Itinerary
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Day 1
Bali Bali is an Indonesian island, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. With a population recorded as 3,151,000 in 2005, the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver. The Pita Maha is etched into the hillside that overlooks the Tjampuhan valley in Ubud. The Resort and Spa encompasses 24 villas that are spacious and elegantly designed in an Balinese style to anticipate every conceivable need. Immersed into the hillside overlooking the Tjampuhan valley in Ubud, the 5-star hotel Pita Maha Resort & Spa offers a holiday of wellbeing, leisure activities and Balinese culture on the enchanting Island of the Gods, Bali. Named after the artistic association that nurtured creative talents during the 1930's, Pita Maha means 'great shining' and today this boutique resort is an icon that showcases local artistry and design elements. Overnight at Ubud - Pita Maha Resort and Spa (4.5*). |
 Bali |
 Pita Maha Resort and Spa |
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Day 2
Bali Start your cultural trip with a visit to Tohpati, which is known for its batik and continue to Celuk, the center of exquisite silver works and Mas, for fine woodcarvings. Enter Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali with many fine art galleries, and a home to a score of local and foreign artists. One of them is Agung Rai Museum of Art which has an extensive collection of paintings by Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists in classic Balinese and contemporary styles. Afterwards, you can test your bargaining skill at Ubud art market prior to a visit to Puri Saren Agung whose royal family ruled Ubud from the late 1800’s until 1917. Witness this theatrical experience. The "Cak" or "Kecak" dance is the well-known “monkey dance” which is originally derived from a sacred sanghyang dance, it has subsequently been added to and adapted, incorporating scenes from the story of Ramayana. The Kecak dance is an amazing cacophony of interlocking sounds – 100 men, representing the Ramayana’s monkey army sit in concentric circles and chant. Their arms are thrown up to the skies, fingers outstretched, but the sounds and gestures have no meaning other than to drive out evil. Overnight at Ubud - Pita Maha Resort and Spa (4.5*). |
 Cultural Ubud |
 Kecak Dance |
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Day 3
Bali Today's excursion will lead you to the rural heartland of Bali which presents an altered landscape and a different history. Your first stop is Pura Taman Ayun, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century. It has three ascending levels of spacious courtyards containing rows of shrines and pavilions and is surrounded by a wide moat. The next one will be Lake Bratan, where a crater lies serenely in the midst of an elongated valley, formed centuries ago. A small temple called Pura Ulun Danu Bratan to honor Dewi Danau, goddess of the lake, can be seen on the lake promontory. Stroll along Candi Kuning market, where local fruits, vegetable and flowers are sold. After lunch, the trip continues through breathtaking valleys of rice paddies near Jatiluwih to visit Pura Luhur Batukau temple, in dense jungle near the peak of Gunung Batukau, Bali’s second highest mountain. The ancient temple complex has a number of separate sanctuaries joined by damp mountain paths, bubbling springs and a large rectangular lake with a shrine in its midst. Overnight at Ubud - Pita Maha Resort and Spa (4.5*). |
 Rural Bali |
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Day 4
Yogyakarta The Special Region of Yogyakarta is the smallest province of Indonesia and is located on the island of Java. It is the only province in Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial Sultanate: the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Yogyakarta city is a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry and puppet shows. The kraton, or Sultan's palace, is in the city center. Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver. Direct flight from Bali (Ngurah Rai International) to Yogyakarta (Adisutjipto). The flight duration is approximately 1.25hrs. Transfer between the airport and your accomodation. Your tour will continue with a drive to the Prambanan Temple area. Prambanan is a ninth century Hindu temple compound, dedicated to Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Sustainer (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and is one of the largest and the most beautiful Hindu temples in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the towering 47m high central building inside a large complex of individual temples. The compound located approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta city on the boundary between Yogyakarta and Central Java province. This historic colonial style hotel has been fully renovated. The hotel offers the facilities and comfort of a modern hotel while maintaining the traditions of the past. All 144 rooms, including 10 suites, offer private balconies and are furnished in a modern style with local touches. The Paprika restaurant specializes in Asian fusion cooking. The 1918s terrace bar overlooks an open-air courtyard and the trendy Vino Wine Bar features nightly entertainment. Overnight at The Phoenix Hotel. |
 Yogyakarta |
 Prambanan |
 The Pheonix Hotel |
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Day 5
Surabaya Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city with a population of over 2.7 million, and the capital of the province of East Java. It is located on the northern shore of eastern Java at the mouth of the Mas River and along the edge of the Madura Strait. To Indonesians, it is known as "the city of heroes" due to the importance of the Battle of Surabaya in galvanizing Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence during the Indonesian National Revolution. Surabaya is locally believed to derive its name from the words sura or suro (shark) and baya or boyo (crocodile), two creatures which, in a local myth, fought each other in order to gain the title of "the strongest and most powerful animal" in the area according to a Jayabaya prophecy. This prophecy tells of a fight between a giant white shark and a giant white crocodile. Now the two animals are used as the city's logo, the two facing each other while circling, as depicted in a statue appropriately located near the entrance to the city zoo. This folk etymology, though embraced enthusiastically by city leaders, is unverifiable.
