Combining Java’s collection of amazing active volcanoes and huge Hindu and Buddhist temples with Bali’s stunning beaches, dense jungles and rice terraces, "Exotic islands of Indonesia" is a great way to experience the incredible contrasts and magical scenery of Indonesia.
Get to the heart of life on this famous archipelago by visiting rice paddies, remote villages, tea and coffee plantations. Be charmed by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, witness the traditional handicraft process of carving wood and producing batik, visit ornate temples and caves.
No other tour can show you so much of the islands of Java and Bali in all their glory and beauty in two weeks.
HIGHLIGHTS
Low contact travel
Stay in four islands of Indonesia - Java, Bali, Lembongan, and Lombok
Be greeted by the most amazing sunrise as you stay near the volcano crater
Visit the most sacred temples of Indonesia - Prambanan, and Borobudur
Explore an amazing underwater world of Lembongan island
Visit the art and cultural center of Bali - Ubud
Itinerary
Day 1. Jakarta - Yogyakarta (B)
After the domestic flight from Jakarta you will be warmly welcomed at the airport of Yogyakarta and then dropped to your hotel, which is only 40 minutes drive from the airport. You can relax after the flight and enjoy your free time before the program starts.
Accommodation: The Atrium Hotel & Resort 4*, Deluxe Room
Day 2. Plateau Dieng - Sikidang crater - Temple complex Arjuna - Colorful lake (B,L)
Day 2 offers an exciting trip to a “must see” destination called Plateau Dieng. The name "Dieng" comes from "Di Hyang" which means "Abode of the Gods". It appears as a very beautiful volcanic landscape, sulphurous springs and breathtaking colored lakes that make this place a fascinating natural wonder. Experiencing this wonder and beauty will make you understand why the ancient
Javanese people considered Plateau Dieng as the seat of supernatural powers. Even driving with our guide to the plateau you will experience some amazing sights, jaw dropping scenery as well as refreshing tea and coffee plantations.
Crater Sikidang is a very hot spring with a bubbling mud inside. You can walk all around the crater (using the facemask) and see it up close and personal, witnessing the bubbling mud boiling away. There is a wooden fence around the crater so you can observe this awesome act of nature in safety. Another place that you will visit during the tour itinerary is the Arjuna Temple Complex - one of the oldest temples in Java. It consists of 5 temples inside the complex and 4 more temples standing apart. All of them were built at the end of the XII century. In fact these 9 temples are the only ones that remain from around 400 temples, built long ago by the people of the Kalingga Kingdom under the reign of Sanjaya Dynasty. The last place of visit on this day will be a Colourful lake that changes colour tones from red and green to blue, white and even mauve. The atmosphere around the lake is calm, quiet and tranquil.
Accommodation: The Atrium Hotel & Resort 4*, Deluxe Room
Day 3. Prambanan - Borobudur (B,L)
Accommodation: The Atrium Hotel & Resort 4*, Deluxe Room
Day 4. Jomblang cave - Bromo (B)
Today`s tour starts with some physical activity that will require a little courage but will reward you with sights that will blow your mind. ou will explore the Jomblang and Grubug caves, some of the biggest in Indonesia, surrounded with dense ancient forest. Be ready to try a single rope technique (SRT), to go down from the surface to the entrance of Jomblang cave. Our experienced caving instructors will give you all instructions and teach you how to overcome this exciting challenge. Once your 20-meters high adventure to the deep part of the earth will finish, you will be able to see Jomblang cave with your own eyes. There is no doubt that this awesome view will remain in your memory for a long time.
You will continue your journey to Grubug cave, connected to Jomblang cave by an alley 300 meters length. What you will see next will take your breath away, the fascinating 90 meter light pillar called "light from Heaven” will blow your mind. This is a wonderful moment to
capture with photographs of this utterly unique experience. This awesome cave has a diameter of 15 m and a depth of 100 m and it also hosts an underground river with a ‘Heaven light’ and surrounding cave view that offers a jaw dropping scene that you have never before seen in your life. Once you finish explore the caves, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Surabaya and then a transfer to Bromo hotel. Take a rest - tomorrow you have to wake up early to do a Bromo sunrise trekking tour.
Accommodation: Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo 4*, Deluxe Room
Day 5. Bromo sunrise trekking (B)
Accommodation: Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo 4*, Deluxe Room
Day 6. Bromo - Bali, Nusa Dua (B)
After the breakfast we will transfer you to Surabaya airport and then you will take a one-hour flight to Bali. Our driver will warmly welcome you at the airport and drop you to your hotel in one of the most luxurious areas in Bali - Nusa Dua. Take a rest and enjoy the stunning surroundings as there are no more activities planned for this day.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Bali 5*, Deluxe Pool View
Day 7. Nusa Dua (B)
Today is a free day.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Bali 5*, Deluxe Pool View
Day 8. Nusa Dua (B)
Today is a free day.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Bali 5*, Deluxe Pool View
Day 9. Nusa Dua - Sightseeing tour in Ubud (B)
Accommodation: Jannata Resort 4*, One bedroom villa
Day 10. Ubud (B)
Today is a free day.
