9 days
from 5.800 euro
Yogyakarta is undoubtedly Indonesia's best-known and best-loved city. It is a cultural and intellectual centre packed with important universities and academies.
The noise and chaotic traffic that characterises it vanishes as if by magic a few steps away from the main streets, where you can find the ‘kampung’, the villages where life - strongly linked to traditional values and ethics - still takes place at a slow and relaxed pace.
The island of Bali looks like a tropical paradise: terraced rice fields along the hillsides thin out, leaving room for lush tropical jungles, long white sandy beaches to warm turquoise waters.
A multifaceted island where the tradition and peace of this land coexist with the modernity and liveliness of the various clubs in Kuta and Seminyak, the right place to relax without ever risking boredom.
Arrival in Jakarta and onward flight to Yogyakarta. Clear disembarkation formalities and obtain a visa. Meeting with the driver for the private transfer to the hotel.
Free lunch. Afternoon meeting with the guide for a visit to Yogyakarta and the Sultan's Palace, also known as ‘Keraton’, built in typical Javanese architecture. Continue in traditional pedal-powered vehicles called ‘becaks’ to the Water Castle, a former holiday resort of the royal family.
The tour ends with a walking tour in the Kotagede district, among the houses of locals.
Free dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast. Meet your guide and depart to visit the Borobudur Buddhist Temple, about 40 km from Yogyakarta.
The massive stone stupa of Borobudur is one of the largest ancient architectural monuments linked to the Mahayana tradition, recently fully restored by an international effort under the auspices of UNESCO. The smaller temples of Pawon and Mendut will also be visited. Lunch on the excursion.
In the afternoon, visit the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan - dating back to the 9th century - amidst rice fields and beautiful countryside. The largest and tallest temple in this complex, also known as ‘Loro Jonggrang’, is considered the most elegant and beautiful temple in Java.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight to Bali Denpasar.
Arrival, meeting with English-speaking driver and transfer to Tabanan area. Hotel accommodation, free meals and overnight.
Breakfast. Morning meeting with the guide for a visit to the rice terraces of Jatiluwih, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its sweeping views of green fields and traditional ‘subak’ irrigation system.
Continue to Batukaru Temple, located on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, a sacred place nestled in the jungle that offers an atmosphere of peace and serenity. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Taman Ayun Temple, a royal family temple prized for its shrines and manicured gardens. The tour will end with an atmospheric sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, perched on a rock overlooking the ocean, one of Bali's most iconic sights.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Breakfast. Meet your guide and depart for Munduk.
En route, visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, a fascinating water temple situated on the shores of Lake Beratan, framed by the surrounding mountains, ideal for viewing Bali's iconic landscapes. Continue to Puncak Wanagiri, a high-altitude viewpoint offering breathtaking views of the Twin Lakes, Buyan and Tamblingan.
Arrive at Munduk Waterfall, a hidden natural gem nestled in the jungle, providing a refreshing retreat and an opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival in Munduk, accommodation in the hotel.Dinner at leisure and overnight.
Breakfast. Morning at leisure.
Early afternoon meeting with the driver and departure for Ubud. Arrival in the afternoon, time at leisure in the hotel.
Free meals and overnight.
Breakfast. Free morning to devote to activities organised by the hotel.
In the afternoon, meet the guide for a visit to the sacred fountains of the ‘Tirta Empul’ temple in Tampaksiring (UNESCO heritage site), dating back to the year 1000. Continuation to the rice terraces of Tegalalang for a short, light trek.
Return to the hotel, free meal and overnight stay.
Breakfast. Morning dedicated to activities organised by the hotel.
Late morning meeting with the guide for a visit to Ubud: the Puri Lukisan Art Gallery, the oldest museum in Bali with very special gardens, to admire a vast collection of paintings by famous local artisans and painters that tell the evolution of Balinese art.
Lunch included in a local restaurant adjacent to the Gallery. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace ‘Puri Saren Agung’ and the famous traditional market. The tour will end with visits to the Saraswati and Gunung Leba temples, beautiful places surrounded by nature.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
Breakfast. Rooms to be released at 12 noon.
Day at leisure until transfer to the airport and end of services.
- Scheduled flights from Italy in economy class
- Domestic flight from Java to Bali in economy class
- Tour as per programme with English or Italian speaking guide
- All breakfasts
- Lunches in local restaurants during the tour
- Overnight stay in the hotels mentioned or similar
- Transfers and transfers by private car
- Travel kit and guide
- Medical/baggage insurance
- Meals not mentioned and drinks
- Tips and personal extras
- Anything not expressly indicated under ‘the fee includes’.
Individual travel, minimum 2 participants
Double single use supplement on request
Important: Not all businesses in Indonesia accept credit and debit cards; it is advisable to bring cash, preferably dollars.
Currency parity 1 EUR = USD 1.06
Yogyakarta - Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta 5*, Sunset View Villa
Tabanan - Nirjhara Resort Tabanan 5*, River Pavilion
Munduk - Munduk Moding Plantation 5*, Luxury Suite
Ubud - Como Shambala Estate 5*, garden room
