Day 1. - … Yogyakarta
Welcome services upon arrival at airport followed by transfer to your hotel. Day free to enjoy your first steps in this beautiful city, the cradle of Javanese culture.

Day 2 – Yogyakarta – Prambanan – Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta city tour: we visit the sultan’s palace built in 1756, Taman Sari, the colourful bird market and Mt. Merapi’s observatory, where is collected all data about its volcanic activity: another great way to better understand this volcanic island. We also visit the Prambanan Hindu temple, in particular the so-called Loro Jonggrang complex, generally considered to be Java’s most elegant and awe-inspiring candi (temple), and noted for the graceful proportions of its 47 m central Siva temple. Overnight at hotel.
Transfers = 1 hr

Day 3 – Yogyakarta – Borobudur – Babadan
We begin our walk in a small daily market hidden away in the Menoreh hills, 25 km west of Yogyakarta. We help you discover the workings of a traditional Javanese market place and test out your bargaining skills. On this walk, up-hill at first, we experience the tranquillity and beauty of local countryside: below us, green fields and rice terraces, and on the horizon the amazing panorama of surrounding volcanoes, including Mt. Sumbing, Mt. Merbabu, and Mt. Merapi... and in the distance, the monumental Borobudur temple. We may join traditional farmers attending to their land. Finally, upon arrival at the astounding Buddhist sanctuary, we visit this huge temple. If time allows it, we transfer to the village of Babadan, on Mt. Merapi’s western slopes, where we visit the volcano observatory. We eventually reach the top of a small hill facing the 1994 lava flows and which offers, at sunset, an amazing view of the volcano! Overnight at hotel.
Transfers = 4 hrs, walking = 7 hrs

Note: For an extra cost, Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, can also be reached on Sumatran elephants through rice fields and remote villages. Please contact us for further information

Day 4 – Babadan - Surrounds of Mt. Merapi – Tawangmangu
This amazing walk starts from the village of Babadan, on Mt. Merapi’s western slopes, where a volcano observatory is located. From here, the summit of Mt. Merapi actually seems very close and the lava fields are quite impressive. Our walk aims at safely passing round these fields. We reach the top of a small hill which faces the 1994 flows and which offers, at sunset, an amazing view of the volcano! While crossing beautiful tropical forest and plantations, we also have the opportunity to meet with local farmers as well as other workers, crushing lava blocks inside a drained river, who explain their special relationship with Mt. Merapi. We travel on to Tawangmangu, on the slopes of Mt. Lawu, overlooking Surakarta. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Transfers = 1,5 hrs, walking = 5 hours

Day 5 – Sukuh Temple – Malang
In the morning, we leave Yogya for Solo, where its renowned batik manufactures and its antique market are awaiting us. We then visit the Sukuh temple, situated on the slopes of Mt. Lawu, overlooking Surakarta (or ‘Solo’). This temple was the last bastion of Hinduism remaining in Central Java after the expansion of Islam. Situated in the midst of forests and tea plantations, the temple contains original Hindu iconography, includes phallic symbols and turtle-like tables. These relics reveal the past existence of initiation rites, probably orgiastic. If time allows it, we may visit the Cetoh temple located close by. In the afternoon, we proceed to Malang. Overnight at a hotel.
Transfers = 6 hrs, walking = 4 hrs

Day 6 – Malang – Tumpang – Cemorolawang – Mt. Bromo
In the morning, 4WDs take us to Tengger, a region where the famous smoking peak of Mt. Bromo stands, 2,329 m above ground. The surrounding caldera forms an enormous desolate sea of lava sand. On this trip, we cross the astonishing Tengger–Bromo-Semeru National Park. We go partly along on the caldera’s crest before finally going down to the sand sea. There, we visit the village of Cemorolawang (on another crest and on the opposite side). In the afternoon, we hike up this active volcano and walk around its crater. Looking into its seething cauldron of bubbling water, ash and sulphur, it is easy to understand why the ancient Javanese regarded this as the entrance to purgatory. Overnight at a hotel.
Transfers = 2.5 hrs, walking = 4 hrs, A = D = 350 m

