100% Pure Java Island Trip
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive in Jakarta
Today, you arrive at the airport of Jakarta, you will be welcomed by your English-speaking driver for your 14 days trip in Java island. Then transfer to your hotel and have a rest at your hotel.
- 1h drive
- Night in FM7 Hotel 4*: deluxe room
- No Meals -
Day 2 Jakarta: Old Batavia Tour
Drive through the streets of Jakarta’s historic district and pass by the Dutch-style structures dating back to the 17th-century. Learn about the history of the city with visits to the National Museum, Jl Senopati, and Jakarta’s Chinatown. Visit the National Museum and see its collection of artifacts from Jakarta’s different ethnic groups. Admire the museum’s costumes, musical instruments, model houses, and fine bronzes from the Hindu-Javanese period. The museum also houses stone pieces from the temples Central Java and a superb display of Chinese ceramics.
Explore Glodok, Jakarta’s Chinatown and and a vibrant banking, trading, and entertainment hub. Make your way to the Jakarta History Museum (Fatahillah Museum). The museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, reminding onlookers of Indonesia’s time as a Dutch colony.
Visit Sunda Kelapa Harbor, once the heart of Jakarta's maritime trade. During the colonial era, the harbor was known as the “Roads of Batavia” and was the only entrance to Batavia. After visiting the harbor you will be brought back to your hotel.- 2h30 drive
- Night in FM7 Hotel 4*: deluxe room
- Meals: B -
Day 3 Jakarta - Ciwidey Kawah Putih Volcano area
After your breakfast, you will head to Ciwidey which is closed to Bandung city for your next day sunrise hiking in Kawah Putih Volcano. Tonight will be a special night, because you will stay in an accommodation as a cabin room in the forest. When you arrive at your cabin, have a good rest for your next day morning trip.
- 3h drive
- Night in Bobocabin Ciwidey: Deluxe forest Cabin
- Meals: B -
Day 4 Sunrise hiking in Ibu Sunan Top - Kawah Putih Volcano - Deer farm - Suspension Bridge - Rengganis Natural Hot Spring
You need to wake up around 3AM in the morning to start your sunrise hiking to Ibu Sunan Top. It's an easy hiking from the parking lot of Kawah Putih to the top, you will cross the forest and see some tea plantation too, and the last part will be a little bit steepy to hike to the Top of M. Ibu Sunan. Once you arrive on the top, you will enjoy a real beautiful sunrise from the top and also to see the color of Kawah Putih volcano lake. After the sunrise hiking, you will go back from the same way to visit the Kawah putih closely. Be attention, since the sulfur is strong in this area, you can only stay less than 30m in this area.
Head back to your cabin site, visit a deer farm closed to your cabin, and then pack up your luggage to Rengganis area.
Once you arrive in Rengganis area, you will walk to the natural hot spring by crossing through one of the longest suspension bridge in Java island. After 20m walk down, you will arrive in Rengganis natural hot spring where you can enjoy the hot spring come out from the hole and enjoy a mud SPA of this area. Don't forget to change to your swimming suit in the toilet on the way to the hot spring.
Finally, you will head to Bandung city for your 2 nights in Bandung.- 3h drive
- 2h hiking around 4km
- Elevation: +250m/-250m
- Night in Noor Hotel Bandung 4*: Executive room
- Meals: B -
Day 5 City Tour in Bandung: Ancient old coffee shop, Braga street, old China town...
Bandung, capital of Indonesia’s West Java province, is a large city set amid volcanoes and tea plantations. It's known for colonial and art deco architecture, a lively, university-town feel and – thanks to its 768m elevation – relatively cool tropical weather. A Full day scenic-sightseeing tour to Bandung. Discover historical and culture value of Bandung as the capital city of Asian-African conference and also known as the Paris Van Java because of its beauty. You will visit the Bandung old town center, Asian-African museum, enjoy a coffee in an ancient old coffee shop to better understand the old Bandung people's living, visit the president Sukarno jail to understand the reason and the history of him, then continue your trip to visit Gedung sate, which is icon of Bandung city. This building is a legacy of Dutch colonial period and is currently an icon of the city of Bandung. This building has an elegant and enchanting Indo-European architectural style and complemented by the beauty of the surrounding gardens.
At the end of the day, you will go to one of the ancient Java wooden puppy artist house to learn how to make and paint the Java legendary wooden puppy.- 1h30 drive
- Night in Noor Hotel Bandung 4*: Executive room
- Meals: B -
Day 6 Tangkuban Perahu active Volcano - Hiking to Tea plantation - Train to Yogyakarta City
In the morning, you will head to Tangkuban Perahu active volcano area. This volcano is surrounded by tropical rain forests (sometimes you can see a wild monkey around the rain forest) and lush pine trees. You will see the crater of the Active volcano closely, smell the sulfur, see a puff of smoke from the crater and even be able to hear the original sound of an active volcano at certain spots. From there, you will start your hiking until the tea plantation. You will fist cross through the pine forest until Domas crater natural hot spring where you can relax your feet inside. There are different temperature pools, choose the one you can stand for it. After your relaxing time, you continue your hiking until the tea plantation where you can see the tea pickers and if you are lucky, you can also visit the tea factory to see the process of tea fabrication.
