A Luxurious Island Escape – 12 days
Yogyakarta / Magelang / Uluwatu / West Sumba
From $8710 AUD pp (2 pax)
From $8710 AUD pp (2 pax)
Day 1 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Arrive in Yogyakarta
Day 2 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Visit Candirejo, Sightseeing in Yogyakarta, Candi Mendut, Candi Pawon
Day 3 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Borobudur Temple, Afternoon at leisure
Day 4 – Magelang
Day at leisure
Day 5 – Yogyakarta – Prambanan – Bali – Uluwatu
Sightseeing in Yogyakarta, Prambanan Temple
Day 6 – Uluwatu
Day at leisure
Day 7 – Ubud – Tanah Lot – Uluwatu
Full Day Charter, Cycling through Rural Villages, Tanah Lot Temple
Day 8 – Uluwatu
Uluwatu, Kecak Dance and Seafood Dinner on The Beach
Day 9 – Uluwatu – West Sumba
Arrive in West Sumba
Day 10 – West Sumba
Day at leisure
Day 11 – West Sumba
Day at leisure
Day 12 – West Sumba
Transfer (Tambolaka)
Day 1 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Arrive in Yogyakarta where you are greeted and transfer to your hotel to check in. Overnight in Magelang
Day 2 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Travel by Andong/horse carriage before walking to explore the richness of candirejo village gaining insight into daily local community either in custom, tradition and the agricultural system of multi cropping. Having direct experience with the local people in the field of planting, preparing the ground for cultivation, picking many kinds of the seasonal fruits make complete decoration it ends with a Gamelan lesson. Next visit the exquisite Candi Mendut, with magnificent and well preserved carved stone statues set inside the pyramid-shaped temple. Mendut, Borobudur and Pawon, all of which are Buddhist temples, are located in one straight line. Afterwards Pawon a small Buddhist Temple known locally as Candi Pawon. It is a beautiful temple located between two other Buddhist temples, Borobudur and Mendut. Pawon Temple was also built during the Sailendra dynasty (8th – 9th centuries). Examines the detail and style of its carving, this temple is slightly older than Borobudur. Overnight in Magelang
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Yogyakarta – Magelang
Enjoy sightseeing in Yogyakarta visiting the Borobudur Temple, a 9th Century Buddhist Temple. It is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. Cnsisting of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome (stupa). The temple was designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture that blends Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana. The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with narrative relief panels on the walls about Buddhas teachings. The journey for pilgrims begins at the base of the monument and follows a path around the monument and ascends to the top through 3 levels symbolic of Buddhist cosmology, Kamadhatu (the world of desire), Rupadhatu (the world of forms) and Arupadhatu (the world of formlessness). Borobudur is regarded as the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefts in the world. Afternoon at your leisure * No local guide *. Overnight in Magelang
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 – Magelang
All day at leisure * No local guide *. Overnight in Magelang
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 – Yogyakarta – Prambanan – Bali – Uluwatu
Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Yogyakarta with a visit to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia, and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall and pointed architecture, a typical Hindu architecture. Built in the 9th Century, this temple is dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creater (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The Prambanan compound, which is also known as Rara Jonggrang complex, consists of 3 zones; first the outer zone, second the middle zone that contains hudnres of small temples, and the third is the holiest inner zone that contains eight main temples and small shrines. Arrive in Bali and transfer to (Uluwatu) to check into your hotel. Overnight in Uluwatu
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – Uluwatu
Today is a day at leisure * No local guide *. Overnight in Uluwatu
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 – Ubud – Tanah Lot – Uluwatu
Cycle through Rural Villages an exciting way to see Bali off the beaten track. Drive to the small village of Luwus where you will meet your specialist cycling guide before setting off on a leisurely ride through the Balinese countryside. Cycle along quiet countryside roads and pathways that only a bicycle can access. Pass through rural villages and rice paddies, and chance upon farmers at work in the fields, women going about their daily chores, and old men gossiping on the roadside. There are plenty of stops along the way for photos and for a well earned drink of fresh coconut. The ride ends in a beautiful location where you can enjoy the views over the lush rice fields while tucking into a picnic lunch. Next visit Tanah Lot Temple, probably one of Balis most holy sites. Built in the 15th century, this seaside temple is perched precariously on an eroded rocky outcrop, connected to the shore only at low tide. As the tide rushes in, the islet becomes completely surrounded by water, adding to the mystery and beauty of the temple and its location. This fantastic setting, overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, has made it the best known and most photographed temple in Bali. Overnight in Uluwatu
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – Uluwatu
After breakfast enjoy the morning at your leisure * No local guide *
In the late afternoon you will be taken to the location of the famous cliff hanging temple at Uluwatu. Perched on the edge of a steep cliff, the temple sits 70 metres above the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean. The temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys, many of whom can be found roaming the pathways. As the sun sets over the glittering ocean, watch a dramatic Kecak Dance or Ramayana Monkey Chant performance at the temple. Wearing traditional checked cloth around their waists, the male dancers chant in unison while depicting a battle from the Ramayana. After the performance drive to one of the beautiful beaches in Jimbaran for a barbeque seafood dinner in a beach restaurant under the stars. Feast on a succulent seafood platter including prawns, grilled fish, squid and clams. Try some kangkung, also known as Indonesian water spinach, and add some heat in the form of sambal, the spicy Indonesian sauce. Overnight in Uluwatu
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – Uluwatu – West Sumba
After breakfast transfer to West Sumba and transfer to your hotel to check in * No local guide *. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in West Sumba
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 – West Sumba
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the area or simply relax in your resort * No local guide *. Overnight in West Sumba
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – West Sumba
Today enjoy a day at your leisure * No local guide *. Overnight in West Sumba
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 – West Sumba
After breakfast enjoy time at your lesiure before transferring to the airport for your departure flight (Tambolaka, Sumba airport) * No local guide *
Meals included: Breakfast
INCLUDED SERVICES:
– Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages a supplement charge will apply.
– accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent.
– meals according to itinerary / Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight.
– ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
– 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.
– sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.
EXCLUDED SERVICES:
– visa fees, drinks, personal expenses. ** Visa Procedures:
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages,we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category.Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges mayapply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year- these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.