Java - Bali - Komodo

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

This diverse 15 day journey will make you discover marvellous and fascinating views and landscapes: from the Bromo sunrise to the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Then we will take you to the heart of Bali and its main interesting points, and after that you will have the chance to have a walk on the wild side of Indonesia: Komodo! Komodo dragons, pristine beaches, amazing snorkeling… awaits for you!

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 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 – TEMPLES OF BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN

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 – UBUD

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. Arrival and transfert to the hotel in Ubud, georgraphical and cultural center of the island.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6: UBUD

Spend a relaxing day today exploring the village of Ubud. Its temple, market, the Monkey Forest…Just have a walk around Ubud and enjoy the magic environment of this village.

Meals included: Breakfast.

DAY 7: TRIP TO KINTAMANI – BATUR VOLCANO – BESAKIH TEMPLE

Depart from Ubud to Sebatu, a small village. Before arriving to Sebatu, the road goes by wonderful rice fields situated in the stepped terraces. In Sebatu we will visit the temple of the sacred fountain, place of purification for the Balinese. We will pass by coffee and orange plantations before arriving to Kintamani, a mountain village at an altitude of 1400 meters over the sea level.  From the village, we will enjoy of an amazing view overlooking the still active Batur Volcano (1717 meters) and the Batur Lake. Then, we will visit Besakih, the most important temple of Bali, built in the mountainside of the Agung Mountain (3142 meters), which is the highest mountain of the island.  Next, we will go to Klungkung, the former capital (1740-1908), where we will see the Justice Court (Kertagosa) and the Floating Pavilion (Bale Kambang). On the way back, we will stop in Goa Gajah (The Elephant Cave) whose temple is one of the most visited and venerated in Bali.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

DAY 8: TRIP TO BEDUGUL – JATILUWIH – TANAH LOT

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 Bratan Lake. 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.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

DAY 9: VISIT LOCAL FAMILY AND ENJOY A BALINESE MASSAGE!

Today you will have the chance to see underneath to the real Bali. This experience will help you to understand the nature of these welcoming people. Spend the day with a Balinese family, be invited into their home to see and experience their every day lives.

Then you will have the opportunity to enjoy a private massage in the room of your hotel. The tranquility of Balinese Massage evolved from the early traditional home medicine and focused on warming the body through palm pressure firm fingers and long stimulating strokes. The Massage performed to ease body tension, release stress and invigorate the sense

Meals included: Breakfast.

DAY 10: BALI – LABUANBAJO – RINCA ISLAND – KALONG ISLAND 

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bali. Upon arrival at Komodo – Labuanbajo airport (west part of Flores Island) meeting service with our tour guide then transfer to harbor for boating 2 hours to Rinca Island by local wooden boat is modified to bring tourist. Arrive Rinca check in at the office then continue to explore with trek 2 hours around to see Komodo Dragon on their pure environment and some wild life such as Buffaloes, horses, deer, wild board and some kind of birds. After trekking you will go back to boat depart to Kalong Island to see flying foxes where they are coming out from mangrove trees as their home at 06.00 pm. Accommodation and dinner will be served on board.

Meals included: Breakfast – Lunch-Dinner

DAY 11: KALONG – KOMODO – PINK BEACH – MANTA POINT – KANAWA ISLAND ISLAND – LABUANBAJO

Depart to Komodo Island for other activities to see Komodo Dragons and wild life. Here, you have more chance to see wild board and deer that always passing monsoon forest. Then procesed to Pink beach for snorkeling and Manta point for snorkeling and swimming. If you are lucky will see Manta Rays hanging on the surface of the sea, sometimes swim with your around this area. Lunch will be served on boat.Bidadari island the best place for snorkeling with wonderful and colorful fishes. After activities you will go back to Labuan Bajo, arrive at harbor then drive you to your hotel. Overnight in Labuanbajo.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

DAY 12: LABUANBAJO – BALI – JIMBARAN

At the arranged time, transfer to the airport and flight to Jimbaran. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel located in the beach of Bali. Accommodation.

Meals included: Breakfast.

DAYS 13 – 14: JIMBARAN

Free days in Jimbaran. This scenic, curving bay will no doubt impress you.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

DAY 15: DEPARTURE FROM BALI – OUT

A t the arranged time, transfer to the airport for departure.

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!