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JAVA – BALI
OVERLAND
“This is one of the world's classic overland routes. Your "
journey through time " begins in Jakarta and travels through lush
Indonesian countryside to Bali. You climb Mount Bromo, enjoy
superb beaches and discover remnants of Indonesia's past empires,
including a visit to extraordinary Borobudur Temple (The Largest
Buddhist Temple) and Prambanan Temple (One of the biggest Hindu
Temple in the world)”
Itineraries:
Java Bali
Overland
(JAKARTA,
BOGOR, BANDUNG, PANGANDARAN BEACH, JOGJAKARTA, MOUNT BROMO, BALI)
JAVA – BALI
OVERLAND
Duration: 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
Start: JAKARTA
Finish: KUTA – BALI
DAY 01: JAKARTA AIRPORT – IBIS TAMARIN HOTEL (3 Star)
You are met and transferred to your Hotel in Central of
Jakarta. There is plenty to see and do in Jakarta, and your guide
is on hand to point you in the right direction. There will be a
pre-trip briefing this evening to meet our fellow and this often
followed by a meal together.
DAY 02: JAKARTA – BOGOR – BANDUNG (PERDANA WISATA HOTEL – 3
Star)
You escape the steamy atmosphere and frantic pace of Jakarta
with a visit to the tranquil Botanical Gardens at the Old Dutch
hilltop retreat of Bogor. The drive over Puncak Pass (1600 m) to
Bandung is one of Indonesia's most spectacular road trips. Orderly
rows of tea carpet the landscape and rich garden terraced paddies
re-shape entire hills, while tall stands of bamboo complete the
spectacular mosaic (B).
DAY 03: BANDUNG – PANGANDARAN (SURYA PESONA BEACH HOTEL – 3
Star)
Today we make our way to Pangandaran, a narrow isthmus with
the best beaches on the south coast of Java. We travel through
fantastic scenery and reach the beach in late afternoon, just in
time for a swim (B).
DAY 04: FULL DAY TOUR PANGANDARAN
Morning after breakfast, leave the hotel for a day excursion
by visits Pangandaran national Park, home of hundreds “Long-tail
Macaque”, Wild buffalo, Barking deer and other few species of
animal. Country-side excursion to see the local people doing their
daily activities and the Home Industries where local people make a
Cocking oil, Brown sugar, Cracker etc. Visit “Green Canyon” one of
the most famous tourist attraction in Pangandaran. Afterward
return to hotel, rest of the day is free own your leisure (B).
DAY 05: PANGANDARAN – ANAKAN LAGOON – CILACAP – YOGYAKARTA (DUTA
GUEST HOUSE – accommodation)
The backwater trip from Kalipucang to Cilacap is a highlight of
any visit to this area. The 4-hours journey travels across the
Anakan Lagoon passing fishing village en route. We arrive in
Cilacap and continue by road to Yogyakarta (B).
DAY 06: FULL DAY TOUR YOGYAKARTA
One of the most impressive sightseeing in Java is Borobudur
Temple, the largest Buddhist monument in the world and Prambanan
the Hindu's Temple complex. We take a day trip from Yogyakarta to
this incredible site (B).
DAY 07: FREE DAY YOGYAKARTA
Yogyakarta is a favorite of many travelers and certainly one
of the Indonesia's most pleasant cities. This is the cultural
center of Java and the best place to see Wayang performances and
traditional dance. As Yogyakarta is a major craft center it is one
of the best places to shop in Indonesia. Many artists reside here,
offering very fine batik and modern paintings. The Sultan's
Palace, the water castle of Taman Sari, and interesting markets
can all be seen in a day of sightseeing. Today is free day to
wonder and explore this delightful town (B).
DAY 08: YOGYAKARTA – BROMO (BROMO PERMAI HOTEL – Standard
accommodation)
We travel today to Mount Bromo, an active volcano that stands
at 2,329 meters. It is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru
National Park. The slope of the mountain is cultivated by the
local Tenggerese farmers with the market of vegetables. The
Tenggerese history can be traced back to the peoples of the
Majapahit Kingdom who fled their land following an eruption from
Mount Merapi. They are the only group of Hindus left in Java
today. We have an early night in preparation for the sunrise climb
tomorrow (B).
DAY 09: BROMO – LOVINA BEACH (ANEKA BEACH HOTEL – 3 Star)
The best time to climb Mt. Bromo is very early morning to
reach the summit for dawn. It is seldom cloudy at this time of
day, and the views are spectacular, the volcanic surrounding
surreal. We begin our climb before sun rise and then return to our
Hotel for breakfast before we continue our journey to Bali. We
cross the narrow straight and arrive at Gilimanuk where the
northern route takes us to the fishing village of Lovina and our
accommodation for the next couple days (B).
DAY 10: LOVINA FREE DAY
The day is free to relax on the beach, a well-earned rest
after the early start yesterday! The beaches are black here in the
contrast to the south, as the sand is volcanic. There is a good
snorkeling on the reef and a trip out on local boat can be
organized locally for those who are interested (B).
DAY 11: LOVINA - UBUD (UBUD VILLAGE HOTEL – A Boutique hotel)
You may want to wake up early and join a morning excursion to
hopefully see the playful dolphins cavorting off the cost before
we make our way inland to the tranquil beauty of Ubud (B).
DAY 12: UBUD FREE DAY
Ubud is the cultural center of Bali and home to a number of
artists. Galleries are found everywhere in town. There are plenty
of walks to enjoy within town itself or to the neighboring
villages which have managed to maintain their distinct identities
(B).
DAY 13 : UBUD – KUTA (ANEKA BEACH HOTEL – 3 Star)
Leave the hotel after breakfast to continue our journey
southward to Legian Beach. En route stop to enjoy performance of
“Barong Dance”. Afterward “Alas Kedaton” the monkey forest before
visit the famous “Tanah Lot Temple”
DAY 14: FREE DAY
Day is free own your leisure to relax your last day in Bali by
relaxing on the white sandy beach of Kuta.
Kuta is Bali's biggest tourist beach area. It's still the best
beach on Bali, especially since the activities of the hawkers have
been restricted, and watching the spectacular sunset is almost an
evening ritual. Kuta has the only surf on the island, which breaks
over sand instead of corals, and the beginner surfer can wipe out
without being cut to pieces on the reefs.. There is a huge choice
of places to eat, and a growing number of shops with everything
from genuine antiques to fake fashion items (B).
DAY 15: KUTA - OUT
Arrangements end after breakfast. Free transferred to airport
have arranged by our staff (B).
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