Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Java at whatever time works for your flight. Once you get settled, meet up with your CEO and the rest of the travel group for an initial welcome session to get to know everyone before things officially kick off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KJ Hotel Yogyakarta)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is yours to explore on your own schedule today. Check out local Javanese temples, rent a bike and head to rice paddies on the outskirts of the city, or join a foodie tour to try street food like gudeg, a curry made from unripe jackfruit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KJ Hotel Yogyakarta)
Optional Activities
- Yogyakarta Becak Tour & Taman Sari
- Jomblang Cave Tour
- Village Tour by Colonial Style Bike
- Day 3
Yogyakarta to Magelang
A local guide takes you to Candirejo Village to learn about this important part of Javanese culture. You'll see how daily village life works, check out the multiple-crop farming system, and learn about local traditions. After having lunch locally, you'll drive to Magelang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Asri Magelang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Candirejo Village Visit
Landmarks Candirejo Village - Day 4
Magelang to Solo
Start early to catch sunrise from Setumbu Hill on an easy hike above the morning fog, with nice views of jungle-covered temple mountains below. After coming back down, do an easy bike tour through the village to see Borobudur Temple and the traditional market. Later that afternoon, drive to Solo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal Surakarta Heritage)
Included Activities
- Setumbu Hill Sunrise Hike
- Wanurejo & Borobudur Village Biking Tour
Landmarks Setumbu Hill Borobudur Temple - Day 5
Solo
Spend the day learning about Central Java's history and traditions in Solo, known as the center of Javanese culture. Visit Mangkunegaran Palace, walk through Triwindhu Market, and head to Laweyan Village to see how traditional heritage is still part of everyday life. You'll also take part in a traditional batik-making workshop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Royal Surakarta Heritage)
Included Activities
- Triwindhu Market
- Mangkunegaran Palace Visit
- Traditional Batik Making
Landmarks Mangkunegaran Palace Triwindhu Market Laweyan Village - Day 6
Solo to Ngadas
After breakfast, travel east toward Ngadas Village with a few stops along the route. Walk through Alun Alun Malang City Square and colorful Jodipan Village before getting to Ngadas in the late afternoon. This village sits in the foothills of Mt Bromo and is known for its Javanese traditions and natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ngadas Homestay)
Included Activities
- Ngadas Homestay
- Jodipan Colorful Village Visit
Landmarks Alun Alun Malang City Square Jodipan Village - Day 7
Ngadas
Start with an early morning jeep ride to Mt Bromo Crater, then hike 45 minutes to Penanjakan Hill viewpoint for sunrise. Continue hiking through the Sea of Sands to reach Bromo Crater's summit, followed by a picnic breakfast at Teletubbies Hill. Get back to Ngadas for a walking tour visiting temples, the tomb of mbah Sedek, and the holy forest. You'll have free time between lunch and dinner at the homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast at Teletubbies Hill), Lunch (Local lunch at Ngadas Village), Dinner (Dinner at the homestay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lava View Lodge Hotel), Home-stay (Ngadas Homestay)
Included Activities
- Village Walk
- Lunch at Ngadas Village
- Mount Bromo Jeep Excursion
Landmarks Mount Bromo Crater Penanjakan Hill Teletubbies Hill 
- Day 8
Ngadas to Surabaya
Have breakfast, then drive to Surabaya. The rest of the day is open for you to explore this bustling city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Santika Pandegiling Hotel)
Optional Activities
- House of Sampoerna
- Surabaya River Boat Tour
- Banyuwangi City Tour
- Day 9
Surabaya to Kalibaru
Walk through Surabaya with a local guide on a tour of this historic port town. In the afternoon, take a train to Kalibaru in East Java.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Margo Utomo Eco Resort)
Included Activities
- Surabaya Walking Tour
- Day 10
Kalibaru
Walk through the lush plantations of Kalibaru village, passing through gardens, rice paddies, and local businesses. You'll have a free afternoon to relax or explore more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Margo Utomo Eco Resort)
Included Activities
- Kalibaru Village Experience
Landmarks Kalibaru Village - Day 11
Kalibaru to Banyuwangi
Drive to the far eastern coast of Java and reach Banyuwangi this afternoon. Stop at De Djawatan Forest to stretch and take photos. The rest of the day is yours, so relax by the hotel pool or take a jeep trip to Baluran National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ketapang Indah Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Baluran National Park by Jeep
- Banyuwangi City Tour
- Pantai Boom (Boom Beach)
Landmarks De Djawatan Forest - Day 12
Banyuwangi
Wake very early to see sunrise over Ijen Crater on a moderate hike above the clouds. You'll see sulfur miners working in difficult conditions, carrying heavy loads up the steep rocky path. After hiking back down, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast. Spend the rest of the day resting or checking out Banyuwangi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ketapang Indah Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ijen Volcano Sunrise Hike
Landmarks Ijen Crater - Day 13
Banyuwangi to Pemuteran
Take the morning ferry from Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk Harbor on Bali, then drive to the ecolodge in Pemuteran for a 2-night stay. You'll have a free afternoon to relax by the pool, join a local cooking class, or hike Bukit Kursi.
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Kubuku Eco Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Pemuteran Cooking Class
- Bakit Batu Kursi Temple
- West Bali National Park Hike
- Day 14
Pemuteran
Explore Pemuteran however you want. Snorkel around Menjangan Island, known for pristine coral reefs and rich marine life. Hike through West Bali National Park, or simply relax and take in the small-town atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Kubuku Eco Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling Menjangan Island
- West Bali National Park Hike
- Pemuteran Cooking Class
Landmarks Menjangan Island West Bali National Park - Day 15
Pemuteran to Seminyak
Drive from Pemuteran to Seminyak, arriving this afternoon. Relax on the beach, eat at a good warung, and have a drink as one of Bali's most lively coastal towns comes alive around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Puri Saron Hotel Seminyak)
- Day 16
Seminyak to Munduk
Head north from Seminyak with interesting stops along the way. Check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jatiluwih Rice Terraces to explore the ancient emerald-green fields. Browse colorful stalls at Baturiti Fruit Market and sample fresh fruits like rambutan and dragon fruit depending on what's in season. Continue to Ulun Danu Temple sitting in the middle of a lake. Take the scenic route to Munduk with a photo stop at Twin Lake, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Meme Surung Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Visit
- Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit
Landmarks Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Baturiti Fruit Market Ulun Danu Temple Twin Lake - Day 17
Munduk to Bulian
Head to the G for Good supported community homestay in Bulian with adventure stops along the way. Start with a dip in Banjar Hot Springs to relax, then walk through lively Pasar Anyar Singaraja, a traditional market full of fresh produce and handmade homeware where locals haggle. Visit historic Beji Temple complex before arriving in Bulian in the afternoon. Take a village tour and make traditional Balinese offerings at the homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Bulian Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Banjar Hot Springs
- Singaraja Traditional Market
- Beji Temple
- Bulian Village Tour
- Bulian Guesthouse Experience
Landmarks Banjar Hot Springs Pasar Anyar Singaraja Beji Temple - Day 18
Bulian to Kintamani
After breakfast, trek to Lemukih Village through rice paddies, a durian plantation, and a coffee plantation, with a natural waterslide along the way. Following lunch at a local warung, continue trekking to visit 2 beautiful waterfalls where you can swim and relax. Head toward Kintamani, a highland region known for volcanic landscapes, the active Mount Batur, and Lake Batur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local warung)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeview Hotel Bali), Hotel (Lake View Kintamani Bali Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lemukih Village Trek
Landmarks Lemukih Village Mount Batur Lake Batur - Day 19
Kintamani to Ubud
Don't pass up the chance to see Mt Batur at sunrise. Choose the more active trekking option or the thrilling jeep sunrise adventure. After breakfast at the hotel, visit Penglipuran Village to experience Balinese culture. Stop at Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple on the way to Ubud, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champlung Sari Hotel)
Included Activities
- Penglipuran Village Visit
- Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
Optional Activities
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
- Mount Batur Sunrise Jeep Excursion
Landmarks Penglipuran Village Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple - Day 20
Ubud
Ubud is often thought of as the cultural heart of Bali. You have the freedom to explore however you'd like. Visit monkey forests, take local cooking classes, make spiritual offerings, experience Balinese village life, or do whatever appeals to you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Champlung Sari Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ubud Spiritual Tour
- Laplapan Village Cooking Class
- Medahan Village Happy Local Family Adventure
- Day 21
Ubud to Candi Dasa
After breakfast, drive from Ubud to the coast, reaching Candi Dasa in eastern Bali this afternoon. Enjoy some free time to settle in and check out the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ashyana Candidasa Beach Resort)
- Day 22
Candi Dasa
Explore Candi Dasa however you'd like. Join a local Balinese cooking class to learn how to make dishes like Chicken Tum and Gado-Gado. Or take a snorkeling trip to the beautiful Blue Lagoon. The choice is up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ashyana Candidasa Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Cooking Class
- Snorkeling the Blue Lagoon
Landmarks Blue Lagoon - Day 23
Departure
Depart at any time today as your Indonesian and Balinese adventure comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
