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Temples & Volcanoes of Central Java, Indonesia
11 days from £6,990 for 2023 per person
Java has an abundance of natural beauty and cultural intrigue, and this journey will give you a taste of its most exotic Indonesian holiday experiences.
Begin your trip in the lively city of Yogyakarta. This royal capital was once the home of dynasties founded in the 18th century when the Mataram Empire was fast fading. Discover the city’s many attractions and experience the rich local culture. In the evening, embark on a sunset tour of Prambanan Hindu temple, a lasting tribute to the Hindu epics and their fearsome gods. The next stop will take you on to Borobudur to discover this ancient shrine to Buddha, and a popular place for Buddhist pilgrimage. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will not fail to impress. The best time to visit the temples is at sunrise, an utterly unforgettable start to your day.
Fly to Surabaya and visit the breathtaking Mount Bromo, and from there take a scenic drive along the north eastern coast until you reach the impressive Ijen Plateau. One cannot help but be amazed by the dramatic landscape here. Trek into the crater of Mount Ijen to see the ethereal Blue Fire before spending a few days recovering from your adventures at the charming Puri Ganesha. And as you slowly start to relax in your own bungalow by the sea, we guarantee you will not want to leave!
This luxury holiday is purely a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your perfect tailor-made tour of Indonesia. If you would like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Honeymoons and Family Holidays; as well as our favourite Active, Beach and Spa itineraries.
If you would like to extend your trip and experience some of Indonesia’s incredible biodiversity, have a look at our Komodo Islands extension. Get up close and personal (though not too close!) with the world’s largest lizard: the Komodo dragon and explore these rugged islands in style whilst sleeping aboard your very own phinisi boat. You can continue wildlife spotting under the sea as you snorkel and dive in some of the world’s best diving spots.
Itinerary details
11 days from £6,990 for 2023 per person
- Day 1 - The Phoenix - Yogyakarta
Arrive in Yogyakarta and spend the evening at your leisure. - Day 2 - The Phoenix - Yogyakarta
Full day city tour. Visit the Hindu temple Pramabanan at sunset and watch a live Ramanyana Ballet performance at the temple open air theatre. - Day 3 - Plataran - Borobudur, Java
Transfer to Borobudur. Evening at leisure. - Day 4 - Plataran - Borobudur, Java
Visit the ancient Buddhist temple, Borobudur, at sunrise. Explore the local villages in the afternoon. - Day 5 - Jiwa Jawa Bromo - Mount Bromo
Fly from Yogyakarta to Surabaya and take a scenic drive to your hotel in the mountain ranges of Mount Bromo. - Day 6 - Ijen Resort and Villas - Ijen Plateau
Sunrise tour of Mount Bromo. In the afternoon your will be driven to the Ijen Plateau. - Day 7 - Ijen Resort and Villas - Ijen Plateau
Day at leisure. Go for bike rides and treks around the beautiful rice paddies and volcanic landscape. - Day 8 - Puri Ganesha - Pemuteran, Bali
Sunrise trek of Mount Ijen and into the crater to see the Blue Fire. Afternoon ferry to Bali. - Day 9 - Puri Ganesha - Pemuteran, Bali
Day at leisure. - Day 10 - Puri Ganesha - Pemuteran, Bali
Day at leisure. - Day 11 - In transit.
Spend the morning at leisure before a midday check out and evening flight home.
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