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Java – Bali – Seraya Resort

Java – Bali – Seraya Resort

15   DAYS  / 14  NIGHTS

This diverse 15 day journey will make you discover marvellous and fascinating views and landscapes: from the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan to the rice fields in Bali. And after that you will enjoy your stay in  Seraya Resort: pristine natural wonders, ringed with translucent white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and vibrant underwater life for an ultimate Robinson Crusoe experience. A perfect travel!

We invite you to travel different and discover Indonesia beyond the most visited places. We have a different approach to the concept of travel. All our itineraries are just an inspiration and we will be pleased to create your tailor made trip to Indonesia respecting local villages and supporting their economy.

 

  

Arrival flight : Jogjakarta

Departure flight:  Bali

 

DAY 1: WELCOME TO JAKARTA – JOGJAKARTA

Selamat Datang! Welcome to Indonesia! Arrive at Jakarta Airport. Right after that you will take the flight to Jogjakarta  where you will be greeted by our driver and enjoy  a chauffeured ride to the hotel.

Meals included: ---

 

DAY 2: VISIT JOGJAKARTA – PRAMBANAN – BOROBUDUR AND TRANSFERT TO MESASTILA (losari spa retreat & coffe plantation).

After breakfast visit Sultan Palace, Tamansari Water CastlE. After that we will  the worldwide famous Buddhist Temple Borobudur, which holds over 500 Buddha statues and thousands of relief panels.

We will do then the transfert to Mesastila (Losari coffe plantation). The essence of the retreat is defined through the calming and powerful environment in which MesaStila (previously known as Losari Spa Retreat and Coffee Plantation) sits - encircled by eight magnificent volcanoes and set within fifty-five acres of gardens, plantation and tropical jungle.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAY  3: WELLNESS DAY

Free day at your own leisure. We recommend you the hotel spa.  With the perfect balance of ancient and contemporary healing traditions, MesaStila brings you the finest therapies from Asia and the Near East.

 The Indonesian Archipelago has a long history of contact between Chinese and Arab traders, who introduced plants, herbs and spices; bringing insights from Indian Ayurvedic, Chinese and Greek medicine and Arab healing practices. The traditional Indonesian Jamu sellers are a result of these enormous influences and today these people are best described as “walking-talking pharmacies”.

Cultural traditions were adopted as the traders traversed the region and one such ritual is the Hammam. With its origins in Turkey, MesaStila is proud to house South East Asia’s only authentic Hammam, where steam bathing combines functionality with decadent cleansing rituals.

Meals Included : Breakfast

 

DAY 4: JOGJAKARTA – PRAMBANAN – BALI – UBUD

Transfert to Jogjakarta aiport to take the flight to Bali. En route we will visit Prambanan, the biggest Hindu temple compound of Indonesia. These temples are dedicated to Trimurti, the expression of God as the creator (Brahma), the Sustainer (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva)- the Hindu Trinity.

After that flight to Bali and transfer to Ubud.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAY 5 : BATUR  ADVENTURE CYCLING

Escape from the tourist center to Kintamani cooler climates of Bali Mountain region. Using mountain bikes and safety equipment, the downhill trail from Pludu village will lead you through sleepy villages along little-used roads and tracks. Frequent stops are made along the way giving you the opportunity to view aged temple compounds and shady plantations bearing a variety of crops. Local women regally carry festive offerings of fruit and flowers to appease the Gods, whilst village ducks are herded in humorous orderly processions. Young boy’s cut grass to feed the family cow whilst weathered old men gossip at the roadside stall sipping glasses of aromatic mountain ground coffee.

An air-conditioned escort vehicle is on standby at the end of your trip to take you to enjoy a replenishing buffet luncheon before returning to your hotel. All of Sobek’s guides come from the surrounding regions and are trained to entertain and educate by sharing a broad depth of knowledge in Balinese culture and lifestyle. If you only do one tour whilst staying in Bali, this is the one! A day packed with interest, education and fun!