Day 7 - Cemorolawang – Mt. Pananjakan – Sempol (Kawah Ijen)
4WD take us down to the sea of sand and on a drive to the summit of Mt. Pananjakan (2,775 m). From its top, we see a striking sunrise over the caldera, Mt. Bromo as well as the nearby slopes of Mt. Semeru, both mountains belching out volcanic ashes. As aboard an airplane, we admire this sweeping panorama over the volcanic region. Mt. Semeru’s presence is so immediate we feel we can almost touch it. This is unique scenery! In the middle of the day, we transfer to an area closer to Kawah Ijen. Overnight at a local inn (losmen).
Transfers = 6 hrs, A = 350 m

Day 8 - Sempol- Kawah ijen Crater– Banyupoh (Bali)
We enjoy a sunrise over the landscapes surrounding the Kawah Ijen crater, and proceed to the sulphur-processing site. We see miners extracting sulphur from the largest acid lake in the world, and we attend a sulphur weighing. These workers have a difficult job: they carry on their backs 100 kg of sulphur to the factory 15 km away. As for us, we reach the site slowly and carefully, as sulphur is an irritant. Then, we transfer to Banyupoh, Bali's northwest seaside resort, a nice place to keep away from tourist crowds. Overnight at hotel overlooking the sea
Transfers = 5 hrs, walking = 3 hrs, A = D = 350 m

Day 9 – Banyupoh – Munduk – Lake Tamblingan – Kayu Pandak
After a peaceful swim in the wonderful crystalline waters of Banyupoh, observing marine wildlife as well, we set off again to Munduk. We first pass through the preserved village of Munduk, with its lush natural surrounds and its traditional gardens reminiscent of primeval Balinese culture. We head to Bedugul, around the volcanic lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan. We discover local life, walking across some of this island’s most beautiful forests and visiting some of the balinese temples in the surrounds: a magnificent walk! Then, we enjoy a delicious Balinese meal, before strolling for an hour through passion fruit plantations towards Kayu Pandak, situated on the edge of a pristine forest. We also discover the traditional way of life during our walks through kebun (stunning Balinese orchards). For those who wish to do so, we may head up Mt. Lesung walking through a mysterious cave. Overnight at a village house.
Walking = 4 hrs

Day 10 – Kayu Pandak – Gunung Sari – Jatiluwih
We walk through one of the last preserved forest of Bali, on the slopes of Mt. Lesung and Mt. Batukaru. Impressive images of pristine mountainous forests strike our eyes (tree fern, and, if we are lucky enough, we may see orchids and monkeys, playing around our track). We have lunch close to a temple lost in this jungle. Its priest is our guide for the day. In Jatiluwih, we discover a marvelous Balinese village, with orchard-gardens, and terraced rice fields. Back to ‘civilization,’ we realize how unique our morning in the forest was. For our evening activities, we have the option of attending a rehearsal of the village’s traditional orchestra: gamelan. Overnight at a village house. Our host is the chief gardener of the temples in the surrounding area.

Day 11 – Jatiluwih – Baturiti – Pacung – Candi Kuning – Ulun Danau – Lake Bratan – Lovina
We discover today more Balinese gardens and various types of plantations. As we meet with the inhabitants of villages, we deepen our knowledge about rice and coffee cultivation, for instance the system of putak (the Balinese exemplary collective way to organize rice fields irrigation). We even meet with the Bujangga Wesnawe, a very respected religious community. We freshen up by the side of a waterfall and admire rice fields extending as far as the eyes can see! On our way to the north of the island, we visit various towns, including their markets, like the fruit and vegetable market of Baturili or the flower and local crafts market of Candi Kuning. Finally, we proceed our discovery tour to the placid lake of Bratan, source of life-giving water for the springs, rivers and rice fields below. Surrounded by delightful scenery and spectacular mountains, we make a stop at the marvellous Ulun Danu Bratan Hindu-Buddhist temple. In the afternoon, we transfer to the preserved beach of Lovina, kept away from tourist crowds. Strolling, swimming, snorkeling… Overnight at a unique hotel overlooking the sea.

