Now’s the time to explore Java and Bali on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Breathe in some laid-back vibes among Cianjur’s floating villages, stretch your legs and hike the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, before dancing it all off in Kuta. Make your way from big cities to scenic beaches with enough must-sees and free time to help you make the most of it all. There’s a whole lot of culture and excitement in this part of Indonesia — and it’s waiting for you to come meet it.
Required Age: 18 – 39 Years | Group Size: 15 – 22 Pax | Nos of Days: 14 days
Trip Starts Date/Location: 24th May 2023 | Jakarta, Indonesia
Trip Ends Date/Location: 6th Jun 2023 | Kuta, Indonesia
Meals Included:12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Transport: Minibus, local bus, local train, walking, ferry.
Accommodation: Hotels (8N), Hostels (1N), SurfCamp Dorms (2N), Homestays (2N)
Highlights: Discover Javanese culture, trek in the shadow of Mt Bromo, snap photos of beautiful rice terraces, relax on sandy beaches, surf some waves
The Indonesia Hammocks & Hikes Experience – USD 1916 + 5% GST per adult
PS: This Experience is completely managed and operated by G Adventures, Toronto and based on our association you can avail of this special discounted pricing IF booked via iTravel
Jakarta (Meals Incl. NA) (O/n Erian Hotel or similar)
Arrive at any time. For your first night out with the group and CEO, visit a favourite Jakarta outdoor bar restaurant. Get to know your fellow travellers over drinks and local delicacies as you take in the bustling capital. Have a toast to new adventures and friends!
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18 – 39 category tours
Jakarta/Cianjur (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Cianjur Homestay or similar)
Ride to Cianjur and let the scenery guide you to some serenity. Floating villages, tea plantations, rice paddies, and a night at a local homestay —this side of paradise is looking mighty fine. Experience local life by spending the night at a homestay. The homestay is located on the outer ring of Cianjur, and accommodation is multi-share.
Private Vehicle (Jakarta – Cianjur) (3 – 3.5 Hrs/100km) Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities
Gunung Mas Tea Plantation Visit (10 USD): Stop by the 100-year-old Gunung Mas, or ‘Golden Mountain’, Tea Plantation. Learn how tea is hand-picked and processed continually throughout the year. Enjoy a cup straight from the source.
Cianjur/Bandung (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Hotel Mutiara or similar)
Today is yours–get out and explore! Get to know the city of Bandung today. After an orientation walk, get free time to visit charming Braga Street for its shopping and cafés, or see the Angklung Music Orchestra and hear the angklung, a traditional instrument made of bamboo pipes, live.
Orientation Walk (1 hr): Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Private Vehicle (Cianjur – Bandung) (2 Hrs/60 km) Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time (Bandung): You’ve got the whole afternoon. Get out and explore the city
Optional Activities: NA
Bandung/Yogyakarta (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Hotel Indah Palace or similar)
Are you ready to dive into local life even more? Watch the world go by on a scenic train ride to Yogyakarta. Once you arrive, and if you’re not feeling too beat, check out Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman Streets for unwinding with drinks and local eats.
Train, (7 Hrs/ 405 Kms): Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Activities: NA
Yogyakarta (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Farm Stay Hotel in Phong Nha or similar)
There’s more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, the volcanic Mt Merapi, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of the sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don’t forget your camera.
Free Time, Yogyakarta: Get out and explore Yogyakarta and its surrounding attractions.
Optional Activities
Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion (70 USD): Take in the stunning artistic and architectural marvel that is the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Learn about its interesting history and restoration; the site lay undiscovered under layers of volcanic ash until 1815, when Sir Stamford Raffles, then Governor of Java, ordered the area to be cleared.
Kraton Palace Visit: Take in the royal splendour of this impressive 18th century palace, built by the Sultans of Yogya. Kraton is one of the finest examples of Javanese palace architecture and is essentially a walled city — it has its own market, schools, and even mosques.
Taman Sari Water Castle Visit: Enjoy a visit to this castle built in the 18th century as a pleasure park for the Sultan. Check out the intricately carved gates and the bathing complex and tower, from where the Sultan would watch his concubines frolicking in the water.
Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show: Get a taste of Indonesian theatre with a twist and enjoy a traditional shadow puppet show. These puppets are made with leather and chiselled with precision.
Kota Gede Visit: Shop (or window shop) for a stunning hand-beaten bowl. If silver is more your thing, you can find fine silver filigree within this historical district known for its impressive silver work.
Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion (30 USD) : Tour Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java, and learn about the history of the temples. Built between the eighth and tenth centuries, these temples now stand as one of the most outstanding works of Hindu art. View their intricate design, particularly on the Shiva temple.
Yogyakarta/Ngadas (Meals Incl. B, D) (O/n Ngadas Homestay or similar)
Ready to explore underground? Take the scenic route to Ngadas via train and private vehicle. Here, you’ll spend the evening at a local G Adventures-supported community homestay. Get a taste of local culture with a home-cooked dinner and time with a community leader to learn about the region’s unique customs and history.
Ngadas Homestay: Nestled amongst the green hills of the Mt Bromo region, the village of Ngadas is home to a Tengger farming community. Overnight with a local family participating in the community’s homestay program, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Learn about the local culture, customs, and traditions from your hosts.
