Itinerary
- Day 1
Yogyakarta
You'll arrive in Yogyakarta and meet your tour leader at the hotel reception at 6pm. If you get there early in the day, there's time to check out Kraton Palace, walk through Taman Sari Water Castle, or catch a Ramayana ballet performance before the welcome meeting.
- Start point
- Jl. Prawirotaman 2 No.613, Brontokusuman, Mergangsan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55153, Indonesia (Adhisthana Hotel Yogyakarta, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kraton Palace by motorised rickshaw
- Visit Taman Sari Water Castle
- Watch Ramayana ballet performance
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Kraton Palace Taman Sari Water Castle - Day 2
Yogyakarta
After breakfast, you'll head to Kota Gede to see how batik gets made and watch silversmiths working in this heritage area. Back at the hotel after lunch to rest, then in the afternoon you'll walk around Jalan Malioboro trying local specialities on a street food tour through shops and markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Street food tour at Jalan Malioboro with local specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Kota Gede
- Learn about and practice batik making
- Watch silversmiths at work
- Street food tour at Jalan Malioboro
- Sample local specialities including bakso and gudeg
Landmarks/POIs Kota Gede Jalan Malioboro - Day 3
Yogyakarta
You're heading west to Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the southern hemisphere built in the 8th century with two million blocks. You'll see the detailed narrative panels showing Buddhist doctrines and daily life, then later visit Prambanan Plain temple complex to watch the sunset before returning to Yogyakarta.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Borobudur Buddhist monument
- Explore narrative panels and carvings
- Visit Prambanan Plain temple complex
- Watch sunset at Prambanan
Landmarks/POIs Borobudur Prambanan Plain 
- Day 4
Yogyakarta to Malang
From the train station, you'll board the Malioboro Express for just under 3.5 hours through Java's heart, passing rice paddies, villages and towns. You arrive in Malang in the late afternoon, freshen up, then take an orientation tour of the colonial architecture and have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regent's Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Express train to Malang
- Orientation tour of Malang's colonial architecture
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Malang - Day 5
Malang to Cemoro Lawang
Starting early, you'll visit the flower market in Malang, then drive four hours to Cemoro Lawang (switching vehicles for the final stretch off the main road). You'll have a late lunch and then do a three-hour trek through the Sand Sea towards Mount Bromo before getting to bed early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch after arrival)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lava View Lodges)
Included Activities
- Visit flower market in Malang
- Drive to Cemoro Lawang
- Three-hour trek through Sand Sea towards Mount Bromo
Landmarks/POIs Mount Bromo 
- Day 6
Cemoro Lawang to Kalibaru
Very early morning you're heading by jeep and on foot to Mount Penanjakan at 2,770m to watch the sunrise over Mount Bromo crater. You'll drive across the Sand Sea as the sun comes up, return for breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Kalibaru (about six hours total), arriving for late lunch and pool time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Late lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kalibaru Cottages)
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep excursion to Mount Penanjakan
- Trek to Mount Penanjakan viewpoint
- Watch sunrise over Mount Bromo crater
- Drive across Sand Sea
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Mount Penanjakan Mount Bromo - Day 7
Kalibaru to Pemuteran
You'll walk around the plantation grounds learning how nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, cocoa, coffee and coconuts are grown and harvested. There's a palm sugar processing demonstration to watch, then local lunch on site. After that you're driving to the port town of Ketapang and taking a ferry to Bali, continuing by bus along the scenic coast to Pemuteran.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch on plantation)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Kubuku Lodge)
Included Activities
- Explore plantation grounds on foot
- Learn about crop growing and harvesting
- Watch palm sugar processing demonstration
- Local lunch on plantation
- Ferry to Bali
- Drive to Pemuteran
Landmarks/POIs Ketapang Pemuteran - Day 8
Pemuteran
This is a free day to either explore Pemuteran village or relax on the beach. The town focuses on conservation and sustainable tourism, including the community 'Bio Rocks' initiative that uses low-voltage electricity to regrow coral damaged by old dynamite fishing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Kubuku Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day snorkelling trip to explore crystal-clear waters and underwater wonders
- Explore Pemuteran village
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Pemuteran - Day 9
Pemuteran to Munduk
You're doing an easy three-hour hike into West Bali National Park with a local guide through monsoon forest. You'll learn about wild medicinal herbs and might spot monitor lizards, wild chickens, birds and monkeys. After lunch, you're driving inland through twisting forest roads to the mountain farming community of Munduk for a sundowner at a viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Lumbung)
Included Activities
- Three-hour hike into West Bali National Park monsoon forest
- Learn about wild medicinal herbs
- View mangrove swamps conservation area
- Drive to Munduk
- Sundowner at viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs West Bali National Park Munduk - Day 10
Munduk to Ubud
You'll explore Munduk's countryside on a four-hour, six-kilometre walk through banana, cocoa and coffee plantations, learning about how locals farm. You'll stop at impressive Red Coral and Labuhan Kebo waterfalls for a snack and photos, then return to Munduk village before driving three hours through central Bali to Ubud.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sri Aksata Ubud Resort)
Included Activities
- Walk through plantations and forests
- Visit Red Coral waterfall
- Visit Labuhan Kebo waterfall
- Explore Munduk village
- Drive to Ubud
Landmarks/POIs Red Coral Waterfall Labuhan Kebo Waterfall Munduk Ubud - Day 11
Ubud
After pickup, you'll ride downhill on quiet village roads for three hours through mostly flat or downhill terrain, seeing typical Balinese daily life with forested areas, plantations, small villages and rice paddies. You'll visit a Balinese home and might see traditional rice planting or harvesting, have lunch at a local spot, then the rest of the day is free for handicraft workshops, Monkey Forest, or an optional Kecak and fire dance show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sri Aksata Ubud Resort)
Included Activities
- Three-hour bike ride through Balinese countryside
- Pass through village roads and rice paddies
- Visit Balinese home
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit handicraft workshops
- Visit Monkey Forest
- Kecak and fire dance show in evening
Landmarks/POIs Monkey Forest 
- Day 12
Ubud to Sanur
Starting with an orientation walk around Tegalalang's rice paddy fields to learn about local farming techniques, you'll then leave Ubud and drive towards Sanur on the southeast coast. You'll stop at Goa Gajah cave and Tegenungan waterfall for scenic views, arriving in Sanur with its white sand beaches, shops and beachfront restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Sading), Hotel (Parigata Resorts and Spa)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Tegalalang rice paddy fields
- Learn about local farming techniques
- Stop at Goa Gajah cave
- View Tegenungan waterfall
- Drive to Sanur
Landmarks/POIs Tegalalang Rice Paddies Goa Gajah Tegenungan Waterfall Sanur 
- Day 13
Sanur
Early risers can join your tour leader for a walk along the quiet beach to catch the sunrise at one of Bali's best spots. The rest of the day is free to relax. In the afternoon, you'll visit Sindhu Beach Market for the atmosphere and local nibbles, followed by an optional farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Sading), Hotel (Parigata Resorts and Spa)
Included Activities
- Optional sunrise walk along beach
- Visit Sindhu Beach Market
- Aperitif and local nibbles at market
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Sanur Beach Sindhu Beach Market - Day 14
Sanur
The tour ends after breakfast. Depending on your flight time, you might have a chance to enjoy the beach one more time before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional beach time before departure
- Book East or South Bali day tour with tour leader assistance
