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Sumba Island

Sumba Island

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

Honeymoon in Indonsia. The islands of Java, Bali and Sumba are among the most beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in Indonesia. Nothing guarantees an unforgettable honeymoon more than a tropical island with breath-taking nature and fascinating culture like Java and Bali. And specially Sumba Island, This island may be infrequently heard of due to its relatively remote location, but if that happens to sound like a perfect honeymoon getaway for you. Sumba Island is totally worth the journey. It’s a perfect honeymoon destination for its the exoticism and privacy.

 

 

 

Arrival flight: Jogjakarta

Departure flight: Bali 

 

 

DAY 1 ARRIVAL JOGJAKARTA AND TRANSFERT TO  MESASTILA (Losari spa retreat & coffe plantation)

Selamat Datang! Arrival and direct  transfer to Mesastila Hotel-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 : any meal included

 

DAY 2  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 3   BOROBUDUR-  CANDRIDEJO-JOGJAKARTA

After breakfast  we will   visit   the famous Buddhist Temple Borobudur, which holds over 500 Buddha statues and thousands of relief panels. We will also visit Mendut & Pawon Temples. After that   discover and explore Candirejo village, a traditional Javanese village which is rich in its natural surrounding and being promoted for village tourism, portraying traditional Javanese culture and day life through traditional houses, plantation resources, art performances, farming and local food. You will participate in daily social activities to feel their real traditional village atmosphere, their culture and lyfestyle. Overnight in Jogjakarta.

Meals Included : Breakfast

  

DAY 4  JOGJAKARTA-PRAMBANAN TEMPLES & RAMAYANA BALLET

Spend your morning tour discover Jogjakarta, the former capital of Indonesia, visit Sultan Palace (Kraton) dating back to the 17th century, viewing Water Castle. After lunch an interesting excursion to Java’s most interesting Hindu shrine Prambanan temple as one of the most beautiful Hindu’s temple in the world, known as the Roro Jonggrang temple or the temple of the ‘Slender Virgin’ with a bas-relief depicting the famous Ramayana story.

Here we will have the chance to assist to an spectacle of Ramayana Ballet. In Indonesia, Ramayana mainly can be found in two major dance traditions; the Javanese and Balinese traditions, presented as a complete set of performing art including dance drama and intricate gamelan orchestra.In Java, Ramayana ballet is part of Javanese Wayang Wong tradition, as the performance combines traditional Javanese dance, drama, and music.

Meals Included : Breakfast

  

DAY  5 : JOGJAKARTA-BALI-UBUD

Transfert to the airpprt to take  the fligt to Bali. Arrive at Denpasar Airport where you will be greeted by our driver and enjoy  a chauffeured ride to Ubud. You will stay in a boutique hotel: Suara Air Luxury Villa Ubud, somewhere paradise exist and where dreams becomes true.

Approaching through a rural setting of terraced rice fields, located near a quiet village. Suara Air Villa is created in harmony with nature, surrounded by two small rivers, giving a very private and relaxing atmosphere for our guests. The name, Suara Air, in Indonesian Language “whispers of water”; this name has been given because it is the only noise we can hear when we are in the Villa, becoming an ideal place for relaxing and feeling the real Bali calm. A hidden heaven in your Bali vacation.

Meals Included : Breakfast

 

DAY 6 SPA EXPERIENCE & ROMANTIC DINING EXPERIENCE

Free morning. Then you will  enjoy a Balinaise massage. The Balinese massage is the perfect treatment to regain harmony between body and mind.

At night, Suara Air  gastronomique has the best dinner with delectable Indonesian  cuisine in a private setting. Perfect for a romantic dinner. Enjoy a special under the stars romantic dinner with your loved one.

Meals Included : Breakfast and dinner

 

DAY 7   BALINESE OFFERING &  VISIT KINTAMANI -BESAKIH

Today we invite you to learn how to make beautiful Balinese canang sari. These floral spiritual offerings adorn Bali’s temples, streets, home entrances, and any place that the Balinese people believe to be sacred. You might even spot some on trees and statues.