Then you will head to the train station before 5PM to take the last train from Bandung city to Yogyakarta City. You will arrive in Yogyakarta around midnight. Your English-speaking here will wait you and transfer to your hotel.- 2h drive
- 5km hiking, 3h
- Elevation: -700m
- 7h30 train from Bandung to Yogyakarta
- Night in HOTEL SANTIKA PREMIERE 4*: Deluxe room
- Meals: B -
Day 7 Borobudur Temple - Center of Yogyakarta
You will start your day with the visit of Keraton: the Sultan palace and its inseparable Taman Sari water palace. You can also take a walk around this area by yourself to discover some old Yogyakarta vibe.
Then you will drive to Borobudur temple. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome.
Note: Since 2022, the local government of Borobudur make the decision to close climb up until the top of Borobudur, which means you're not allowed to climb the temple any more and are limited to walking around its base and"- 2h drive
- Night in HOTEL SANTIKA PREMIERE 4*: Deluxe room
- Meals: B -
Day 8 Prambanan Temple - FUN CYCLING NANGGULAN - Wonosobo
In the morning, you will go to visit Prambanan Temple. It is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimūrti, the expression of God as the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer. Then you will head to the start point of your cycling trip. In this route we will take you to greenery area in Nanggulan, cycling along a river, stop by at the river for a refreshment of splash water in the middle of rice fields. You will give a try traditional foods made by our friendly neighbour. Such as tempe benguk, fried tofu, and some traditional drink a.k.a JAMU. If you are lucky, you will be able to follow a daily life of Mbah Ti who makes tempe traditionally in her house. In this tour you will learn about a gratitude and happiness from a simplicity.
Finally, you will arrive in wonosobo area for your next day trip in Dieng plateau.- 2h drive
- 2h cycling, around 12 km
- Night in Dafam Hotel Wonosobo 4*: Deluxe Room
- Meals: B -
Day 9 Sikunir Sunrise hiking - Sikidang Crater - Dieng Plateau - Yogyakarta
You need to wake up around 3AM in the morning, and drive 1h to Sikunir area where you start your hiking to see the sun rise from 2 volcanos: Sumbing and Sundoro. This is hiking is not very difficult, it takes maximum 1h with only 1 path from the bottom to the summit. You just need to follow the main path and the other travelers who are doing the hiking at the same time with you.
Then you will head to Sikidang Crater. Sikidang literally means the deer. Some say the crater got its name from the fact that it’s always moving. The location of the crater is indeed always moving, albeit very slowly. As you might expect from a volcanic crater, Sikidang is a really hot one. Once you enter the area, you can immediately smell the sulfur in the air.
Then you will head to Dieng Plateau to visit the ancient temple ruins. Dieng Plateau is a marshy plateau that forms the floor of a caldera complex on the Dieng Volcanic Complex. The Plateau is the location of eight small Hindu temples, you will visit Arjuna temple area with a local guide who explain with you all the legend here.
Finally, you will head back to Yogyakarta for 1 night.- 3h drive
- 1h sunrise hiking
- Elevation: +/-150m
- Night in HOTEL SANTIKA PREMIERE 4*: deluxe room
- Meals: B -
Day 10 Train to Mojokerto - Malang: Rainbow village and blue village
Morning train to Mojokerto (3:45 hours). Upon your arrival, you will go to Malang city to visit the famous Indonesia Rainbow village and blue village which locate inside of Malang city. Jodipan Rainbow Village, one of the many colorful villages on Java Island. Apart from its undeniable charm, Malang Rainbow Village has a fascinating history. People here used to live in unsanitary conditions, throwing all their garbage and waste directly into the river. Given the situation, the local authorities decided to relocate the residents to other neighborhoods and demolish the slum. The fate of this small community changed when a group of students from Muhammadiyah University of Malang proposed a plan to save this neighborhood and transform it into a colorful place, filled with creative paintings and murals.
Near it, there is another beautiful village called the Blue City. It’s similar to Chefchaouen in Morocco, but the Malang Blue City is much smaller. However, it’s worth visiting since it’s located right across the bridge from the Rainbow Village.- 3h45 local train
- 3h drive
- Night in The Shalimar Boutique Hotel Malang 5*: Deluxe Room
- Meals: B -
Day 11 Hiking in Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
After your breakfast, you will go to do a small hiking in waterfall Tumpak sewu. It was a nice trekking about 1.5 hour down & up to the waterfall. Going through some stairs, water, rocks and taking pictures around, before reaching the famous spot. The water was not a natural spring water though. So not recommended to swim there. But worth of the effort spent. Be ready for wet. Make sure your camera has protection from the mists and humidity. Then you will go back to your hotel in Malang city, free time at your hotel.