Day 12 – Lovina – Sangsit – Kubutambahan – Kintamani – Toyabungkah (Mt. Batur)
At sunrise, we see dolphins led by jukung, local fishing boats. After few relaxing hours lying on the beach, we proceed to visit unusual temples (Maduwe Karang, Sangsit). We taste some typical and delicious Balinese dishes. We follow a beautiful road through the hills, to reach the Kintamani temple, situated on the ridge of the splendid caldera of Mt. Batur. Overlooking the lake and volcano, we enjoy an amazing view of the surroundings. We walk down to the caldera and spend the night at a losmen (local inn). You may even wish to enjoy a massage there!

Day 13 – Mt. Batur – Besakih – Rendang – Selat – Sidemen
We start our ascent of the Batur volcano before dawn and reaching the top of the oldest crater before sunrise. At the peak, we are stunned by the view provided over Mt. Agung and even over Mt. Rinjani, on the island of Lombok. We walk down to the youngest and most active crater, keeping at a safe distance. We also have the opportunity to visit the famous Besakih temple, located 1,000 m up Mt. Agung, and even have our lunch in this delightful scenery. On our drive to Sidemen, lush terraced rice fields once more amaze our eyes. Crossing through Rendang and Selat, we discover some workshops, where songket – ceremonial clothes woven with gold thread – are made. Overnight at a village house, overlooking a valley. At night, we may witness a performance of Topeng or Legong, traditional dances.

Day 14 – Sidemen – Tirtagangga – Sibetan – Bebandem – Tenganan – Ubud
Early in the morning, we enjoy the liveliness of a traditional market and pay a visit to Tirtagangga. Officially known as Tirta Ayu (‘lovely waters’), the pleasure palace of a former king of Karangasem lets us enjoy its cool, spring-fed pools (their name literally means ‘Ganges’ water’). These dip pools surrounded by captivating terraced rice fields are particularly refreshing after our long hike in. From the fruit plantations of Sibetan, the animal market of Bebandem, the workshops of blacksmiths… to the farmers of Abang working in steep terraced rice fields, we discover the very heart of the most traditional area of Bali. We continue our walk from Bebandem through rice fields never the same from one hill to the next until we arrive in the Bali Aga (or ‘original Balinese’) village of Tenganan. This village has preserved its traditional Balinese culture as it was prior to the influence of the Majapahit Hindu kingdom. For religious reasons, outsiders are welcome from noon until evening, at what point they are kindly asked to leave. Some say that footprints of visitors (be them Balinese or foreigners) are literally erased after they leave. Then, we will transfer to Ubud. At night, we may enjoy as an option some dance or puppet show performances. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 15 – Ubud – Yeh Puluh – Tampaksiring – Sukuwati – Uluwatu – Jimbaran
Ubud is a small town amidst emerald green rice paddies and steep ravines in the stunning Central Balinese foothills. This city is known as the cultural centre of the island. Discovery morning in the city and its surroundings: Stroll in the market, visit of the prince’s palace, visit of the temples of Pejeng, the sanctuaries of Yeh Puluh, Gunung Kawih and Tampaksiring. We go on a short stroll through these sacred areas, villages and rice fields. The afternoon, we travel toward the South. We may stop at another famous market if needed, the one of Sukawati. On our way to the Uluwatu temple, standing on a cliff, we observe the famous surf spot at Uluwatu beach and its intrepid surfers. We may even see a performance of the traditional dance kecak, at sunset. Overnight at a hotel in Jimbaran.

