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Classic Java

Indonesia

16 days from £2,615pp Inc. international flights

Explore the highlights of Java, taking in the culture and scenery of this fascinating island.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Classic Java

Itinerary Route Map - 16 Days

Sunrise over Mount Bromo, IndonesiaBandung, IndonesiaBorobudur, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaJakarta History Musuem, Kota, JakartaChristianity meets Islam in MalangSurabaya market, JavaSunrise over Mount Bromo, Indonesia

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Extend your time away by heading to the beach on Lombok or Bali.
  • Explore Bali's beautiful interior - colurful villages, bright green paddy terraces and holy temples.
  • Add a side trip to Kalimantan to see the orang-utan and wildlife.
  • Take a city stopover in Hong Kong, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Visit the ancient Buddhist relic of Borobudur
  • Explore the Sultan's Palace in Yogyakarta
  • Watch a spectacular sunrise over Mount Bromo
  • Learn how to cook traditional Javanese dishes and visit a local food market

Day by Day

Day 1London

Begin your trip with an overnight flight from London to Jakarta.

Day 2Singapore - Jakarta

Arrive in to Jakarta where you will need to obtain your visa ($US$25pp for 30 days) before your private guide meets you for the one hour transfer to your hotel.

Day 3Jakarta

Today you will get your first taste of Java with a city tour of Jakarta - Indonesia's capitol and with a population of some 19 million people one of the largest cities in the world.

Day 4Jakarta - Bandung

Escape the city as you travel east to the town of Bandung. On route you will stop at Bogor's botanical gardens.

Day 5Bandung

Today you will see your first of Indonesia's many volcanos - Tangkuban Prahu. Spend the day exploring the slopes, sulphur lakes and geysers before visiting a local tea plantation. End the day with a soak in nearby hot springs.

Day 6Bandung - Wonosobo

Take a scenic train journey through the Javan countryside to the hill town of Wonosobo in the heart of central Java.

Day 7Wonosobo - Yogyakarta

Today you will head to into the Dieng Plateau where you will see some of Java's oldest temples in beautiful surrounds. Continue on to Yogyakarta stopping at Borobudur on route. Sure to be one of the highlights of your time away, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist relic in the world and has some of the most detailed reliefs of any Buddhist structure. Before heading to your hotel you will make a short stop in Candijero village to see a tourism initiative set up to help the local community.

Day 8Yogyakarta

This morning you will visit the Kraton (Sultan's Palace) and explore the city. later in the day your guide will take you to the huge Hindu complex of Prambanan.

Day 9Yogyakarta

Free time to explore the city at your own pace.

Day 10Yogyakarta - Surabaya

Take a train journey from central Java to east Java - a long but interesting way to see parts of the island that you would normally miss. On arrival in Surabaya you will be taken to your hotel.

Day 11Surabaya

You have a chance to see the sights of Surabaya with a city tour today.

Day 12Surabaya - Mount Bromo

You have a long journey to the Mount Bromo area today but can break it up with stops on route and there are some fantastic views as you climb the windy roads.

Day 13Mount Bromo - Malang

Rise early today for one of the most spectacular sights in the world - sun rise over Mount Bromo. After making your way to the crater and climbing to the rim of the smoking Mount Bromo you will then head off to the quaint Dutch influenced town of Malang.

Day 14Malang

Enjoy a cooking class today, including a visit to the local market for a real flavour of local life.

Day 15Malang - Surabaya - Singapore

Travel back to Surabaya for the overnight flight home.

Day 16London

Arrive in to the UK this morning.

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