On Foot in Java and Bali
On Foot in Java and Bali
On Foot in Java and Bali
14 Days Starting in Magelang and ending in Sanur Beach
Visiting: Magelang, Indonesia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WJB
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Medium, None
Age range:
14-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
Tour Overview
This is a fabulous trip that explores both the inspiring natural wonders of Java and Bali's landscapes with their rich cultural history. Enjoy a variety of easy walks among tropical forests, farmlands, plantations and rural villages. Climb a volcano at sunrise and see spectacular sulphur-coloured lakes from the top of a plateau. Sample Indonesian cuisine and discover the local music and culture. Borobudur temple - Visit this fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Site Mount Bromo - Hike through the Sand Sea to the smoking cone of an active volcano Ubud - Relax and unwind in this beautiful town known for its crafts and dance
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Trip Starts In Magelang
Location: Magelang
Accommodation: Atria Magelang
Meals Included: No Meals
The trip starts today in Magelang. Located in a fertile agricultural area in Central Java, it is the closest city to the famous temples of Borobudur, which we will visit tomorrow.
Your trip Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner as a group afterwards. There are no other activities planned for today. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you will need to arrive into Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), just under two hours' drive from our hotel.
Day 2: Hike To Candirejo; Visit The Borobudur Temple World Heritage Site
Accommodation: Atria Magelang
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning we take a short drive south to enjoy a countryside walk to and around Candirejo, a typical Javanese village. The residents here have set up a sustainable tourism project that introduces visitors to Javanese village life. During the walk our guide will explain all about village life and give us the chance to take a closer look at the different activities such as harvesting and drying chili, making cassava crackers, and creating handicrafts made from bamboo and pandanus. We also plan to visit a local house and watch a traditional gamelan music performance before enjoying a delicious Javanese lunch at the village Pendopo (open-sided pavilion house).
We will spend the afternoon at the nearby Borobudur temple complex, the world's largest Buddhist monument and the largest man-made structure in the southern hemisphere. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur predates Angkor Wat by 300 years and Notre Dame by 200 years. Rediscovered in 1815, it has been excavated and returned to its original glory. The stone relief panels offer a clear glimpse into Buddhist doctrine and Javanese life 1,000 years ago.
Today's four kilometre walk will take approximately two to three hours with plenty of stops along the way.
Day 3: Walk Through Rice Fields To Selegriyo Hindu Temple; Drive To Wonosobo
Accommodation: Kresna Hotel Wonosobo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning we drive north to the village of Kembang Kuning on a beautiful route along winding roads passing rice terraces and streams. Our walk today takes us from the village through a valley of rice fields to Selegriyo, a small Hindu Temple that is older than Borobudur and much less visited. Later we drive on to Wonosobo, a small city lying on the Dieng Plateau in central Java. Wonosobo lies between two mountains, Sindoro and Sumbing, making this area relatively cool almost the whole year.
Today's five kilometre walk will take approximately two to three hours.
Day 4: Explore The Volcanic Craters And Coloured Lakes Of The Dieng Plateau; Drive Yogyakarta
Accommodation: Indies Heritage
Meals Included: Breakfast
Situated 2,000 metres above sea level, the Dieng Plateau is a wonderfully cool place to escape the hot and humid Javanese climate of lower altitudes. This morning we explore the area on foot and by bus and visit the historical and natural sites that are dotted in this beautiful hilly landscape. We visit the Dieng temple complex, a famous a relic from the time of the famous Kalingga kingdom of the 7th and 8th centuries. We walk to the crater of Kawah Sikidang where the air is filled with the pungent odor of sulphur from the crater then continue further to enjoy the views of the two-coloured lake, a spectacular sight caused by sulphur mixing with the water.
After spending the day on the Plateau we drive to Yogyakarta for the night. Situated almost exactly halfway along the length of Java, in an area considered to be the heartland of the Javanese, Yogyakarta is home to some of the island's oldest traditions and blessed with a rich, fertile volcanic soil. It is the cultural capital of Java, with a real mixture of influences, including Hindu and Buddhist temples, dating from the 8th century, Islamic palaces from the 18th century and Dutch colonial architecture that harks back to the days when the Netherlands held much of Java in its imperialistic grip.
Today's six kilometre walk will take approximately three hours.
Day 5: City Tour By Cycle Rickshaw; Walking Tour Of Yogyakarta Along The Kali Code River
Accommodation: Indies Heritage
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, we explore Yogyakarta by becak (traditional cycle rickshaw), a fun way to discover the city. Our first stop is at the Kraton Palace. This walled compound is the heart of the old part of the city and was once the palace of Yogyakarta's sultans. We will also visit the ruins of Taman Sari and the Water Palace, which was a pleasure park for the sultans. There will be an opportunity to visit some of craft markets for which the city is famous.
