6 Days Yogyakarta to Bali

Upon arrival at the New Yogyakarta International Airport (NYIA), you will be picked up by your driver and/or guide and will be transferred to your hotel in Yogyakarta. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Hotel Grand Rosela (Deluxe Room) or similar
Comfort: Duta Garden Hotel (Run of House) or similar

Meals not included

Today you will visit Borobudur** and Prambanan Temples.

Borobudur
Dating back to the 9th century, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple on earth and is located in central Java. Restored in 1970 with the help of UNESCO, the temple consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms. It is decorated with no less than 2,672 relief panels and has 504 Buddha statues of varying types. The main dome sits in the centre of the top platform and is surrounded by 72 stupas, each containing a Buddha statue. Only when visiting in person will you get a true appreciation of its immensity and stunning design, a highly recommended stop for anyone going through Java.

** For Borobudur Temple - Please note:
Climbing up the temple has been restricted for only 150 foreigner tourists per hourly slot. Please do note that all climbs to the Borobudur are non-guaranteed and climbing on Mondays is not possible. Unfortunately, due to the regularly changing regulations and slots available, the climb tickets can only be booked at current 7 days in advance. If the trip includes the entrance fees, Happy Trails will automatically attempt to book the climbing slot once available (as the window of booking changes regularly). However, the climb is NOT guaranteed at the time of booking the trip.

Prambanan
Prambanan Temple is also called Rara Jonggrang Temple. This is the biggest Hindu's temple in Indonesia and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The height of the main temple is 47 meters, surrounded by smaller temples. In Southeast Asia, there are two biggest Hindu's temples: Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia and Prambanan temple in Indonesia. Built on the ninth century by Rakai Pikatan and was dedicated to Hindis Gods, Brahma, Visnu, and Shiva.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Hotel Grand Rosela (Deluxe Room) or similar
Comfort: Duta Garden Hotel (Run of House) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Going around by bike is a great way to immerse yourself into the peaceful village atmosphere. The tour starts with a transfer to Sentolo, just west from the city. The local guide own a massive collection of the old fashioned model bikes from where you can choose the one that fits you. Your local guide will bring you close to the village people as it is designed for you to enjoy, experience and be involved in their day to day activity. The route will bring you to the traditional market, village home industry and perhaps a school. You drive on quiet village roads with rice paddies on the landscape. A simple Javanese-type lunch is included, as well as, tea or coffee and mineral water. After lunch, continue to pedal back from where you started. A tea and coffee is served before you head back to the city.

What to bring - Authentic Village Tour by Colonial Style Bike
Advised to wear comfortable clothes, good shoes/sandals, hat, and sunscreen

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Hotel Grand Rosela (Deluxe Room) or similar
Comfort: Duta Garden Hotel (Run of House) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Today you will go from Yogyakarta to Bromo via toll road. On the way to Bromo, you will visit Madakaripura Waterfall.

Madakaripura Waterfall
Located in Sapih village, not too far from Bromo. Madakaripura Waterfall is a sacred visiting area comprising seven separate waterfalls with the central one reaching a height of 200 meters from the bottom. This spectacular waterfall lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger range with waters that cascade from the dense forest above.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Café Lava (Superior Room) or similar
Comfort: Lava View Lodge (Superior Room) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Wake up early in the morning for the tour. You will be leaving the hotel using a Jeep to go to the point of view, and waiting for the beautiful golden sunrise to appear. After sunrise, you will then drive to the sea of sand (Pasir Berbisik) to reach the parking area of Mt. Bromo. From the parking area, you can walk up to the summit of Mt. Bromo, where you will feel like walking on the surface of the Moon. After visiting Mt. Bromo, you will be back to the hotel for a refreshing shower and breakfast.

Please note that Bromo is an active Volcano and we cannot guarantee that it will be possible to visit the crater. The status can change daily and you will receive the most recent information at the time when you will receive the Entrance Ticket to Bromo.

Please note, that even though the crater might be closed, it will be possible to visit the viewpoint. Exception: During major eruptions.

Afterwards, you will go from Bromo to Ketapang. On the way, you will have a long drive past winding road with different views ranging from local villages, cities' hustle and bustle, rice fields, hills with plantation and mountains.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Ketapang Indah Hotel (Standard Room) or similar
Comfort: Jiwa Jawa Ijen (Deluxe Room) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After an early wake-up call and breakfast, a four-wheel drive vehicle carries you through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain, ending at the Park Ranger’s station to begin the hike to Ijen Crater, along a shady track with spectacular views. The stunning view is unveiled at the peak of 2380 meters above sea level. The lakes eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits creates a landscape that looks desolate and barren yet vibrantly alive. As the scene unfurls before you, miners do their daily descend into the crater, re-emerging with up to 80 kilos of ore carried in bamboo baskets along the treacherous path. Once you’re finished you will walk down the mountain and be brought back to your hotel.

Today you will go from Ketapang to Bali (Pemuteran/Lovina/Ubud/South Bali area). On the way, you will board a ferry that will take you across the sea and into the island of Bali within 30-45 minutes and then continue to drive by land to your hotel. End of services.

Meals included: Breakfast