Premium Java and Bali

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CAD $5870

11 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

From the fervent pace of Jakarta to the back alleys of Ubud, the islands of Bali and Java are Indonesia’s most celebrated duo – a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, rolling hills and dynamic cities.

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Experience Overview

The islands of Bali and Java are Indonesia’s most celebrated duo, full of beautiful beaches, rolling hills and dynamic cities. On this 11-day Premium adventure, be charmed by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, explore ornate temples and learn about the region’s traditional art forms. Get to the heart of local life on visits to rice paddies, beachside towns and remote villages. And that’s not all – you’ll also join Balinese royalty at a palace in Ubud for a special dinner and traditional dance performance, visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Borobudur Temple at sunset and toast to your trip on a yacht in Sanur.

Highlights

Spend two nights at your Feature Stay in Yogyakarta – the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel – which is part of the Royal Palace Yogyakarta complex. Uncover the rich history at this former royal residence and gardens.
Board a private yacht and take in Bali’s breathtaking southern coastline around Nusa Dua and the Bukit Peninsula as you watch the sunset and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner.
Discover Java and Bali’s culture and traditions during Signature Experiences like a storytelling lunch with a restaurant owner in Jakarta and a purification blessing at a waterfall in an off-the-beaten-track village.
Climb Borobudur for panoramic sunset views from this UNESCO World Heritage-listed 9th-century Buddhist temple. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere, then have dinner just outside the temple’s grounds.
Learn about local life during village visits – stroll through rice fields, see handmade jewellery and crafts and whip up local specialties at an authentic cooking class.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2673

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Unknown

Transport: Private Vehicle, Train, Boat, Plane

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Explorer, Budget

Tour Operator: Intrepid Travel

Supplier Code: TIPI

Starts: Jakarta, Indonesia

Finishes: Sanur, Indonesia

Duration: 11 days

Departures: Not Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Light

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (10), Lunch (3), Dinner (5)
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5870 ($534 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Jakarta

Selamat datang! Welcome to Indonesia. You’ll be met by a local representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm in Jakarta. If you arrive early, why not check out some of Jakarta's museums, like the Wayang (puppetry), Seni Rupa Dan Keramik (fine arts) and maritime museums. For city monuments, don't miss Si Jagur – an old Portuguese cannon ornately decorated with a disguised meaning, or the Monas (National Monument) dedicated to the spirit of the Indonesian people. After the meeting tonight, join your group for an authentic Indonesian dinner at a restaurant housed in a Dutch mansion.

Included Activities:

Jakarta - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Accommodation:

Ashley Newair Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Jakarta

Familiarise yourself with the city on a full-day tour with your expert local leader. Take in Sunda Kelapa port – where the Dutch first landed – temple-filled Chinatown and the old town of Batavia. Wander around Fatahillah Square, visit Candra Naya (a Chinese mansion) and gain an insight into the beautiful Peranakan architecture. Have lunch at a Chinese restaurant that has been serving some of the city’s best and most authentic food for more than a century. Learn the story behind the restaurant and its cuisine during a Signature Experience – a storytelling session with the owner. After lunch, explore the religious history of the city at Cathedral Church and Istiqlal Mosque – the largest mosque in South East Asia.

Included Activities:

Jakarta - Storytelling Lunch
Jakarta - City tour

Accommodation:

Ashley Newair Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Borobudur

Catch an early morning train to Yogyakarta, then head north to your accommodation for the night near Borobudur Temple. Check in and settle into your room. Later this afternoon, you’ll head to the Manohara Borobudur Culture Centre to gear up for your climb up Borobudur Temple. You’ll receive a flashlight and a pair of upanat – special sandals made from pandan leaves and coconut shells, designed to help protect the temple’s stones from damage. Meet your local guide, then begin the climb up to the 9th level of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buddhist temple. From the top, you’ll get a view of the temple and its surrounds basking in the glow of the sunset. Pause to reflect and revel in the peaceful ambience, then begin your descent and return to the Cultural Centre for dinner. After, return to your accommodation for the night.

Included Activities:

Borobudur – Temple Tour at Sunset with Dinner

Accommodation:

Plataran Heritage Borobudur or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Yogyakarta

Have breakfast with views of the tranquil rice fields surrounding your hotel this morning, then transfer to Candirejo Village, where you’ll join a local guide for a walking tour and exclusive agrotourism visit. Learn about the tumpangsari farming system and try your hand at playing traditional gamelan music. Have a traditional snack and brown sugar tea, then join your group for lunch under a pendopo (gazebo). After, transfer to Yogyakarta and check into your Feature Stay for the next two nights – the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel, located on the grounds of the historic Yogyakarta Royal Palace and Gardens. The rest of your evening is free – there’s the option to watch a traditional performance of Ramayana ballet at the Pura Wisata Ampitheatre.

