Java Overland : Yogyakarta – Bromo- Ijen- Bali

Duration: 7 Days

Overview

Java Overland Yogyakarta – Bromo- Ijen- Bali – 7 Days-03

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Javanese origin artforms are among the best known in Indonesia and the whole archipelago. The famous Javanese wayang puppetry culture was influenced by Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The Wayang repertoire stories, lakon, are mostly based on epics from India; Ramayana and Mahabharata. For centuries, the history of Java is that of kingdoms that fight for the control of a larger territory. Both Buddhism (under different forms) and Hinduism (from various traditions) prevailed among the rulers that build temples. Chinese sources and very scarce stone inscription evokes an Hindu kingdom on the north coast of Java (near modern Jepara) around the 6^th or 7^th century. More solid evidence teach us that a Saivite king called Sanjaya established himself in the valley of the Merbabu and Merapi volcano (north of modern Yogyakarta) in the first half of the 8^th century.

Highlights

Discover Java from Yogyakarta by executive train
Stop at Prambanan Hindu’s temple was built during the Canjaya dynasty in the 9 century
Explore Yogyakarta city by visting Sultan Palace, the Kraton built in 1755
With Rickyshaw or Becak visit Tamansari
Visit to Tarumartani Cigar Factory since 1918, Taru Martani always created the formulas for blending tobacco to create cigars with high color of tastes to satisfy the craves of cigars lovers.
The Borobudur Temple is one of Seven wonders of the world which was built by SANMARATUNGGA in the most glorious time of CAILENDRA Dynasty in the 8 century
Explore Surabaya city with visiting Kalimas Traditional Harbor to see the phinisi ship(handmade ship) operating in traditional ways
The House of Sampoerna Museum. This is an exotic heritage building that is used as a museum that showcases the legacy of Chinese Indonesian in building his cigarette business in Indonesia.
Enjoy 4WD Jeep to reach Ranu Pane village. The starting point to enjoy about 2hrs soft trekking or driving by Jeep to Cemoro Lawang village Bromo . You will enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Semeru and Mt Bromo from the summit of Mt Penanjakan.
With 4WD Jeep ride visit Ijen Crater for the trail that leads up to the active beautiful crater of Kawah Ijen volcano

Itinerary

DAY-1 JOGJAKARTA – HOTEL /Duta Garden Hotel 3*/Superior Room

Arrive in Jogjakarta by train/plane at noon for Java overland. Meet and greet by our guide then drive to the Prambanan Hindu Temples, one of the region’s most impressive archeological sites. Check into the hotel.

DAY-2 JOGJAKARTA CITY (B)

Full day tour of this rich repository of cultural treasures. We begin with the Sultan’s Palace, the Kraton built in 1755, and the Water Palace where the ladies of the court could enjoy the baths. Visit batik and silver jewellery workshops. Then proceed to the Taru Martani cigar factory which produces 14 types of vintage cigars since 1918. Return to the hotel.
Optional : Dinner and cultural dance program on an outdoor stage.

DAY-3 JOGJAKARTA – BOROBUDUR (B)

Today’s tour takes you to Borobudur Buddhist temple, the largest of its kind in the world, built in 800 A.D. and on the UNESCO world Heritage list. The sculptures lining each step are a good summary of Javanese history. Proceed to the Mendut and Pawon temples. Return to the hotel.

DAY-5 MALANG –BROMO (B)

Departure for the village of Tumpang in Mount Bromo National Park. Change to a 4X4 jeep for the ride to the village of Ranu Pane, then to Cemoro Lawang on the side of Mount Penan-jakan. Proceed through a sandy crater to Mount Bromo. The climb up is by well arranged steps. From the top enjoy an amazing view of the sea of sand, and the Tengger tribal temple. Return to the hotel in Malang.

DAY-6 MALANG –IJEN (Banyuwangi)/Ketapang Indah Hotel 3*/Superior Room (B)

Drive to Banyuwangi, and pass through the cities of Probolinggo and Paiton en route. Note the mangroves as you approach the coast for lunch on Pasir Putih Beach. Continue on toward the city of Situbondo and the Baluran National Park with its teak forest. Check into the hotel.

DAY-7 BANYUWANGI – IJEN VOLCANO – LOVINA (Bali) (B)

DAY-7 BANYUWANGI – IJEN VOLCANO – LOVINA (Bali) (B)
Early breakfast and partial ascension of Ijen volcano with 4X4 jeep. Then proceed to a 2 hour climb on a comfortable dirt road to the top. Observe the men who climb down to the crater to gather sulphur blocks. Proceed back to the jeep, and your car for the drive to Ketapang harbour, where you will board a ferry to the island of Bali. Meeting and drive to Lovina on the north coast. End of service.