In the afternoon we take a guided urban walk around the Kali Code residential area of the city, following the river and passing down small alleys, we see how the local people live and learn about the day to day way of life here. Observe neighbours exchanging the latest gossip, pass little warung (small local restaurants) serving simple but tasty food, see children playing games and vendors going door to door selling their goods.
Today's seven kilometre walk will take approximately three hours at a very leisurely pace with plenty of stops along the way.
Day 6: Travel From Yogyakarta To Malang By Day Train
Accommodation: Enny's Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we travel by train to the city of Malang; it's a great way to see a lot of the countryside and to meet the local people. We travel on the Malioboro Express in comfortable air-conditioned 'executive' class carriages. Upon arrival in Malang late afternoon, we check in at our hotel with the remainder of the day free to explore. Malang is the second largest city in East Java and is known for its mild climate. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents.
Day 7: Jeep Safari To Mount Bromo; Hike Through The Sand Sea
Accommodation: Lava View Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We drive this morning to Tumpang, a small village south of Mount Bromo where we swap our bus for jeeps and enjoy a journey through beautiful scenery to eventually arrive at the Sand Sea, an ash-strewn landscape that surrounds Mount Bromo. After a picnic lunch we hike through the desert-like surroundings to reach the cone of volcano. Our jeeps meet us here and take us to our hotel at the outer crater-rim from where there are fantastic views of Mount Bromo and its cones.
Today's seven kilometre walk is expected to take approximately two hours.
Day 8: Watch Sunrise Over Bromo’S Lunar Landscapes; Afternoon Flight To Bali, Drive To Ubud
Accommodation: Nick's Pension Hotel Bali
Meals Included: Breakfast
We plan to get up very early this morning and walk from our hotel in around an hour to the Seruni viewpoint at 2,200 metres above sea level. It's the perfect spot from which to watch a spectacular sunrise over the lunar landscapes of Mount Bromo, Semuru and some of the other mountains. (For anyone not wishing to walk at this early hour there is an option to travel to the view point by shared jeeps). Returning to the hotel, we'll have some breakfast before departing to the city of Surubaya for the flight to Denpasar (Bali). On arrival we drive to the Balinese capital Ubud in the centre of the island.
Ubud is Bali's artistic heart and the centre of cultural events. Surrounded by a beautiful landscape it is easy to see where the artists find their inspiration. This is a great place for buying special mementos with many small shops and galleries. For those wishing to know more about Balinese art; a visit to one of the local museums will be of great benefit. Cultural events such as ceremonies, dances and temple festivals occur frequently and you are always very welcome to observe. Ubud has many good restaurants where you can sample a range of foods from Balinese-style to European dishes.
Day 9: Free Day To Explore Ubud
Accommodation: Nick's Pension Hotel Bali
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today has been left free to explore the delights of Ubud in your own time. Ubud has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. You may wish to take an optional excursion to the Tanah Lot temple. Perched on a barren rock outcrop, at high tide it is completely surrounded by the ocean and is a popular place to watch the sunset.
Day 10: Trek Around The Muntigunung Area Of North Bali
Accommodation: Nick's Pension Hotel Bali
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we travel to Bali's little-known Muntigunung area, trekking up in the spectacular hills of North-east Bali. Here we can enjoy the tranquility of this remote area and stunning views of the deep blue Lake Batur, Mount Agung and the Indian Ocean. High up in the mountain villages of Muntigunung the people have much less privileged lives than most Balinese. Part of the costs of our hike goes to support the building of water depots that help the villages to sustain agriculture and become more self-sufficient. Weaving and hammock making as well as cultivating caju nuts are also undertaken here.
Today's seven kilometre walk is expected to take approximately three hours.
Day 11: Botanical Walk - Pick, Smell And Taste Wild Herbs
Accommodation: Puri Lumbung
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we enjoy a \ herb walk\ , discovering the wild organic herbs that grow along the edges of the sawahs which provide ingredients for food and medicine. Turmeric root, coconut palms, taro plants and banana trees, lemon grass and citronella, soursop, jackfruit, pineapple and breadfruit grow side by side. Our guide will show us how to pick, and crush the roots to extract the strong fragrances. We stop to taste edible leaves, to suck the nectar out of the red flowers of the \ closed hibiscus\ tree and to drink fresh young coconut juice.
After the walk we drive to Munduk, a typical Balinese village, with a temple, busy morning market and Balinese houses, surrounded by rice-terraces and clove-plantations as far as the eye can see.