Day 16 – Jimbaran – Airport – Next destination
Morning free till your transfer to the airport. Most of Bali is volcanic covered with tropical vegetation and watered year-round by the island’s various huge mountain lakes. Jimbaran and Bukit Badung are in contrast a non-volcanic limestone plateau with a unique ecology. Flight to your next destination.

What is included in the tour package :
- Accommodations twin/double share
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as appeared in itinerary
- Tours and entrance fees for all of the sites the group attends together, as listed in the Itinerary
- All transports required for the whole journey as indicated in itinerary
- Services of a professional Tourist Guide throughout the tour
- Tour production by PT Lintang Buana Wisata Nusantara
- Specified accommodations and meals for the guide and driver
- Return airport to hotel transfer

What is not included yet in the tour package :
- Airfare & airport tax
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
- Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide 

Day 1. Join tour Yogyakarta
Situated almost exactly halfway along the length of Java, in an area considered to be the heartland of Javanese, Yogyakarta is home to some of the island's oldest traditions and blessed with a rich, fertile soil from the volcanic ash. It is the cultural capital of Java, with a real mixture of cultural influences, including Hindu and Buddhist temples, dating from the 8th century, Islamic Palaces from the 18th century and Dutch colonial architecture that harks back to the days when the Netherlands held much of Java in its imperialistic grip.

Day 2. Prambanan Temple and Yogyakarta City Tour - Evening visit to Ramayana Ballet
This morning we drive northeast out of the city, heading for the Hindu temple complex of the Prambanan Plain. This remarkable area, one of the most fertile on the island, is home to an incredible array of temples and palaces from the 8th and 9th centuries. The centrepieces of the complex are the three temples that occupy the central courtyard, towering spires dedicated to the Hindu gods of Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva (which at 47 metres is the tallest of the three). We will visit the complex with a local guide, wandering amongst the temples and enjoying some of the finest samples of Hindu sculptural detail left on the island. It is believed that the site was abandoned some 300 years ago, when earthquakes reduced many of the spectacular edifices to rubble.
Abandoned to the elements the lay undisturbed until the early years of the 20th century, when reconstruction of the extensive ruins was begun. On our return we take a tour of the city, believed to be one of the most engaging and best preserved on the island. We will include the Kraton Palace complex, which traditional beliefs hold to be the capital of the kingdom and the hub of the cosmos. Built by Java's first ruling Sultan, Prince Mangkubumi, the palace lies at the heart of a walled city that houses tens of thousands of people, whilst parts of the outer walls are still occupied by Javanese royalty. This quite remarkable complex houses not only the palace buildings, but also everything you would expect of a small town, including markets, mosques, schools and an assorted array of artisans and traders. We will visit the palace, home of the Sultans since the 18th century, as well as the Sonobudoyo Museum, containing an exquisite collection of Javanese art, including masks, batiks and puppets. We wll also visit the Alun Alun Lor Square, a public area that once served as a courthouse and an arena. Within the centre of the square are two sacread banyan trees, under which opposing protagonists would stand and state their case to the Sultan. Its other, rather more basic function was that of a venue for staged fights between tigers and buffalos (or in some cases tigers and condemned criminals), many of which saw the tiger (and almost certainly the criminal) come out as the loser.
After our visit the rest of the day is free to explore more of the city at your own leisure. You may like to wander through the handicraft shops; Yogya is renowned for its batik, as well as its excellent silver and leatherware. There are a number of museums that are well worth seeing in the city and it is also a centre for the performing arts - the traditional Wayang (shado-puppets shows whose origins date back to over 1000 years ago) are particularly recommended. This evening there is the opportunity to view a performance of 'Ramayana Ballet', an adaptation of the Hindu epic (optional).

