Day 1: ARRIVE IN JAKARTA

Arrival at Jakarta Airport. Welcome by the Java Exotic Tour team at the exit of the International Terminal of Soekarno Hatta Jakarta International Airport. Direct transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at *** Hotel Near Jakarta Airport

 

Day 2: JAKARTA – MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG (BOHOROK)

Transfer to Soekarno Hatta Jakarta International Airport to take the Domestic Flight to Medan.

Welcome by the Java Exotic Tour team who will take you to the Bukit Lawang National Park, on the way we will stop to visit the oil palm and rubber plantation, arrive at Bohorok, check-in at the hotel.

Night at Hôtel **  Bukit Lawang

 

Day 3: JUNGLE TREKKING – 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

After breakfast, Trek in Leuser National Park, observing primates in their natural habitat for the morning, possibility to see some species of wild animals; monkeys, baboons, gibbons, squirrels, and many kinds of birds.

Night in a tent.

 

Day 4: JUNGLE TREKKING – 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

After breakfast, Trek in Leuser National Park, observations of these primates in their natural habitat for the morning, possibility of seeing some species of wild animals; monkeys, baboons, gibbons, squirrels, and many kinds of birds.

Back to Bahorok.
Night at Hotel ** Bukit Lawang

 

Day 5: BAHOROK – ELEPHANT RIDE

Jeep transfer for about 2 hours drive. Arrival at the elephant rehabilitation center. Upon arrival, the elephant ranger will give you information about the rehabilitation center's activities. You will continue the activity of washing the elephants in the river. After washing and taking photos with these primates, take a beautiful ride on the back of elephants for about an hour.

Afternoon Return to Bahorok.
Night at Hotel **  Bukit Lawang

 

Day 6: BAHOROK – MEDAN

After breakfast, departure for Medan. In the afternoon, we will explore the city of Medan. We will enjoy the afternoon visiting the Palace of the King of Deli Serdang – Medan, which is called Sultanate Maemun, and the Old House of Tjong A Fie, the wealthy Chinese family.

Night at Hotel ** Medan

 

Day 7: MEDAN – YOGYAKARTA – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE

After breakfast, departure for Medan airport to take the flight to Yogyakarta.

Welcome by the Java Exotic Tour team from Yogyakarta. Directly a visit to Prambanan. Prambanan is the largest and most refined Hindu temple in Indonesia built in 9^th century by the Sanjaya dynasty.

Then, transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Yogyakarta

 

Day 8: BOROBUDUR – SELORIYO

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you for a visit to Borobudur, in the Magelang region. The monument consists of nine terraced pillars, six square, and three circular, crowned by a central dome called the Stupa. This temple was decorated with 2,672 bas-reliefs and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated in a perforated stupa. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and one of the most important Buddhist monuments in the world. Built in the 9th century^th century during the reign of Shailendra Dynasty, this temple is designed with Javanese Buddhist architecture, the mixture of indigenous Indonesian ancestor worship and the concept of attaining Buddhist Nirvana.

In the afternoon, you will leave for the village of Selogriyo Magelang, to take a beautiful walk in the countryside through beautiful rice terraces. This will be your opportunity to discover the daily life of the Javanese and learn about rice cultivation. This village is also famous for an ancient Hindu temple dating back to 7^th century. Selogriyo means “temple on a hill.”

Return to the hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Yogyakarta

 

Day 9: YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR

This is a day of exploring the city of Yogyakarta. We will take a Becak, a local 3-wheeled transport. We will visit the local market to experience the local life and culture. You will continue to stroll on the main street through old colonial architectures and the great Kauman Mosque of the Sultan Palace.
Then you will continue to visit the Sultan's Palace or Kraton Yogyakarta. Kraton is the main residence of Sultan of Yogyakarta and his family. Kraton is considered as the center of Javanese culture. The guide will explain to you the culture, philosophy and way of thinking of the Javanese. From 10.00 – 11.30 You can see traditional puppet shows, dance or Javanese music. The puppet show or what is called Wayang is a traditional show that tells the Hindu story, from the story of Ramayana and Mahabarata. Afterwards, you will continue to visit the bird market which is very famous in Yogyakarta. You can visit the small Batik workshop. Batik is a traditional fabric of Yogyakarta, considered as the world heritage of Indonesia. If you wish you can continue to visit Kota Gede, the ancient capital of Yogyakarta Kingdom. This area is also renowned as a center for the traditional silverware of Yogyakarta, known as "Perak Bakar."

Return to your hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Yogyakarta

 

Day 10: TEA PLANTATION – CETHO TEMPLE

Departure from Yogyakarta for Tawangmangu / Solo on the western slopes of Mount Lawu. This is a very fertile region. You can find beautiful terraced rice fields and vegetables such as carrots, cabbages, and potatoes. You can also visit beautiful tea harvest landscapes.