Accommodation: Jannata Resort 4*, One bedroom villa
Day 11. Ubud (B)
Today after the delicious breakfast you will enjoy a one-hour Balinese massage - the best thing to do in the morning to relax. Then you are free to spend the day on your own. There are no more activities planned for this day.
Accommodation: Jannata Resort 4*, One bedroom villa
Day 12. Ubud - Lembongan (B)
Nusa Lembongan is a small island off the southeast coast of the main island of Bali. This island paradise is a world away from the hectic pace of South Bali. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to simply put your feet up and relax. The water is some of the clearest you will find anywhere, a vivid aqua blue in color.
Accommodation: Bay Shore Huts 3*, Superior Huts with Garden View
Day 13. Snorkeling trip in Lembongan (B)
Today we will organize a private snorkeling trip for you around Lembongan island. The marine life of Nusa Lembongan begins with its coral reefs and gardens, presenting a rainbow of hard corals, tabletop corals, brain coral and staghorns, as well as sea fans and plenty of soft coral including beautiful sponges. Moray eels and crabs as well as
small fish species such as fish-cleaning wrasse and clownfish live in and among the corals, and species like coral-eating parrotfish also are residents of the reefs. Larger species, such as barracuda and reef sharks patrol the corals looking for meals, but the major attractions of Nusa Lembongan are the graceful manta rays and the mola mola (otherwise known as the ocean sunfish) which is known as the world’s heaviest bony fish.
Accommodation: Bay Shore Huts 3*, Superior Huts with Garden View
Day 14. Lembongan (B)
Today is a free day.
Accommodation: Bay Shore Huts 3*, Superior Huts with Garden View
Day 15. Lembongan - Lombok, Senggigi (B)
The next destination of your amazing trip across the exotic islands of Indonesia is Lombok island. We will organize a fast boat transfer from Lembongan to Lombok and then you will be taken to your beautiful beachfront hotel. The rest of the day you can spend on the beach or at the pool, soak up the sun, drink cocktails and enjoy the amazing ocean and views.
Accommodation: Qunci Villas Senggigi 4*, Double Room with Garden View
Day 16. Cycling tour around Senggigi (B)
Today you will do a cycling tour which is a fun and healthy way to explore the Lombok countryside such as the rice fields, a temple and some of the local villages to give you a taste of the local daily life. This Cycling tour covers the Senggigi Town sea side road & the Batu
Layar district and includes a visit to Batu Bolong Temple, Batu Layar and the Teloke Villages where you can see the traditional Lombok snack makers. Your tour will be end in Meninting River bridge, where our car will be ready to drop you back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Qunci Villas Senggigi 4*, Double Room with Garden View
Day 17. Lombok - Bali, Tuban (B)
Today after the breakfast we will drop you back to Bali via fast-boat and then with a private minivan. You can spend this day shopping in the Kuta and Seminyak area or simply relaxing in your beachfront hotel The hotel is conveniently located close to the airport so you can get there the next day with as little hassle as possible.
Accommodation: Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas 5*, Deluxe Room
Day 18. Tuban - Airport (B)
Today after the breakfast and check-out from the hotel we will organize a transfer to the airport where you can catch your scheduled flight.
- 3 days guided tour in Yogyakarta (visit Prambanan and Borobudur temples, Plateau Dieng, Sikidang crater, Temple complex Arjuna, Colorful lake, Jomblang cave, Grubug cave)
- Bromo sunrise trekking tour (including jeep transfer and horse riding in the crater desert)
- Guided day tour to Ubud (visit art villages of Ubud, Tirta Empul temple, Gunung Kawi temple, Museum Antonio Blanco, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), Rice terraces Tegalalang)
- One hour SPA treatment (Balinese massage)
- Snorkeling tour in Lembongan island (including all equipment)
- Cycling tour to handicraft villages in Lombok
- Personal 24/7 assistant throughout your stay
- Restaurants and nightlife e-guide
- Welcome Kit (including face masks, hand sanitizer, beach bag, organic aloe vera after-sun cream, insect repellent, motion sickness pills)
- Complimentary bottle of wine on arrival at airport (or 2 young drinking coconuts)
- Portable WiFi modem with 4G internet connection
- Discount vouchers for tours, activities and spa
- Private return airport transfer
- All transfers between the hotels
- One way flight Jakarta-Yogyakarta
- One way flight Yogyakarta-Surabaya
- One way flight Surabaya-Bali
- One way flight Lombok-Bali
- One way fast boat transfer Bali-Lembongan
- One way fast boat transfer Lembongan-Lombok
- Free shuttle bus from Jannata Resort to Ubud center
- Professional English-speaking guide during a sightseeing tour
- Entrance tickets to all places mentioned in the program
- Daily breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program
- 11% government tax and 10% service charge
- All our vehicles are equipped with standard sanitary items and disinfected
- Visa fees
- Air tickets not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Early hotel check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Any service not mentioned in the itinerary
- High season (1 June - 15 September) - 300$ / person
- Peak season (20 December - 10 January) - on request