following the sacking of Kartasura in 1745. Ranking alongside Yogyakarta at the heart of Javanese culture, Solo boasts Kraton Surakarta, the magnificent 18th century palace and museum of the Royal Family as well as producing some of the finest Batik in Java.
Day 5Take an excursion to the slopes of Mount…
Take an excursion to the slopes of Mount Lawu including a visit to the Candi Cetho and Candi Sukuh Temples. Opt to visit the Batik Museum.
Day 6Journey to the colonial city of MalangSpend the afternoon checking out the gorgeous parks, the bird and flower market, Singosari temple, Jago temple, or Kidal temple or just relaxing with a cup of local tea.
Spend the afternoon checking out the gorgeous parks, the bird and flower market, Singosari temple, Jago temple, or Kidal temple or just relaxing with a cup of local tea.
Day 7Take a scenic excursion to Bromo Tengger Semeru…
Take a scenic excursion to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park by jeep to catch the sunrise. We then ascend to the top of Mt Bromo -- part of the Tengger Caldera, the largest volcanic range in the area.
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