Refined Bali & Java

Depart your home country on your overnight flight to Bali, Indonesia.

On arrival at Denpasar Airport, your guide will meet you and assist you through the airport. With VIP immigration support, you can avoid the usual queues and move quickly through passport control. Your driver will then take you to your hotel in Ubud, set in the southern foothills of Bali’s volcanic mountains.

As Bali’s cultural capital, Ubud offers vibrant markets, historic temples, excellent restaurants and distinctive traditional architecture. It suits private exploration particularly well. Steep river valleys and shimmering paddy fields surround the town, creating a setting that feels both serene and deeply connected to nature.

Take a private walking tour through the beautiful countryside surrounding Ubud. You will be guided through local villages and paddy fields by a local Balinese Priest who will offer a great insight into Balinese nature, religion and culture.

After the walk, you will finish up at the Priests house, where you will receive a traditional Balinese lunch, followed by a Balinese blessing.

Fly to Yogyakarta Airport, where your guide will meet you on arrival and assist with your onward journey.

From here, travel through the fertile landscapes of Central Java, where volcanoes rise on the horizon and rural life unfolds at a gentle pace. You will then be transferred to your hotel, set in a remarkable location close to the iconic Borobudur temple, where the surrounding scenery and sense of history create an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and deeply evocative.

Borobudur stands as a remarkable Buddhist temple, built between AD750–850 by the rulers of the Sailendra dynasty. It sits on a forested plateau, surrounded by dramatic volcanic peaks, including the highly active Gunung Merapi.

To make the most of your visit, arrive at sunrise, when the experience feels at its most atmospheric. Watch the sun rise between the two volcanic peaks that tower over the eastern horizon, casting light across the landscape. While the temple itself draws the eye, the way the early morning light transforms the surrounding scenery more than rewards the early start.

Drive to the historic city of Yogyakarta and visit the tenth-century Prambanan temple. Although restoration work continues, the complex still stands as a magnificent example of architecture. In particular, the sculptures and reliefs on the main Shiva temple rank among the finest examples of Hindu art.

For the best experience, arrive at sunset. Climb one of the eastern temples and watch the sun set between the three largest temples to the west, as the shifting light adds depth and atmosphere to this already striking site.

This morning, visit the Kraton, the traditional home of the Sultan and the royal court. After a tour of the site, continue to the Taman Sari Complex, also known as the Water Castle.

Following lunch at a local restaurant and a few hours’ rest at your hotel, visit Sambisari Temple before setting off on an hour-and-a-half bike ride through the back roads of Yogyakarta, finishing at the Suryo Cultural Centre behind Prambanan temple.

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Hindu temple complexes in the world, Prambanan offers an unforgettable finale. Enjoy exclusive access to the temple at sunset, where you can take in breath-taking views as the light softens across the ancient stone.

Fly back to Bali and arrive at your luxurious, relaxing beach hotel in Jimbaran, in south Bali. Here, lush tropical scenery meets soft white sands and crystal-clear waters.

Spend four days at leisure, unwinding on the beach and sampling the excellent local seafood restaurants that line the bay.