Itinerary
- Day 1
Yogyakarta
Your guide picks you up at the airport and takes you to a traditional village where you'll get hands-on with local life. You'll make cassava chips from scratch, learn to play gamelan music, and walk through vegetable gardens to see how things grow. Horse carriage rides are available if you want to get around the village that way.
- Start point
- Adisutjipto International Airport, Jalan Solo KM 9, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55282, Indonesia (Yogyakarta)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup
- Traditional village activities including cassava chip making
- Gamelan music learning
- Village vegetable garden exploration
Optional Activities
- Horse carriage village exploration
- Day 2
Yogyakarta to Dieng Plateau
This is an early start kind of day. You'll catch the sunrise at Borobudur, then head out to Dieng Plateau, which sits 116km from Yogyakarta at 2,093 meters elevation. The plateau has several spots to check out: Arjuna Temple Complex, Crater Sikidang, Telaga Warna, and Telaga Pengilon. You'll also learn about the unique phenomenon of child dreads in the area, believed to be descended from ancestral founders. By evening you're back in Yogyakarta resting at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Borobudur sunrise tour
- Arjuna Temple Complex visit
- Crater Sikidang exploration
- Telaga Warna and Telaga Pengilon visits
Landmarks Borobudur Arjuna Temple Complex Crater Sikidang Telaga Warna Telaga Pengilon Dieng Plateau 
- Day 3
Yogyakarta
Start at the Sultan Palace to see the architecture and catch traditional art performances if the timing works out, including macapat Java, gamelan, and Javanese dance. Then take a pedicab through the village to reach Taman Sari Water Castle. Grab lunch at Pasar Burung, the bird market in town. After that you'll head to Kotagede, the ancient capital of Mataram Kingdom and known for silver crafts. The day finishes at Prambanan Temple as the sun gets lower.
- Meals
- Lunch (at Pasar Burung (Bird Market))
Included Activities
- Sultan Palace visit
- Taman Sari Water Castle visit via pedicab
- Pasar Burung (Bird Market) visit
- Kotagede exploration
- Prambanan Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Traditional art performances at Sultan Palace (macapat Java, gamelan, Javanese dance)
Landmarks Sultan Palace Taman Sari Water Castle Pasar Burung (Bird Market) Kotagede Prambanan Temple - Day 4
Yogyakarta to Mount Bromo
You'll travel about 10 hours by private vehicle to Mount Bromo. Once you arrive, check in at Yoschi Hotel or a similar property for your overnight stay.
Landmarks Mount Bromo - Day 5
Mount Bromo to Lombok
The alarm goes off at 04:00 AM for a jeep ride to Pananjakan to watch the sunrise, then you'll descend into the sea of sand on horseback to explore Mount Bromo itself. After returning to the hotel, you fly to Lombok. Your guide picks you up upon arrival and takes you to your hotel where a welcome drink waits at the restaurant. The evening is free until 07:00 PM when your guide collects you for dinner, wrapping up around 09:00 PM.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Pananjakan sunrise viewing by jeep
- Mount Bromo sea of sand descent by horse
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer in Lombok
- Welcome drink
Landmarks Pananjakan Mount Bromo - Day 6
Gili Air and Malimbu Beach
Breakfast happens at 08:00 AM, then you head to Lombok's tropical forest to see friendly monkeys and feed them. From there you go to Bangsal harbor and take a private boat to Gili Air for swimming and snorkeling to check out the marine life underwater. By 03:30 PM you return to Bangsal Harbor, then continue to Malimbu Beach to relax on the white sand and take in the views of Lombok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lombok tropical forest visit with monkey interaction
- Private boat to Gili Air
- Swimming and snorkeling at Gili Air
- Malimbu Beach visit
Landmarks Lombok Tropical Forest Gili Air Bangsal Harbor Malimbu Beach - Day 7
Sasak and Kuta Cultural Tour
The tour starts at 08:00 AM with a drive of about an hour and a half to the Kuta area. You'll stop at Sengkol to see traditional Lombok houses, then spend time at beautiful Kuta Beach and Tanjung Aan for relaxation. On the way back, there's a stop in Sukarara to buy Lombok souvenirs. You arrive in Mataram at 06:00 PM for dinner at Tifa Restaurant, with everything wrapping up by 08:30 PM.