Included Activities:

Magelang - Candirejo Village Visit

Optional Activities:

Ramayana Ballet Performance at Pura Wisata - Free

Accommodation:

Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Yogyakarta

This morning after breakfast, hop on a becak (cycle rickshaw) for a tour of the local market – discover the heritage of Kotagede, renowned for its exceptional silver art and cuisine, and maybe pick up a snack or some souvenirs. Then, dive into the ancient textile art of Batik with a hands-on class in a local village – you’ll learn how to draw with wax on cloth and create your own keepsake to take home. Next, visit Prambanan – a 10th-century Hindu temple on the outskirts of Yogyakarta. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site is the largest Hindu complex on Java. Set in a tranquil park, it’s a great spot for a stroll along the river and some photo ops. Tonight, try some local cuisine at a Signature Experience at Gadjah Wong Restaurant, located on the banks of the Gadjah Wong River. Listen to the owner’s story as you feast on Indonesian cuisine.

Included Activities:

Yogyakarta - Kota Gede Neighbourhood Becak Tour
Yogyakarta - Batik Making Experience
Yogyakarta – Prambanan Temple Tour

Accommodation:

Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Ubud

After breakfast, fly from Yogyakarta to Bali. When you arrive, drive to your accommodation in Ubud for the next three nights, surrounded by rainforest and rice paddies. Ubud is Bali's centre of arts and culture – a thriving hub of markets, shops and warungs (small, family-owned businesses), close to rice terraces and lush jungles. Tonight, you might like to attend a fire dance performance at the temple or browse the lively Gianyar Night Market.

Accommodation:

Adiwana Bisma or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Ubud

It’s a very early start today – you’ll wake up at 4 am to head to Mt Batur before sunrise. It’s worth the early wake-up call – on a clear morning, it's possible to see all the way across the Lombok Strait to the peaks of Lombok's Mt Rinjani. Sit down to a delicious breakfast spread complete with a glass of prosecco and take in the memorable mountain views. After, you’ll visit the village of Undisan, where you’ll join a local guide for a tour of the rice fields. Learn how the Balinese use herbal plants to treat different health conditions and browse homemade jewellery and handicrafts. Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves for a Balinese cooking class where you’ll learn how to make local specialties and tuck into a tasty lunch. After a day filled with adventure, tonight is free for you to sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful hotel to the fullest.

Included Activities:

Undisan - Village Tour with Cooking Class
Mount Batur - Sunrise Breakfast with Prosecco

Accommodation:

Adiwana Bisma or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Ubud

After a free day – perhaps spent relaxing by the pool – you’ll join Balinese royalty for dinner at one of the exquisite royal palaces of Ubud. Of course, you’ll have to look your best, so an appropriate traditional outfit will be provided for you to wear. Immerse yourself in the stories shared by a member of the royal family as they explain royal cultural traditions and provide an insight into royal family life. You’ll also watch an intricate and culturally significant Legong dance – a special performance that’s one of the most famous in the royal court.

Included Activities:

Ubud - Royal Dinner with Legong Dance Performance

Accommodation:

Adiwana Bisma or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Sanur

Travel to Griya Beji Waterfall today for a Signature Experience – a purification ceremony with a local priest. At this secluded waterfall, the priest will guide you through the steps of the ceremony known to locals as ‘melukat’. Soak up the sense of healing and relaxation as you enter a canyon hidden in a cave, then continue to the waterfall. Later today, you’ll travel to Sanur – a seaside town in the south of Bali. When you arrive, you'll have some free time to relax on the beach or at the hotel. Tonight, maybe head out to one of Sanur’s best restaurants with your group – your local leader will have all the best recommendations.

Included Activities:

Ubud – Waterfall Purification Ceremony

Accommodation:

El Hotel Sanur or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 10: Sanur

Today is free for you to enjoy Sanur however you like. Maybe drop into a local warung for lunch, sign up for a surf lesson, take a trip to Tanah Lot Temple or shop along Jalan Danau Tamblingan. This afternoon, you’ll celebrate the final night of your trip in style – board a private yacht and take in Bali’s breathtaking southern coastline around Nusa Dua and the Bukit Peninsula as you set sail for one final adventure. Raise a glass and have a barbecue dinner on board as you watch the sunset – here’s to a trip well-travelled!

Included Activities:

Bukit Peninsula - Sunset Dinner Cruise

Accommodation:

El Hotel Sanur or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 11: Sanur

With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you'd like to spend more time in Sanur, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

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Reviews

Ruth - Traveled, December 2023

A fantastic way to see different aspects of Indonesia. We particularly enjoyed Yogyakarta. Our guide was fantastic and the hotels and activities were first class.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023

Jason - Traveled, November 2023

I’m so glad that my first organised tour was with Intrepid and Maman because of the great experience I’ll do it again, Regards Jason Hall

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023

Ramamurthy - Traveled, September 2023

Very informative about the history and geography of Indonesia and Bali In particular. Lots of historical facts to process, and explained well by Ari. He was particularly attentive to my needs, when in motion and otherwise due to my age.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023

Emina - Traveled, September 2023

Ari was one of the best tour leaders I've had with Intrepid! The trip was great (including food and driver) - I only wish the trip itinerary allowed for more time to enjoy the pools and beaches.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023

Tanya - Traveled, July 2023

Loved the contrast between Java and Bali on this trip and would definitely recommend it rather than just going to Bali as many people do. Our tour leader Maman was a gem!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2023

Kay - Traveled, June 2023

This tour was OK but not quite up to expectations. Our leader, Nova, was great. There are some long travel times as local traffic can be very heavy. Jakarta and Canggu were underwhelming but the more rural areas of Yogyakarta and Ubud were much better.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2023

Julie - Traveled, May 2023

Had a wonderful trip and got to experience many different sides to Indonesia with each stop offering really unique experiences (Jakarta, Jogya, Bali Mtns, Bali Beach). Our main guide and all the local guides & drivers were great too - friendly and knowledgeable. The hotels were excellent and the food...the food! I couldn't fit enough chili sauce in my suitcase to come home. This was my 1st trip traveling solo and it couldn't have gone better, I felt very safe and made friends with some of the others on the trip. For others' consideration in booking, the itinerary is pretty full and is mostly cultural and religious activities (as opposed to more nature/active activities) but was a wonderful experience.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2023

Natalya - Traveled, April 2023

Amazing trip with a great itinerary. I loved being able to submerge myself into the Indonesian culture by spending time with the locals, the village visit was one of my greatest highlights. And being able to see most of the must see attractions was great. We had an incredible guide “Ari” who made the trip 10x more enjoyable because of his enthusiasm and positive energy.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2023

Holly - Traveled, April 2023

Amazing trip! So many wonderful and memorable experiences. The food was delicious. Our guide Ari took great care of all of us. I would highly recommend this trip!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2023

Peter - Traveled, April 2024

This trip was a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to everyone

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2024

Rupa - Traveled, May 2024

12 days premium Indonesia was just a perfect trip, perfect itinerary, reasonably priced, very good hotel stays and good food. Just make sure to add 2 more days at the end of your trip in Bali as the Bali side of the itinerary does not include lots of popular places due to it being super busy with long queues. So you can explore that on your own after the trip ends. But overall I highly recommend this trip.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024

Janet - Traveled, June 2024

A great trip covering multiple areas of Java and Bali with a great tour leader. Would have preferred a quieter secluded location for the feature stay in Ubud but this would not have been practical given the traffic.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024

Meaghan - Traveled, June 2024

This trip was awesome! It's a wonderful balance of history/culture and scenery/relaxation. Corry was the lead for my group and he was absolutely awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and able to navigate any situation no matter what twists arose. Highly recommend this trip!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024

Janet - Traveled, June 2024

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024

Jennifer - Traveled, July 2024

This tour is a great mix of citylife, countrylife, breathtaking scenery, culture, great food and history. The trip has a lovely mix. It was well organised and Abraham our tour leader was excellent. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, kind and added so much more to the trip with his stories and humour. Always felt well taken care of, with the right mix of organised activities and time to ourselves. A great trip!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024

Ian - Traveled, July 2024

A superb trip to Indonesia with a great group and a fantastic tour leader, Abraham. We all learnt a great deal about Indonesia, its culture, people, food and myriad religions. This and Abraham’s enthusiasm, knowledge and winning smile made it an unforgettable trip. Indonesia I’ll be back!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024

Linda - Traveled, July 2024

This trip is a true cultural experience exploring religious sites, UNESCO temples, food, and local hangouts. There is a lot of traffic at all destinations which is part of the experience understanding how the local people use the land. I loved the immersion into the society and feel I got a glimpse of how locals live.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2024