Indonesian Overland Discovery
Being one of the best tourist destinations to experience various adventures, Indonesia is known to have many splendid and beautiful beaches as well.
Group Departures: 10 June & 28 September 2024
Prices from £2900.00per person based on a minimum of 15 People
Single Supplement £599.00
ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart from London
Depart from London
Day 2: ARRIVAL AT JAKARTA (D)
Upon arrival at Adi Soekano Hatta International Airport, after the immigration process, we will be met by our airport representative at the pickup point and transfer to our hotel in Jakarta. Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Jakarta
Day 3: JAKARTA – BOGOR – BANDUNG (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. We will pick up at hotel lobby at 09.00am, then depart by air-conditioned coach to Bogor. Here you will visit the city’s well-known Botanical Garden, Kebon Raya. This huge, serene, and scenic park covers an area of around 80 hectares. Founded in 1817, Kebon Raya is a peaceful arboretum containing streams, fishponds, and lotus garden, along with many nurseries, open spaces, and a museum. Next, continue to Puncak Pass Mountain Resort (1,600 metres above sea level), passing through Tea Plantations on the road to Bandung. Lunch is provided at local restaurant.
Overnight in Bandung.
Day 4: BANDUNG (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel, take a scenic drive through the Lembang hills to the crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, an active volcano. Proceed to Sariater, where you can enjoy a short trek through the huge tea plantation and approach the tea factory to see the leaves being processed. After lunch at a local restaurant, head back, arrive at (-/+) 14.30 to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free at your leisure.
Overnight in Bandung.
Day 5: BANDUNG – YOGYAKARTA BY TRAIN (B, L, D)
Following an early breakfast at your hotel, take a train from Bandung to Yogyakarta. Lunch box will be provided on board. You will be picked up from the station and transferred directly to your hotel, where the afternoon is spent free at leisure. You may want to explore some of the local neighborhood independently, for example Malioboro Street is a very popular place for locals and tourists alike, with many shops, cafes, performances, and attractions.
Overnight in Yogyakarta.
Day 6: YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR – BOROBUDUR - YOGYAKARTA (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then embark on a city tour. You will visit the Kraton and Taman Sari, then witness local handicraft in action, with craftsmen working on both batik and silver. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. After lunch, take a trip to explore Borobudur Temple; one of the greatest of all ancient architectural monuments. Built in the 9th century, Borobudur predates Angkor Wat in Cambodia by three centuries. It has recently been fully restored by an international effort under the aegis of UNESCO. Next, return to Yogyakarta for your accommodation.
Overnight in Yogyakarta.
Day 7: YOGYAKARTA – PRAMBANAN – SOLO (B, L, D)
After breakfast, leave the hotel to drive some 16 km to Prambanan and visit the Hindu Temple Complex of Rara Jongrang, built by King Smaratungga of the Sanjaya Dynasty in the middle of the 9th century. In the Shiva and Brahma temple a detailed relief of Ramayana is depicted. A relief of Krisnayana can be admired in Wisnu Temple. Drive to the town of Solo to explore the Palace of Mangkunegaran. Lunch is provided at a local restaurantt.
Overnight in Solo.
Day 8: SOLO - MALANG (B, L, D)
After breakfast visit Pasar Gede - a bustling local market where you can see people bargaining to get their daily items. Continue driving to Mantingan forest and stop to see the bird market. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Proceed to Malang via a winding road at Pujon. Late evening arrival at Malang.
Overnight in Malang.
Day 9: MALANG - KALIBARU- (B, L, D)
Wake in the early morning (01.30am) for an excursion by minibus to Ngadisari village via Sukapura - Probolinggo, and then continue driving to Pananjakan by Jeep. After witness, the spectacular scene of sunrise, drive down to the old caldera then reach the peak of Bromo volcano by foot or riding the horse (own expenses). Breakfast will be at local restaurant.
Depart to Kalibaru via the cities of Probolinggo and Jatiroto. Lunch is served in Jember. Following afternoon arrival at Kalibaru, experience living in the atmosphere of a village surrounding by coffee & cocoa plantations.
Overnight in Kalibaru.
Day 10: KALIBARU – BALI BY FERRY – DROP OFF AT HOTEL NUSA DUA (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Escorted by an experienced tour guide, view some picturesque plantations and gardens garden adjacent to Margo Utomo Agro Resort. Vanilla, coffee, coconut, snake-fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, rubber trees, cocoa are the variety of crops you will encounter on the trip. Next, depart to Ketapang harbour and cross the Straits of Bali by ferry.
Lunch will be provided en-route, After Lunch we will drop you to Sanur/ Nusa Dua for take a rest and overnight.
Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 11: NUSA DUA (B, D)
Free day.
Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 12: THE BEAUTY OF KINTAMARI (B, D)
Bali is Famous for its traditional dances. One of them is the Barong & Kris Dance. Our first stop on this tour is to enjoy the skillful Balinese dancers before we continue to visit talented Balinese Artist, a woodcarver in Kemenuh Villages. The journey proceeds to Kintamani to view on the beautiful Lake Batur and active Mount Batur Volcano. Next destination is Tampak Siring, “the Fountain of Youth” and Holy Spring. Pick up time between at 07:50 – 08:00 from lobby hotel. Dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 13: THE UNFORGETTABLE SUNSET (B, D)
This half day tour is almost a must for Bali visitors. First visiting the principal temple of Mengwi, Taman Ayu built in the early 17th century for the prince of Tabanan it is surrounded by a large pool which signifies the world of ocean. Futher on we give you the opportunity to watch the wild living monkeys forest Alas kedaton. The forest mainly consists of Nutmeg trees, habitat for fruit bats (flying foxes) and 3 big monkey families. Save some of your pictures fot the magnificent sunset at the spectacular Tanah Lot Temple, built on the top of rock in the Indian Ocean just a few hundred meters offshore. Watch the rough sea clutching into the cost and have a look around to find the best spot for a romantic sunset around 6pm. Unforgettable!
Pick up time between at 12:50 – 13:15 from lobby hotel.
Overnight in Nusa Dua .
Day 14: NUSA DUA (B, D)
Free day.
Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Day 15: DEPARTURE BALI - LONDON (B)
After breakfast morning free at leisure till time to check out and transfer to the airport to take our flight home.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Return International and Internal flights inclusive of taxes
- 4* accommodation as stated with breakfast
- All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles
- Local English speaking guides
- All entrance fees as per program
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food, Set Menu):
- Refreshment (mineral water and cold towel)
- All Tips
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Drinks
- Visa On Arrival USD 35 per person
- Early check-in or late check out
- Insurances
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to an emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- All not mentioned above
- Excess baggage charges
- Fast track arrival assistance
- Fast track departure assistance
HOTELS
- JAKARTA MERCUE JAKARTA BATAVIA www.all.accor.com/mercure-jakarta-batavia.com
- BANDUNG MERCURE CITY CENTRE BANDUNG www.all.accor.com/mercure-jakarta-batavia.com
- YOGYAKARTA MELIA PUROSANI www.melia.com/en/hotels/indonesia/yogyakarta
- SOLO NOVOTEL SOLO www.all.accor.com/mercure-jakarta-batavia.com
- MALANG SANTIKA PREMIERE www.mysantika.com/malang-premiere
- KALIBARU KALIBARU COTTAGES kalibarucottages.com
- BALI NUSA DUA www.nusaduahotel.com
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