Day 3. Drive to Wonosobo and Borobudur
This morning we head west to Borobudur, the largest and most impresive Buddhist monument in the southern hemisphere.
Constructed in the 8th century this incredible monument - a petrified a vision of the Buddhist cosmos - was lost for 900 years, when Mt Merapi erupted and covered Borobudur in layer of volcanic ash. The structure itself is immense, a gigantic Buddhist stupa constructed from 2 million blocks that covers an area of 200sq metres and rises some 34.5 metres above the Kedu Plain.
Older by nearly half a century than the site at Prambanan, Borobudur is believed to have been built on the top of foundations for what was originally a temple dedicated to Shiva, abandonded by the Hindu Sanjayas when their Buddhist rivals the Sailendras swept through the Malay peninsula during the 8th century.
A combination of earthquakes, subsidence and the mass migration of the Javanese to the east of the island saw the temple abandoned sometime during the 9th century, to be rediscovered again later by the British. Substantial work has been carried out to salvage the exquisite carvings and designs that adorn the structure and we can wander through the site today and marvel at the incredible detail of its narrative panels, which detail everything from Buddhist doctrines to the daily life of the Javanese. Finally we drive to the small town of Wonosobo, nestling amongst the hills of the central mountains.

Day 4. Visit and Tour at Dieng Plateau
Leaving early in this morning we drive up to the Dieng Plateau (1980m), where we visit Java's oldest temples, set amongst a spectacular vista of mountain lakes, geysers and thermal springs. Lying within a volcanic caldera, Dieng translates as 'Abode of the Gods' and at this altitude low cloud and mists very often hug and folded landscape, instilling the area with an air of mystical serenity. Spread across this surreal landscape lie the remnants of hundreds of abandoned temples that date from the 7th century, when Hindu priests and pilgrims regularly occupied this sacred sight.
Like the other temples we have seen in the area, Dieng too was abandoned during the mysterious exodus that took place some 1000 years ago.
We will visit some of the prime sites around the plateau, including the Arjuna complex, which are believed to be the oldest of the temples. Dedicated to Shiva, one of Hindu's great deities, the five temples that make up this central complex are all named after characters from the Mahabharata tales.
We will also visit nearby museum at Candi Gatutkaca, where we will find a collection of statuary and sculptures retrieved from some of the other temples around the site. At Candi Bima we discover the fascinating carvings of sculpted faces (kudu), blanklu starring back from the walls of the temple and more often seen in the temples of southern India, but strangely unique to Java.
As well as the temples the Dieng Plateau is as much renowned for its incredible natural features and our visit also includes the sulphur lakes of Telaga Warna and Telaga Pengilon (colored and mirror lake respectively), as well as the smoking fumaroles of Kawah Sikidang. At the end of the tour the rest of your time here is free to explore as you wish, before a late afternoon departure back to Wonosobo.

Day 5. Drive to Tawangmangu via Mangkunegaran’s Palace at Solo; village walk to Candi Sukuh
Departing the highlands this morning we turn east, travelling via Ambarawa and Salatiga and across the Prambanan Plain once more, to the city of Surakarta, more commonly known as Solo. This is Java’s second royal city, situated on the banks of the Kali Solo River and nestling in the shadow of three of Java’s highest volcanoes. Like its younger rival Yogya, the city is a hub of Javanese culture and tradition, but has probably seen more than its fair share of upheaval and bloodshed following its foundation in the mid 18th century. We intend to visit the palace of Puri Mangkunegaran, which has the largest pavilion in Indonesia, a cavernous structure with a vividly decorated ceiling depicting figures of the Javanese zodiac. The palace also houses an excellent museum containing some quite unique artifacts, including gold-plated dresses, unfeasibly large Buddhist rings and his and hers golden genital covers!
After our visit we continue east, towards the hill town of Tawangmangu, lying on the slopes of Gunung Lawu close to the border with eastern Java. The western slopes of Gunung Lawu, one of Java’s holiest mountains, is blanketed in lush forests and dotted with numerous temples. These religious sites are the last built by the Hindus before the island converted to Islam. One of the most spectacular by far is that of Candi Sukuh, a mysterious structure that sits some 900m above the surrounding countryside.
Built during the 15th century this unusual pyramid seems to bear little resemblance to the earlier structures that we have seen and indeed there is still some mystery as to who built it and why. Its remarkable carvings would seem to indicate that the temple was dedicated to a fertility cult and it is believed that part of the temple’s purpose was to determine the faithfulness of existing wives and the virginity of potential ones. Our return walk to the temple from the village will take us around three and a half hours including our visit.
For those interested there is the possibility of taking a walk this evening to the nearby waterfall of Grojogan Sewu, a favourite haunt for local monkeys and a great place to reflect on the day.