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

 

DAY 6: CANDIDASA / HIKING TRIP

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to go for a wonderful hike. The starting point will be Bebandem, passing by some traditional villages as kastala, Gumung, etc. through marvellous stepped rice fields, hills and the river until get the village of Tenganan, where the natives from Bali live. Back to Candidasa and free time to enjoy of the beach and the hotel facilities. Accommodation in Puri Bagus Hotel (4*).

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

 

DAY 7: AYUNG RIVER RAFTING

This adventure for guests of all ages is a mix of wild excitement, breath taking views and well-guided, informative, sightseeing.

As you carve through some of Bali’s most appealing landscape, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbanks. As you switch between Class II and III rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

 

DAY 8: GUIDED TOUR TO BEDUGUL – JATILUWIH – TANAH LOT  AND TRANSFERT TO SANUR

After breakfast, departure to the village of Bedugul, located in the jungle area of the island. This part of the island is colder, so the Balinese take advantage of Bedugul to plant vegetables and cereals. This is why the market of this village - that we will visit in the morning -  has special colours. Later on, we will visit the botanical garden and the Ulun Danau Bratan Temple, situated by the Lake  Bratan. We will have lunch in the village of Pacung and then we will go to the rural area of Jatiluwih – in Balinese language this means really wonderful – where we will see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the whole island with never end stepped rice fields.  Next, we will visit the Tanah Lot Temple, probably the most charismatic one of the island   for two reasons:  it is perched atop a rock dug by the strength of the tides and because the sunsets are astonishing.

After that transfert to Sanur where we will spend the night.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (drinks not included)

 

DAY 9: BALI – LABUANBAJO – SERAYA RESORT

Transfer to Bali airport  to take the flight to Labuanbajo, a small fishing village of the West side of the island and the starting point of the expedition to  komodo.

Arrival to  Labuanbajo and transfer to the harbour to take a local wood  boat to the Island of Seraya. Rest of the day free at your own leisure..

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

 

DAYS 10 – 11 – 12: SERAYA RESORT

Free days. An authentic definition of a tropical barefoot luxury at its finest, Sudamala Resort, Seraya offers a glimpse of paradise on earth in its island resort situated on an idyllic Seraya Kecil island – or Pulau Seraya Kecil in Indonesian – in Flores, Indonesia.

A beautifully calm sanctuary, this Seraya resort offers secluded getaway in a breathtaking setting of a secluded island with the abundance of pristine natural wonders, ringed with translucent white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and vibrant underwater life for an ultimate Robinson Crusoe experience. With copious unspoiled nature abundantly available to pamper your every sense; in Sudamala Resort, Seraya, luxury comes in the simplest detail.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

 

DAY 13: SERAYA – LABUAN BAJO – BALI – JIMBARAN

After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Labuanbajo to take the flight back to Bali. Arrival and transfert to Jimbaran to spend the last days of our fantastic holidays.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

 

DAY 14: JIMBARAN

Free day in Jimbaran to enjou magic sunsets  and enjoy this beautiful beach.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

 

DAY 15 : BALI – JAKARTA – OUT

Transfer to the airport to take the flight  to Jakarta and conection with the international flight back home. We hope to see you soon again! Sampai Juma!

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!

 

ITINERARY: 15 days / 14 nights

DAY 1
WELCOME TO JAKARTA – JOGJAKARTA
DAY 2
VISIT JOGJAKARTA – PRAMBANAN – BOROBUDUR AND TRANSFERT TO MESASTILA
DAY 3
WELLNESS DAY
JOUR 4
JOGJAKARTA – PRAMBANAN – BALI – UBUD
DAY 5
BATUR ADVENTURE CYCLING
DAY 6
CANDIDASA / HIKING TRIP
DAY 7
AYUNG RIVER RAFTING
DAY 8
GUIDED TOUR TO BEDUGUL – JATILUWIH – TANAH LOT AND TRANSFERT TO SANUR
DAY 9
BALI – LABUANBAJO – SERAYA RESORT
DAY 10
SERAYA RESORT
DAY 11
SERAYA RESORT
DAY 12
SERAYA RESORT
DAY 13
SERAYA – LABUAN BAJO – BALI – JIMBARAN
DAY 14
JIMBARAN
DAY 15
BALI – JAKARTA – OUT
Islands: Bali, Java, Flores