Tour overview:

An archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, this small South East Asian country punches above its weight. This tour includes some of the best attractions Indonesia has to offer. The tour starts with a visit to the island of Java, world famous for its coffee beans, followed by visiting the world’s largest Buddhist monument in Borobudur and ending the trip in Ubud and Bali.

Day 1 - Arrive Yogyakarta

Arrive this afternoon in Jogyakarta, Indonesia on the island of Java, where you’ll find evidence of a rich and influential history. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 - Borobudur & Prambanan Excursion

Home of the world’s largest Buddhist monument, Borobudur is set amid a backdrop of volcanoes. This vast, ancient site features thousands of sculptures rising on seven levels and represents the peak of 8th–10th century South Asian Buddhist art. It is the oldest Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Indonesia. Later explore Prambanan, an ancient complex built in the style of Javanese-Hindu art that stands on the ethereal heights of the Dieng Plateau. In the evening, you will be transferred to a local restaurant to enjoy dinner. (BD)

Day 3 - Yogyakarta / Bali

Visit the elegant Kraton Royal Center. Its myriad museums, temples, crafts workshops and markets display the finest court architecture in Java. Dioramas with life-size puppets show the grandeur of earlier times, including a royal wedding. See fabulous batiks being produced, for which the area is famous. This afternoon, fly to the island paradise of Bali. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day is free at leisure. (B)

Day 4 - Ubud & Kintamani Excursion

Enjoy the full day sightseeing tour of Bali, featuring its natural, cultural, and artistic aspects. The tour begins with a stop at the village of Batubulan where you will attend a cultural performance of Barong and Keris Dance, which depicts the story of the eternal battle between good and evil. Proceed to the artisan villages of Celuk, Mas and Ubud, known as the center of Balinese gold and silver jeweler industry, wood carvings and art paintings respectively. Drive up through rural villages and vast areas of beautifully terraced rice fields in Tegal Lalang and drive by hundreds of village temples before a visit to the mountain village of Kintamani with its cool breeze and breathtaking vista of the still-active Mount Batur and its crater-lake. (B)

Day 5 - Bali

This day is at leisure to relax or perhaps pursue independent activities such as white water rafting, elephant safari, sunset tour to Tanah Lot or Uluwatu with Kecak dance show (additional cost for these activities). (B)

Day 6 - Bali.

Day at leisure to relax and pursue independent activities. (B)

Day 7 - Bali / Home

Depart Bali, taking with you an appreciation of a new way of life and a fascinating culture. (B)