You can visit Cetho Temple, a Hindu temple with a very beautiful view of the terraced vegetable harvest.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Hotel ** Tawangmangu

 

Day 11: SOLO – BROMO

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey to Cemoro Lawang, the nearest village to Bromo. Along the way, you can stop and visit the beautiful Madakaripura Waterfall. It's possible to swim in the waterfall, so bring your swimsuit and towels. Check into your hotel with a magnificent view of the caldera.

Night at Hotel ** Bromo

 

Day 12: PENANJAKAN – BROMO – KETAPANG

Jeep transfer approximately 45 minutes to Pananjakan/Bukit Cinta/Bukit Kingkong. Penanjakan is a high point, a good place to admire a magnificent view of the large caldera and active volcanoes. Descend into the caldera by Jeep and continue climbing Bromo on foot for about 45 minutes or on horseback (optional). Return to the Hotel for breakfast.

In the mid-morning, continue your journey to Ketapang via the northern side. Along the way, you can stop and visit Pasir Putihen Beach.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Banyuwangi

 

Day 13: TREK IJEN – PEMUTAN

Transfer by Car / Jeep to Paltuding about 1.5h to start the Kawah Ijen trek. After 1.5h of walking by the same path for the sulfur porters, you will arrive at the edge of a large lake with a magnificent view at sunrise. Kawah Ijen is the largest sulfuric lake in Indonesia. Every day, hundreds of people descend to the crater by the small and very dangerous paths to the edge of the lake to take the sulfur blocks from midnight.

*Tourists are prohibited from going into the lake for safety reasons.

Return to the hotel.

Transfer to Ketapang around noon to take the ferry to Gilimanuk, Bali. You will continue the transfer to Pemuteran. Check-in at your Hotel in Pemuteran Bali.

Night at Hotel *** Pemuteran Bali

 

Day 14: FREE DAY IN PEMUTERAN

Free day. You can relax and enjoy the hotel or go snorkeling at Menjangan Island (excluded).

Night at Hotel *** Pemuteran Bali

 

Day 15: BANJAR – GITGIT – ULUN DANU BRATAN – MUNDUK

After breakfast, you will leave to visit Banjar hot spring where you can relax. Then you will continue to visit the beautiful Gitgit waterfall and you can swing if you wish at the waterfall or on Lake Buyan. In the afternoon, you will visit Ulan Danu temple on Lake Bratan and Candi Kuning market near the temple. Beratan is one of the 3 volcanic lakes Buyan and Tamblingan. The temple is dedicated for the Goddess of Sri. The temple has a very beautiful view of the lake and its surrounding mountainous region.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Maison HoMunduk Bali

 

Day 16: BELIMBING – TANAH LOT – UBUD

After a hearty breakfast, transfer to Belimbing, a village in western Bali renowned for its beautiful rice terraces, which are rarely visited by international tourists. You'll go on a short hike with a local guide to discover the village of Belimbing, through rice fields, coffee, clove trees, and banana trees.

You will continue to the south coast of Bali to visit Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Bali which is most visited by local tourists and international tourists especially at sunset.

Late afternoon transfer to Ubud. Check-in at your hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Ubud  

 

Day 17: FREE DAY IN UBUD

You can discover the town of Ubud by visiting on your own the Ubud Temple, Ubud Palace, the traditional market, the Painting Museum. In the evening, you can attend the cultural show of traditional Balinese dance at Ubud Palace (without Car/Guide).

Night at Hotel *** Ubud  

 

Day 18: TIRTA EMPUL – GUNUNG KAWI – CRAFT WORKSHOPS

In the morning, you will visit Tirta Empul Temple, a water temple with sacred water from a natural spring. The temple is considered the purification temple for the Hindu community of Bali. You will be able to mingle with the locals and do the purification ceremony. You will have to wear the sarong. Afterwards, you will continue to visit Gunung Kawi Temple, a monument of tombs of the royal family of Marwadewa and Anak Wungsu.

In the afternoon, you will discover the Arts of Bali by visiting some craft workshops in UBUD and you will be able to buy typical Balinese souvenirs.

If you wish, you can visit the monkey forest before returning to the hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Ubud  

 

Day 19: TEGALLALANG RICE FIELD – JIMBARAN

Leaving your hotel, departure for Tegalalalang, one of the most beautiful corners of Bali on the rice terraces like in a painting. A short stop to take photos and take a short walk through the rice fields. Then you will continue the transfer to Jimbaran.

Free afternoon.

Night at Hotel ***  Balangan Jimbaran

 

Day 20: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Free morning. Afternoon transfer to Denpasar airport for your return flight.

 

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