Indonesia: Hammocks & Hikes
14 days
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  • Indonesia: Hammocks & Hikes

Now's the time to explore Java and Bali on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Breathe in some laid-back vibes among Cianjur's floating villages, stretch your legs and hike the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, before dancing it all off in Kuta. Make your way from big cities to scenic beaches with enough must-sees and free time to help you make the most of it all. There's a whole lot of culture and excitement in this part of Indonesia — and it's waiting for you to come meet it.

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  • Duration: 14 days
    Service level: Basic
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 18+
Indonesia on a Shoestring – Java to Kuta - Tour Map

Itinerary

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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.
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.
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
Depart at any time.
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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 Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson, Red Island
  • Orientation walk in Bandung
  • Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
  • Mt Bromo crater walk
  • Sunrise hike to Mt Bromo viewpoint
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Minibus, Local bus, Local train, Walking, Ferry

  • Accommodation

    Simple hotels (twin-share) or hostels (multi-share) (9 nts), Surf camp dorms (2 nts, multi-share), Homestays (2 nts, multi-share)

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