Highlights Of Indonesia

Today features a drive past the National Monument and Presidential Palace and a visit to the National Museum. Onward to the northern part of town to Fatahillah Square in Old Batavia and to Sunda Kelapa, a traditional harbour, to see Phinisi (Bugis schooners). Overnight in Bogor at 101 Bogor (or similar).

Explore Bogor Botanical Garden with a thousand species of exotic tropical plants. Continue onward to Puncak highlands, past beautiful tea-plantations in Puncak- Pass where lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight in Prama Preanger 4 (or similar).

Start early with a drive to Ciwidey, through strawberry fields until Situ Patenggang, a tranquil, serene lake often covered in mist. Continue to visit Kawah Putih a crater with snow-white spring water. On the way back to the city, you see rolling hills and tea plantations. In the afternoon, spend the time watching the famous and unique traditional wooden doll puppet theatre known as ‘wayang golek’ and the ‘angklung’ bamboo orchestra, as well as the classical Sundanese gamelan and dances. Visit the old city of Sandung, exploring the areas of Braga and Asia Africa. Overnight in Prama Preanger 4 (or similar).

Travel by Executive Train from Bandung to Yogyakarta. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the cafes and the charming atmosphere of the town. Overnight in The Phoenix Heritage (or similar).

Get up early and watch the sun appear over the horizon at Borobudur. Visit Pawon and Mendut Temple which are positioned on an imaginary straight line with Borobudur. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Overnight in The Phoenix Heritage (or similar).

Hop on board a 3-wheeled becak (a traditional Javanese rickshaw) and cycle to the Royal Palace in Yogyakarta, known as the Keraton and one of the centres of Javanese Culture. You will be invited to walk around the king’s palace, see some of the official clothing collections and valuable relics and objects of Yogyakarta’s sultanate. We will continue walking to the Tamansari Water Castle. After lunch discover the art of batik making and visit the famous 9th century Hindu Prambanan temple. Overnight in The Phoenix Heritage (or similar).

Leave Yogyakarta by Executive Train to Mojokerto. Arriving there, continue the journey by car along the east side through Java’s heartland, passing endless teak forest and lush countryside until you reach Mt Bromo. Overnight in Lava view Lodge (or similar).

At 3.00 am depart by Jeep to Mount Penanjakan on the rim of the Tengger caldera to view the one of the most spectacular sunrises you will ever see. From the summit admire the magnificent panorama from 2,700 m. After breakfast back at your hotel, drive to Banyuwangi with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Upon arrival at Kalibaru, enjoy some free time. Overnight in Kalibaru Cottages (or similar).

We’ll show you coffee, clove and cacao trees, as well as the process to refine coffee and brown sugar. See a traditional dance from the local kids, who may ask you to dance with them. Cross over to Bali via ferry crossing Ketapang – Gilimanuk. Lunch will be served at local restaurant on the way. Overnight in Ubud Village hotel (or similar).

Start your Ubud tour with Tirta Empul Temple, known as Holy Spring temple, and then Gunung Kawi Bali, the oldest Hindu temple in Ubud. After lunch, visit an Instagram-worthy rice terrace at Tegallalang village. Visit Ubud Monkey Forest, a small conservation area in the centre of town. In the evening enjoy a farewell group dinner with Balinese dance performance. Overnight in Ubud Village hotel (or similar).

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your onward journey.