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Java & Bali Explorer
22 days • 4.5
4.5
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6 reviews
22 days
Start
Jakarta, Indonesia
Finish
Sanur, Indonesia
Trip Code
TISJC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
21 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Bicycle, Ferry, Private Van, Train, Taxi, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Guesthouse (1 nights), Resort (3 nights), Homestay (1 night)
From £2,146(22 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy cycling trips out of Yogyakarta and Ubud through the backcountry, a world of flower-studded fields or rice paddies and smiling locals
Take a guided walk through the jungle and rice paddies of Seloliman Nature Reserve, then sit back, relax and soak up the ambience under the stars.
Conquer two mountains! Climbing Mt Bromo and Mt Batur in the early hours of the morning. If the conditions are right, you'll be rewarded with dazzling sunrise views.
With hiking, cycling and snorkelling, this trip is steeped in outdoor activities. But there's also plenty of time to relax – bathe in hot springs, laze on the beach in Bali or stroll around the villages.
Gain an insight into the culture of two very distinct Indonesian islands with an expert local by your side.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip includes included walks, hiking, cycling and snorkelling. While no specific training is required, a good level of fitness will help you to get the most out of the activities on this trip.
Java is one of the largest islands in Indonesia, and you'll cover a large distance on this trip. Where suitable we travel by train to make the journey more comfortable but on some days we will be taking road transport. Travel times can be long, and traffic can be heavy and slow, especially over holiday periods.
You will be expected to carry your own bags onto and off trains, and for short distances (porters are available in most stations at an extra charge).
Dress standards in Java are more conservative than in other areas of Indonesia. It's a good idea to take a sarong along with you or to cover knees and shoulders for the temple visits included on this trip.
To climb mountains for sunrise, we must start very early! Your sunrise climb of Mt Bromo and Mt Batur start around 3 am. This means you'll walk over gravel and volcanic rock in the dark. Head torches, a rain jacket, some warm clothing and good walking shoes are a must. The view at sunrise is well worth the effort, especially if the weather's fine!
Accommodation at Seloliman Nature Reserve, near Mt Bromo and Mt Batur, is in basic guesthouses. Set on the edge of a tropical forest, the Seloliman Reserve embraces philosophies of environmental education, and we are sure you will get a good night's sleep. The guesthouses at Mt Bromo and Mt Batur are close to the base of each mountain, reducing the travelling time to start our sunrise walks and giving you a little bit more sleep.
Itinerary
Visit Bali and Java, two of Indonesia's most beautiful gems
Combining Java’s collection of earthly volcanoes and pre-historic jungles with Bali’s stunning beaches, Java and Bali Explorer is a great way to experience the incredible contrasts and magical scenery of Indonesia. Get to the heart of life on this famous archipelago by visiting rice paddies, tea plantations and remote villages. Be charmed by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, witness traditional dance performances and visit ornate temples. From the fervent pace of Jakarta to the back alleys of Ubud, the islands of Bali and Java are Indonesia’s most celebrated duo – a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, rolling hills and dynamic cities.
Inclusions
Meals
21 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Boat, Bicycle, Ferry, Private Van, Train, Taxi, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (16 nights), Guesthouse (1 nights), Resort (3 nights), Homestay (1 night)
Included activities
Jakarta - City tour
Bandung - Paskal Food Market Street Food Crawl
Bandung - Heritage Walk
Bandung - Tangkuban Perahu Mountain & Crater Walk
Bandung - Tea Plantation
Bandung - Natural Hot Spring
Borobudur - Temple Tour
Yogyakarta - Countryside cycling tour
Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Visit
Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Lunch
Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Dinner
Seloliman Nature Reserve - Guided Walk & Herbal Drink Tasting
Mt Bromo - Sunrise climb
Kalibaru - Coffee and Cocoa Plantation Tour
Mengwi - Taman Ayun Temple
Ubud - Campuhan Ridge & Village walk
Bali - Kecak Fire Dance
Ubud - Home visit, local coffee & Balinese offering
Ubud - Bayung Gede (Kahyangan) Village to Tampak Siring cycling tour
Undisan - Village tour
Undisan - Traditional Village Lunch
Sibetan - Salak community plantation walk
Mt Batur - Sunrise volcano climb
Lovina - Banjar Hot Springs
Lovina - Global Kafe Visit
Lovina - Menjangan Island Reef snorkelling tour
Lovina - Seririt Market visit
Bedugul - Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
Gitgit - Waterfall walk
Optional activities
Yogyakarta - Prambanan temple complex - IDR525000
Yogyakarta - City Walking Tour - IDR300000
Yogyakarta - Silver jewellery making course - IDR300000
Yogyakarta - Ramayana Ballet - IDR450000
Yogyakarta - Prambanan visit, Ramayana Ballet and Dinner - IDR1000000
Yogyakarta - Cooking course - IDR300000
Yogyakarta - Yoga Class - IDR150000
Pemuteran - Yoga lesson (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR220000
Pemuteran - Snorkelling (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR960000
Pemuteran - Cooking class (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR375000
Ubud - Saraswati Temple Lotus Garden - IDR50000
Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR750000
Local community cooking class - IDR150000
Mt Batur - Hot springs - IDR280000
Lovina - Yoga class - IDR150000
Balinese Massage - IDR175000
Sanur - Yoga Lesson - IDR150000
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Important notes
1. In order to book the train tickets on this trip we require your full passport details at time of booking. Ticketing fees may apply for details supplied within 45 days of departure.
2. A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip and excludes nights 8, 9, 16 & 17 (small hotels/guesthouses) where you will be in shared accommodation.
Reviews (6)
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Christian
Jul 30, 2023
A great tour giving a wonderful insight into Java and Bali and its culture, nature and people, Well balanced and great food. Great leader Nova too! Highly recommendable.
McQuinn
Jul 25, 2023
I did the Explore Java and Bali 22 day tour and loved every minute of it. It was so well organised and planned and the variety of the trip really clinched it for me. Our leader was superb and I felt that I learned so much about the local history and culture during the trip. The activities scheduled were enjoyable and accessible and throughout our trip everything had an authentic feel to it. Highly recommended.
Judy & Wai
Feb 14, 2023
We had a great time in Java trip even in the difficult traffic in Jarkata. The rain season did not stop us for almost all planned activities. Nice people, nice country with lots of potentials!
wah
Jan 08, 2023
Indonesia massively exceeded my expectations with the amazing places to see, interesting food and varied cultural aspects of the people. The trip only provided a small insight into a very fanscinating country. I only wish the trip was longer as there wasn't enough time to see everything! No doubt I'll be going back to see other parts of the country soon with Intrepid.
Anita
Aug 01, 2022
I especially enjoyed the first part of the trip from Jakarta to Ubud the most. It was so various. The nature was stunnig, especially the mnt. Bromo and the walk around the rim! All the included activities were very good, I would`nt miss one of them. It was just perfect! The Bali part was not so various and nor so exciting, but nice aswell! My fav activity was the Mnt. Batur. The sunrise was just stunnig! Some tips: Don`t arrive a night bevor in Jakarta, there is not a lot to see, but stay an extra night in Sanur, because at the trip you`re not going to see a lot from Sanur.
Michael
Aug 04, 2023
Combines Intrepid's separable Java and Bali tours. Good choice of culturally and environmentally rich destinations. No "tourist traps." Great accommodations. Downsides: Too groupy; too focused on humble village markets/handicrafts rather than Indonesia's amazing high culture. Felt too tailored to Intrepid's core clientele of female solo travelers. Might feel constricted to couples or gamelan fans.
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