Day 1: ARRIVING IN JAKARTA

Upon your arrival at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by the Java Exotic Tour team. Dedicated staff will be waiting at the international terminal exit to assist you. Following arrival formalities, a direct transfer to your hotel will be arranged for your comfort. During the journey, you can enjoy your first impressions of the bustling city of Jakarta. This personalized service ensures a smooth transition, allowing you to begin your stay with peace of mind.

Overnight at *** Hotel Near Jakarta Airport

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

Upon your arrival at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, a transfer is arranged for your domestic flight to Medan. In Medan, the Java Exotic Tour team will give you a warm welcome to kick off your adventure. You will then be driven to Bukit Lawang National Park, renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery. En route, a stop is planned to visit the oil palm and rubber plantations typical of the region. Upon arrival in Bohorok, you will settle into your hotel, ready to explore this exceptional destination.

Night at Hôtel **  Bukit Lawang

Day 3: Jungle Trek – 2 Days, 1 Night

Night in a tent.

Day 4: Jungle Trek – 2 Days, 1 Night

After breakfast, Trek in Leuser National Park, Observations of these 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.

Back to Bahorok.
Night at Hotel ** Bukit Lawang

Day 5: Bohorok – Elephant ride

A Jeep transfer takes you on a roughly two-hour drive to the elephant rehabilitation center. Upon arrival, an elephant ranger will brief you on the center's activities. You will then proceed to bathe the elephants in the river. After the bath and photo opportunities with these magnificent animals, you will enjoy a lovely one-hour elephant-back ride.

Afternoon Return to Bahorok.
Night at Hosuch as ** Bukit Lawang

Day 6: BAHOROK – MEDAN

Night at Hotel ** Medan

Day 7: MEDAN – YOGYAKARTA – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE

Night at Hotel *** Yogyakarta

Day 8: BOROBUDUR – SELORIYO

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to visit Borobudur, in the Magelang region. The monument consists of nine piles of terraces, six square, and three circular, crowned by a central dome called the Stupa. This temple was decorated by 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 is 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

Today is dedicated to exploring the city of Yogyakarta. We will take a *becak*—a local three-wheeled vehicle—and visit the local market to experience the local life and colors. We will then continue our tour along the main street, passing by historic colonial architecture and the Kauman Great Mosque near the Sultan's Palace.
Next, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Sultan's Palace, or *Kraton Yogyakarta*. The Kraton is the primary residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and his family and is considered the heart of Javanese culture. Your guide will explain Javanese culture, philosophy, and the Javanese mindset. Between 10:00 and 11:30, you can watch traditional performances such as puppetry, dance, or Javanese music. The puppet show—known as *Wayang*—is a traditional performance that recounts Hindu tales, specifically stories from the *Ramayana* and *Mahabharata*. Afterward, you will visit the famous Yogyakarta bird market. You can also visit a small batik workshop; batik is a traditional Yogyakarta textile recognized as part of Indonesia's World Heritage. If you wish, you can continue to Kota Gede, the former capital of the Yogyakarta Kingdom. This district is also renowned as the center of Yogyakarta’s traditional silver craftsmanship, known as *Perak Bakar*.

Return to your hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Yogyakarta

Day 10: TEA PLANTATION – CETHO TEMPLE

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

You can visit Cetho Temple, a Hindu temple with an erotic character having a very beautiful view of the terraced vegetable cultivation.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Hotel ** Tawangmangu

Day 11: SOLO – BROMO

After breakfast, start the drive to Cemoro Lawang, the nearest village to Bromo. On the way, you can stop and visit the beautiful Madakaripura waterfall. Possible to bathe in the bath and you can prepare your swimsuit and towel. Check in at the 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. Go back down into the caldera by Jeep and Continue to climb Bromo on foot about 45 minutes of walking or on horseback (optional). Return to the Hotel for breakfast and take a rest.

In the mid-morning, continue the journey to Ketapang via the northern side. You can stop and visit Pasir Putih Beach on the way.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Hotel *** Banyuwangi

Day 13: TREK IJEN – PEMUTAN

A 1.5-hour drive by car or jeep takes you to Paltuding, the starting point for the Kawah Ijen trek. After a 1.5-hour hike along the same path used by the sulfur porters, you will reach the edge of a vast lake that offers a magnificent view at sunrise. Kawah Ijen is Indonesia's largest sulfuric lake. Every day, starting at midnight, hundreds of people descend into the crater via narrow, perilous paths to reach the lake's edge and collect blocks of sulfur.

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

Return to the hotel.

Transfer to Ketapang around noon to catch the ferry to Gilimanuk, Bali. 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 do Snorkeling at Menjangan Island (excluded).

Night at Hotel *** Pemuteran Bali

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

After breakfast, set off to visit the Banjar hot springs, where you can relax. Next, continue to the beautiful Gitgit Waterfall; if you wish, you can try the swing there or at Lake Buyan. In the afternoon, visit the Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Bratan and the nearby Candi Kuning market. Lake Bratan is one of three volcanic lakes in the area, alongside Buyan and Tamblingan. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Sri and offers a stunning view of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Check-in to your hotel.

Night at Maison HoMunduk Bali

Day 16: BELIMBING – TANAH LOT – UBUD

After a good breakfast, Transfer to Belimbing, the village of West Bali famous for its beautiful rice terraces, very little visited by international tourists. You will take a short hike with a local guide to discover the village of Belimbing, through the rice fields, coffee and clove, banana trees.

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 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 city of Ubud by visiting by yourself 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, a water temple featuring sacred water from a natural spring. It is considered a purification temple for Bali's Hindu community. You can mingle with the locals and participate in the purification ceremony; wearing a sarong is required. Afterward, you will continue to Gunung Kawi, a temple complex housing the royal tombs of the Marwadewa and Anak Wungsu families.

In the afternoon, you will discover Balinese art by visiting several artisan workshops in Ubud, where you can purchase authentic 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

Leave your hotel and depart for Tegalalang, one of Bali's most beautiful spots, featuring picturesque rice terraces that look like a painting. Stop briefly to take photos and enjoy a short walk through the rice fields. Then, continue the transfer to Jimbaran.

Free afternoon.

Night at Hotel ***  Balangan Jimbaran

Day 20: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Free morning. Transfer in the afternoon to Denpasar Airport to take the return flight.