Train Yogyakarta – Malang (7 – 8 Hrs): Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Private Vehicle (Malang – Desa Ngadas) (1 Hr): Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities: NA
Desa Ngadas/Bromo (Meals Incl. B, L) (O/n Cafe Lava/Surcharge Bromo)
Ready for an epic day?Today’s for reaching new heights. Start the day with a trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through the G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Then get a chance to hike to the volcano’s crater (and take some pictures!) before going on to the hotel.
Ancestor Trail Trek (10 kms): Follow the historic route the villagers of Ngadas once used to make pilgrimage to Mt Bromo and pay their respects to the gods. Trek about 10km through farmland, forest, and grasslands to reach the volcano, stopping for lunch near a cave en route.
Mount Bromo Crater Walk, Gunung Bromo (2 kms): Walk to the famed crater of Mount Bromo, part of the Tengger Calder, the largest volcanic range in the area. A distinct site, the volcano blew its top off completely and is constantly smouldering with white smoke.
Village Walk: Learn more about daily life in Ngadas with a village walk. Take in views of the scenic hills as you walk along, passing farming areas and stopping to visit the local temple, vihara, and mosque.
Optional Activities: NA
Bromo/Red Island (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Mojo Surf Camp or similar)
Skip sleeping in today for a pre-dawn hike across the Sea of Sand to Mt Bromo, where you can catch a final glimpse of the moon before the sunrise. Stop to breathe it all in before you head to a beachside surf camp. On your way to Mt Bromo, catch a breath and see the local Buddhist Tangiers giving offerings to the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Private Vehicle (Bromo – Red Island) (8 Hr): Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Sunrise Walk to Mount Bromo Viewpoint (0.5 Hrs): Head out before dawn to visit the viewpoint for magnificent Mt Bromo (2,392m), one of the most spectacular sights in Indonesia. Walk along the “sea of sand” and enjoy stunning views as the sun rises over the edge of the crater and be amazed by the volcano’s strange beauty, seemingly from another world
Red Island (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Mojo Surf Camp or similar)
Wake up and catch a wave on a morning surf lesson, then take the rest of the day to explore the nearby fishing village, surf some more, or rest easy in a beachside hammock. Witness the majestic blue fire of the Ijen Volcano crater lake by pre-booking the Ijen Volcano Hike when booking your tour.
Surfing Lesson: Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hang ten! Learn how to find and ride the waves with surfing lessons from local experts. Enjoy the fresh sea air, and try to spot local marine life while enjoying the waters.
Free Time (Half Day): Spend more time on the beach or explore the local village—the choice is yours.
Optional Activities
Ijen Volcano Hike (from Red Island) (Nusa Lembongan – Ijen): Located at the heart of the Ijen Volcano complex lies Kawah Ijen, the site of the majestic blue fire. Deep turquoise by day, the lake at the crater is illuminated with electric blue flames by night – caused by ignited sulphuric acids. Discover this spectacular display by trekking uphill for 2 hours, admiring the starry night sky and the volcanic landscape all around. Descend to the crater with the assistance of a guide and don a gas mark to marvel at this natural phenomenon. Head back up to the crater rim in time for sunrise – a truly memorable and beautiful experience to conclude the excursion.
Red Island/Pemuteran (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Kabuki Eco Lodge or similar)
Head back to Bali for a chill day of relaxing on the beach. Sit back, grab a drink, and soak up some sunshine. This is the place for it.
Private Vehicle (Kalibaru – Ketapang) (1.5- 2 Hrs): Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ferry (Ketapang – Gilimanuk) (1.5 Hrs): Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle (Gilimanuk – Pemuteran) (1 Hr): Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time (Half Day): Get out and explore the beautiful beaches of Bali.
Optional Activities:
Snorkelling (Pemuteran): Grab a snorkel and dive into the water. The waters are calm, visibility is clear, and the sea life and coral are colourful and aplenty.
Pemuteran (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Kabuki Eco Lodge or similar)
No need to say goodbye to the beach just yet — it’s another day of chilling out in Bali. If you’d like, break up the beachside naps with a snorkelling or diving trip to Menjangan Island.
Free Time (Pemuteran): Get out and explore coastal Bali, or enjoy a day lounging at the beach. The choice is yours!
Optional Activities
Snorkelling Pemuteran: Grab a snorkel and dive into the water. The waters are calm, visibility is clear, and the sea life and coral are colourful and aplenty.
Diving in Menjangan Island (140 USD): Go scuba diving at the West Bali National Park surrounding Menjangan Island. Enjoy two dives at one of the best dive spots off Bali
Pemuteran/Kuta (Meals Incl. B) (O/n Zest Hotel Legion or similar)
Take it easy this morning before we cross rich tropical jungle and idyllic rice fields on the ride to Kuta. Catch up on sleep on the drive over — you’re going to need it for your big night out tonight. Spend the evening getting to know Legian Street, the legendary party street. Grab a drink on us and dance the night away!
Private Vehicle (Pemuteran – Kuta) (5 – 5.5 Hr): Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time (Kuta): Get out and enjoy some free time to explore Kuta in the evening. The choice is yours!
Kuta (Meals Incl. NA) (O/n NA)
Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as this tour comes to an end. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.