- Meals
- Dinner (at Tifa restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sengkol visit to see traditional Lombok houses
- Kuta Beach exploration
- Tanjung Aan visit
- Sukarara souvenir shopping stop
- Dinner at Tifa Restaurant
Landmarks Sengkol Kuta Beach Tanjung Aan Sukarara - Day 8
Lombok
This day is yours to do what you want. Relax at your hotel or explore the beautiful beaches in the Senggigi area on your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Hotel relaxation
- Senggigi area beach exploration
Landmarks Senggigi Beach - Day 9
Lombok to Bali
You check out early to explore Lombok's hidden cities on a city tour. Visit Narmada Garden, Mayura Palace, and Pura Lingsar. Before heading to the airport, stop at a Lombok shop to pick up special souvenirs like pearls. Then you fly to Bali and your driver transfers you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Narmada Garden visit
- Mayura Palace visit
- Pura Lingsar visit
- Souvenir shopping stop at Lombok shop
- Airport transfer in Bali
Landmarks Narmada Garden Mayura Palace Pura Lingsar - Day 10
Lovina Beach Dolphin and Northern Bali
The pickup is early at 03:30 AM for a 2-hour boat excursion to watch dolphins in their natural habitat at Lovina Beach. After that you'll go to Banjar Hot Water Springs to see the natural hot springs in north Bali, then visit Gitgit Waterfall to see the cascades and enjoy the fresh air. Lunch is Indonesian food, then you head to Lake Beratan and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a beautiful lakeside temple. You return to the hotel with memories of the dolphins.
- Meals
- Lunch (Indonesian food)
Included Activities
- Dolphin watching boat tour (2 hours)
- Banjar Hot Water Springs visit
- Gitgit Waterfall visit
- Lake Beratan visit
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple visit
Landmarks Lovina Beach Banjar Hot Water Springs Gitgit Waterfall Lake Beratan Ulun Danu Beratan Temple - Day 11
Ubud Village Full Day Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver picks you up to explore Ubud village. You'll watch a traditional Barong dance performance at Batubulan, an interesting dance about the battle between good and evil. Continue to Celuk Village to see traditional gold and silver craftwork, then Batuan Village for traditional art painting. You'll find the hidden Tegenungan Waterfall for a change of scenery. Lunch is at a restaurant in Ubud, then it's off to the Tegalalang Rice Terraces in northern Ubud, the Ubud Monkey Forest, and the historic Ubud Royal Palace. Finish at Ubud Market where you can see various handicrafts and experience the local community.
- Meals
- Breakfast (at hotel), Lunch (at restaurant in Ubud with delicious Indonesian menu)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Barong dance performance at Batubulan Village
- Celuk Village gold and silver smithwork visit
- Batuan Village traditional art painting visit
- Tegenungan Waterfall visit
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace visit
- Ubud Monkey Forest visit
- Ubud Royal Palace visit
- Ubud Market visit
Landmarks Batubulan Village Celuk Village Batuan Village Tegenungan Waterfall Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Monkey Forest Ubud Royal Palace Ubud Market - Day 12
Temples and Volcano Views
Your day begins at Gunung Kawi Temple, featuring royal tombs of the king family with intricate stone carvings. Next is the holy Tirta Empul Temple at Tampak Siring. You'll head to Kintamani Village for views of the active Mount Batur volcano and Lake Batur, then have lunch with volcano views at a restaurant. After eating, you visit Taman Ayun Temple, surrounded by large fish ponds in Mengwi Village. The day ends at the spectacular Tanah Lot Temple perched on the beach, perfect for watching the sunset, and you return to your hotel with good memories.
- Meals
- Lunch (at restaurant with volcano view)
Included Activities
- Gunung Kawi Temple visit
- Tirta Empul Temple (holy spring temple) visit at Tampak Siring
- Kintamani Village visit with Mount Batur and Lake Batur views
- Taman Ayun Temple visit
- Tanah Lot Temple visit with sunset viewing
Landmarks Gunung Kawi Temple Tirta Empul Temple Mount Batur Lake Batur Kintamani Village Taman Ayun Temple Tanah Lot Temple - Day 13
Denpasar City Tour and Spa
You'll explore Denpasar, Bali's capital, starting with the largest traditional market at Badung Market to observe local daily activities. Visit the Bali Museum to learn about Balinese Hindu heritage and culture. Continue to Jagatnatha Temple, the largest temple in Denpasar used for public worship in the city center. Then see the Bajra Sandhi Monument, a unique structure commemorating Balinese struggle. After lunch of Indonesian food, you get a 2-hour spa and massage package with 1 hour of Balinese massage and 1 hour of spa treatments to refresh your mind and body. You return to the hotel feeling rejuvenated.
- Meals
- Lunch (Indonesian food)
Included Activities
- Badung Market visit
- Bali Museum visit
- Jagatnatha Temple visit
- Bajra Sandhi Monument visit
- 2-hour spa and massage package (1 hour Balinese massage, 1 hour spa treatments)
Landmarks Badung Market Bali Museum Jagatnatha Temple Bajra Sandhi Monument - Day 14
Departure
The morning is free for final relaxation or any last-minute exploring you want to do. Then you transfer to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Bali, Indonesia (ngurah rai)
Optional Activities
- Final hotel relaxation
- Last-minute local exploration
