Jakarta to Ubud Journey

  • 13 nights / 14 days
  • Indonesia
  • Jakarta-Pangandaran-Yogyakarta-Seloliman Nature Reserve-Mt Bromo – Kalibaru Yo-Pemuteran-Ubud

Day 1: Arrive Jakarta
Arrive at the Airport, Jakarta and proceed for your transfer to the hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Day in Jakarta
After breakfast at the hotel, Start your full-day tour with your local guide. Take in Sunda Kelapa port – where the Dutch first landed, temple-filled Chinatown and the old town of Batavia. Visit a Chinese mansion (Chandra Naya) and gain an insight into the beautiful Peranakan architecture. Wander about Fatahillah Square, then explore the religious side of the city at Cathedral Church and Istiqlal Mosque – the largest mosque in South East Asia. Also, be sure to meander through the antique market at Jalan Surabaya.

Day 3: Day in Pangandaran
Today there's some distance to cover, so you will spend a large chunk of the day traveling. Travel by train to Purwokerto City (approximately 5.5 hours), then take a private minibus to Pangandaran (approximately 3 hours). 

Day 4: Day in Pangandaran
Set off on a tour of the local surroundings, 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 Wayan golek (traditional wooden puppets). This spot, whose water is as green as its name suggests, is a popular hangout for locals, so take the opportunity to interact.

Day 5: Day in Yogyakarta
Head inland by private minibus (approximately 1 hour) before catching a train to Yogyakarta (approximately 4 hours). This town is one of South East Asia's real gems. It's Java's cultural heart, has a great atmosphere and is an Intrepid favorite.  Yogya offers a great array of cultural avenues to explore.

Day 6: Day in Yogyakarta
Rise early to catch the morning light and avoid the crowds at Candi Borobudur – the largest Buddhist structure on earth. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon of free time. You might like to visit one of Yogya's other heritage temples – this time perhaps of the Hindu faith. Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu complex in Java. 

Day 7: Day in Yogyakarta
Post breakfast, 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 tempeh. 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. learn about Indonesian cuisine or salute to the sun with a yoga class.

Day 8: Day in Seloliman Nature Reserve
Today you will be traveled by train (approx 4.5 hrs) before transferring on a minivan (approx 1 hr) to Seloliman Nature Reserve. The peaceful Seloliman Nature Reserve is situated on the slopes of the sacred volcano of Mt Penanggungan. Meet some of the volunteers working at the Seloliman Environmental Education Centre and eat delicious, locally grown organic produce cooked by their staff. 

Day 9: Seloliman Nature Reserve – Mt Bromo
Join reserve staff on a walk around the reserve, learning about the local environment and the Javanese tradition of herbal medicine (approx 2.5 hrs). You'll gain an insight into the region’s flora and fauna, traditional farming methods, rice production, the mini hydroelectricity plant, and the local village coffee shop. Finish up with a traditional jamu demonstration and a tasting of this Javanese herbal medicine. Continue on to Mt Bromo – the timeless homeland of the Tenggerese (approx 4 hrs). The still-active volcano – standing at 2329 mtrs – is the most well-known of the Tengger massif. This region is also the homeland of the Tenggerese and the steep, cultivated hills of the Tengger Valley. Retire early tonight in preparation for tomorrow's early start.

Day 10: Mt Bromo – Kalibaru
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. Return to the hotel to freshen up and then depart midmorning to Kalibaru in a private minivan (approximately 5.5 hours). You'll stop for lunch en route, then arrive in the afternoon, with time to relax by the pool or perhaps indulge in a local massage.

Day 11: Kalibaru – Pemuteran
Head out early in the morning to tour nearby coffee, cocoa, and rubber plantations. You'll see how rubber is processed, how coffee is dried, and if there's time, how cocoa is fermented. Before you set off, enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea and snack on a fried banana. Travel by minibus to the far eastern end of Java – Gilimanuk (approximately 3 hours). There is often a lot of heavy traffic on this stretch of road as it's the main entry point for Bali, so there may be some delays. Next, you'll board a ferry across the Java Strait (approximately 1 hour), before boarding another minibus for a journey along the west coast of Bali (approximately 1 hour). Travel on to Pemuteran – your destination for the next two nights.

Day 12: Pemuteran
Enjoy a relaxing day in this gorgeous beachside location. Maybe start the day with a relaxing yoga class and then explore the local area at your own pace. You could visit the surrounding monkey-filled temples, go swimming off the coast, or think about booking in a snorkeling or diving expedition to the turquoise and marine life-rich waters of Menjangan Island. Otherwise, simply sit back, relax and watch the fishermen go about their day-to-day on one of the beaches.

Day 13: Day in Ubud
Make the journey to Ubud (approximately 5 hours). En route, stop in at Taman Ayun Temple, taking in the impressive Balinese architecture while you stroll around the tranquil gardens. Ubud is Bali's main arts and cultural center – a thriving center of markets, shops and warungs and close by to verdant rice terraces and lush jungles. With nature and wellbeing at its core, Ubud is a highland haven of Bali. 

Day 14: Departure transfer
Today you will transfer to the airport to board a flight for the home country.

Inclusions

  • Guesthouse (4 nights), Hotel (9 nights)
  • 12 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
  • Ferry , Private Vehicle , Taxi , 4WD , Train , Boat
  • Jakarta - City Tour
  • Pangandaran - Green Canyon & local industries tour
  • Yogyakarta - Borobudur Temple complex
  • Yogyakarta - Cycling tour
  • Seloliman - Guided village & rice terrace walk
  • Mt Bromo - Sunrise climb
  • Kalibaru - Coffee, cocoa & rubber plantation tour
  • Mengwi - Taman Ayun Temple

Exclusions

  • Any international flights to Jakarta and from Ubud are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Jakarta to Ubud tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

Tour Notes

  • Above rates are subject to availability
  • Incase we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.

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