Best of Java
9 days
From $ 1299
Duration9 days

With a population of 135 million crammed into just under 140,000 sq km, you’d think there’d be no room on Java left for adventuring. As densely populated as it is, this amazing stretch of Indonesia has loads of unexplored corners just waiting for travellers looking for something a little different. From Jakarta, you’ll venture to the curiously European-like city of Bandung (the “Paris of Java”) en route to Yogyakarta, home to the island’s monstrous volcanoes. Then wrap it all up on the gorgeous Balinese beaches of Sanur. (Hey, if you can’t beat the crowd, join it!)

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  • Duration: 9 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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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
Depart at any time.
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
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Private van, Walking, Train, Bike, Plane
  • Accommodation

    Simple hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), Homestays (1 nts, multi-share)
  • Meals

    8 breakfasts,
    2 lunches,
    2 dinners

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