Day 6. Tawangmangu – Transfer to Semarang
After breakfast we will leave Tawangmangu to Semarang.
Here we will explore Gedong Songo Temples.
Gedong Songo or "nine building" Temple complex are temples sites on mountain slopes where you can reach them by trekking or riding a horse passed by the side of valley and river. A friendly horse mentor will accompany you during your ride. You will see natural view from pine forest to the hot water spring.
Upon completion of the tour we will continue to Grand Candi Semarang Hotel.

Day 7. Semarang – Karimunjawa Island
In the morning, proceed to Tanjung Emas Sea Port Semarang. Kartini 1 tilt ferry will bring you to Karimunjawa, cluster of 27 pristine tropical islands located about 45 nautical miles northwest Jepara.
Upon arrival at Karimunjawa, after hotel checking in, you may continue your full day activities at sea such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, sun bathing, or watching the beauty of the various coral reefs and fishes from glass bottom boats. Bird watching is also possible when time permits.
Enjoy the night barbecue at the island or going to floating restaurant for your dinner. A local fisherman boat will take you there and return. End the day and experience the silent night at the island.

Day 08. Free activities at Karimunjawa Island
Free time at your own leisure.

Day 09. Karimunjawa – Semarang City Tour
Today we return back to Semarang.
Once we reach Semarang continue City Tour visiting:
Semarang Old City , In this area, you can find an interesting complex of old buildings with European architecture built in Dutch colonial era. Here you find as well the round-shapeddomeProtestant Church Immanuel, so called Gereja Blenduk, which was built in 1753 and Marabunta, an ex Opera House where a big spy at First World War named Matahari had visited the building during her stay in Java. The interior design of Marabunta shows the rest of its glory at that time.
Leaving Semarang old city, you may continue to explore one of noble Javanese cultural inheritances, herbal drink (jamu) in Nyonya Meneer Herbal Drink Museum. The museum displays pictures of the herbal drink making process both traditionally and machine-made, herbal drink products, and also anything related to it.
After lunch we continue our tour to Mandala Bakti Museum which stores a wide range of weapons from traditional pointed bamboos to imported guns which were used in the Indonesian battle against Dutch. And also visiting Ronggowarsito Museum , Puri Maerokoco , Sam Poo Kong Chinese Temple and Jalan Pandanaran (food/snacks specialty stalls) where you can find food/snacks specialties of Semarang such as Wingko Babat (light snack made of sticky rice, coconut, and sugar), Bandeng Presto (ready to eat pressure-cooked milk fish), Loenpia (spring roll containing young bamboo, shrimp, and scrambled egg), and many more.
Upon completion we overnight at The Grand Candi Hotel, Semarang.

Day 10. Semarang – Yogyakarta
Today we will return back to Yogyakarta. Spend one night in a comfortable hotel and re-packing for your return flight tomorrow.

Day 11. Yogyakarta – Transfer out
After breakfast, we will transfer you to airport for your return flight. End of services.

What is included in the tour package :
- Accommodations twin/double share
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as appeared in itinerary
- Tours and entrance fees for all of the sites the group attends together, as listed in the Itinerary
- All transports required for the whole journey as indicated in itinerary
- Services of a professional Tourist Guide throughout the tour
- Tour production by PT Lintang Buana Wisata Nusantara
- Specified accommodations and meals for the guide and driver
- Return airport to hotel transfer

What is not included yet in the tour package :
- Airfare & airport tax
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
- Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide