Best of Java
Experience Overview
With a population of 135 million crammed into just under 140,000 sq km, you’d think there’d be no room on Java left for adventuring. As densely populated as it is, this amazing stretch of Indonesia has loads of unexplored corners just waiting for travellers looking for something a little different. From Jakarta, you’ll venture to the curiously European-like city of Bandung (the “Paris of Java”) en route to Yogyakarta, home to the island’s monstrous volcanoes. Then wrap it all up on the gorgeous Balinese beaches of Sanur. (Hey, if you can’t beat the crowd, join it!)
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Jakarta
- Take the train through terraced rice fields
- Visit a Buddhist sanctuary
- Meet the locals and learn the Javanese way of life
Trip Details
Product Code: 1500
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private van, walking, train, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AEJV
Starts: Jakarta, Indonesia
Finishes: Sanur, Indonesia
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay, Desa Ngadas Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk, Desa Ngadas Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Jakarta city tour
- Prambanan temple complex visit
- Borobudur visit
- Mt Bromo sunrise visit
- Beach time in Sanur
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts), homestays (1 nts, twin-share).
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private van, walking, train, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,210 ($134 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Jakarta
Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Indonesia's modern metropolis, and capital city, on the coast of Java. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.
Day 2: Jakarta/Bandung
Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta visiting the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and stroll through the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung surrounded by volcanic peaks and tea plantations. Opt to see the angklung orchestra - resonating traditional melodies created by children shaking bamboo instruments.
Day 3: Bandung/Yogyakarta
Board a morning train and take in the beautiful scenery on the ride to Yogyakarta, steeped in ancient ruins and culture. On arrival, opt to go on a cycling tour or take in a Ramayana dance performance.
Day 4: Yogyakarta
Venture to the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through the remains of some 244 temples, with some towering out of the rubble. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 5: Yogyakarta
Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time exploring the pyramid-like complex, admiring the intricate carvings, and come away with a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture here. Later, enjoy free time to continue exploring Yogyakarta.
Day 6: Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay.
Day 7: Ngadas/Malang
Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to Mt Bromo. Watch the sunrise over the crater's rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night.
Day 8: Malang/Sanur
Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur, a serene seaside town on the island of Bali. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and cheers to a beautiful sunset.
Day 9: Sanur
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Caroline P. - Traveled, November 2023
We are never disappointed by tours . They are well planned and mostly run like clockwork. We are told everything that is included and not included from the start .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Sue Yen L. - Traveled, November 2023
The itinerary was very thoughtful, however it was very packed with long days of travel. That said, I enjoyed meeting other like minded travellers. Our CEO Panji made a huge positive impact to my first G Adventures - he was responsible, looked after the group well, had a great sense of humour, knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Joanne L. - Traveled, November 2023
I enjoyed the trip I just went on but I have had two bad experiences with G Adventures in the past.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Alexi R. - Traveled, November 2023
Well organized and reasonably priced
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Robert B. - Traveled, November 2023
Would depend on their age and physical abilities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Mark M. - Traveled, November 2023
Gede
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Steven H. - Traveled, November 2023
Good quality local guides, good choice/location of hotels, well organized tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Gerardo Martin V. - Traveled, November 2023
Our CEO, Gede Sukayarsa, made this trip seamless and great fun. Before starting the trip, I had some concerns about how we would travel between stops on the itinerary, but Gede was always had the information I needed and was ever re-assuring.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Leah P. - Traveled, November 2023
The accommodation wasn't as good as I have expienced on past tours. All in sll I enjoyed the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Robert E. - Traveled, November 2023
An excellent tour and the right program for everyone
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Tamera E. - Traveled, November 2023
This trip met and exceeded my expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Caroline F., - Traveled, October 2023
Generally G Adventures have great tour guides and cover good spots on their tours
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Julie R. - Traveled, October 2023
Have been on two G Adventures tours and found tour leaders knowledge and care impeccable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Karin B. - Traveled, October 2023
Small groups, consistently good value for the cost. Enjoy the variety of different travellers from different countries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Thomas W. - Traveled, October 2023
I would recommend starting the tour in Yogjakarta or take a train directly from Jakarta to Yogjakarta. so 2 days less which are spent in transporting. More time in Bali to enjoy beach would be great - thus I would strongly recommend in Bali a hotel on the beach if possible.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
John R. - Traveled, October 2023
The trip fulfilled and exceeded our expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Matthew C. - Traveled, October 2023
The activities and experiences on the tour were great. The score would have been higher but for the standard of the coaches used for transport was not so good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Teresa C. - Traveled, October 2023
There was a lot of travel time in the short time we were there
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Michael W. - Traveled, October 2023
I'm a big G Adventures fan. I think the tours are value for money, culturally in-depth and I love the diverse range of people in every group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Diana U. - Traveled, October 2023
The possibility to travel with like minded people in a setup which usually allows discovering places or experiences which otherwise would be difficult to do on my own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
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