- Night in The Shalimar Boutique Hotel Malang 5*: Deluxe Room
- Meals: B -
Day 12 Malang - Bromo
Mount Bromo is an active volcano that stands at 2,329 meters. Bromo is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The slope of the mountain is cultivated by the local Tenggerese farmers with the market of vegetables. The Tenggerese history can be traced back to the peoples of the Majapahit Kingdom who fled their land following an eruption from Mount Merapi. They are the only group of Hindus left in Java today. According to your arrival time, you can walk down to discover the Tengger caldeira.
- 5h drive
- Night in LAVA VIEW Lodge 3*: very simply lodge
- Meals: B -
Day 13 Cemorolawang - Mt Penanjakan - Madakaripura waterfall - Surabaya
Before the sun rises, you will leave on jeep to reach Penanjakan viewpoint. As the sun rises, you will witness a mind blowing scenery of Mount Batok, Bromo and the towering Semeru on the back. If you did't have enough time the day before, you will then go down in the caldeira to observe Bromo volcano from up close. As you reach the crater rim after a short hike, you will feel the rumbling sound of the volcano beneath your feet and watch the smoke coming out from the crater.After a good shower and breakfast in your hotel, you drive to Madakaripura Waterfall, which is the highest waterfall on the island of Java and the second highest in Indonesia, with the height of about 1000 meters above sea level. Because of its highness, the atmosphere around there are fresh and cold. You will start with a motorbike ride for around 10m, and then you start your hiking from the main gate. The unique part of Madakaripura is its circular shape and around the waterfall is decorated with its beautiful shape plants. Madakaripura waterfall is known as an eternal waterfall, because the water flow never decreases. If you go to Madakaripura waterfall you have to bring a raincoat because during the day it often rains suddenly.
Finally, you will drive to Surabaya city, free time and relax at your hotel.- 4h drive
- Night in Hotel Santika Premiere 4*: Deluxe Executive
- Meals: B -
Day 14 Farewell Indonesia - End of your trip
Depending on your plane schedule, free time at your hotel, and then transfer to the airport and flight back to home.
- 1h drive
- Meals: B
Period & budget
When to travel?
The best period for travelling is during the following months:
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Price
The budget is an indication of the price per person, subject to availability. Your local agent will send you a customized quote with the exact price. The price can vary according to availability, level of services, period of travel, number of participants, booking time frame and other items.
Included
- 2 Local trains tickets: Bandung - Yogyakarta - Mojokerto
Not included
- Drinks other than mineral water
Notes
This itinerary is provided as an indication: depending on the weather and operational conditions, your English- speaking driver can modify this itinerary for your safety.
The Hotels are indicated for information only and subject to availability.
This trip can be 100% customised according to your needs. Please advise our travel consultant for your tailor-made trip.
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation received more than 30 days prior to the departure date: a sum of €50 per person will be retained
- Cancellation received 30 to 21 days before the departure date: your deposit, 30% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 20 to 14 days before the departure date: 50% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 13 to 7 days before the departure date: 75% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received less than 7 days before the departure date: 100% of the total trip price will be retained
- Fixed airfares: if your airline ticket was issued in advance, often done to avoid significant surcharges, you will be charged 100% of any non-refundable fees if you wish to change or cancel your flight plan.
- Fixed in-country costs: early charges for firm bookings will be charged if you cancel or modify your trip.
- Insurance costs: if you have taken out comprehensive or cancellation insurance, the cost of insurance is due and cannot be refunded.
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Vital equipment
- A cap or sunhat
- A good pair of sunglasses (level 3 or 4, glacier)
- 1 or 2 sets of thermals: long-sleeved thermal tops and full-length long johns
- Long sleeved and short sleeved t-shirts, appropriate for hiking in
- 1 fleece or equivilent
- A breathable wind proof, waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex...)
- A rain cape or protective waterproof bag for your daybag
- 1 or 2 pairs of long shorts
- 1 pair of walking trousers
- Your hiking boots (high-cut, thick soles...)
- A pair of trainers
- A pair of sandels for wearing in the sea
- Thick walking socks
- A good water bottle (min. 1.5 l)
- A swimsuit
- A long-sleeved rash vest to protect you
- A short or pants to protect you
- A good sun-cream (SPF 50+, water resistant, biodegradable...)
- Insect repellant
- Towel(s)
- A wash bag - your personal toiletries... biodegradable soap, shampoo and toothpaste, a toothbrush.
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Passport
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Mandatory vaccines
Health information & recommendations
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Sustainable tourism
- Be prepared
- Stick to trails and camp overnight right
- Stash your trash and pick up waste
- Leave it as you find it
- Be careful with fire
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors