Exotic Java and Bali

Day 1  Yogyakarta
Arrive in Yogyakarta and transfer to your hotel before enjoying an evening welcome meeting with your fellow travellers and tour leader.

Days 2-3  Yogyakarta
This morning, perhaps opt to take a motorised rickshaw to visit Kraton Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle. On day 3 visit Borobudur, an incredible Buddhist temple dating back to the 8th Century, before opting to watch a performance of Ramayana Ballet. Witness the sun set against the impressive temple complex of Prambanan Plain this evening.

Day 4  Yogyakarta to Malang
Board the express train through the heart of Java, passing rural villages and lush rice paddies en route to the charming city of Malang. End the day with a short orientation tour of the city’s colonial architecture.

Day 5  Malang to Cemoro Lawang
Visit Malang’s colourful flower market before journeying to Cemoro Lawang. Here, head off the main road for a trek towards Mount Bromo.

Day 6  Cemoro Lawang to Kalibaru
This morning, rise early for an incredible excursion to Mount Penanjakan. Marvel at breathtaking views of Mount Bromo as the sun rises before continuing your journey to Kalibaru.

Days 7-8  Kalibaru to Pemuteran, Bali
Explore the extensive plantations of Kalibaru before catching the ferry to Bali. Take in stunning views en route to the pretty coastal town of Pemuteran.  Day 8 is free to relax on the beach or perhaps opt for a snorkelling excursion.

Day 9  Pemuteran to Munduk
After a morning hike, venture inland to the charming community of Munduk. Embrace the fresh mountain air and forest views with a sundowner this evening.

Day 10  Munduk to Ubud
This morning, discover the waterfalls and rice paddies that surround Munduk on foot. Then learn how the locals grow and harvest crops of banana, cocoa and coffee at nearby plantations before driving through the island’s lush countryside to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali.

Day 11  Ubud
Start the day with a bicycle ride around the rice paddy fields before spending the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps visit some of the handicraft workshops and cultural sites Ubud is famous for.

Days 12-13  Ubud to Sanur
Enjoy an orientation walk this morning and then travel towards Bali’s south east coast. Spend the morning of day 13 exploring the small resort of Sanur before visiting Sindu Beach Market in the afternoon.

Day 14  Sanur
After breakfast, say farewell to your travel companions as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.