Best of Java & Sailing Adventure
15 days
From
$ 2899
Duration15 days
Some travellers explore Indonesia by land. Others experience it by sea. Smart travellers do both with this amazing 15-day adventure that combines Javanese turf and Gili Islands surf. Kick things off in Jakarta and head off to the “Paris of Java” — Bandung and opt for a traditional angklung orchestra show. Explore the Buddhist sanctuary of Borobodur in Yogyakarta, witness the majesty of Mt Bromo, and relax at Sanur before boarding a catamaran for six days of snorkelling and taking it as easy as possible in the glorious Gilis. See? You really can have it all.
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Duration: 15 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Jakarta
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Jakarta/Bandung
A guided city tour will visit the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and tour the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In Bandung, opt to see the angklung orchestra — resonating melodies created when children shake bamboo instruments.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung. Opt to see the traditional angklung orchestra.
Meals: B
Day 3: Bandung/Yogyakarta
Take the morning train to Yogyakarta, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Opt to go on a cycling tour, or take in a Ramayana dance performance.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Yogyakarta
Visit the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Meals: B, L
Day 5: Yogyakarta
Spend time at Borobudur and come away with a deeper understanding of the Buddhist culture here.
Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, enjoy free time to explore Yogyakarta.
Meals: B
Day 6: Yogyakarta/Ngadas
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.
Enjoy dinner in the village.
Meals: B, D
Day 7: Ngadas/Malang
Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings of food to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Visit Mt Bromo for a pre-dawn trek and watch the sunrise. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night.
Enjoy lunch in the village.
Meals: B, L
Day 8: Malang/Sanur
Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur and enjoy some free time.
Meals: B
Day 9: Sanur/Nusa Lembongan
After reaching Nusa Lembongan opt to go snorkelling or on a Mangrove Tour.
Transfer to Serangan Village in the morning to meet the skipper for a welcome meeting. Board the boat, set sail, relax on board, and get to know the other travellers.
Meals: L, D
Day 10: Nusa Lembongan/Lombok Island
Continue sailing to the beautiful islands of Lombok, starting with the three most famous Gilis - Air, Meno, and Trawangan. Moor near Gili Trawangan for the night.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11-13: Lombok Island
Explore the beaches and islands on the west coast of Lombok, including Gili Trawangan, Gili Sudak, Gili Nanggu, and Gili Gede.
Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable, to make alterations. On Day 1 of your tour you will be advised of any amendments.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14: Lombok Island/Nusa Penida
Cruise to Nusa Penida in the morning. Upon arrival, opt for snorkelling, or a Nusa Penida Island Explorer Tour.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 15: Nusa Penida/Sanur
Sail back to Serangan Village and disembark. Tour ends on arrival.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Jakarta city tour
- Prambanan temple complex visit
- Borobudur visit
- Mt Bromo sunrise visit
- Beach time in Sanur
- Sailing Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands
- Beach lunch on Gili Kedis
- Senggigi town visit with kayaking option
- Snorkelling around the Gili Islands
- Lembongan Island visit
- Snorkelling equipment aboard the catamaran
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private van, Walking, Train, Bike, Plane, 17m (57 ft) sailing catamaran -
Accommodation
Simple hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), Homestay (multi-share, 1 nts), Twin/double bed cabins (6 nts) -
Meals
13 breakfasts,
8 lunches,
8 dinners