Set out on a tour of the Trangkuban Prahu volcano (meaning, overturned boat) and admire the mysterious beauty of its unusual, elongated shape, and its huge crater called Kawah Ratu (meaning Queen Crater). Explore Buddhist culture and tradition at the Borobudur temple on the Kedu plain.Don’t miss out a visit to the Prambanan temple considered the largest Hindu temple in the country.
An early morning excursion to Mount Bromo is something you will never forget on this tour. Ride a pony up the awesome rim crater of Mount Tengger and wait for the crack of dawn. Watch the first rays of the sun light up the smoking crater of Mount Bromo. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime!
Itinerary
Day 01: JAKARTA
Arrival at Jakarta International Airport. Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Jakarta.
Day 02: JAKARTA - BANDUNG
Moving towards Bandung, on the way visit TMII (Indonesian in Miniature Park), an extensive park to get a glimpse of the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago. Then continue to Bogor with its famous Botanical Garden, and thousands of species of plant life from all over the world. Leaving Bogor, continue to Bandung passing along the beautiful scenery of tea plantation and scenic tropical beauty at Puncak mountainous region. Overnight at Bandung. (BL)
Day 03: BANDUNG
Begin this day with a morning visit to Tangkuban Prahu, a volcano crater and natural hot spring resort in Ciater, here swim and bath in warm mineral water pools. In the afternoon spend the time to see the performance of ‘Wayang Golek’ wooden puppet show and the ‘Angklung’ bamboo orchestra, as well as the classical Sundanese gamelan and dances. (BL)
Day 04: BANDUNG – JOGJAKARTA (BY TRAIN)
This morning our guide escort you to the station to take Express Train to Jogjakarta. Our journey takes us eastwards through fertile ricefileds and passing through panoramic country & villages. In the afternoon arrive in Jogjakarta then transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Jogjakarta. (BL)
Day 05: JOGJAKARTA
Our highlights tour in Jogjakarta, the former Indonesia’s capital city, include its valuable and special places such as the 17th century Sultan Palace (kraton), Watercastle and Bird market. Take the liberty of admiring for famous traditional handicraft works of Kotagede silver city, ‘wayang kulit’ puppet leather and traditional batik home industry. In the afternoon discover the extraordinary Borobudur temple, a world heritage built during the 8th century. In the afternoon most interesting Hindu shrinePrambanan temple, is regarded as one of the most beautiful Hindu’s temple in the world. (BL)
Day 06: JOGJAKARTA – MALANG BY TRAIN VIA JOMBANG
Start the day with scenic by train executive class to Jombang, Later we travel to East Java. Along the way you will discover picturesque landscapes. Overnight at Malang. (BL)
Day 07: MALANG - BROMO
This morning sightseeing the highlights of the Malang city with a short visit to Bird and Flower market, Singosari temple. Then drive to Bromo, overnight at Bromo. (BL)
Day 08 BROMO - SURABAYA
On 03:00am depart to Mt. Penanjakan; a viewing point for sunrise. Afterwards drive down to Mt. Bromo crossing the sea of sand. From here will change with a local pony and ride to the foot of the Mt. Bromo. Then walk up to 246 steps straight up to the rim of the mountain and experience the great view on top. The spectacular chain of Bromo, Batok and Semeru volcanoes is unveiling itself in a magnificent view. Back to your hotel for breakfast. Free at leisure until your time to transfer Surabaya Airport for your onward destination.
