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Classic Java & Bali

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Culture & Nature
Private‑Guide Journey
15 Days - 14 Nights
From $4025 p.p.
UNESCO‑Listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

This beautiful journey carries you from vibrant Jakarta and its colonial charm to the heart‑warming culture of Solo and Yogyakarta, passing the spiritual temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. You conclude your trip on the relaxing shores of Sanur in Bali, surrounded by breathtaking nature and deeply rooted rituals, with a private yacht voyage to Nusa Penida and a visit to Ubud included in the programme.

 

This journey is meant to inspire and can be adjusted in any way you prefer.

Jakarta Old Town, also known as Old Batavia
Jakarta Old Town, also known as Old Batavia
Jakarta Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Jakarta Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
The 137‑metre‑high National Monument in Jakarta, symbolising Indonesia’s path to independence
The 137‑metre‑high National Monument in Jakarta, symbolising Indonesia’s path to independence
Maritime Museum Jakarta
Maritime Museum Jakarta
Batavia, Jakarta’s Old Town
Batavia, Jakarta’s Old Town
Traditional Bicycles in Jakarta
Traditional Bicycles in Jakarta
Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta’s Old Harbour
Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta’s Old Harbour
Glodok Chinatown in Jakarta
Glodok Chinatown in Jakarta
Glodok Chinatown in Jakarta
Glodok Chinatown in Jakarta
Vibrant Jakarta
Vibrant Jakarta
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Bogor Botanical Gardens
Bogor Botanical Gardens

Days 1–3: Jakarta – Old Town & Botanical Garden

  • Historic Old Batavia and Glodok Chinatown

  • Bogor Botanical Gardens

  • 3 nights at The Dharmawangsa (5‑star superior)

Explore the vibrant capital of Jakarta, a dynamic centre of politics, commerce and culture. From historic landmarks to modern shopping districts and culinary gems, the city reflects Indonesia’s rich diversity and resilience.

Step back in time in the Old Batavia district and the historic Sunda Kelapa harbour, where colonial architecture, canals and Fort Batavia evoke the city’s past. Nearby in Glodok, Jakarta’s Chinatown, you can wander through lively markets and quiet temples tucked into narrow alleyways.

Just beyond the city, Bogor offers a refreshing change of pace with its renowned Botanical Garden, established during the Dutch era. Home to thousands of plant species, serene walking paths and a historic palace, it is one of Indonesia’s most treasured green sanctuaries.

The Dharmawangsa (5-star superior)
Prambanan Temple Complex Yogyakarta
Prambanan Temple Complex Yogyakarta
Fort Vredeburg sits directly opposite the Kraton Palace and was built by the Dutch to keep a close watch on the Sultan.
Fort Vredeburg sits directly opposite the Kraton Palace and was built by the Dutch to keep a close watch on the Sultan.
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
The Abdi Dalem, attendants of the Kraton, serve as cultural custodians, ceremonial assistants and respected moral figures within Javanese tradition.
The Abdi Dalem, attendants of the Kraton, serve as cultural custodians, ceremonial assistants and respected moral figures within Javanese tradition.
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
Royal Palace Yogyakarta
The Taman Sari Water Palace in Yogyakarta
The Taman Sari Water Palace in Yogyakarta
Prambanan represents the cosmos in three tiers — the earthly world, the spiritual passage and the divine realm.
Prambanan represents the cosmos in three tiers — the earthly world, the spiritual passage and the divine realm.

Days 4–5: Yogyakarta – Royal Heritage & Sacred Temples

  • The Kraton, Yogyakarta’s Royal Palace

  • The Water Castle & Fort Vredeburg

  • The Prambanan Temple Complex

  • 2 nights Hotel Tentrem (5-star)

Arriving in Yogyakarta, you step straight into Javanese heritage at the Kraton, where ceremonial halls and cultural performances reveal the world of the sultans.

A becak ride leads you to the Water Castle and the colonial Fort Vredeburg, before the majestic Prambanan Temple rises beyond the city with its intricate stone carvings.

Hotel Tentrem (5-star)
Puro Mangkunegaran, the Royal Palace of Solo
Puro Mangkunegaran, the Royal Palace of Solo
The Art of Batik at the House of Danar Hadi
The Art of Batik at the House of Danar Hadi
The Art of Batik at the House of Danar Hadi
The Art of Batik at the House of Danar Hadi
Becaks lined up before Solo’s royal palace, traditional three‑wheelers serving as local taxis
Becaks lined up before Solo’s royal palace, traditional three‑wheelers serving as local taxis
The traditional market of Solo, also known as Surakarta, alive with local flavours and daily rituals
The traditional market of Solo, also known as Surakarta, alive with local flavours and daily rituals
Surakarta Traditional Market
Surakarta Traditional Market
Rice Fields of Java
Rice Fields of Java
Javanese Countryside
Javanese Countryside
Authentic Javanese Culinary Traditions
Authentic Javanese Culinary Traditions

Days 6–7: Solo – Authentic Javanese Village Living

  • The Royal Palace and the Art of Batik

  • Javanese Countryside Experience

  • 2 nights Alila Solo (5-star)

Solo, the cradle of Javanese culture, welcomes you with its gentle charm and understated atmosphere.

