30 Days Java –
Sulawesi – Bali Overland Tour
Day 1 Jakarta
Arrival (D)
Meet and
greet upon arrival then transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to
explore the city on your own. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Jakarta – Bandung (B,L)
Breakfast at
hotel. Leaving
Jakarta to Bandung with some visits to Bogor Botanical Garden and tea
plantations at Puncak Pass. Lunch enroute. Then proceed to Bandung for overnight.
Day 3 Bandung / Parahyangan Excursion (B,L)
After
breakfast fullday excursion to Lembang, a cool mountain for resort north of
Bandung noted for its flower and vegetable fields. Continue to visit Tangkuban
Perahu ’drive-in crater’, Bandung’s most wellknown nature attraction. Bathing
opportunity at Sariater Hotsprings at Padasuka. On the way back to hotel visit
the bamboo music school of Pak Udjo.
Day 4 Bandung – Baturaden (B,L)
Breakfast at
hotel. Leaving hotel for Baturaden. On the way visit Cangkuang Lake and Temple.
Stop to visit Naga Village, a traditional compound which still preserve its old
customs and traditions, and Tasikmalaya noted for its bamboo plaited
handicrafts. Late afternoon arrive at Baturaden and stay overnight.
Day 5 Baturaden – Yogyakarta (B,L)
After breakfast
depart to Yogyakarta. On the way visit Dieng
Plateau. Here are found some of oldest Hindu Temples of Java. The plateau was
formed by the eruption of a huge volcano many millenia ago, but remains active
until today. Then continue the trip to visit the majestic Buddhist Temple
Borobudur. Arrive at Yogyakarta and direct check in to hotel.
Day 6 Yogyakarta (B,D)
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. In the afternoon, visit Prambanan Temple, the most beautiful Hindu
temple in Indonesia. Dinner with dance performance.
Day 7 Yogyakarta – Malang (B,L)
Breakfast at
hotel. Leave Yogyakarta for Malang in East Java province via Solo another
center of Javanese culture. Then to visit the erotic Sukuh Temple, the
waterfall at Tawangmangu, and Lake Serangan. Afterwards proceed to Malang where
you will stay overnight.
Day 8 Malang – Bromo (B,L)
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 9 Bromo – Surabaya (B,D)
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. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Surabaya – Makassar – Sengkang (B,L,D)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Makassar. Meeting service and starts
the overland with a visit to Bantimurung Waterfall, located in a steep
limestone valley with lush vegetation popularly known by the scientist as the
’Butterfly Valley’. Brightly colored ornithoid butterflies, indigenous to this
area, are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Sengkang, known for
their traditional silk industry, and try to catch the beautiful view at sunset
by taking a boat ride at Lake Tempe. Dinner with a Buginese dance performance.
Day 11 Sengkang – Tana Toraja (B,L,D)
Drive to
Palopo, an important fishing port at Bay Bone. Also visit a traditional silk
weaving home industry. After lunch at Palopo, drive two hours to Rantepao
through the mountain range and wind down a road that offers superb views. As
the first encounter withToraja, you will visit Nanggala, a traditional village
with 14 big rice barns in front of two Toraja houses of the former King of
Nanggala.
Day 12 Tana Toraja (B,L,D)
A full day
excursion exploring highlights of the region. Visit the cliff graves at Lemo
where the burial chambers are cut of the rock and several balconies are filled
with ’Tau-Tau’, effigies of the dead. At the ancient cave graves of Londa many
members of the local nobility are buried. Stop at Ke’te Kesu, a traditional
village famous for its woodcarving and paintings. Visit the market of Rantepao
with arrays of handicraft and souvenir shops.
Day 13 Tana Toraja (B,L,D)
Visit
Pallawa to see beautiful ’Tongkonan’ or Toraja houses. Afterwards, drive up to
Batutumonga, situated 1,300 meters above sea level, worth for the superb views
of Rantepao and surrounding valleys. After a light lunch, start a two or three
hours nature walk to explore infrequently visited tourist paths through small
village compounds, plantations of coffee, vanilla, cloves, bamboo trees, and
walk through the rice field. It is truly beautiful descent to Tikala, where the
car is awaiting to transport you back to the hotel.
Day 14 Tana Toraja – Makassar (B,L,D)
Transfer to
Makassar. Stop for refreshment at Bambapuang and view the ’erotic mountain’.
Lunch at Pare Pare with ample opportunity for photo stops. Dinner and overnight
at hotel.
Day 15 Makassar – Manado (B,L,D)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Manado. Meeting service and halfday
excursion to visit the ancient cemetry of Minahasa ancestors, Bitung City and
the animals collection park, where you can see the smallest monkey in the world
with just 250 gr weight and 15 cm length. Return to Manado for overnight stay.
Day 16 Manado / Minahasa Highland Tour (B,L,D)
After
breakfast driving to Tinoor, for a beautiful sight of Manado facing the Manado
Bay and Bunaken Island. Proceed through the clove plantation to Tomohon,
passing the chain active volcano of Mount Lokon and Mount Mahawu. Visit
Lahandong known for sulphuric bubble and unique colorful Lake Linow. Lunch
served near the lake. Continue to Kawangkoan for its local market. Then to
Pulutan village to see the traditional pottery and Remboken on the edge of
Tondano Lake. Afternoon, return to the hotel.
Day 17 Manado / Bunaken Sea Garden Tour (B,L,D)
After
breakfast enjoy the tour to Bunaken Island by boat to admire and explore by
snorkeling the famous underwater sea creature abound in innumerable species of
decorative fish among and coral reefs which are some rare of species in crystal
clear water. Lunch served on the beach of Bunaken Island. Afternoon, back to
Manado for city tour visiting China town, Old Church and the second biggest of
Jesus Christus monument (30 m). Return to the hotel.
Day 18 Manado – Makassar – Kuta (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Denpasar via Makassar. Meeting service
then transfer to hotel in the centre of Kuta. Rest
of the day is free at leisure.
Day 19 Kuta – Ubud (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel. Your round trip will
start this morning with a visit to Subak Museum, a good brief introduction to
the irrigation cum-religion system of Bali. Proceed on unspoiled countryside to
the hidden mountain village of Tunjuk. Stop at Taman Sri Bhuwana for preparing
the traditional Balinese farming activities. After supplied with all farming
equipments, start the interesting walk through ricefields and participate in
cultivating up to planting rice. Afternoon, driving on secluded roads to Ubud
village, which is recognized as cultural centre of Bali.
Day
20 Ubud – Pemuteran (B,L)
After breakfast browsing a local morning
market in Mambal. Observe firsthand how the Balinese making deals to buy and
trade everything for the local needs. Afterwards travel along varied
picturesque panorama to the coolest mountain resort of Bedugul and visit Ulun
Danu Temple. Another memorable sight is the magnificent scenery of twin-lake,
Tamblingan and Buyan. Reaching the highland of Gobleg for freshening-up and
lunch. Continue to a short stroll to the rarely visited waterfall of Munduk
surrounded by lush vegetation. In the afternoon driving through northwest coast
of the island to the fishing village of Pemuteran for overnight stay.
Day
21 Pemuteran – Belimbing (B,D)
After breakfast start the program for the
ultimate snorkeling highlight off-shore of the resort. Beautiful coral walls
are crowded by an abundant number of fishes. Proceed driving to visit Pulaki
temple. Then towards to the Buddhist monastery ’Vihara Dharma Giri’, located
nearby rural village of Pupuan famous for its spectacular manicured contoured
terraced rice. Feel the intimate atmosphere of the mountain village in
Belimbing for rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day
22 Belimbing – Seminyak (B)
After breakfast beginning the 2 hours soft
trekking in Belimbing village. Observe many kinds of the exotic spices
agriculture. Discover the rural life of Bali and the beautiful nature. Before
returning to the southern tip of Bali, stop for photos of making traditional
pottery in Pejaten village. The tour ends with a visit to the famous seaside
temple of Tanah Lot, a spectacular temple built on top of a rock about 200
meters offshore. Transfer to Seminyak for beach stay.
Day 23-29 Seminyak (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.
Day 30 Bali Departure (B)
Breakfast at
hotel. Free program until transfer to the airport for your onwards flight.
End of Services
29 nights accommodation based on twin share
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Hotel :
Jakarta : Alila Jakarta (4*)
Bandung : Papandayan Hotel (4*)
Baturaden : Queen Garden (3*)
Yogyakarta : Novotel Yogyakarta (4*)
Malang :
Graha Cakra (3*)
Bromo : Bromo Cottages (3*)
Surabaya : Majapahit Hotel (4*)
Sengkang : Pondok Eka Sengkang (guesthouse)
Tana Toraja : Marante Toraja (4*)
Makassar : Pantai Gapura (4*)
Manado : The Ritzy (4*)
Kuta : Bali Dynasty Resort
(4*)
Ubud : Komaneka Rasa Sayang (4*)
Pemuteran : Adi Asri Pemuteran (3*)
Belimbing : Cempaka Belimbing Guest Villas
(3*)
Seminyak : The Seiryu Villa Seminyak (4*)
Price :
Twin Share : US$.....net/person
Meals Note :
B (Breakfast) – L (Lunch) – D (Dinner)
Included :
29 nights accommodation based on twin share
AC coach with English speaking guide
Sightseeing as per itinerary
All entrance fees, donations and parking fees
Meals as indicated
Return flight tickets
Surabaya-Makassar-Manado-Denpasar
Excluded :
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Others not mentioned
above
Flight Schedule (subject to change) :
MZ 710 Surabaya – Makassar 06:00 – 08:20
GA 602 Makassar – Manado 11:10 – 12:50
GA 603 Manado – Makassar 13:30 – 15:05
GA 621 Makassar – Denpasar 16:45 – 18:00
Contact Me at dion@indoleisure.net
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