Alternate derivations proliferate: from the Javanese sura ing baya, meaning "bravely facing danger"; or from the use of surya to refer to the sun. Some people consider this Jayabaya prophecy as a great war between Surabaya native people and invaders in 1945, while another story is about two heroes that fought each other in order to be the king of the city. The two heroes were Sura and Baya. This tour will bring you to the world's biggest Buddhist monument complex. Pick up from the hotel and drive about one hour to visit Borobudur. Looming out of a patchwork of bottle-green paddies and swaying palm tops, this colossal Buddhist relic is one of the continent's marvels. Built around 800 A.D after the decline of buddhism and the shift of power to East Java, the monument was abandoned soon after its completion. For centuries the complex lay forgotten, buried under layers of volcanic ash. Climb up to the top and enjoy a wonderful view on the Menoreh mountains. Enough time is given to stroll around the complex and to discover its beauty. Afterwards continue to visit the nearby located temples such as Candi pawon, Mendut. Around lunchtime return back to the hotel. Take the train from Yogyakarta to Surabaya. Arrive at Juanda International airport Surabaya, meet and greet by our representative and directly transfer to Bromo. Passing rice filed and sugar cane fields and stops at Pasuruan to view its colorful fishing village and salt refinery.
Check in and the rest of the day is at your own leisure. welcome to the Java Banana Bromo, your mountain home where adventure begins. Here, guests can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunrise on earth over Mount Bromo. From stunning modern, tropical architecture to well-crafted interior made of the best wood, with eco-friendly, water-based finishing. Each lodge is designed within a beautiful landscape to be suitable for guests to have a familiarity interaction through outdoor activities. Take a horse back ride or hike through the sea of sand and savannas of the ancient caldera of Tengger, and its surroundings mountains. Located at Wonotoro, Sukapura in Probolinggo, East Java, Java Banana Bromo is situated in 2000 meters above the sea-level, in breezy mountainuous tropical climate around 14–18°C during daylight and 6–10°C at night. Overnight at Java Banana Bromo Lodge. |
 Borobudur |
 Java Banana Bromo Lodge |
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Day 6
Lombok Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west. The island's topography is dominated by the stratovolcano Mount Rinjani. Lombok has much in common with nearby Bali, but is less well-known and less-visited by foreigners. It has been working to increase its visibility to tourists in recent years, promoting itself as an "unspoiled Bali". Morning call at 04.00 am and coffee break then drive to Mt. Pananjakan (2770 M); a viewing point to get the best view of Mt. Bromo and experience chilly winds while you witness what people call the spectacular sunrise in the world (subject to the weather condition). Afterwards drive down to Mt. Bromo crossing the sea of sand. From here we will change ride with a local pony to the foot of Mt. Bromo. Then walk up the 245 steps straight up to the rim of the mountain and experience the great view on top. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure around your hotel before your private airport transfer to Surabaya Airport. Fly from Surabaya to Bali. Fly from Bali to Lombok. Transfer between airport and hotel with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Qunci Villas Hotel is 'The Boutique Hotel of Lombok', comprised of 20 units on a beautifully landscaped beachfront property with many of the units boasting an ocean view under swaying palm trees. It's a tasteful mixture of modern architecture combined with the architectural style of Lombok and Bali. The complex itself is specifically designed to take full advantage of stunning views across exotic gardens out across the sparkling blue waters of the Lombok Straits. Overnight at Qunci Villas Hotel. |
 Lombok |
 Qunci Hotel & Villas |
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Day 7
Lombok The highlight of this full day tour is the deserted island of Gili Nanggu, with its beautiful beaches and clear turquoise water. On the way we will have the opportunity to sample the daily life of the local Sasak people. We visit the morning market at Kediri and stop off at the village of Banyumulek to see the Sasak women producing earthenware pottery, as they have done for generations. Continue on to sacred Mt. Pengsong, and the Hindu temple, which is inhabited by hundreds of holy monkeys. We sail from Lembar, by traditional motorized outriggers, for the 30 minutes trip to Gili Nanggu, where there will be time to relax and swim on this pristine island. Lunch will be provided midday. Overnight at Qunci Villas Hotel. |
 Gili Nanggu |
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Day 8
Lombok Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Overnight at Qunci Villas Hotel. |
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Day 9