Today's four kilometre walk is expected to take approximately two to three hours.
Day 12: Lakes And Rainforest And Temples Walk; Drive To The Beach At Sanur
Accommodation: Puri Sading
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today's walk starts at Lake Buyan then passes through Dasong, an area of vegetable and strawberry plantations then through Hutan Dasong tropical rain forest. The trail continues to a small canal which leads to Lakes Buyan and Tamblingan. Along the route we plan to visit the local temples of Dalem Tamblingan and Gubug. After the walk we drive to Sanur, a small relaxed town with a long beach promenade and plenty of lovely places to eat.
Today's seven kilometre walk is expected to take approximately three to four hours.
Day 13: Free Day At The Beach
Accommodation: Puri Sading
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sanur is a relaxed beach resort with shallow waters and plenty of cafes and eateries and places to buy souvenirs from your trip.
Day 14: Trip Ends At Sanur Beach
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip ends today after breakfast at our hotel in Sanur Beach.
There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), which is around 40 minutes' drive from our hotel.
What's Included
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Accommodation
11 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights simple hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Train Tickets
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Meals – Half Board
Breakfast: 13 Lunch: 4
What's Not Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
11 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights simple hotel
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we would be delighted to book extra nights before the start or at the end of your trip, please let us know your requirements at the time of booking.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
All customers that travel on an Explore group trip will be provided with a complimentary transfer, provided they arrive and depart into the designated airport or train station on the trip start and end dates. This is a great way to start your travels, offering you that little extra peace of mind and comfort in the knowledge that there will be someone at the airport or station waiting to take you t
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Moderate
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I'm going on a walking/cycling trip-do I need to train?
It will depend on the grade and how fit you already are. Check the trip page for details of the walking or cycling grade and how far you’ll be walking/cycling each day. For moderate or challenging trips in particular we’d recommend doing some walks or cycles before you leave to build up your fitness and prepare you for the distances being covered.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We have a wide range of ages nationalities on our small group trips and they come from all walks of life.
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Should I get travel insurance?
Yes–it is a condition of booking that you are fully insured when travelling with us
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How long has the tour company been trading?
At Explore, we're the experts in adventure travel. Our small group adventure holidays have been running since 1981. Today, Explore is one of the most trusted travel companies in the UK with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but there are no concessions for doing so, and we must have a record in your booking advising as such before the trip departs.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Being a responsible company is a large statement, something that has to be entwined within the very fibre of a company. Discover the charities and partnerships we support as part of this at https://www.explore.co.uk/about/sustainability/charities-and-partners
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We want to be as clear as and as honest as possible about what happens if you decide to that you no longer wish to travel on your trip. Our booking conditions have details of the costs you’ll incur when you cancel-these charges depend on how long it is before your planned departure.
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What is the accommodation like?
We choose comfortable accommodation in the best locations possible. We opt for small, local and family-run accommodation where we can, as opposed to large chain hotels. We typically use hotels that are the equivalent of European 3-star, and you’ll usually have an en suite room. Occasionally, where we want to get off the beaten trail we may stay in more basic accommodation.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Sustainability is embedded within the fibre of Explore, it emanates from the inside out. But as we enter a new decade it is clearer than ever that our world needs help, and Explore has created a sustainability strategy based on the 2015 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Our flexible booking and safety policies mean you're protected before and during your travels with us. Receive a full refund if your trip is cancelled, transfer your trip free of charge up to 10 days before departure minus any irrocoverable costs.
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Do I need to be very fit to book with you?
All our trips require some level of active participation. This could be on a cultural trip, trek, safari, expedition or voyage. It is in the interests of all members of the group that everyone should be capable of fully participating in the activities of their chosen trip.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final documents will include a comprehensive trip itinerary, climate and country information, budgeting and packing advice visa and passport information and details on optional activities available.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes on most of our trips. Most trips are based on customers sharing twin-bedded rooms. If you book a group trip as an individual, you will share a room with someone of the same sex. However, on many trips we offer the opportunity to pay a supplement to pre-book a single room, known as our single room option. On some trips a single room will be provided every night, on others it will be provided o
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Do we have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel
It’s now a condition of booking a trip with us that customers should have one of the following before they travel - — Be vaccinated against COVID, having received the full recommended course, and allowing enough time for immunity to take effect. Full vaccination includes any booster required to keep the vaccine valid. — Have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72hrs of departure.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Explore will only offer hotels that have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with local government guidelines. We will ensure these measures include; enhanced room cleaning, ventilation, social distancing, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in public areas, food safety, staff re-training and minimising contact within the properties.
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