DAY 1
ARRIVAL YOGYAKARTA, CENTRAL JAVA
Welcome to Special Region of Yogyakarta! Nestled on the best island of the world, Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. Upon your arrival at Adi Sucipto International Airport, our guide will greet you and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you may spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 2
YOGYAKARTA
Spend a half day at your leisure. You may stroll around the hotel and enjoy the hotel’s excellent amenities until lunch before we take you to the largest Hindus temple in Indonesia, Prambanan Temple. Dedicated to three great Hindu divinities: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, Prambanan is a complex consisting of more than 500 temples representing not only an architectural and cultural treasure but also a standing proof of past religious, peaceful cohabitation. Then, you will visit Ratu Boko Temple, about three kilometers south from Prambanan Temple. The site covers 16 hectares in two hamlets displaying attributes of an occupation or settlement site. After dinner, you will back to Prambanan Temple to watch a spectacular Ramayana Ballet Dance performance. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3
YOGYAKARTA - BOROBUDUR, MAGELANG
Wake up bright and early for a unique chance to see the sunrise over the majestic Borobudur Temple – a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site. Here you will explore the temple at the most mystical time and watch the sun rays make their way through the morning mist. Take photos as many as you wish or simply enjoy looking at the sunrise. After breakfast, you will continue to stroll around Borobudur for more in-depth exploration of the temple until the lunchtime coming. Then, the Merapi Lava Tour will fulfill your memory with thrilling experience as you will ride the vintage jeep to explore the remaining of the latest Mount Merapi eruption. There are short, medium, and long route you can pick up where the short itself takes 1.5 – 2 hours journey around Merapi! It’s indeed a perfect adventure every adrenaline seeker dreams of. A little visit to Ullen Sentalu Museum probably may soothe your nerve after the jeep riding. There you can enhance your knowledge about the history, art, and culture of Yogyakarta and Solo Royal Palace. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4
YOGYAKARTA - JOMBANG - MT. BROMO
Today, a scenic drive takes you to Jombang with Sancaka Train, offering excellent opportunities to meet with the locals and the best way to relish in Central and East Java’s dramatic volcanic landscapes. On arrival in Jombang, meet with your guide and enjoy a 40-minute drive to the town of Trowulan which was once the capital of the Majapahit Kingdom. The Majapahit kings ruled the island of Java from the late 13th to 16th centuries. Explore the relics of this proud culture with a visit to Bajang Ratu Temple, the red brick temple of Majapahit; to the Rat Temple, the ancient park for Majapahit Princess which locally known as Candi Tikus; and to the local archaeological museum – Trowulan Museum, displaying and preserving the number of historical treasures discovered in the vicinity of the old Majapahit capital. Eventually, you will transfer to your resort in Bromo Area and savor a sumptuous dinner. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5
MT. BROMO - IJEN CRATER, BANYUWANGI
Before the sun rises at 4 AM local time, a four-wheeled (4WD) jeep car will bring you to the world's most famous view point at Mt. Pananjakan (2,750 m) on the rim of the Tengger caldera to enjoy the sunrise breaking over the volcano cones including Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru in the background that may let you be dumbfounded! Continue across the sand sea to the active Mt. Bromo volcano and climb the 2245 steps to visit the crater which nestled on 2,500 meters above sea level. There you may explore the route up to Bromo on Horseback instead, adding an extra dimension to your journey up whilst saving you the long steep walk. Afterward, the 4WD car will bring you back to the resort for breakfast. You will check out from the resort and a scenic drive takes you to Banyuwangi – a city at the eastern tip of Java. Upon your arrival, check into a resort near Ijen Crater. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 6
IJEN CRATER - MUNDUK, BALI
In the midnight, you will depart for the whole day excursion to Mt. Ijen. The crater of Ijen shows a particular type of volcanic feature common to Indonesia, about 1 KM in diameter and 175 meters deep. A warm lake entirely covers the floor, milky blue green in color, held back by a dam built many years ago by the Dutch to keep the hot mineral, laden water from raining for the crop lands below. In particular part of the crater, you will see the natural phenomenon “blue fire.” In the world, only two places have the blue fire, so it will be such an honor to watch the phenomenon! After sometimes, you will climb up to the rim of the crater and enjoy the sunrise light warms you up. After a break, check out from the resort and off west to Ketapang Harbor to embark on a ferry crossing to the island of Gods – Bali. You will arrive at Munduk and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 7
MUNDUK
Today is a free program. Enjoy your day with your own way! Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 8
MUNDUK – UBUD
Start your temple discoveries in Ulun Danu Beratan Temple that surrounded by the second largest lake in Bali, Bedugul. The smooth reflective surface of the lake encircling most of the temple’s base creates a unique floating impression; thus, the temple is often called as the “floating temple.” There you may hire traditional jukung outriggers to tour the lake as well as motorized boats for a quicker ride. The other side of the Beratan Lake offers you with parasailing and jet-skis. Followed by a visit to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, a UNESCO Heritage Site where you can explore the rice paddies while learning its unique ‘subak’ irrigation system. You will then transfer to the art and cultural capital of Bali – Ubud. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 9
UBUD - KINTAMANI
On your ninth day trip, enjoy a morning drive to see the famous lava sunrise landscape in Mount Batur. You’ll rise before dawn and be picked up from your hotel around 02:00 or 02:30 to the base of Mount Batur, and then begin your sunrise ascent of Bali’s most famous active volcano. After your trip, enjoy a long soak in a natural hot spring with expansive views over Lake Batur. Afterward, visit the mother temple of Bali, Besakih which located on the western slopes of Bali’s tallest volcano, Mount Agung (2,567 meters). It is the largest and most revered temple on the island. The Balinese regularly visit this sacred site for special ceremonies. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 10
UBUD
Having a day of leisure or participate in our optional activities – Ubud City Tours, to surround the city’s highlights including a visit to Monkey Forest, Ubud Art Market or Museum, Saraswati Temple or Legong & Barong Dance watching at Ubud Palace. If you want something more relaxing you can take a day spa & massage treatment instead with the incredible view of Ubud. Meals included: No meals included on this day.
DAY 11
DEPARTURE
On the final day of your Volcanoes Adventure from Java to Bali, enjoy the last hearty breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at your leisure until it’s time for your scheduled transfer to the airport. Afterward, it is time to say goodbye – We hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.