16 Days Java – Lombok
– Komodo – Bali
Day 1 Arrival
Solo – Yogyakarta
Meet and
greet at Airport Solo then depart for City Tour visiting the Mangkunegaran’s
Palace with its beautiful collection, Triwindu flea-market for antiquities and
Radya Pustaka Museum. Afterwards drive to Yogyakarta with included visit to
Prambanan Temple, the biggest Hindu temples complex in Indonesia which was
built in the 9th century. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Yogyakarta (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Sightseeing Yogyakarta, the centre of
Javanese arts and culture. Visit the Sultan’s Palace, Batik workshop, Leather
handicrafts, Bird market, and the silverworks at Kotagede. Then continue the
trip to visit the majestic Buddhist Temple Borobudur. Return to hotel for
overnight.
Day 3 Yogyakarta – Malang (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Leave Yogyakarta for Malang in East Java province. Then to visit the
erotic Sukuh Temple, the waterfall at Tawangmangu, and Lake Serangan.
Afterwards proceed to Malang for overnight stay.
Day 4 Malang – Bromo (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning sightseeing to Batu, wellknown as the little Switzerland with a
lots of flowers, apple orchard and sightseeing at Malang. Afterwards visit Jago
Temple and Singosari Temple, proceed to Sukapura your base to explore Mount
Bromo.
Day 5 Bromo – Surabaya (B)
Wake-up call
at 03.00 in the morning then a short drive will take you to Cemoro Lawang. From
here riding on horse back for 30 minutes across the sand sea to the foot of
Mount Bromo, then climb the 245 staircase up to the rim of the volcano. After
this venture, return to hotel for a hot bath and breakfast. Then depart to
Surabaya and overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Surabaya/Java – Senggigi/Lombok (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mataram, the capital city of Lombok
Island. Meeting service and direct city sightseeing to visit the royal floating hall of Mayura which was built
in 1744. Afterwards drive to Narmada, which was originally used to be
the summer palace of the former Balinese Kingdom dating back 17th century. Continue
to the unique temple of Lingsar
symbolizing the harmony and unity of two different religions, Hindu and Moslem.
Transfer to Senggigi for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Gili Islands Tour (B)
After
breakfast, travel along the northern coast line of the island to visit Pusuk
Pass, home to a colony of wild monkeys and offers dramatic panorama as a
backdrop of Gili Islands peninsula. Then towards to Bangsal harbor for across
to Gili Islands (Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, Gili Air) by a traditional boat.
Spend rest of the day for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on
this pristine island. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 8 Senggigi – Kuta (B)
Breakfast
at hotel. Drive to Sesela village and start the interesting morning walk
through farm areas and the beautiful nature. Join an exotic journey using the
local ’Gondola’ of bamboo raft along the river of Meninting, where the
villagers rely their life: mostly the sandman. Continue the trip to Banyumulek
village reputed for its finest handmade pottery crafts and Sukarara village
reknown for its traditional handweaving cloths. Next visit is a Sasak village
with its traditional hyperbolic shaped thatched huts. Transfer to hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 9 Free Program (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 10 Kuta/Lombok – Sanur/Bali (B)
After
breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Bali. Meeting service and proceed
to Sanur for overnight stay. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 11 Sanur/Bali – Labuan Bajo/Flores (B,L,D)
After breakfast, transfer to airport
for flight to Labuan Bajo. Meeting service then transfer to hotel. Lunch en-route.
In the afternoon drive
to visit Mirror Cave. Proceed to Paradise Cafe Hill for sunset (subject to
weather condition). Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 12 Komodo National Park (B,L,D)
Early
breakfast at hotel. Departure from Labuhan Bajo by semi modern wooden boat to
Rinca Island about 2 hours. En-route you can enjoy the wonderful sunrise and
view of the small surrounding islands. Upon arrival at Loh Buaya pier start the
walk for about 1 hour to reach the home of Komodo dragons where you see them in
their own habitat. These animals grow up to 3 meters long and 200 kg in weight.
Chance to see other wild animals, like water buffalo, deer, horses, etc.
Afterwards sail to Bidadari island with white sandy beaches for swimming and
snorkeling. Lunch on board. In the afternoon return to Labuan Bajo and transfer
to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 13 Labuan Bajo/Flores – Sanur/Bali (B)
After breakfast free at own leisure
until time for flight back to Bali. On the way to airport visiting traditional
market to view the locals selling their daily needs. Meet and greet upon
arrival then transfer to Sanur for overnight stay.
Day 14 Free Program (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 15 Free Program (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 16 Departure Bali (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Free program until transfer to airport for onward flight.
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