Explore Puro Mangkunegaran, with its royal courtyards, grand hall and a museum filled with noble heirlooms.

Discover the art of batik at the historic Danar Hadi manor, home to a working studio.

Experience village life by joining a Javanese countryside family in their daily routines — shopping at the market, working the fields and preparing traditional dishes together. A sincere encounter that highlights the warmth of Java.

Alila Solo (5-star)
The Borobudur Temple
The Borobudur Temple
Central Java’s verdant landscapes and gently smoking volcanoes
Central Java’s verdant landscapes and gently smoking volcanoes
Beautiful landscape between the Merbabu and Merapi volcanoes
Beautiful landscape between the Merbabu and Merapi volcanoes
The Merapi and Merbabu volcanoes of Central Java
The Merapi and Merbabu volcanoes of Central Java
The Pawon Temple lies on a straight axis between Borobudur and Mendut, indicating a ritual and symbolic connection. During the annual Waisak procession, Buddhist pilgrims walk from Mendut, passing Pawon, on their way to Borobudur.
The Pawon Temple lies on a straight axis between Borobudur and Mendut, indicating a ritual and symbolic connection. During the annual Waisak procession, Buddhist pilgrims walk from Mendut, passing Pawon, on their way to Borobudur.
The Pawon Temple may have served as a mortuary temple for King Indra of the Sailendra dynasty.
The Pawon Temple may have served as a mortuary temple for King Indra of the Sailendra dynasty.
Buddhist monks gathered at Mendut Temple, a serene prelude to the sacred Waisak route
Buddhist monks gathered at Mendut Temple, a serene prelude to the sacred Waisak route
The fertile landscapes surrounding the Merapi volcano
The fertile landscapes surrounding the Merapi volcano
The Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary and a masterpiece of Javanese architecture and spirituality.
The Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist sanctuary and a masterpiece of Javanese architecture and spirituality.
Pilgrims walk each level of Borobudur seven times clockwise, a symbolic journey towards enlightenment.
Pilgrims walk each level of Borobudur seven times clockwise, a symbolic journey towards enlightenment.

Days 8–9: Borobudur – Temples & Volcanoes

  • Java’s Scenic Panorama Route

  • The Borobudur Temple

  • 2 nights Plataran Heritage (5-star superior)

Journey from Solo to Magelang along a scenic panorama route, passing picturesque villages framed by the peaks of Mount Merbabu and Merapi.

Along the way, discover traditional copper and brass craftsmanship and enjoy sweeping views from Ketep Pass.

Continue to Java’s sacred temple trio — Mendut, Pawon and the majestic Borobudur. Let the silence speak at sunset, when Borobudur’s terraces glow gold, followed by a refined dinner overlooking the temple landscape.

Plataran Heritage (5-star superior)
Andaz Bali, perfectly located on Sanur’s lively beachfront promenade
Andaz Bali, perfectly located on Sanur’s lively beachfront promenade
UNESCO‑Listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
UNESCO‑Listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Bali
Bali
Hinduism and Bali are bound together in a profound, centuries‑old connection
Hinduism and Bali are bound together in a profound, centuries‑old connection
Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida
Pleasure Time
Pleasure Time
Broken Beach on Nusa Penida, sculpted over centuries by dramatic coastal erosion
Broken Beach on Nusa Penida, sculpted over centuries by dramatic coastal erosion
Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida
Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida offers exceptional visibility, revealing a vibrant world of colourful marine life
Nusa Penida offers exceptional visibility, revealing a vibrant world of colourful marine life
Honoured as the ‘Best Resort Hotel 2023’ by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Honoured as the ‘Best Resort Hotel 2023’ by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Andaz Bali – a gentle bike ride along Sanur’s elegant beachfront promenade
Andaz Bali – a gentle bike ride along Sanur’s elegant beachfront promenade
Andaz Bali - Fisherman's Club
Andaz Bali - Fisherman's Club
Sunrise at Andaz Bali
Sunrise at Andaz Bali
Sanur Beach, Bali
Sanur Beach, Bali

Days 10–15: Sanur – Relax along Bali’s Coast

  • Relaxation by the Beach

  • Private Yacht Cruise Nusa Penida and Ubud

  • 5 nights Andaz Bali, by Hyatt (5-star superior)

Unwind in the authentic coastal town of Sanur, where calm beaches, shallow waters and atmospheric streets lined with local restaurants, galleries and temples create a gentle rhythm of island life.

Enjoy a blissful day at sea aboard a private yacht and visit the tropical island of Nusa Penida. Explore the artistic heart of Ubud and the breathtaking rice terraces that surround it.

A visit to a temple with sacred springs — where a priest performs a traditional purification ritual — offers a profound connection to Balinese spirituality. Continue through rice terraces, meet a local family and walk beneath a bamboo forest at the foot of the mountains — a quiet, hidden side of Bali that stays with you.

Andaz Bali, by Hyatt (5-star superior)
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