Java Explore By Train

“Selamat Datang”! Your Guide is there to greet you upon your arrival at the airport and welcomes you in Indonesian. You will then go directly to your hotel in the city of Jakarta, where your trip to Indonesia begins. After dropping off your belongings, relax from your hours of flying at your hotel

Overnight in Hotel Jakarta.

Depart to Bogor located about 50 km south of Jakarta in the city of Bogor, It is a huge, world-class botanical garden, covering an area of around 80 hectares. Founded in 1817, the gardens contain streams and lotus ponds and it has a collection of magnificent palms. The garden’s orchid houses are reputed to contain more than 3000 orchid varieties.

Included activities

• Bogor – Botanical Garden visit

Climb aboard a train to Bandung, a bustling regional city in the heart of West Java. Enjoy a guided city tour and continue to Pada Suka Village to listen to the traditional melodies of Angklung music using bamboo instrument.

Included activities

• Bandung – Traditional Angklung Music

After breakfast at the hotel, continue to visit South Bandung. The first destination will visit White Crater Volcano known as Patuha Mountain, nestled in lush rainforests. Witness and standing upper the active volcano’s crater up close taking in the scent of sulphur and observing bubbling mud, occasionally hearing its rumble. Spot wildlife like wild monkeys in the surrounding rainforest.

Take a culinary break at a local eatery, savouring authentic, delightful cuisine. Visit a strawberry farm (seasonal) and get your fresh from local farmers . Enjoy a sprawling tea plantation nestled within an active volcano area.

Relax in the hot springs, renowned for their healing properties, and soak in warm sulphur-infused waters. Delight in a local body massage.

Included activities

• Bandung – white crater
• Bandung – Hot spring
• Bandung – Tea Plantation

Morning transfers to the train station of Bandung, then depart by train. in the Afternoon you will arrive in Banjar Station. Continue drive by car to Pangandaran.

Today there’s some distance to cover, so you will spend large chunk of the day travelling. Travel by train to Banjar City (approximately 3,5 hours), then take a private minibus to Batukaras (approximately 2 hours ).

The fishing village and surfing hot spot of Batukaras is one of the most enjoyable places to kick back and surf in west Java. A tiny one-lane fishing settlement, with two beaches that are separated by a jungle covered promontory, the calm and local sweetness will light up your holidays which you’ll see some of tomorrow.

Included activities

• Train – Bandung to Pangandaran

Set off on a tour of the local surrounds, villages, cottage industries and the impressive Green Canyon. Your day trip begins with a stop at a local market to check out the produce and home industries such as palm sugar and rice cracker production, as well as the famous Javanese wayang golek (traditional wooden puppets). Then you’ll continue to the Green Canyon. Hop aboard your boat and travel upriver (approximately 30 minutes) through superb jungle scenery, before stopping for a swim up in the canyon itself. This spot, whose water is as green as its name suggests, is a popular hangout for locals, so take the opportunity to interact. Your day will take you to a nearby beach where you can have a break for lunch and swim in the afternoon before heading back to your accommodation. Spend the night at Lagoona Beach Bungalows.

Included activities

• Batukaras– Green Canyon
• Batukaras – Village & cottage industries tour

Visit the home-industry traditional process of  Wayang (wooden puppet). Continue to visit The Nature Reserve is on the Peninsula of Pangandaran and includes  500 hectares with more than 700 different plants. We will do a trekking through the jungle for 3 to 4 hours. We will see waterfalls, one of the biggest flower in the world (Rafflesia Flower), a big variety of wild animals as, deer, porcupine, buffalo, grey/ black monkeys, tukan and so on. We end the walk on a white sand beach where you can do snorkelling or just relax. Spend the night at Lagoona Beach Bungalows.

Included activities

• Pangandaran – Nature Reserve

On the way to Jogyakarta and sunset at Prambanan temple

Catch an early morning train to Yogyakarta this morning and drop your bags at the hotel, then travel to Prambanan – an ancient 10th-century Hindu temple on the outskirts of Yogyakarta. This magnificent World Heritage-listed site is the largest Hindu complex in Java. Set in a tranquil park, it is the perfect spot to stroll along the river and take in the sunset. Have your camera ready, as you’re sure to get some incredible shots. This evening, join your group for a performance of the epic Ramayana ballet and dine on delicious regional dishes over dinner.

Included activities

• Yogyakarta – Ramayana Ballet Performance
• Yogyakarta – Prambanan Sunset Walk

Pedal out of the city on a cycling tour (approximately 6 km) through the rice fields and countryside surrounding Yogyakarta. See the locals in this area making various goods, from bricks to tofu and tempe. As well as palms and lush green grasslands, you will see the odd burst of yellow and pink flowers by the side of the road, which make for great photo opportunities. This cycling tour is on relatively flat ground, so it won’t be too strenuous. There will be ample time to take in all the interesting scenes of slow-paced local life. You will then have a free afternoon today and there are many activities for you to choose in Yogyakarta. Perhaps a cooking class to learn about Indonesian cuisine or salute to the sun with a yoga class – there is something for everyone!

Included activities

• Yogyakarta – Countryside cycling tour

Sunrise at Borobudur Buddhist Temple

This morning, get up at dawn to watch the sunrise from the top of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Dating from the 8th century, its architecture, the precision of its bas-reliefs, its countless Buddhas and its enormous bells make it a must-see in Indonesia. You then return to the center of Yogyakarta city for your lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you visit the Kraton, the Sultan’s palace and the Taman Sari known as “the water tower”. You enjoy strolling and getting lost in the small surrounding streets, punctuated by numerous artists’ houses and local craft shops. Night at the hotel.

Included activities

• Yogyakarta – Borobudur Buddhis Temple
• Yogyakarta – Sultan palace
• Yogyakarta – Taman sari

On the way to the volcanoes!

After a good breakfast, your private driver takes you to the railway station where you take the train to Jombang. Don’t fail to admire the beauty of the landscapes that pass before your eyes. As soon as you arrive, a new driver welcomes you and transfers you to the foot of Mount Bromo where you spend the night. This still active volcano, peaking at 2,300m above sea level, is one of the most beautiful and sacred in Indonesia. Legend has it that a prince gave himself there as a sacrifice to the god Bramah in order to protect his family from the volcano. Every year, the faithful come to pay homage and honor the god by carrying offerings to the edge of the crater.

Sunrise and ascent of Mount Bromo

Your early start today (around 3 am) will be well worth it; trust us. First, drive to a lookout point in jeeps for sunrise over the sea of sands. If the weather is clear, the sunrise over this eerie sea of volcanoes is an unforgettable experience. Afterwards descend in your jeep to the sea of sands and climb up to the volcano crater to take a peek inside. The ascent is not too difficult (approximately 45 minutes), but it can be very cold, so don’t forget to bring extra layers of clothing. It’s also worth bringing a scarf to cover your nose and mouth, as it can get dusty. Return to the hotel to have breakfast and in the afternoon, rest on the road to Surabaya where you return to your hotel.

Included activities

• Bromo – Bromo Sunrise
• Train – Probolinngo to surabaya

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