This package tour includes some of the best sights that Java has to offer and it’s a great various combination of islands, culture and city life. Go on an Indonesia island hopping adventure amongst the beautiful Karimun Jawa islands, before heading to one of the famed wonders of the world: Borobudur temple. This Java tour finishes in the sultanate city of Yogyakarta. Known for it’s cosmopolitan vibe and endless food options.
Accommodation: Bayfront Villa Jepara(Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jiwa Quest(Seahill Cottage)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Jiwa Quest(Seahill Cottage)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Jiwa Quest(Seahill Cottage)
Once here, check in at your beautiful villa-style resort, overlooking lush paddy fields and in the distance, jungle shrouded Mt. Merapi and the ancient Buddhist Kingdom of Borobudur.
Settle in and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Rumah Dharma(Bungalow)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eclipse Hotel(Superior Room)
Your will firstly visit at the Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat (the Palace of Yogyakarta). This walled compound is the heart of the old part of the city and once the palace of Yogyakarta’s sultans. Next visit the Sono Bodoyo Museum, which has an excellent collection of Javanese masks, textiles and puppets.
Afterward continue for a walking trip at the heritage of Kotagede through the Javanese culture and see the heritages. Historically, Kotagede was the capital of the old Mataram Kingdom that became the center of culture and economy in the past. In this area, you can see the traditional local houses reflecting the combination style of Javanese-Hinduism and Muslim. During the walks you can also experience the batik making where the locals are empowered for their daily life revenue. The famous silver craft and home industries are also lies in this area where you can also see on how they craft the unique creation.
In the end of trip at afternoon, you’ll have a lunch at the local house with traditional dishes.
Later this afternoon you’ll be driven to the Prambanan Temple complex. This Hindu temple city was built between the 8th and 10th centuries to honor Shiva and it complements the Buddhist temple city of Borobudur, some 40 kilometers away.
Start by viewing Candi Shiva Mahadeva, the largest and finest of the temples of Prambanan. Flanking it are Candi Brahma and Candi Vishnu, and just to the north is Candi Sewu, which you will also have the opportunity to view. Continue to the northern Plaosan group of temples. The site is made up of two larger, identical temples that have been restored, as well as ruins of some 130 smaller stupas and shrines. Finish your exploration of Prambanan with the southern group of temples including Candi Sajiwan.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eclipse Hotel(Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eclipse Hotel(Superior Room)
Meals: Breakfast