Day 1 Jakarta - Bandung
Arrival in Jakarta. From Jakarta you will be brought to Sunda Kelapa. From Sunda Kelapa a rowboat leaves to Kampong Pasar Ikan. Here you can visit Kota Tua. An enormous contrast after Kampung Pasar Ikan. A city that imagines as colonial times, the buildings from that era are clearly identified and often still radiate wealth and splendour. Then the trip continues to Bandung for overnight.
Sunda Kelapa
The old harbour of present Jakarta at the time when the city was still called Batavia, a centre for shipping. The silting up of the harbour caused that people had to find a different location for the harbour, because the heavy loaded boats could not come in the harbour. Today you can still see the traditional boats (Penisi) from South Sulawesi, which sail with non-perishable goods such as cement. Loading and unloading is done manually, and sometimes it is very busy with day labourers who carry huge loads on their backs from the boats. Kampong Pasar Ikan is a neighbourhood that will startle many, it is a neighbourhood where the poorest of Jakarta live. |
Day 2 Bandung
After breakfast, a visit will be made to the Curug Dago. The Curug Dago is a beautiful waterfall with a height of 30 meters. Not only the waterfall but also the surroundings are very stunning. Walk along the river and enjoy the view. Then the journey proceeds to the Tangkuban Perahu in Lembang.
The Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano in the city Lembang. Tangkuban Perahu means inverted canoe. It is a major tourist attraction. It is possible to walk or take a trolley to the edge of the crater. The volcano is 2,084 meters high and last erupted in 1983. |
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Day 3 Bandung - Green Canyon
Today the journey continues to the Green Canyon. Along the way, a stop in Garut will be made. Garut has a beautiful and elevated rural setting. Garut is surrounded by five volcanoes. In the surrounding, a lot of farming can be found, including citrus, tobacco, apples and tea. Then on to the Green Canyon in Pangandaran.
The Green Canyon is located in Pangandaran, West Java. The name of the Green Canyon was chosen by travellers from France. The greenish water of the river was likely the reason why this place is called Green Canyon. The original name was Cukang Taneuh, which means land bridge. The bridge of 3 meters wide and 40 meters long connects Kertayasa with Batukaras. It is possible to use a kind of canoe to go into the cave of the Green Canyon. It is possible to swim here. |
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Day 4 Green Canyon - Yogyakarta
In the morning the road heads for Yogyakarta. Here a visit is made to the Kraton of Yogyakarta. The Kraton is a walled district in the city where within the palace of Sultan Sri Sultan, Hamengkubowono X (current sultan) lies. The family of the sultan still lives in the palace and a part of the sultan's palace is open for visitors. Learn about the history and current value of the sultan of Yogyakarta. In the palace traditional dance and gamelan performances are regularly (usually on Sundays) held. Then a visit to the Taman Sari (scented garden or water castle), the former bathhouse of the sultan is made. Overnight in Yogyakarta
Day 5 Yogyakarta
Today starts with a visit to the Borobudur. This is the world's largest Buddhist complex. Take a walk on the 4 terraces and many stupas. Feel the peace and harmony of the Borobudur, and discover the secret of this world heritage. Be open to the mystic and let the spirit of Borobudur also touch your heart. From the top of this temple you can enjoy the beautiful panoramas. From the Borobudur the tour continues to the Prambanan. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Prambanan means "many priests". In the reliefs they are depicted with a long beard. The temples are built by Rakai Pikatan, a Shivaïtische king of the second Mataram dynasty about 850 AD. Shortly after the building was completed, it was abandoned and became ruinous. In the evening you will enjoy the city by a carriage ride from the palace to the famous Malioboro Street to enjoy culinary Yogyakarta.
The Malioboro street is the largest and most famous shopping street of Yogyakarta. The street is located in the tourist centre of Yogyakarta. In the vicinity are many hotels and restaurants. The sidewalks on both sides of the streets are filled with market stalls that sell stuff especially for the tourists. In the evening there are many lesehan, outdoor restaurants. |
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Day 6 Yogyakarta
Gunung Kidul stands on today’s program where the beautiful Jomblang cave can be visited.
The Jomblang cave is an impressive vertical cave with a diameter between 60 and 80 meters. Because of the sunlight that shines through the cave, small underground forests grow at the base of the trees, and on the walls of the cave grow shrubs. There also flows an underground river.
This makes a spectacular view. Back in Yogyakarta the rest of the day is free.
Day 7 Yogyakarta - Solo
The journey continues today from Yogyakarta to Solo. After arriving in Solo it is time to make a tour through the city. This can be done in a unique way, namely by train, which takes you to various points of interest. Also be sure to make a stop at Pasar Klewer known for its beautiful batik and Pasar Triwindu where antique Javanese items are to be found.
Batik is a traditional fabric printing. During your stay in Indonesia it might not pass you by unnoticed that batik is still an important element in Indonesian costume. You come across it everywhere. Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, Cirebon are just a few names of cities with a very rich culture and especially batik motifs. Every city has its own traditions and hierarchy of motives. Not all designs may be worn by all sections of the population. In the batik workshop you get the process of batik explained and you can buy a nice example. |
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Day 8 Solo - Malang
Leisure day. Make a walk in the city centre and enjoy the old colonial buildings that Malang has to offer. Make sure to visit the famous 'Toko Oen' where you can taste traditional dishes and meanwhile enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture.
Day 9 Malang - Bromo
In the morning you drive to the Bromo. The steep slope of the mountain lies in a huge crater that looks like a sand plain and is filled with volcanic (black) sand. Actually Bromo is a volcano in another volcano, named Tengger. The people in this area, the Tengger’s are descendants of the Hindu Majapahit, Buddhist kingdom. The locals are mostly farmers that tile the fertile slopes in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, but still follow the Hindu principles. Annually during the feast Kasodo, they honour the volcano by throwing offerings into the crater. If you arrive early you can still experience the sunset in your hotel. This show is also very rewarding and gives a good picture of the sand plain where Bromo lies.
Day 10 Bromo - Surabaya
After breakfast there is a transfer to Surabaya for your next destination. End of this spiritual journey.
Price starting from € 845,- p.p.
* The arrangement as described can be booked as a private or as a group journey.
* Due to weather conditions the program can be changed
* The journey includes hotel or cottage accommodation with breakfast
* Transfer by private car
* Additional options can be arranged, such as:
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- International or Domestic flights
- Lunches and/or dinner
- Daily guide, speaking the language of your choice
- Insurances
- Entrance fees at the sites
- Any other wish to complete your journey |
