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Bali and Java Explorer
12 days, Yogyakarta to Sanur
Itinerary
Day 1Yogyakarta
Arrive at any time. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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DinnerDay 2Yogyakarta
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.
Yogyakarta 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.
Bicycle Rickshaw Tour
Take in the wonderful sights of Yogya from a leisurely bicycle rickshaw ride, including the Sultan's Palace and markets.
Free Time
Get a taste of Indonesian culture by watching a Wayang Kulit Shadow puppet show or Ramayana dance performance, or visit the silver markets of Kota Gede
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Kota Gede Visit
Shop (or window shop) for a stunning hand-beaten bowl. If silver is more your thing, you can find fine silver filigree within this historical district known for its impressive silver work.
Ramayana Dance Performance
Opt to see a Ramayana Dance performance, an Indonesian ballet that is a beautiful form of kinetic storytelling that incorporates acrobatics.
Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show
Get a taste of Indonesian theatre with a twist and enjoy a traditional shadow puppet show. These puppets are made with leather and chiselled with precision.
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BreakfastDay 3Yogyakarta
Go on an excursion to the Borobudur temple complex.
We 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.
Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion
Take in the stunning artistic and architectural marvel that is the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Learn about its interesting history and restoration; the site lay undiscovered under layers of volcanic ash until 1815, when Sir Stamford Raffles, then Governor of Java, ordered the area to be cleared.
Horse Cart Ride
Enjoy a charming horse cart ride around the Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur.
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Kraton Palace Visit
Take in the royal splendour of this impressive 18th century palace, built by the Sultans of Yogya. Kraton is one of the finest examples of Javanese palace architecture and is essentially a walled city -- it has its own market, schools, and even mosques.
Taman Sari Water Castle Visit
Enjoy a visit to this castle built in the 18th century as a pleasure park for the Sultan. Check out the intricately carved gates and the bathing complex and tower, from where the Sultan would watch his concubines frolicking in the water.
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BreakfastDay 4Yogyakarta/Surakarta
Visit Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java. Continue on to Surakarta (Solo), where we visit the Mangkunegaran Palace.
Solo, 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.
Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion
Tour Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java, and learn about the history of the temples. Built between the eighth and tenth centuries, these temples now stand as one of the most outstanding works of Hindu art. View their intricate design, particularly on the Shiva temple.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Mangkunegaran Palace Visit
Take in the mix of Javanese and European architecture at this charming palace. Keep an eye out for royalty -- members of the aristocratic family still reside in the palace.
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BreakfastDay 5Surakarta
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.
Mount Lawu Excursion
Enjoy a visit to a massive composite volcano. Explore Candi Cetho and Candi Sukuh, two stunning temples built in the 15th century.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Batik Museum Visit
Learn about this classic Indonesian method of wax-dyeing cloth at this museum, and pick up a few delightful pieces for yourself.
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BreakfastDay 6Surakarta/Malang
Journey to the colonial city of Malang.
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Option to 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.
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Jago Temple Visit
Visit this 13th century Hindu temple and admire the five stone statues housed inside.
Kidal Temple Visit
Explore this ancient Hindu temple, built around 1248 and restored in the 1990s.
Singosari Temple Visit
Explore the grounds of this impressive Hindu temple, built around 1300. This structure takes us back in time, to when Hindus once ruled East Java before the arrival of Islam.
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BreakfastDay 7Malang
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.
Mount Bromo Jeep Excursion
Jump in a jeep and explore the winding landscape of Eastern Java, climbing upwards and outwards towards the grandeur of Mt Bromo to witness a stunning sunrise. Hike to the peak of Mt Bromo, part of the Tengger Calder, the largest volcanic range in the area. A distinct site, the volcano blew its top off completely and is constantly smouldering with white smoke.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Malang/Ubud
Catch a flight and transfer to Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali and our base for the next 3 nights.
You will be inspired by the laid back way of life, the beauty, and the scenic splendour that is Ubud. Get to know the town on an orientation walk provided by your CEO.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Kick back and relax or explore this laid back town.
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BreakfastDay 9Ubud
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.
Free time today allows you the option to enjoy a display of traditional Kecak dance or maybe try Gianyar night market for some local cuisine. You could also take a stroll through the rice fields, chow down on some organic food, or white water raft.
Your Foodie Moment: Organic Cooking Class
Refine your culinary skills with a Balinese cooking class. Discover the secrets of delicious local cuisine and how to use exotic herbs and spices.
Free Time
Enjoy a display of traditional Kecak dance or maybe try Gianyar night market for some local cuisine. Stroll through the rice fields, chow down on some organic food, or white water raft. Just outside of Ubud, opt to visit the Bali Zoo, the Bird Park, or the Elephant Park to get a taste of the South East Asian wildlife.
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Gianyar Night Market
Tour the Gianyar night market for some local cuisine. Enjoy amazing food (including savoury soups, satay and sweets) and take in Balinese culture.
Kecak Dance Performance
20USD per personEnjoy a display of traditional Kecak dance (aka Ramayana Monkey Chant), depicting a battle from the Ramayana.
Whitewater Rafting
Experience the thrill of the rapids. Enjoy an amazing ride, but don’t forget to paddle! Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Ubud
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.
Tirta Empul Temple Visit
Take in the beauty of this Hindu temple, built in 962 and dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Wade through its bubbling springs, believed to hold curative powers.
Gunung Kawi Temple Visit
Explore this ancient Hindu temple complex, an ancient funeral monument of the Balinese Kings. Be sure to check out the shrines carved into the cliff -- they stand at an impressive 7m (23ft).
Kintamani Village Visit
Take in the stunning vistas surrounding this charming village. Perched 1500m (4921 ft) above sea level, it's on the edge of a crater overlooking Lake Batur, with active Mount Batur towering above.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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BreakfastDay 11Ubud/Sanur
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.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields and quaint scenes of local village life before arriving at Sanur and visit some of the famed beaches. This evening, opt to join the CEO for a farewell dinner at Pecatu Hill, overlooking the lights of Kuta and the largest Vishnu Statue in the world.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Explore Southern Bali
Set out with our CEO to visit some popular southern Bali beaches, including Dream Land and Padang Padang. We'll also make a stop at the stunning clifftop Uluwatu Temple.
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BreakfastDay 12Sanur
Depart at any time.
We recommend booking post accommodation in Sanur to further explore or take advantage of the beaches.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.