Best of Indonesia

Selamat datang! Welcome to Indonesia. Your adventure begins with a 6 pm welcome meeting.

Immerse yourself in the city on a full-day tour with your expert leader. Discover Sunda Kelapa port, temple-filled Chinatown, and the old town of Batavia. Explore Fatahillah Square, visit a Chinese mansion (Chandra Naya), and marvel at Peranakan architecture. In the evening, indulge in a variety of local cuisines.

Travel to Gambir Train Station, then take a train to Purwokerto City (approximately 5.5 hours). From there, hop on a private minibus to Pangandaran, a charming coastal village popular for coastal getaways. The Penanjung Nature Reserve awaits, offering diverse flora and fauna.

Embark on a tour of local villages, cottage industries, and the stunning Green Canyon. Start at a local market, then journey to Green Canyon. Explore the river on a wooden boat called “Ketinting,” enjoying the lush greenery and interacting with locals.

Travel to Sidareja Train Station and continue to Yogyakarta by train. Yogyakarta, Java’s cultural heart, awaits with its rich tapestry of experiences. Visit Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO site with a legendary history.

Explore Candi Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist structure, in the morning. Return to Yogyakarta to visit an 18th-century palace and the Taman Sari Water Castle, where princesses bathed and were “hunted” by the Sultan.

After checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to the train station and continue your trip to Mojokerto by train. The train journey takes approximately 3.5 hours, and is followed by a drive to your hotel in Bromo.

Wake up at 3 am to witness a stunning sunrise over a moon-like landscape with a smoking volcano. Trek across the ‘Sea of Sand,’ and, if feeling energetic, climb 246 steps for a view into Mount Bromo. Proceed to Surabaya Airport for a flight to Bali, Indonesia’s largest Hindu island. In Ubud, Bali’s artistic and cultural heart, relax at your hotel.

Begin with a guided walking tour around Ubud. Gain insight into village life, pass lush rice fields, and visit a Balinese home for coffee. Experience the preparation of offerings, then bring offerings to Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple for purification.

Enjoy a cycling tour through backstreets, villages, and rice fields. Much of the route is downhill and there will be lots of opportunities to stop for photos. En route, you’ll discover intricately carved temples. After the tour, we’ll continue to Sibetan Village, Bali’s largest salak plantation. Savour a traditional dinner with the villagers.

Say goodbye to your local homestay and continue to Sanur. Explore Sanur’s coastal restaurants and cafes. In the evening, visit the Pasar Malam for a variety of local meals.

This marks the end of our Indonesian adventure.