Itinerary
- Day 1
Yogyakarta
You'll land at NYIA Airport where an English-speaking guide greets you and takes you to your hotel. During the drive, they'll fill you in on where you're staying, what's around you, and what's coming up on the itinerary. After you check in, the rest of the day is open for you to walk around Yogyakarta on your own.
Optional Activities
- Explore Yogyakarta on your own
- Day 2
Yogyakarta
Leave your hotel early to catch the sunrise from Setumbu Hill overlooking Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO site and the world's largest Buddhist structure. You'll have time to walk through the temple after sunrise, then head out by jeep toward Merapi volcano for photos at various viewpoints. Before returning to your hotel, stop at Prambanan Temple to see its intricate architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill
- Borobudur Temple exploration
- Merapi volcano jeep tour
- Prambanan Temple visit
Landmarks Setumbu Hill Borobudur Temple Mount Merapi Prambanan Temple - Day 3
Yogyakarta to Surabaya
Your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Surabaya. Once you land, an English-speaking driver meets you and drives you to your hotel for check-in. Later in the day, you'll get a private transfer to the Mt. Bromo area where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Mt. Bromo
Pick up happens very early at 12:15 AM, then it's a 3-hour drive to Mt. Bromo. You'll board a 4WD vehicle and head to Penanjakan viewpoint, followed by a 10-minute hike to catch the sunrise. After that, hike another 30 minutes to reach the crater where you can see the temple, caldera, and Mount Semeru in the distance. Grab breakfast at a local spot, then your driver takes you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Mt. Bromo 4WD vehicle tour
- Sunrise viewpoint hike at Penanjakan
- Mt. Bromo peak hike (30 minutes)
- Mount Semeru views
Landmarks Cemoro Lawang Penanjakan Sunrise Viewpoint Mount Bromo Mount Semeru 
- Day 5
Ijen Volcano
Start your midnight trek up Ijen Volcano in the dark. The hike takes about 2 hours to reach the crater and the blue flame area, which can reach up to 16 feet high. As you hike back down, the sun comes up and you'll see the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. You'll be back at your hotel by morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ijen Volcano midnight hike
- Blue flame crater viewing
- Night sky panoramic views
- Sunrise trek descent
Landmarks Ijen Volcano Ijen Crater - Day 6
Banyuwangi to Bali
Drive about 1 hour from your hotel to Ketapang Harbor. Board a fast boat for a 1-hour ride to Gilimanuk in Bali. From there, you'll travel another 4 to 5 hours by car through villages and countryside before arriving at your Bali hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ketapang Harbor Gilimanuk 
- Day 7
Mount Batur
A driver picks you up early, between 1:30 and 2:30 AM, and takes you to Mount Batur near Kintamani village. After a safety briefing, you'll trek for about 1.5 hours to reach the crater and watch the sunrise. Have breakfast at the top, walk around the crater and across the lava and black sand, then hike back down. You'll stop at a natural hot spring to relax and check out a coffee plantation before returning to your hotel by early afternoon around 1 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the top of the mountain)
Included Activities
- Mount Batur sunrise trek (1.5 hours)
- Volcano crater exploration
- Natural hot spring visit
- Coffee plantation visit
Landmarks Mount Batur Kintamani - Day 8
Cultural & Nature Tour
Start your day browsing the Sukawati Art Market for wood carvings, paintings, handmade textiles, and local souvenirs. Grab lunch at Bebek Bengil Ubud Restaurant where the crispy duck is the specialty. Later, relax by the infinity pool at Sunday Beach Club with views of the sea. Before heading to Nusa Dua for the evening, take a walk through the Tegalalang Rice Terrace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sukawati Art Market visit
- Bebek Bengil Ubud Restaurant meal
- Sunday Beach Club visit
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace walk
Landmarks Sukawati Art Market Bebek Bengil Ubud Restaurant Sunday Beach Club Tegalalang Rice Terrace - Day 9
Balinese Cooking Class
You'll take a cooking class focused on Balinese cuisine. Begin at a local morning market learning about regional ingredients like meats, fish, spices, poultry, and tropical fruits. Then move to the kitchen where you'll learn how to make sauces, pastes, side dishes, and main courses. You'll prepare everything yourself and eat what you've made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning market visit and ingredient learning
- Balinese cooking class
- Preparation and tasting of cooked dishes
- Day 10
Departure
Your guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your Indonesian journey to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
