INDONESIA | 9 Days Yogyakarta End Bali

Arrival Yogyakarta – Hotel in Yogyakarta

Upon arrival Yogyakarta, you will be transferred to your hotel in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is a colorful, vibrant city and it is considered the cultural capital of Java. It is a center for the production of handicrafts and traditional textiles and has Javanese dance, theatre and shadow puppet (wayang kulit) performances on most days of the week.

Yogyakarta – City Tour – Evening Fun Way to Live Like Local

Depart from your hotel to have Yogyakarta city tour. You will visit Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, known as the Keraton (also spelled kraton or karaton), a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no equal. This elegant complex of pavilions was constructed entirely on ancient beliefs. The nearby Taman Sari Water Castle is a site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and will be visited as well. Built in mid-18th century, the Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place. Spend your night in Yogyakarta like the locals in alun-alun kidul (Southern Square). See the night life’s festivity; the crowd, the food, the attraction, the activity, accompanied by our local guide. Your tour will start at our Happy Trails Yogyakarta office. You will be greeted by your guide with a little explanation about the tour itself. Take an easy walk throughout the busy streets of Yogyakarta while a glimpse of local life pass by. Arrive in Alun-alun Kidul, your guide will explain about the history that lies within. Enjoy your night riding the light becak, trying the Masangin game, and tasting a selection of the street foods. Tonight is all about being a Yogjakartans!

Yogyakarta – Borobudur Cycling Tour – Candirejo Andong Village Tour

Morning depart from your hotel to have Borobudur Cycling activity. You will cycle around the village and visit Borobudur traditional market. Continue to visit Borobudur temple before back to starting point to enjoy your lunch. Borobudur Temple is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circulars, topped by a central dome. Continue transfer to Candirejo for having andong village tour. This small village took it in their hands to develop ecotourism. The village is a few kilometers away from the Borobudur monument. During the tour, you will explore the village with a local guide and gain insight and knowledge of local customs and traditions. Art, handicrafts, traditional health drinks and the agricultural system of inter cropping will be shown. Back to Yogyakarta for overnight.

Yogyakarta – Solo visit Prambanan Temple

Morning depart from your hotel in Yogyakarta to Solo. On the way, you will visit Prambanan Temple, built in 850 A.D. This complex is dedicated to the supreme Hindu gods Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Continue to visit Mangkunegaraan Palace in Solo, a small hereditary Duchy located within the region of Surakarta.

Solo – Malang by Train

Morning depart from your hotel in Solo to train station where you will have train transfer to Malang. The city is well known for its mild climate. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. Until now, Malang still holds its position a popular destination for international tourists.

Malang – Jeep via Jemplang – Bromo

Morning depart from your hotel in Malang to Tumpang village. Switch into 4x4WD to Bromo via Jemplang where you will enjoy the scenery along the way.

Bromo Sunrise – Ijen

An early rise (at 4.00 am) will ensure you have enough time to reach the sunrise viewpoint. The sunrise slowly reveals the moon-like landscape and smoke and fire emanating from the volcano. After the sunrise, trek across the 'Sea of Sand' and if you are feeling energetic, climb up 246 steps for a view into Mount Bromo. Continue transfer to Ijen for your next hotel.

Ijen Crater Tour

After an early wake-up call and breakfast, a four-wheel drive vehicle carries you through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain, to arrive at the Park Ranger’s station to begin the 90 minute hike to Ijen Crater, along a shady track with spectacular views. The stunning view is unveiled at 2380 meters altitude. The lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape desolate, barren and vibrantly alive. Watching miners descend into the crater and re-emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ore on bamboo basket along the treacherous path. Afterward walk down the mountain and drive back to the hotel.

Ijen – Bali

Today is the end of the trip. At appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Ketapang harbor where you will get ferry across to Bali. Upon arrival Bali is on own arrangement.