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Jogjakarta & Volcanoes

Jogjakarta & Volcanoes

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Trip to Java. The island of Java is one of the largest and most populous islands in the world. These 5 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. The Indonesian archipelago is a great destination for trek and volcanoes.

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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

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.  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 3: JOGJAKARTA – MOJOKERTO (by train) – SURABAYA

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

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAY 4: BROMO SUNRISE – 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 5: TREK IJEN – GILIMANUK-BALI

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

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ITINERARY: 5 days / 4 nights

DAY 1
WELCOME TO JOGJAKARTA
DAY 2
JOGJAKARTA
DAY 3
JOGJAKARTA – MOJOKERTO (by train) – SURABAYA
DAY 4
BROMO – IJEN
DAY 5
IJEN – GILIMANUK
Islands: Java