| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
YOGYAKARTA (JAVA):
Arrival day. |
| 2 |
YOGYAKARTA:
Take a cycle rickshaw (becak) to explore the Sultan's Palace, markets and the batik and puppetry workshops of Yogya or wander through the markets in Malioboro Street. (B) |
| 3 |
BOROBUDUR:
Today we visit the amazing Buddhist site of Borobudur. Return to Yogya for the night. (B) |
| 4 |
MALANG:
From Yogya, we visit the famous Prambanan complex, which encompasses 224 ruined Hindu temples. We then ride to the Dutch colonial town of Malang. We stay in a pleasant guesthouse just outside the centre of Malang. (B) |
| 5 |
GUNUNG (MT) BROMO:
We continue to Gunung and prepare for our ascent the next morning to the cone of this spectacular live volcano. (B) |
| 6 |
GUNUNG BROMO:
An early start where we take jeeps to a stunning view point for sunrise. The jeeps cross the 'sea of sand' and we then climb 246 steps to the cone of Gunung Bromo. (B) |
| 7 |
KALIBARU:
Today we drive to the hills of Kalibaru where we stay the night in beautifully situated bungalows near coffee, cocoa and rubber plantations. In the afternoon we have a guided walking tour of the nearby plantations and local nature reserves. (B) |
| 8 |
SEMINYAK BEACH (BALI):
We drive along the north coast of East Java to Banyuwangi. We may see children diving for coins from high poles, a local sport. A short boat trip brings us to the paradise island of Bali. (B) |
| 9 |
SEMINYAK BEACH – UBUD:
Today we drive to Ubud, the cultural centre of Balinese life, with plenty of time to explore. (B) |
| 10 |
UBUD – LOVINA:
Today we visit the amazing Buddhist site of Borobudur. Return to Yogya for the night. (B)Drive towards Bali’s northern coast via the temples of Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot as well as the market at Bedugul. (B) |
| 11 |
LOVINA:
A wonderful day with lots of options. You can head to Menjangan (Deer) Island and spend the day swimming, snorkelling or diving. Alternatively you can get up early for a dolphin cruise. (B) |
| 12 |
GUNUNG (MT) BATUR – KINTAMANI:
We leave the coast and ascend the scenic slopes of Gunung Batur. En route we will visit the Gitgit Waterfalls with a possibility of a cool swim. We stop at several viewpoints to take in the view of the crater and its lake. Continue to our guesthouse in the Kintamani area. (B) |
| 13 |
KINTAMANI - PADANG BAI:
Optional sunrise walk up Gunung Batur. Head for the lovely fishing village of Padang Bai, surrounded by beautiful beaches. En route we visit the temple at Besakih and the palace and museum at Klungkung. (B) |
| 14 |
PADANG BAI – LOMBOK:
Today we cross by ferry to Lombok and drive to Senaru. (B)Day 15, SENARU: Optional village walk to visit stunning waterfalls and rice terraces. This evening we ill be briefed on our trek up Gunung (Mt) Rinjani. (B) |
| 15 |
SENARU:
Optional village walk to visit stunning waterfalls and rice terraces. This evening we ill be briefed on our trek up Gunung (Mt) Rinjani. (B) |
| 16 |
GUNUNG RINJANI TREK:
Early start to begin our amazing trek up the slopes of Rinjani. A full day trek will bring us to the rim of this volcanic mountain where we spend the night camping under canvas or the stars. A definite highlight of the trip. (Note: your tour leader can arrange accommodation and transport for those who do not want to participate in the trek). (BLD) |
| 17 |
GUNUNG RINJANI TREK:
Here we take in the spectacular views of Rinjani’s peak, Segara Anak (the crater lake) and the new volcano. We then descend to Senaru and continue to Senggigi and our last night on Lombok’s mainland. (BL) |
| 18 |
GILI ISLANDS:
Ride in cidomos (horse-drawn carts) to the beach and our waiting boat which will take us to the marvellous Gili Islands. (B) |
| 19-20 |
GILI ISLANDS:
Two days to relax on these isolated and very beautiful islands. (B) |
| 21 |
GILI ISLANDS - SEMINYAK BEACH:
Transfer back to Bali and Seminyak Beach, where the tour ends on arrival. (B) |
We travel from the town of Yogyakarta and ascend the slopes of Gunung (Mt) Bromo for a spectacular sunrise of heated gases and volcanic fire. We’ll visit ancient Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Java, Bali and Lombok, we'll trek up Mt Rinjani and spend the night under the stars near the crater rim; take a boat cruise and spot dolphins, and finish off our trip with a fabulous two day stay on the beaches of the Gili Islands.