Then depart  to Sebatu.  Before arriving to Sebatu, we will pass 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 over the still active Batur Volcano (1717 meters) and the Lake Batur. 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, back to Ubud.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

 

DAY 8 UBUD - JATILUWIH –BEDUGUL -  MUNDUK

After breakfast, departure Jatiluwih rice terraces . Our next stop will be 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.  In the afternoon arrival to Munduk.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

 

DAY 9   MUNDUK

Free day in Munduk. Optional activities as  Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking. Sekumpul Waterfall is touted as the most beautiful waterfall in Bali. It is fairly close to Niagara Falls Lemukih, only about 2 km away. Understandably, the Village and Village Lemukih Sekumpul indeed neighbors. To see Sekumpul Waterfall close, it takes a bit of effort and struggle. From the parking lot, you have to walk quite far away, down a dirt road, down the hundreds of stairs, and across the river. When you ride a motorcycle, you can still ride from the parking lot (near the ticket window), to the end of the road paving. After paving the way out, the road turned into a narrow dirt road (footpath). Not long down the path, you arrived at a blank bale (gazebo) with Niagara Falls Sekumpul incredible lure. From the blank bale, seen Niagara Sekumpul very pretty in the distance. That makes this waterfall is different from most waterfalls, Niagara Sekumpul not just made up of one or two waterfalls. There are at least seven waterfalls are located separate and apart, you can see from the blank bale. Seven waterfalls scattered in the high cliffs and surrounded by green trees soothes the eye. Seventh waterfall has a shape and a different height. Absolutely amazing. Not one did, when Niagara Sekumpul crowned as the most beautiful waterfall in Bali.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAY 10  MUNDUK – DENPASAR – SUMBA ISLAND

Transfert to the airpprt and flight to Sumba. At your arrival, the chauffeur of the hotel will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. Located between the islands of Komodo and Sumbawa, and directly facing the Indian Ocean the island of Sumba is a hidden Paradise. The perfect luxurious escape amidst unspoiled nature.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAYS 11-12-13-14 SUMBA ISLAND

Free days at your own leisure. Sumba island is magical with its natural beauty and tradition, known as the hidden gem in East Nusa Tenggara. Sumba has one of the best-preserved traditions from the Bronze age whereby giant Megalithic tombs can be found all across the island. Around 30% of the population practice a local animistic religion called Marapu. Apart from its rich culture, Sumba has plenty of distinctive natural resources. Take a walk along the one of many perfect white sand beaches edged by azure water or explore the vast savanna landscape

Meals included: Breakfast

 

DAY 15   SUMBA -DENPASAR – OUT

Transfert to Tambolaka Airport (TMC)– SouthWest Sumba, approximately 90 minutes driving from the hotel. Enf of this amazing honeymoon in Indonesia.

Meals included: Breakfast

 

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the best honeymoon in Indonesia just for you. Contact us with your  ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!

 

ITINERARY: 15 days / 14 nights

DAY 1
WELCOME TO JOGJAKARTA-MESASTILA
DAY 2
WELLNESS DAY
DAY 3
BOROBUDUR-CANDRIDEJO-JOGJAKARTA
DAY 4
PRAMBANAN TEMPLES & RAMAYANA BALLET
DAY 5
JOGJAKARTA-BALI-UBUD
DAY 6
SPA EXPERIENCE-ROMANTIC DINING EXPERIENCE
DAY 7
BALINESE OFFERING & VISIT KINTAMANI-BESAKIH
DAY 8
UBUD-JATILUWIH-BEDUGUL-MUNDUK
DAY 9
MUNDUK
DAY 10
MUNDUK-DENPASAR-SUMBA
DAY 11
SUMBA ISLAND
DAY 12
SUMBA ISLAND
DAY 13
SUMBA ISLAND
DAY 14
SUMBA ISLAND
DAY 15
SUMBA ISLAND-OUT
Islands: Bali, Java, Sumba