ITINERARY:

• Day 1: Arrival at Yogyakarta
• Day 2: Visit to the city of Yogyakarta + Prambanan
• Day 3: Visiting Borobudur and meeting people
• Day 4: Transfer Yogyakarta – Bromo
• Day 5:  Bromo and Penanjakan Tour > Kawah Ijen
• Day 6: Village visit and relaxation
• Day 7:  Trek Kawah Ijen > Transfer to Bali

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN YOGYAKARTA

Arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport. You will be met by your guide and/or driver. They will take you directly to your hotel.

Night in Yogyakarta

Hotel Gallery Prawirotaman Yogyakarta ***

Phoenix Hotel Galeria M (Accor Group) ****

DAY 2: VISIT YOGYAKARTA + PRAMBANAN

After breakfast, you will travel to Prambanan to visit the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Considered the most beautiful and refined in the country, Prambanan was built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty. The complex comprises 240 temples, both large and small. Prambanan is dedicated to the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). The temples are adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the story of the Ramayana. You will have the opportunity to attend an evening performance (see program). After visiting Prambanan, you will return to Yogyakarta to visit the Sultan's Palace, also known as the Kraton. The Kraton was the main residence of the Sultan or King. This visit will allow you to discover Javanese life, philosophy, and architecture. You will then visit Tamansari, the Sultan's former water palace. The Tamansari complex is now in ruins; however, only a few remnants remain, such as the gate, the pool, a hidden mosque, and an underground tunnel. Populations later settled there. This visit will allow you to discover authentic Javanese life around the Kraton.

In the afternoon, you can visit the bird market and discover the artisanal production of batik, a traditional fabric, as well as silver objects.

Night in Yogyakarta

DAY  3 : BOROBUDUR AND MEET THE LOCAL

After breakfast, transfer directly to Magelang regency, about 40 km from Yogyakarta city center or 1-hour driving to visit Borobudur temple. Borobudur is one of the most visit temples in Indonesia. Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia made with the volcanic stone in 8^th Century. From Borobudur, you will be taken to visit one of the villages around the temple to see how the local lives.

Overnight stay at Yogyakarta

DAY 4: YOGYAKARTA – BROMO (BY TRAIN)

Early departure from the hotel to reach Yogyakarta train station and continue your journey to Surabaya. Upon arrival in Surabaya, your driver will be waiting to take you to Cemorolawang, a village located on the shores of the Tengger caldera, where you will spend the night to admire the sunrise over Mount Bromo the following morning.

Overnight stay at the Lava View Bromo Hotel

Alternative Hotel Bromo Tosari

DAY 5:  PENANJAKAN – BROMO – IJEN

Transfer by jeep (approximately 45 minutes) to Penanjakan to admire the sunrise over the magnificent Bromo caldera. After taking photos, descend to the bottom of the caldera to reach the Bromo crater (approximately a 45-minute walk). Return by jeep to the hotel for breakfast, then continue the journey to Kawah Ijen (approximately a 6-hour drive).

Night in Ketapang Indah

DAY 6: BANYUWANGI CITY TOUR – PLANTATION AND FARM VISIT

Take advantage of this day to explore the city of Banyuwangi and visit the first Chinese temple in the region. Afterwards, head to the village to discover coffee and rubber plantations, among others. End the day with a stroll through the rice paddies.

Night in Ketapang Indah

DAY 7: KETAPANG – KAWAH IJEN – BALI

Transfer by jeep to Paltuding, the starting point for the Ijen crater hike (1 hour). From there, it's a 1.5-hour hike to the summit. After the climb, transfer to Ketapang port to catch the ferry to Gilimanuk, Bali. Then, transfer to Pemuteran, in North Bali, where you can relax and enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling at Menjangan Island.

The package includes:

• Private transport (car, English-speaking driver, petrol and parking)

• English-speaking guide or other languages ​​available upon request

• Accommodation and breakfast

• Train ticket Yogyakarta – Mojokerto/Surabaya

• Admission ticket

• Jeep at Bromo and Kawah Ijen

The package excludes:

• Lunch and dinner

• Insurance

• Personal expenses

• Tips for the porter at the hotel, the guide and the driver

• Anything not mentioned in the included section