local Italian-speaking guides for all visited destinations. The guide will be speaking English when Italian-speaking guides are not available
meals included (see “Price includes”)
departures are guaranteed (min 1 participants). Subject to availability
Itinerary
Day 1 — Yogyakarta
After immigration formalities, passport control, baggage retrieval, and customs, you will be greeted by a local guide and transferred to the hotel., the rest of the day is free,
Day 2 — Yogyakarta
Breakfast, Early in the morning, visit to Prambanan. Built in the 10th century, it is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. It consists of three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu deities (Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma). Then visit the city of Yogyakarta with the Sultan's Palace (closed on Mondays), also known as "Keraton". The Palace is built with typical Javanese architecture and inside it showcases the cultural heritage that tells the history of the region. Next, visit the Water Castle, which was once the royal family's vacation garden. Then visit a batik factory, where silk or cotton fabrics are painted using a very special process. Transportation between Keraton, Water Castle, and the Batik factory is done by traditional pedal-powered tricycles called "Becak". Continue with an interesting walking tour in the Kotagede neighborhood, strolling among the locals' houses where you can interact with them. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Buddhist temple of Borobudur (closed on Mondays). The massive stone stupa of Borobudur is one of the largest ancient architectural monuments linked to the Mahayana tradition. Buried under volcanic ash and tropical vegetation, it was only rediscovered in 1815 and has been completely restored by UNESCO. It is truly a Mandala, a map of the cosmic universe and the human mind: a point of integration, union, and connection. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.,
Car
Day 3 — Yogyakarta → Mt Bromo
Breakfast, transfer to the station of Yogyakarta, travel by train to Mojokerto, duration: about 5 hours, continue to, duration: about 4 hours, lunch at a restaurant, hotel accommodation upon arrival,
Car
Day 4 — Mt Bromo → Kawah Ijen
Wake up in the middle of the night, around 3:30 am. Departure aboard a off-road jeep to reach Penanjakan (altitude 2,700m) where, from a panoramic terrace, it will be possible to admire a beautiful sunrise. After admiring the sunrise, descend in the jeep to 2,330m passing through the famous "sea of sand". From here, a short horseback ride is planned to reach the base of Mount Bromo. To reach the crater, you then have to climb 250 steps. After admiring the beautiful panorama of Mount Bromo, return to the hotel for breakfast and some relaxation. Afterwards, we will continue along the coast through the picturesque fishing village of Pasir Putih before arriving at Ijen, where lunch will be served along the way. It is a long transfer of 269 km, approximately 7 hours. Accommodation in a hotel.,
Day 5 — Kawah Ijen
Wake up in the middle of the night, around 4:00 am. Breakfast and departure for Paltuding, where the adventure to reach the caldera of Mount Ijen begins. We will cross rural villages, coffee and clove plantations, in the rainforest of Java. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns, and tall trees cover the mountain slope (uphill trekking for about two hours, it is recommended to wear a sweater). At an altitude of 2,883m, the reward for the effort is a breathtaking view of the morning, and during good weather, you can see the large sulfur lake. After admiring the lake and the local sulfur extraction activities, the downhill trekking begins, at the end of which a long transfer to Bali is planned. Stop in Ketapang for lunch at a local restaurant. Then continue with the ferry to Bali (crossing time of about 1 hour), arriving in the late afternoon., end of the tour.,
Notes
ROOMS: Triple rooms are double rooms plus an extra bed, typically smaller than the other two. Triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of reservation. Special requests for smoking, communicating, adjoining, high floor, low floor rooms etc. are always upon request and the service is never to be intended as guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-out amount to 50% of an extra night if you check-out by 6pm, and to a full extra night if you check-out after that
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIMETABLES: departure times are indicative, depending on the number of hotel pick-ups per day. Tourists are kindly asked to be in the lobby at the indicated time. Depending on which hotel you are staying at, you may have to wait 15 minutes or more. The return times are indicative and subject to change depending on a number of factors, including traffic and duration of the visits.
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
TIPS: not included; at your discretion
MEALS: not included when not specified
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, transfers operate only from/to the hotels included in the tour, and only on the first and last day of the tour. A supplement is charged for transfers from/to different hotels; in the event of a longer stay; and in the event of arrival/departure at/from other airports. A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for unscheduled transfers from/to different hotels must be issued at least 3 weeks before departure; otherwise, an additional urgency surcharge will be applied.,
Starts from
5 days / 16 nights – from Yogyakarta to Kawah Ijen,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch,
Price includes
Transfers and visits by coach or minivan, with local assistants and guides, local Italian-speaking guides for all visited destinations. The guide will be speaking English when Italian-speaking guides are not available, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, porterage, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Flight to Yogyakarta (not included): it is possible to arrive at any time., when departing from Bali it is necessary to book late evening flights or plan for an overnight stay, the timetable in the travel plan is indicative. The definite timetable will be confirmed on site by your guides, the timetable in the travel plan is indicative. The definite timetable will be confirmed on site by your guides, Wearing comfortable shoes and beach sandals
Protecting yourself from the sun with a good sunscreen
Bringing mosquito repellent, Expected hotels:
Superior category
Yogyakarta: Prime Plaza / Novotel
Bromo: Lava View / Cafe Lava / Ancala
Ijen: Ketapang Indah / El Royale / Santika Banyuwangi
Deluxe category
Yogyakarta: Phoenix / Melia Purosani / Royal Ambarrukmo
Bromo: Jiwa Jawa / Bromo Cottage
Ijen: Jiwa Jawa Ijen,
