ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrival at Yogyakarta – Prambanan Hindu Temple
Upon arrival in Yogyakarta airport or train station, you will be picked up by our tour guide and go directly to visit the magnificent Prambanan Hindu Temple, Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple complex built in the 9th century AD. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check in hotel for overnight stay. Then free program at your own leisure.
Day 02 : Yogyakarta City Tour – Borobudur Buddhist Temple (B)
After breakfast, depart from hotel for tour to visit Yogyakarta Sultan Palace that was built in 1755 by Prince Mangkubumi. The Prince then was called Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. It was built in grand and elegant Javanese Architectural style. Then visit Taman Sari Royal Water Castle. After that we proceed to Kotagede which is famous for its tiny traditional goldsmith shops and mosaic houses that belong to the aristocrats and royal merchants. Next visit is to Borobudur Buddhist Temple, one of the world’s wonder and great architectural masterpiece located 42km west of Yogyakarta, standing majestically on a hillock overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Yogyakarta – Mangkunegaran Palace Solo – Sukuh Erotic Temple – Kediri (B)
After breakfast, cehck out hotel and depart to Kediri in East Java on a long 6 hour drive. En route stop at Mangkunegaran Palace in Solo, a place of classical Javanese art and culture. It has numerous priceless treasures which are believed to be from Majapahit era. Stop is also made at Sukuh Temple which is decorated with stone carvings some of which depicting erotic stories. This temple is the only erotic temple in Java. Lunch at local restaurant. Check in hotel and overnight stay in Kediri, East Java.
Day 04 : Mount Kelud Kediri – Panataran Temple – Mount Bromo (B)
After breakfast, check out hotel and depart to Mount Kelud with its still-growing new born dome. It is relatively a small volcano with summit elevation at 1731m above sea level or 1650m above the densely populated and fertile plains of Kediri and Blitar. Proceed to Mount Bromo in a 4 hour drive with stop en route to visit Panataran Temple in Blitar. On arrival in Bromo, check in hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 : Mount Bromo – Ijen Crater (B)
Early in the morning, start Bromo Tour to see Mount Bromo, an active volcano part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park that covers a massive area of 800 square km. With the height of 2,392m above sea level, it may be small compared to other volcanoes in Indonesia but it will not disappoint you with its spectacular views and dramatic landscapes. The trip include a pony ride crossing the sea of sand to reach the base of Mount Bromo. After the magnificent sunrise (depending on the weather) return to the hotel for breakfast and shower. Check out hotel and proceed to Ijen at a distance of about 215 km. Overnight stay at Ijen.
Day 06 : Ijen Crater – Bali (B)
Very early in the morning at around 01.00am, depart to Pos Paltuding (first post before climbing) in about 1.5 hour drive. Upon arrival at Pos Paltuding, getting ready for climbing. We need flashlight, warm jacket, hiking shoes, gloves and masks. Start climbing to Ijen Crater with a distance of about 3.5 km from the first post or about 1.5 hour climbing. Arriving at Ijen Crater, if the weather permits, admire the fantastic landscape of the caldera, the magnificent jade-colored lake and the deep yellow of the continuously sprouting sulfur springs.
Return to hotel for breakfast and check out. Departure to Ketapang ferry port for crossing to Gilimanuk ferry port at the western tip of Bali island. On the way enjoy the wonderful landscape of rice terraces going down to the seaside. Proceed to your hotel in Bali for check in and overnight stay.
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