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Best of Java

9 Days
From CAD $1,386 Was CAD $1,849

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Light

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

With a population of 135 million crammed into just under 140,000 sq km, you’d think there’d be no room on Java left for adventuring. As densely populated as it is, this amazing stretch of Indonesia has loads of unexplored corners just waiting for travellers looking for something a little different. From Jakarta, you’ll venture to the curiously European-like city of Bandung (the “Paris of Java”) en route to Yogyakarta, home to the island’s monstrous volcanoes. Then wrap it all up on the gorgeous Balinese beaches of Sanur. (Hey, if you can’t beat the crowd, join it!)

Highlights

Explore vibrant Jakarta
Take the train through terraced rice fields
Visit a Buddhist sanctuary
Meet the locals and learn the Javanese way of life

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1500

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Private van, walking, train, plane.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Classic

Supplier Code: AEJV

Starts: Jakarta, Indonesia

Finishes: Sanur, Indonesia

Duration: 9 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Jakarta city tour
Prambanan temple complex visit
Borobudur visit
Mt Bromo sunrise visit
Beach time in Sanur
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts), homestays (1 nts, twin-share).

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private van, walking, train, plane.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1386 (CAD $154 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Jakarta

Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Indonesia's modern metropolis, and capital city, on the coast of Java. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - 1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin Hotel

Day 2: Jakarta/Bandung

Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta visiting the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and stroll through the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung surrounded by volcanic peaks and tea plantations. Opt to see the Angklung Orchestra, where you'll hear resonating traditional melodies created by shaking bamboo instruments.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Tour Bandung and see the former Batavia area, where Jakarta began before it grew to its current size. Visit the Sunda Kelapa Harbour — once the main port of the Sunda Kingdom, it’s now a bustling port full of Makassar schooners. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Use some free time to make the most of Bandung.Accommodation - Arion Suite Hotel

Day 3: Bandung/Yogyakarta

Board a morning train and take in the beautiful scenery on the ride to Yogyakarta, steeped in ancient ruins and culture. On arrival, opt to go on a cycling tour or take in a Ramayana dance performance.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.Accommodation - KJ Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 4: Yogyakarta

Venture to the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through the remains of some 244 temples, with some towering out of the rubble. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Tour Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java, and learn about the history of the temples. Built between the eighth and tenth centuries, these temples now stand as one of the most outstanding works of Hindu art. View their intricate design, particularly on the Shiva temple.Accommodation - KJ Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 5: Yogyakarta

Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time exploring the pyramid-like complex, admiring the intricate carvings, and come away with a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture here. Later, enjoy free time to continue exploring Yogyakarta.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take in the stunning artistic and architectural marvel that is the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Learn about its interesting history and restoration; the site lay undiscovered under layers of volcanic ash until 1815, when Sir Stamford Raffles, then Governor of Java, ordered the area to be cleared.Free_time - Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.Accommodation - KJ Hotel Yogyakarta

Day 6: Yogyakarta/Ngadas

Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Nestled amongst the green hills of the Mt Bromo region, the village of Ngadas is home to a Tengger farming community. Overnight with a local family participating in the community's homestay program, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Learn about the local culture, customs, and traditions from your hosts.Accommodation - Ngadas Homestay

Day 7: Ngadas/Malang

Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to Mt Bromo. Watch the sunrise over the crater's rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out before dawn to visit the viewpoint for magnificent Mt Bromo (2,392m), one of the most spectacular sights in Indonesia. Walk along the "sea of sand" and enjoy stunning views as the sun rises over the edge of the crater and be amazed by the volcano’s strange beauty, seemingly from another world.Activity - Learn more about daily life in Ngadas with a village walk. Take in views of the scenic hills as you walk along, passing farming areas and stopping to visit the local temple, vihara, and mosque.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Whiz Prime Malang

Day 8: Malang/Sanur

Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur, a serene seaside town on the island of Bali. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and cheers to a beautiful sunset.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy some free time back in Sanur. Accommodation - Swastika Bungalow

Day 9: Sanur

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

Caroline P. - Traveled, November 2023

We are never disappointed by tours . They are well planned and mostly run like clockwork. We are told everything that is included and not included from the start .

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Sue Yen L. - Traveled, November 2023

The itinerary was very thoughtful, however it was very packed with long days of travel. That said, I enjoyed meeting other like minded travellers. Our CEO Panji made a huge positive impact to my first G Adventures - he was responsible, looked after the group well, had a great sense of humour, knowledgeable.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Joanne L. - Traveled, November 2023

I enjoyed the trip I just went on but I have had two bad experiences with G Adventures in the past.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Alexi R. - Traveled, November 2023

Well organized and reasonably priced

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023

Robert B. - Traveled, November 2023

Would depend on their age and physical abilities.