Cultural Tour of Java and Bali

Tour Type:
Small Group Journeys
Start:
Yogyakarta
Duration:
12 Days
End:
Bali
Departs:
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE, MIN PAX: 06

Starting From

NZ$ 2362
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From active travel to hands-on experiences, conquer Mount Bromo, explore the sea of sand, and learn how to paint Batik fabric art.  Immerse in cultures and histories while visiting the largest Buddhist temple in the world, the last remaining kingdom’s palace in Indonesia and stroll the old town to see the Dutch Colonial Buildings.

Itinerary

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DAY 1

Upon arrival in Yogyakarta, meet your Tour Executive who will assist with the transfer. Stay two nights in Magelang.

DAY 2

Start our day with Candirejo Village and explore their way of living and their daily activities from vanilla and chilli harvesting to making traditional snacks and musical instruments. Lunch will be served at the village before we visit Borobudur Temple the biggest Buddhist temple in the world.

DAY 3

Travel back to Yogyakarta, en-route stop at Prambanan village Temple known to be constructed in the 9th century.  Evening free to relax or explore a local bazaar. Stay three nights in Yogyakarta.

DAY 4

Start full day city tour from the Sultans Palace, A World Heritage site built-in 1755. Royal Garden, the water castle of Taman Sari and Wisata village to visit a unique mosque built on a single pillar built in the 20th century.

DAY 5

After a leisurely breakfast visit the local market to learn to make the herbal drink “Jamu” known to be prepared with over 150 different plants and preferred by all Indonesians.  Conclude the day with 30 minutes Javanese basic massage.

DAY 6

Transfer to Jogja train station to board the train to Jombang and travel to Bromo. Rest of the afternoon is free to explore and stay two nights in Bromo.

DAY 7

Early morning starts to reach Pananjakan for a beautiful sunrise with a panoramic view of the volcano and its surroundings. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 8

After breakfast transfer to Surabaya Airport to board your onward flight to Bali. Meet your Tour Executive on arrival and transfer to Candidasa. Stay two nights in Candidasa.

DAY 9

After breakfast visit Manggis Village to meet and experience the daily life of Balinese farmers. Explore the village and enjoy traditional home-cooked lunch before returning to our accommodation.

DAY 10

Travel to Ubud, the centre of art and culture. Enjoy a scenic ride and stop en route to visit Goa Lawah, commonly known for the Bat Cave, Kusamba Beach for Balinese salt mining and Elephant Cave to see creatures carved into the glistening stone. Evening at leisure and stay two nights in Ubud.

DAY 11

Enjoy leisurely breakfast as the day is kept free for your activities.

DAY 12

After breakfast tour finishes with a transfer to the Bali international airport to board your flight.

Inclusion


11 Nights Deluxe hotel accommodation with private facilities

Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle

Group assistance and transfers

Sightseeing as specified

Meals as specified

Monument entrance fees

30min Javanese massage

train tickets in Air conditions class Jogja – Jombang

Economy class airfare Surabaya – Bali

Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.

Exclusion


Any international or domestic airfares

Train fares other than specified in the what's included a section 

Airport taxes, visa & passport fees

Extra baggage charges

Early check-in or late checkout

Meals other than specified in the what's included a section

Tips & gratuities

Travel & medical insurance

Camera & video permits

Expenses incurred due to flight/train cancellation or delay

Any expense of a personal nature, like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mini bar, postage etc

Any optional excursion or tour

Entry charges at monuments/forts etc

Any other expense not mentioned in the what's included sections

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