Grand Tour Java-Bali (13D/12N)

Wake up the sound of the sea and sit down for breakfast. Today you will explore the beautiful Bukit Peninsula. The beaches and crystal clear waters of the ocean are just stunning in this area of Bali so take your time to swim, sunbathe and take photos. After a few hours of beach sun and relaxation, the journey continues to the famous Uluwatu temple, sitting at the edge of a high limestone ocean cliff.  The ocean views from up here are magnificent and there are lots of cheeky monkeys around. As the sun is about to set, a traditional Kecak dance starts and we got your prime seats to witness this enchanting Balinese dance performance with music, costumes and fired torches. If you are feeling hungry, we recommend you to head to Jimbaran Bay to munch on a seafood dinner by candlelight at one of the beachfront restaurants. Our driver will be happy to take you there.

Accommodation: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa 5*, Deluxe Room

DAY 3. Nusa Dua - free day at leisure (B)

Today is a free day at leisure. You can visit Bali Collection shopping mall, relax at the resort and go work on that holiday tan at Nusa Dua beach.

Accommodation: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa 5*, Deluxe Room

nowadays and be preserved. Sultan Palace Kraton was built in 1790 and until now represents the walled city with it`s own shops, market, schools, mosques and also batik and silver industries. There are 25,000 people live here and around 1000 people are employed by the Sultan. Kraton is "must see" site in Yogyakarta to understand how the real, authentic life of Central Jawa is going now. Before going to the hotel, we will show you another remarkable palace in Yogyakarta - Taman Sari, the site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. Taman Sari was originally built for multiple purposes yet now only several buildings remain. Some of its original functions were a place to rest, to meditate, to work, to hide and to defend the Sultan’s family.

Accommodation: Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel 4*, Deluxe Room

DAY 5. Borobudur Sunrise tour & Plateau Dieng, Sikidang crater, Colorful lakes, Temple complex Arjuna, tea plantations (B)

Wake up early today as you are going to see, probably, the most beautiful and mystic sunrise in your life - a sunrise at famous Borobudur Temple, that was built in IX century. Borobudur Temple Compounds is an example of Indonesia’s art and architecture and consists of three monuments - the Borobudur Temple and two smaller temples located to the east on a straight axis to Borobudur - Mendut and Pavon Temples. All of them together represent phases in the attainment of Nirvana.

Continue the trip to North, to beautiful Dieng Plateau. The name "Dieng" descends from the words "Di Hyang" and it translates to "Abode of the Gods". The scenic volcanic landscape, the sulfur springs, and the colored lakes make this place a real natural wonder, reminding of a fairy tale or a different planet. When wandering around here, you will understand why the ancient Javanese people considered Dieng Plateau as the seat of supernatural powers. Even the drive to get here offers impressive sights and on the way up, you will pass through tobacco plantations and sightly mountains.

The highlight of this day is standing on top of the Sikidang Crater where you are surrounded by steaming vents and bubbling mud ponds. With facemask on, you can walk all around the crater. A unique experience that is not meant for the faint-hearted. From here, you will drive to the Arjuna Temple Complex - home to some of the oldest temples in Java. Arjuna consists of 5 temples located inside the complex and another 4 just outside of the temple complex. All of them were built at the end of the 12th century. In fact, these 9 temples are the only ones remaining from the 400 temples that were built here ages ago. The last place to visit on this impressive day in Java is at an enchanting multiple-colored lake. Shimmering in shades of red, green, blue, white and mauve, this lake is really stunning and the atmosphere around the lake is wonderfully calm and quiet. A full day of impressive and magical places and now it's time to another beautiful Yogyakarta hotel - Sofia Resort.

Accommodation: Sofia Boutique Resort 4*, Premier Suite

DAY 6. Jomblang and Grubug caves - flight to Surabaya - Bromo (B)

Today`s tour starts with some physical activity that will require a little courage but your bravery is rewarded with a view that will blow your mind. You will explore the Jomblang and Grubug caves, which are some of the biggest caves in Indonesia, surrounded by dense ancient forests. Using single-rope technique (SRT), you will go down 20-meters to get to the entrance of Jomblang cave. Our experienced caving instructors will assist and keep you safe at all times. From Jomblang Cave, you will head to Grubug cave, a thrilling 300-meters underground trek, passing an underground river. The beams of sunlight shining into Grubug cave, which has a depth of a 100 meters, is an amazing view and the locals refer to it as ”light from Heaven”. After this deep dark cave adventure, your driver will take you to the airport where you will hop on a domestic flight that takes you to Surabaya. On the airport of Surabaya, you will be picked up by another private driver and transported to Bromo Hotel, where you will spend the night.

Accommodation: Bromo Terrace Hotel & Resto 3*, Deluxe Hill View

you will head back to the hotel to take a nice warm relaxing shower thinking back on the spectacular images of this morning. After a good rest, you have free time to enjoy, exploring the surrounding area some more if you wish to do so.

Accommodation: Bromo Terrace Hotel & Resto 3*, Deluxe Hill View

DAY 8. Bromo. Transfer to Ijen (B)

Enjoy your breakfast and enjoy stunning mountain views that surrounds the hotel. There are no activities planned for today, so you can relax and take a rest after the active first week of the trip. Today at 12:00 we will organize your private transfer to Ijen hotel.

Accommodation: Grand Harvest Resort & Villas Banyuwangi 4*, Suite Room

take around 5 hours. A ferry will be taking you from Java to Bali and the rest of the journey continues by private transport. You will be staying at NusaBay Menjangan Resort, the only resort located within West Bali National Park. It is a 20-minute boat ride from the mainland of Bali.

Accommodation: NusaBay Menjangan 4*, Jungle Lanai Cottage

cultural capital of Bali Island: the town of Ubud. You will be taken there by private transport and on the way, you will stop at several places of interest. Accompanied by our professional guide, you will visit the beautiful Buddhist Monastery Brahma Vihara Arama. From there, you will drive into the Bedugul Highlands to visit Beratan lake and the sacred Ulun Danu Lake Temple. You will also stop at the iconic Jatiluwih rice terraces where you can take the most amazing photos and in the evening, you will arrive at a beautiful resort in Ubud where you can relax after a lovely day filled with new and wonderful sights and experiences.

Accommodation: The Udaya Resort Ubud 4*, Suite Room