Bali Bali is an Indonesian island, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. With a population recorded as 3,151,000 in 2005, the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Transfer between airport and hotel with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Fly from Lombok (Selaparang Airport) to Bali (Ngurah Rai International) today. The flight duration is approximately 25min. Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax. The Intercontinental Resort is secluded within the boundaries of the exclusive neighborhood of Jimbaran Bay on Bali's southern coastline. The property is a perfect place for those who want to explore the white and sandy beach. Situated only a walk away from Bali's premier tourist areas, the InterContinental Resort is just a short drive from the city center. Blending modern conveniences with traditional Balinese architecture, the 425 luxury rooms offer you maximum comfort The onsite restaurants serve authentic Japanese cuisine as well as Italian specialities and P.J's the hotel bar is an ideal spot to unwind with a refreshing drink. The spa is an oasis of serenity and natural splendor for those seeking to replenish body, mind and soul. Overnight at Jimbaran - Intercontinental Resort Bali (4.5*). |
 InterContinental Resort Bali |
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Day 10
Bali Sleep in this morning and relax at your hotel. A sunset outing to the southwestern tip of Bali for a visit of the Uluwatu Temple, which is perched precipitously atop sheer cliffs that drop straight into the pounding surf 250 below. This is one of the grandest and oldest temples in Bali, built in 11th century. Watch the spectacular sunset overlooking the Indian Ocean and enjoy the mystic atmosphere before we drive you to Jimbaran Beach for an extensive BBQ Seafood Dinner on the beach. Overnight at Jimbaran - Intercontinental Resort Bali (4.5*). |
 Uluwatu Temple |
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Day 11
Komodo National Park Pick up from South of Bali and transfer to the airport your onward flight to Labuhan Bajo. Fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo. Arrive at Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo - West Flores. Meet with your guide then transfer to the pier of Labuan Bajo for Rinca Island. Eat lunch on board. After about 2 hours you will reach Rinca. Start your trekking, walking through the forest to explore the Island in search of the Komodo Dragon. Many other wild animals like, deer, wild buffalo, long-tailed macaque and wild Boar also live Rinca. Look up, as sometime you will find the young Komodo dragons on the trees. A local ranger will lead you through this natural preservation. (Komodos are wild animals, and sighting is not guaranteed) You will spend the night in Komodo National Park aboard a private air conditioned boat. Overnight at Private Boat. |
 Komodo Dragon |
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Day 12
Labuan Bajo Labuan Bajo is a fishing town located at the western end of Flores in the Nusa Tenggara region of east Indonesia. Once a small fishing village, Labuan Bajo in Flores is now a busy bustling center of tourism. It is the launching point for trips to Komodo Island and Rinca Island, home to the famous komodo dragons. Nearby Kanawa and Seraya Islands are a great opportunity to do some diving and snorkeling and every evening at Kalong Island thousands of flying fox bats put on an amazing display. Within a few hours of Labuan Bajo can be found several waterfalls, trekking and many diverse beaches. The town is quite small and can easily be traversed on foot (in 10-15 minutes). Komodo Airport is located just 2 km from the center of Labuan Bajo and has 4-6 daily flights arriving from Bali. The port has daily ferry departures to Bima and weekly or bi-weekly departures to Denpasar and Sulawesi. Enjoy breakfast aboard the boat. Early morning start from Rinca to Komodo Island. Upon arrive in Komodo and take a short trek. Afterwards return to the boat and we proceed to Pink Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The area provides an un-spoilt coral reef amongst colorful tropical fish. Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon return back to Labuan Bajo. Dinner and accomodation at the Bitang Flores. The Bintang Flores Hotel is a five-storey hotel set in a spacious tropical garden. Located amid spacious grounds fronting a private beach, The Bintang Flores Hotel is both a destination in its own right and a convenient staging area for visits to nearby Komodo Island and world-class dive sites along the coast of Flores. Drawing on Indonesian architectural influences, The Bintang Flores Hotel combines local style and charm with modern conveniences and international standards of service. With a large swimming pool and private white-sand beach, the hotel offers complete water-sports facilities in a protected environment suitable for families. Overnight at Bintang Flores (4*). |
 Pink Beach |
 Bintang Flores |
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Day 13
Bali Bali is an Indonesian island, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. With a population recorded as 3,151,000 in 2005, the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. 93.18% of Bali's population adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If time permits - take a morning excursion to Batu Cermin (mirror stone cave), before transferring to the airport, for your afternoon flight to Bali. Fly from Labuan Bajo to Bali. Overnight at Jimbaran - Intercontinental Resort Bali (4.5*). |
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Day 14
Bali Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport). |
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