From Java to Bali

15 DAYS / 14  NIGHTS

Tailor-made trip Indonesia. Java is one of the largest and most populous islands in the world. These 15 days  overland adventure  tour will  make you discover from its cultural heartlands to the rugged east. In  Jogjakarta you  can journey through the island’s Buddhist and Hindu history, taking in temples and traditional arts. Then visit the active volcanoes of Bromo and Ijen.  After that Bali, the Land of Gods is awaiting for you. Let the culture and beauty of Bali enchant you!

We all travel in a unique way so your trip will always be tailor-made. This is just a suggestion. You will create with our passionate team your stay in Indonesia in a completely personalized way.

Arrival flight : Jogjakarta

Departure flight:  Bali

DAY 1: WELCOME TO JOGJAKARTA

Arrival at Jogjakarta International Airport. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Jogyakarta

Meals included: Any

DAY 2: JOGJAKARTA CITY TOUR

A warm hospitality in Jogjakarta, the former Indonesia’s capital city, start the tour by visiting its valuable and special places Sultan Palace (kraton) dating back to the 17th century, viewing Watercastle. Encouraging the joyful seeing the beauty of famous traditional handicrafts works of Kotagede - central of silver smiths, “wayang kulit” puppet and traditional batik home industry.  Rest of the day free at your own leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3: PRAMBANAN & BOROBDUR TEMPLES

Breakfast.  Then drive to Borobudur temple, the biggest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, then seeing Mendut and Pawon temples in line. In the afternoon visit the biggest Hindu’s sanctuary Prambanan temple.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4: JOGJAKARTA – SURABAYA (BY TRAIN) - BROMO

Start the day with scenic drive to East Java by Express Train to Surabaya. Along the way you will discover picturesque landscapes. Arrive in Surabaya and direct transfer to Bromo. Overnight at Bromo.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5: BROMO-IJEN

Early morning depart to Mt. Bromo, by jeep and horseback riding, crossing the sea of sand and climbing up to view the one of the most spectacular sunrise from the crest of the Bromo volcano. Enjoy the summit of Mt. Bromo! Admire the magnificent panorama over its caldera from the 2,000 m summit. After enjoying the sunrise back to the hotel. Afterward we carry on along the Java Ocean coastline through the picturesque fishing village of Pasir Putih before arriving at Ijen. Overnight at Ijen / Ketapang.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6: IJEN – GILIMANUK-MENJANGAN

Early wake up and breakfast depart to Paltuding to the awesome beauty of Java’s wonder volcano Mt. Ijen through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations then into one of Java’s rainforest. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain. From park rangers post walk up the Ijen plateau through the hilly landscape till to the crater edge. The stunning view is unveiled at 2883 m altitude. The reward of your effort is a breath taking morning view and during clear weather you may see the great sulfur lake. After enjoying the lake and the activities for the local sulphur mining at the lake shore, back down to the ranger’s post then drive on to Ketapang. Transfer to the port board the ferry to Gilimanuk (Bali) by crossing the Bali Strait. Then direct transfert to Menjangan.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS 7-8: MENJANGAN

Free days in Menjangan. The hotel  is a peaceful retreat located in the heart of an unspoiled national park on the stunning north west coast of Bali. Located within the boundaries of the Bali Barat National Park the hitel  offers guests the chance to get close to nature and relax in exquisite surroundings. Activities like bird watching, trekking, biking, horse riding or kayaking, snorkel or diving can be organised at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY  9: MENJANGAN-UBUD

After breakfast transfet to Ubud. En route will visit Buyan and Tambingan Lakes. Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan, separated by a rainforest-covered hill, are known as the Twin Lakes. This sight is a great overview of the volcanic heart of Bali. We will have the chance to see as well Bratan Lake . Amazing views. You will feel real nature in Munduk, a typical village perched in the hills covered with jungles and rice fields. Then we will continue our way to Ubud. . At the end of the day arrival in  Ubud.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

DAy 10: UBUD

Free day in Ubud. Spend the day exploring the village of Ubud, its market, the sacred Monkey Forest or enjoy their restaurants.  You can also spend some romantic leisure time at the hotel in your private one bedroom pool villa.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 11: TEGALALANG-GUNUNGKAWI-SEBATU WATERTEMPLE- TIRTA EMPUL-TEGENUNGAN WATERFALL

Leave the city behind you and surround yourself in the emerald countryside of the highlands of Bali on this Ubud One Day Tour. This one day tour takes you cultural and historical around the city. During this tour you will stop at the picturesque Tegalalang rice terraces, visit Gunung Kawi Sepatu Water Temple, Tirta Empul Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall. You can even squeeze in a visit to Gunung Kawi Temple if you have the energy.

We recommend starting the tour early in the morning at Tirta Empul Temple. This is the best time to visit as you’ll have the temple to yourself without the coach loads of tourists.

After visiting Tirta Empul you have the option of visiting Gunung Kawi Temple. The architecture and the setting make Gunung Kawi one of the most unique temples in Bali. Alternatively you can go direct to Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, which is one of my favourite temples in Bali.

Then you go directly to Tegenungan Waterfall on the other side of Ubud where you can take a nice afternoon swim and relax in the tropical sunshine.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

DAY 12: UBUD- JIMBARAN 

After breakfast, transfet to Jimbaran. Rest of the day free at your own leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS  13-14: JIMBARAN

Free days in Jimbaran. The beach and the bay of Jimbaran offers small secluded areas with  tranquility and peace .

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 15: BALI – OUT 

Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home. We hope to see you soon again!

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect tailor-made trip in Indonesia just for you. Contact us with your custom request and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!