Day 1 : Jakarta
Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Indonesia's modern metropolis, and capital city, on the coast of Java. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
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.
Acommodation
Erian Hotel
Day 2 : Jakarta/Bandung
Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta visiting the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and stroll through the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung surrounded by volcanic peaks and tea plantations. Opt to see the angklung orchestra - resonating traditional melodies created by children shaking bamboo instruments.
Jakarta City Tour
Jakarta
Tour Bandung and see the former Batavia area, where Jakarta began before it grew to its current size. Visit the Sunda Kelapa Harbour — once the main port of the Sunda Kingdom, it’s now a bustling port full of Makassar schooners.
Private Vehicle
Jakarta - Bandung 3h 150km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Use some free time to make the most of Bandung.
Acommodation
Arion Suite Hotel
Optional Activities - Day 2
Angklung Orchestra Performance
Bandung
Opt to go to the angklung orchestra — a unique musical treat. Be moved by beautiful melodies at this traditional bamboo instrument concert performed by children.
Acommodation
Arion Suite Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Bandung/Yogyakarta
Board a morning train and take in the beautiful scenery on the ride to Yogyakarta, steeped in ancient ruins and culture. On arrival, opt to go on a cycling tour or take in a Ramayana dance performance.
Train
Bandung - Yogyakarta 7h 402km
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free time:
Yogyakarta Afternoon
Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Optional Activities - Day 3
Ramayana Dance Performance
Yogyakarta
Opt to see a Ramayana Dance performance, an Indonesian ballet that is a beautiful form of kinetic storytelling that incorporates acrobatics.
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Yogyakarta
Venture to the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through the remains of some 244 temples, with some towering out of the rubble. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion
Yogyakarta
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.
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Yogyakarta
Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time exploring the pyramid-like complex, admiring the intricate carvings, and come away with a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture here. Later, enjoy free time to continue exploring Yogyakarta.
Private Vehicle
Yogyakarta - Borobudur 1h30m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion
Borobudur
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.
Free time:
Yogyakarta Afternoon
Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Acommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay.
Private Vehicle
Yogyakarta - Desa Ngadas 8h 400km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ngadas Homestay
Desa Ngadas
Nestled amongst the green hills of the Mt Bromo region, the village of Ngadas is home to a Tengger farming community. Overnight with a local family participating in the community's homestay program, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Learn about the local culture, customs, and traditions from your hosts.
Acommodation
Ngadas Village
Acommodation
Ngadas Village
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 7 : Ngadas/Malang
Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to Mt Bromo. Watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night.
Sunrise Walk to Mount Bromo Viewpoint
Gunung Bromo 0h30m
Head out before dawn to visit the viewpoint for magnificent Mt Bromo (2,392m), one of the most spectacular sights in Indonesia. Walk along the "sea of sand" and enjoy stunning views as the sun rises over the edge of the crater and be amazed by the volcano’s strange beauty, seemingly from another world.
Learn more about daily life in Ngadas with a village walk. Take in views of the scenic hills as you walk along, passing farming areas and stopping to visit the local temple, vihara, and mosque.
Private Vehicle
Desa Ngadas - Malang 1h30m - 2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Whiz Prime Malang
Acommodation
Whiz Prime Malang
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8 : Malang/Sanur
Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur, a serene seaside town on the island of Bali. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and cheers to a beautiful sunset.
Private Vehicle
Malang - Juanda International Airport 2h 95km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Juanda International Airport - Denpasar 1h
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Denpasar - Sanur 0h30m 16km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Sanur Afternoon
Enjoy some free time back in Sanur.
Acommodation
Swastika Bungalow
Acommodation
Swastika Bungalow
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Sanur
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
