Embark on an extraordinary ten-day voyage across the breath-taking landscape of Java, commencing from the energetic city of Jakarta in the west and culminating in the picturesque city of Banyuwangi in the east. This journey, one of Indonesia’s most spectacular train expeditions, will enchant you with the evolution of the scenery, characterized by verdant rice fields and majestic mountain landscapes, interspersed with overnight sojourns in fascinating towns and cities.
Indulge in a memorable blend of luxury and culture, enchanted by the shifting panoramas and grandeur of Java Island. Marvel at the splendors of Jogjakarta and stand in awe of the iconic Borobudur. Experience the thrill of ascending to the craters of Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen, each with their own unique allure.
Your final destination is Bali, aptly named the ‘Island of the Gods’, where you’ll be greeted by an array of cultures and peoples that make this paradise island unique. As the journey concludes, relax and reflect on the wealth of experiences gathered on this magnificent expedition across Java. The memories will surely be savored for a lifetime!
Highlights
• Old railways stations
• Sunda Kelapa old harbor with Bugis Schooners
• Bogor Botanical Gardens
• Bogor Botanical Gardens
• Borobudur Monument
• Prambanan Temple
• Mt. Bromo
• Ijen Crater and Lake
• Encounters with the sulfur miners at Ijen crater
Activities
• Explore Bogor Botanical Gardens
• Visit Taman Mini
• Visit National Museum
• Visit Sunda Kelapa harbor
• Climbing Tangkuban Perahu volcano
• Visit Ciater Hot Spring
• Watching Angklung performance
• Visit Prambanan Temple
• Yogyakarta city tour
• Visit Borobudur Temple
• Visit Surabaya flower market
• Visit Pasuruan traditional harbor
• Cross the sea sand by jeep to Mt. Bromo crater
• Climb Ijen crater
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive and overnight in Jakarta (No Meals)
Arrive at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, meeting service by our Jans Tours representative, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Jakarta
Day 2 : Jakarta – Bogor (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel and then depart to Bogor Botanical Gardens located about 50km south of Jakarta in the city of Bogor. A huge world-class botanical garden, covering an area of around 80 hectares. Afternoon visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. This is 1,100 hectares of beautiful Indonesia in mini featuring full-scale traditional houses from all provinces of Indonesia and a huge lagoon where you can row around the islands of the archipelago or take a cable car across for a bird’s eye view.
Overnight in Jakarta
Day 3 : Jakarta – Bandung by train (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up by our guide and begin a Jakarta City tour taking in the National Museum, Sunda Kelapa Old Harbor where you can see the tall-masted Bugis schooners-the largest fleet of commercial sailing ships in the world. Passing the National Monument proceed to Gambir Railway Station to board your train to Bandung. For three hours the train winds around mountainsides, traversing bridges and snaking through tunnels built by the Dutch in the 19th century. The scenery is spectacular. Upon arrival in Bandung transfer to your delightful colonial-era hotel.
Overnight in Bandung
Day 4 : Bandung (Breakfast)
A spectacular day unfolds as we drive up the mountains to the resort of Lembang. Visit the many fruit and flower markets before continuing our climb to the Tangkuban Perahu volcano. Here you can walk to the actual rim of this still-active volcano. On our return, we visit the Sari Ater Hot Springs where there is time for a refreshing swim in the hot mineral baths before lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch enjoys a traditional performance of angklung music. This orchestral performance played on tinkling bamboo instruments is guaranteed to enchant you!
Overnight in Bandung
Day 5 : Bandung – Yogyakarta by train (Breakfast)
After breakfast transfer to the Bandung Railway Station to board the train for Yogyakarta. Today’s journey takes us through the fascinating rural countryside passing terraced paddy fields, plantations, and villages. Mid-afternoon we arrive in Yogyakarta one of the foremost cultural centers and former capital of the ancient Javanese Kingdom and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon visit the magnificent 9th century Hindu Temple of Prambanan.
Overnight in Yogyakarta
Day 6 : Yogyakarta (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel. Today’s sightseeing tour takes us to the Keraton (Sultans Palace) and also to see traditional Javanese crafts, silversmiths, and batik processing. After lunch at a local restaurant visit one of the great wonders of the world – the mighty Borobudur Buddhist Monument. There is ample time to explore and photograph this ancient monument built in the 8th century.
Overnight in Yogyakarta
Day 7 : Yogyakarta – Surabaya by train (Breakfast)
After breakfast transfer to the station and board our waiting train. The journey to Surabaya skirts a number of distant volcanos and passes numerous sugar cane fields on the lowlands. On arrival in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city after Jakarta, Sightseeing tour visiting Kayoon Flower Market passing the hero’s monument and Governors Residence with its colonial architecture i the city centre. Check into your hotel and overnight in Surabaya.
Overnight in Surabaya
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