Essential Java with Paradise Island Beach Suggested Holiday Itinerary

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You'll explore Java’s diverse culture, history and scenery in depth on this exciting trip around the island. After experiencing the magic of Java, you'll be whisked to an island paradise. Your travel consultant will help you choose between exotic beach resorts in either the remote Karimunjuwa or Riau Islands or unique properties in more bustling locations on Bali and Lombok.

Highlights include:

Explore the dramatic volcanic peak of Mount Bromo.
Watch the breath-taking sunrise over Borobudur temple
Relax on one of Indonesia's 17,000 paradise islands

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive Journey Planner here.

DAY 1 - DEPART THE UK

Depart the UK about Garuda Indonesia for your flight to Surabaya.

DAY 2 – SURABAYA

Arrive at Surabaya Airport to be where you transfer to your hotel within the bustling city of Surabaya, East Java’s largest city.

DAY 3 – BROMO

Drive south of Surabaya through the beautiful countryside of East Java towards your hillside hotel in Bromo.

DAY 4 – BROMO

Following an early rise, you will be taken to view the spectacular sunrise over the crest of the Bromo volcano. After a short pony ride, you will climb to the peak of Bromo, where you can take in the magnificent view of its crater lake and the surrounding mountains. After time to relax back at the hotel, you will go for a beautiful walk as the sun sets over this breath-taking scenery.

DAY 5 – MALANG

Drive through the dramatic volcanic peaks of East Java towards your hotel in Malang.

DAY 6 – MALANG

Your guide will take you on a tour of Malang to see the colonial architecture, various art centres, the botanical gardens and a range of local temples. Malang is refreshingly crisp and surrounded by fantastic countryside.

DAY 7 – YOGYAKARTA

Leave Malang by car and drive through beautiful countryside via the small plantation villages of Pujon Batu, where you will have a chance to stop and take in the scenery and explore the villages to Jombang. Here you will take a train west through the stunning central mountains towards Yogyakarta. You will be accompanied by your tour guide, while your driver can take your luggage to Yogyakarta. You will be met at the train station and taken to your hotel, where your luggage will be left.

DAY 8 – YOGYAKARTA

Today you will visit the Kraton, the traditional home of the sultan and the royal court, and the elaborate two-story mansion retreat known as the Water Palace. In the afternoon you will leave the city and visit the magnificent tenth-century Hindu temple, Prambanan. While it is not as well restored as Borobudur, it is a superb piece of architecture consisting of 8 main and eight minor temples on a central courtyard, surrounded by 244 small temples in the outer compound. You will stay at the temple until the sun sets when on a clear day the temple will appear as a silhouette against the backdrop of a sky of bright reds, pale blues and wisps of white clouds.

DAY 9 – BOROBUDUR

From Yogyakarta, you will be transferred west to your hotel amongst the stunning setting around Borobudur temple, with the rest of the day to explore the surrounding area or relax in your hotel.

DAY 10 – BOROBUDUR

Today you will rise before the sun rises and be taken by your guide to climb Borobudur to reach the top in time to witness the majestic sunrise over Mount Merapi and the forested plateau to the east. Built in the 8th century and constructed from two million individual bits of stone, the Buddhist temple is made of 6 square terraces with three circular terraces and 72 small stupas on top. The temple is covered by delicately sculptured reliefs representing the life of Buddha and the Buddhist belief in karma and reincarnation. After the temple, you will have the choice of going back the hotel to recoup or to spend the afternoon visiting a range of smaller temples in the area.

DAY 11 – 14 beach

From Borobudur, you have the choice of a range of beach escapes. Fly from Yogyakarta directly to Bali, Lombok or the remote Riau Islands. Another option is to travel north to Semarang and fly to the nearby Karimunjawa Islands, part of a marine national park with extensive coral reefs and a vast range of snorkelling and dive spots. This itinerary is priced, including the latter but please call our travel experts to discuss the best beach option for you. Alternatively, we could tailor your holiday to link into a more comprehensive tour of other Indonesian islands.

DAY 15 – FLY HOME

Depart Indonesia for your flight back to the UK.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include.

International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding).
24-hour in-country backup while away
Your dedicated travel expert in the UK

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You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Alila Jakarta, Jakarta

A modern hotel in the heart of Jakarta overlooking the Presidential Palace and National Museum.

Dusun Jogja Village Inn, Yogyakarta

An unexpectedly tranquil and green boutique hotel perfectly situated to explore cultural Yogyakarta.

Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya

A graceful, colonial hotel set amongst manicured gardens within Indonesia's second largest city of Surabaya.

Jiwa Java , Bromo

Modern hotel in the stunning mountains of East Java, providing a great base for climbing Mount Bromo

Kura Kura Resort, Karimunjawa Islands

A tropical island paradise in the remote Karimunjawa Islands to the north of Java.

Tugu Malang, Malang

Fall back in time with an extensive range of antiques and artwork spread throughout the elegant rooms.

Villa Sumbing Indah, Borobudur

Explore the majestic temple at Borobudur from this tranquil and scenic boutique hotel

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Discover the Idyllic Karimanjawa Islands, Karimunjawa Islands

Relax on white-sand beaches and spot local turtles.

Explore the Mysteries of Borobudur, Borobudur

Magical and magnificent Buddhist temple, surely a rival for eighth wonder of the world.

Explore UNESCO Heritage at Prambanan, Yogyakarta

Huge Hindu temple complex erected in the middle of the ninth century.

Historical Yogyakarta tour, Yogyakarta

Explore the palaces of the only remaining sultan in Indonesia, starting with the official residence of the Kraton before the Water Palace Retreat.

Malang's Ancient and Colonial History by Foot, Malang

Experience the cool mountain air, contrasting architecture, ancient temples and breathtaking scenery of Malang.

Sunrise over Mount Bromo, Bromo

Watch the dramatic sunrise, before a pony ride and a climb of the spectacular Mount Bromo.

Plataran Borobudur, Borobudur

Colonial style with stand-alone villas offering views of Borobudur and the volcanoes beyond

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