Indonesia Adventure: Java & Bali
21 days
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$ 2449
Duration21 days
Now's the time to explore Javi and Bali on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Pick up the pace in energetic Jakarta, chase some waterfalls in Ubud, and sit back and breathe it all in in Gili Trawangan. With plenty of free time between various must-sees, you’ll get to soak up culture and excitement with a group of like-minded travellers. Trust us — when you're looking to have it all, Indonesia comes out on top.
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Duration: 21 daysService level: Basic
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ends in: Gili TrawanganAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Jakarta
Arrive at any time.
You will have a group meeting around 6pm (look out for the Welcome Note in the hotel lobby) and an optional dinner afterwards to get to know your fellow group members.
Day 2: Jakarta/Cianjur
Venture to Cianjur via Bogor, visit the floating villages, and opt to visit a tea plantation. Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay.
Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay. The homestay is located on the outer ring of Cianjur, and accommodation is multi-share.
Meals: B
Day 3: Cianjur/Bandung
Depart the homestay and travel to the sprawling city of Bandung, Indonesia's third largest city.
Enjoy an orientation walk of the sprawling city of Bandung, then take some time to explore independently.
Meals: B
Day 4: Bandung/Yogyakarta
Travel from Bandung to Yogyakarta on a scenic train journey.
Meals: B
Day 5-6: Yogyakarta
Spend free time visiting local sights such as the Buddhist Borobudur temple complex, Javanese temples, or Mt Merapi.
Meals: B
Day 7: Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Begin the day with the train journey to Malang. On arrival in Malang, transfer to a private vehicle for about an hour to reach Ngadas.
Upon arrival in the village, meet your hosts and settle into the homestay. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of local fare before gathering at the home of one of the community leaders to learn more about the region's customs and history.
Upon arrival in the village, meet your hosts and settle into the homestay. In the evening, enjoy a dinner of local fare before gathering at the home of one of the community leaders to learn more about the region's customs and history.
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 8: Desa Ngadas/Bromo
After an early breakfast, say good bye to your hosts and explore more of the village on an included walk. Then begin the trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through a G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Opt to hike to the volcano's crater before continuing to the hotel.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Bromo/Red Island
A pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim is a must, 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.
Enjoy an early morning hike to a viewpoint to take in the the enchanting moonscape of Mt Bromo as the sun rises, then travel to a sweet surf camp on the beach.
Meals: B
Day 10: Red Island
Enjoy a surf lesson in the morning, then use free time to explore the nearby fishing village, do some more surfing or chill out in a hammock.
Meals: B
Day 11: Red Island/Pemuteran
Head to Bali and the beach with time to relax.
Meals: B
Day 12: Pemuteran
Chill out in Bali. Opt to take a snorkelling or diving trip to Menjangan Island.
Meals: B
Day 13: Pemuteran/Kuta
Today's drive is a journey, highlighting the spectacular natural diversity and intense cultural wealth that makes Bali such a sought after destination.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali, through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields, and quaint scenes of local village life. We then arrive at our overnight destination – popular Kuta beach.
Our journey takes us across the island of Bali, through the rich tropical jungle, passing by idyllic terraced rice fields, and quaint scenes of local village life. We then arrive at our overnight destination – popular Kuta beach.
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax, before travelling to lively Kuta, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Explore Kuta with some free time.
Meals: B
Day 14: Kuta
Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.
Spend a free day in Kuta. Opt to explore the shops, chill out on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns.
Meals: B
Day 15: Kuta/Kubutambahan
Travel to Kubutambahan, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way, and stop for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program en route. Settle in to the charming guesthouse for the evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 16: Kubutambahan
Try your hand at Balinese cuisine with an included cooking lesson. Opt to trek around the village, visit a waterfall or swim in a natural spring, or check out a nearby dragon fruit farm.
Meals: B, D
Day 17: Kubutambahan/Ubud
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore or relax. Later, travel to cultural Ubud, visiting the picturesque Gitgit waterfall en route.
Meals: B
Day 18: Ubud
Check out the monkey forest before exploring more of Ubud with free time. Opt to take a yoga class, get a massage, or visit the numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Meals: B
Day 19: Ubud/Gili Trawangan
Transfer to Padang Bai and catch a fast boat to the laid-back island of Gili Trawangan. Beautiful Gili T is home to clear waters and an assortment of beachfront bars, and – best of all – the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Day 20: Gili Trawangan
Start place: Gili Trawangan
Spend another day in paradise. Chill out at a café, rent a bike and cruise around, or just kick back and relax on the beach. This evening, enjoy a final night out with the group.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Day 21: Gili Trawangan
Start place: Gili Trawangan
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Depart at any time.
Add the “Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta” to your adventure and make your way back to Bali with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a fast boat and land transfer to get you back to Kuta. Onward flights from Denpasar airport must not depart earlier than 20:00 on departure day when booking this extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
End place: Gili Trawangan
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Ancestor Trail Trek, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program, Ubud Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Red Island
- Orientation walk in Bandung
- Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru NP
- Mt Bromo crater walk
- Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint
- Cooking class (Kubutambahan)
- Git Git waterfall visit
- Monkey Forest visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Local bus, Local train, Walking, Ferry, Boat -
Accommodation
Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (14 nts), Surf camp dorms (2 nts, multi-share), Homestays (2 nts, multi-share), Guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share)