Best of Java

Arrive at any time. Welcome to Indonesia's modern metropolis, and capital city, on the coast of Java. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore. Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta visiting the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and stroll through the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung surrounded by volcanic peaks and tea plantations. Opt to see the Angklung Orchestra, where you'll hear resonating traditional melodies created by shaking bamboo instruments. Jakarta City TourJakarta Tour Bandung and see the former Batavia area, where Jakarta began before it grew to its current size. Visit the Sunda Kelapa Harbour — once the main port of the Sunda Kingdom, it’s now a bustling port full of Makassar schooners. Private VehicleJakarta – Bandung3h150km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Free TimeBandung Use some free time to make the most of Bandung. Hide Angklung Orchestra PerformanceBandung Opt to go to the Angklung Orchestra — a unique musical treat. Be moved by beautiful melodies at this traditional bamboo instrument concert performed by students.

Board a morning train and take in the beautiful scenery on the ride to Yogyakarta, steeped in ancient ruins and culture. On arrival, opt to go on a cycling tour or take in a Ramayana dance performance. TrainBandung – Yogyakarta7h402km Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride. Free TimeYogyakartaAfternoon Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart. Hide Ramayana Dance PerformanceYogyakarta Opt to see a Ramayana Dance performance, an Indonesian ballet that is a beautiful form of kinetic storytelling that incorporates acrobatics.

Venture to the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through the remains of some 244 temples, with some towering out of the rubble. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex ExcursionYogyakarta Tour Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java, and learn about the history of the temples. Built between the eighth and tenth centuries, these temples now stand as one of the most outstanding works of Hindu art. View their intricate design, particularly on the Shiva temple.

Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time exploring the pyramid-like complex, admiring the intricate carvings, and come away with a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture here. Later, enjoy free time to continue exploring Yogyakarta. Private VehicleYogyakarta – Borobudur1h30m Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Borobudur Temple Complex ExcursionBorobudur Take in the stunning artistic and architectural marvel that is the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Learn about its interesting history and restoration; the site lay undiscovered under layers of volcanic ash until 1815, when Sir Stamford Raffles, then Governor of Java, ordered the area to be cleared. Free TimeYogyakartaAfternoon Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.

Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay. Private VehicleYogyakarta – Desa Ngadas8h400km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay Nestled amongst the green hills of the Mt Bromo region, the village of Ngadas is home to a Tengger farming community. Overnight with a local family participating in the community's homestay program, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Learn about the local culture, customs, and traditions from your hosts.

Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to Mt Bromo. Watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night. Sunrise Walk to Mount Bromo ViewpointGunung Bromo30m Head out before dawn to visit the viewpoint for magnificent Mt Bromo (2,392m), one of the most spectacular sights in Indonesia. Walk along the "sea of sand" and enjoy stunning views as the sun rises over the edge of the crater and be amazed by the volcano’s strange beauty, seemingly from another world. Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk Learn more about daily life in Ngadas with a village walk. Take in views of the scenic hills as you walk along, passing farming areas and stopping to visit the local temple, vihara, and mosque. Private VehicleDesa Ngadas – Malang1h30m-2h Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur, a serene seaside town on the island of Bali. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and cheers to a beautiful sunset. Private VehicleMalang – Juanda International Airport2h95km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. PlaneJuanda International Airport – Denpasar1h Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually. Private VehicleDenpasar – Sanur30m16km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Free TimeSanurAfternoon Enjoy some free time back in Sanur.

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