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PEAKS &
TEMPLES OF JAVA & BALI
10 nights from £1529 per
person
Immerse yourself
in the beauty and architecture of Java and Bali, taking in intricate history and
sculptural design including Prambanan and Borobudur temples. Take with you
spellbinding memories of the magnificent Mount Bromo sunrise, experience the artisans
of Ubud and unwind on the beaches of South Bali. A fitting tour for those seeking
outstanding historical and religious frames of reference in relation to South East Asia but who also want to savour a relaxing few days on the paradise island of Bali.
ITINERARY
2 nights Yogyakarta
1 night Mount Bromo
3 nights ubud
4 nights Bali beach
DAY 1
Fly
Malaysia Airlines from Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur to Java, arriving the following
day in Yogyakarta, where you will check in to the Yogyakarta Plaza or the Phoenix Hotel (standard
and Superior options respectively), for the next two nights. In the afternoon
visit Prambanan, a 9th Century Hindu
complex in Central
Java
containing over 200 temples and currently the largest in Indonesia. Characterized by its tall and
painted architecture these masterpieces are abundant in sculptural detail.
DAY 3
After
breakfast begin your full day city tour of Yogyakarta, first stopping at the striking Borobudur temples, one of Southeast Asia’s most sacred sites and awash
with detail. This temple complex was built around 800 AD and is the largest
Buddhist temple complex in the world. You will visit the 18th Century
Sultan’s Palace, also known as the Kraton, where
you can stroll around ornate courtyards and walkways. Enjoy lunch at a local
restaurant before continuing the tour with visits to a Batik factory and Kotagede silver factory. Your evening is at leisure.
DAY 4
Early
breakfast at the hotel before catching the morning train to Surabaya, traveling in Executive Class (trrain departs around 07.30). Arrive in the afternoon and
transfer by car to Mount Bromo with fantastic photo
opportunities enroute. Lunch will be at a local
restaurant before reaching the hotel for check-in for overnight at either the
Bromo Cottage or the Java Banana (standard and
Superior options respectively). Due to its location, accommodation is simple
but comfortable and worth the journey for your incredible tour to Penanjakan early the next morning.
DAY 5
A very
early morning start (4 am) for Penanjakan,
leaving the hotel by jeep and arriving in time for a spellbinding sunrise
over the stunning panorama, no doubt one of the most memorable images of your
trip. As the sky gets brighter, the magnificent beauty of the peaks becomes
even clearer. Continue on horse-back across a nature reserve known as the Sand Sea to reach the foot of the active
volcano Mount Bromo, the most well-known peak in East Java. Drive back to your hotel in time
for breakfast and a short rest and refreshment. You will then be driven to Surabaya airport for your onward flight to
Bali where you will be transferred to Ubud staying there for three nights either at the Pertiwi Resort or The Alilia Hotel
(standard and Superior options respectively). Afternoon and evening at
leisure.
DAY 6
Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, teeming with literati and art
lovers, and packed with colourful and inspiring
sights. After breakfast at the hotel your day is at leisure to discover this
attractive town with many options to get off the beaten track.
DAY 7
After
breakfast drive to Kintamani and take in the views
over Danau Batur, Bali’s largest crater lake created by
an eruption of Mount Batur around 30,000 years ago. Drive
onwards to the Besakih Temple, located on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali’s highest volcano. Lunch is at a
local restaurant before driving back to Ubud to
visit the Palace and central art market, stopping enroute
at a handicraft workshop in Mas village.
DAY 8
Breakfast
at your hotel before embarking upon a drive to South Bali. Enroute
visit Pura Taman Ayun in the town of Mengwi. This 17th Century
royal temple is famous for its beautiful wooden pagoda-like shrines and is
surrounded by a wide moat. Continue onwards to Ulun
Danu temple on Lake Beratan, and Candi
Kuning, with a stop at a local flower fruit market,
renowned for delicious treats, wild orchids and roses. Visit the mountain
resort of Bedugul and the famous Tanah Lot Sea Temple. Arrive in Sanur
for four nights at either the four star Mercure Sanur or the five star
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel (standard and Superior options respectively), with
other hotels and durations also available.
DAY 12
After
breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport for your Malaysia Airlines
flight via Kuala Lumpur to Heathrow, arriving next day.
Meal Plan
Prices
include breakfast on days 3-8 and lunch on days 3, 4 and 8.
Accommodation
Accommodation
is a selection of three or four star hotels. Accommodation in Java is more simple
and basic due to location, in particular Mount Bromo. On occasion it may be necessary
to use alternative accommodation due to local availability, weather and road
conditions.
Tour includes
Private
transfers are included in our prices for your convenience.
Group size
The Peaks
& Temples of Java & Bali tour is on a private basis.
NB
The tour
visits a number of stunning sites with many steps so not all elements of the
tour may be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Not recommended for
children under 6. Ramadan season Aug31-Sept01 2011
is a very busy time and not recommended for travel.
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