Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Indonesia's most important archaeological sites are the temples Borobudur and Prambanan. Yogyakarta is also where the Javanese language is at its purest, Java’s arts at their brightest and its traditions most visible. This exhibition of culture combined with 2 of Indonesia's renowned landmarks in the form of the volcanoes Bromo and Ijen and their landscape all in one tour. Get ready to experience Java.
After the tour you will be dropped in Ketapang harbour, where you can take the ferry to Bali.
Hotels used:
First night: in the train
Second night in Cemara Lawang village: Cafe Lava Hotel (or similar)
Third night in Bondowoso city: Ijen View Hotel.
All included except travel insurance, personal expenses, horse riding Bromo, optional tours, lunches and dinners.
If the party consists in 4 or more an English speaking guide is added.
What's included
ferry to Bali
4wd Jeep and driver for Bromo sunrise tour
accommodation: 2 nights in a hotel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
English speaking guide if the party consists in 4 or more guests
fuel and parking fees
daily mineral water in reasonable amounts
friendly little English speaking driver
pick up train station Malang
short sightseeing Malang
First class train ticket Yogyakarta - Malang
travel insurance
personal expenses (e.g. toilet visits, souvenirs)
all lunches and dinners
horse riding
Ijen blue fire tour (as the possibility to see the blue fire depends on local weather conditions and the activity of the volcano)
optional tours
drop off anywhere in Bali (please let us know if you would like to be dropped off in Bali)
What to expect
Day 1: Borobudur, Prambanan and Yogyakarta
Borobudur Temple
3h · Admission ticket included
Be ready for this impressive cultural day. You will be picked up at 06:00. First is the most famous Borobudur temple. The Borobudur is located 42 km northwest of Yogyakarta. This 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, 2672 relief panels, and 504 Buddha statues. Impressive?
Prambanan Temples
2h · Admission ticket included
Then, you travel southeast to the Prambanan temple. This is a mighty 9th century Hindu complex.
1h · Admission ticket not included
If time is sufficient and your energy still up, you can visit Yogyakarta's city center, Tamansari water palace, and the batik and silver industry in Kotagede.
Yogyakarta Station
10m
If you still have time, you can have lunch before take the train to Malang at 16:41 and arrive in at 22:55.
Day 2: Malang - Madakaripura waterfalls - Bromo area
Malang City Square
1h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast you will have some time for sightseeing in Malang. First is the Malang's heritage, the roundabout (with liberty statue, opened in 1952 by Indonesia's first president) on which Malang's 1929 city hall is located. Then Kampong Jodipan (colorful kampong/neighborhood with mural art), bird and flower market, and Ijen boulevard.
Madakaripura Waterfall
2h · Admission ticket included
It is a 2.5 hours drive from Malang to the enchanting Madakaripura waterfalls. After the car parks, you will go by motorbike taxi to the starting point of your hike. A local guide (obligatory) will walk with you in about 30 min - fairly easy path - to the waterfalls. But be ready to get wet....
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
3h
From the Madakaripura waterfalls it is a 45 min drive to Cemara Lawang village. Explore the Hindu village and see the sunset.
Day 3: Bromo sunrise tour - Bondowoso city
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
6h
Early departure. At 03:00 your private Jeep is waiting. Head to viewpoint Kingkong. Experience sunrise over the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru NP.
Then drive through the Sea of Sand to get near the active volcano Bromo. It is a 45 min walk one way.
1h
After check out of your hotel it is a 5 to 6 hours drive to Bondowoso. Have a break at the winding road over the Arak-Arak hills.
11h
The hotel comes with a swimming pool. Enjoy a relaxed evening as next morning will be another early departure. You can order dinner in the hotel, or go out for some street food. Bondowoso isn't much of a big city.
Day 4: Ijen crater lake - coffee area - Jagir waterfall - Ketapang
Ijen Crater Indonesia
5h · Admission ticket included
Another worthwhile early morning. At 04:00 you depart to Paltuding, a 2 hours drive. The hike to Ijen crater lake takes about 1.5 hrs. Slopes can be steep on this 3 km walk. Meet the sulphur miners wheeling down their harvest.
The most acidic lake on earth. Blueish-green. Exquisitely exceptional...
Jagir Waterfall
2h · Admission ticket included
Once back at the parking area, enjoy a break. On route to Ketapang you can visit the sulphur factory in Licin village, Kalibendo coffee area and Jagir waterfall.
Ketapang Ferry
30m · Admission ticket included
You will arrive in Ketapang around noon, 12:00. In Ketapang you can take the ferry to Gilimanuk in Bali.
In Gilimanuk you will find a bus terminal. If you need help with private transport to any location in Bali, please ask. We can arrange your transfer.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can pick you up anywhere in Yogyakarta city, at any hotel, and at Yogyakarta's train station or airport.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants, children and youth rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please advise when pick up at 06:00 is too early at time of booking
It is obligatory to have a travel insurance
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
