Memorable 8 Days Yogyakarta Indonesia Friends Vacation Package

Eclipse Hotel 3

On arrival Yogjakarta, you will be met at the airport and transferred to our group hotel. Situated almost exactly halfway along the length of Java, in an area considered to be the heartland of the Javanese, Yogyakarta is home to some of the island/’s oldest traditions and blessed with a rich, fertile soil from the volcanic ash. It is the cultural capital of Java, with a real mixture of cultural influences, including Hindu and Buddhist temples, dating from the 8th century, Islamic Palaces from the 18th century and Dutch colonial architecture.

Eclipse Hotel 3

In the morning, we explore the city by car and discover the city of Jogjakarta. We start with a visit to the Kraton. This walled compound is the heart of the old part of the city and once the palace of Yogyakarta/’s sultans. Also, we will visit the ruins of Taman Sari, the Water Palace, which was a pleasure park for the sultans. Yogyakarta is also a center for craft markets, batik textiles and artist studios, which you can visit depending on your interests. Malioboro Street is a great area to do some last minute shopping.

Hotel Santika Premiere Malang 3

Today we go for a train ride to Malang. This is a great way to see a lot of the countryside, pass small towns, villages and get in touch with the local people. You will travel Executive class with air- conditioning. Upon arrival in Malang, you will be transfer to your hotel. Malang is the second largest city in East Java. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is well known for its mild climate. People in East Java sometimes call it Paris of East Java.

Lembah Kijang Base Camp 3

After breakfast at our hotel, we meet our local team, and drive to Arjuno Lalijiwo Nature Reserve and commence our trek to Lembah Kijang base camp, at the foot of Welirang Volcano. We pass through farmlands, meeting friendly locals and getting to see them at work on their farms and going about their daily activities. We/’ll also trek through dense jungle where deer and other kinds of wildlife can be seen, if we/’re lucky we might spot some of the local fauna.

Lembah Kijang Base Camp 3

Today we/’ll trek from Lembah Kijang base camp to the summit of Welirang Volcano before returning back to our camp. We/’ll rise before dawn to begin the trek. A total of approx 7 hours 12 km is normally required to trek up to and back from the summit however depending on the weather we may need longer. At the summit we/’ll explore the crater and its large fumaroles fields, the sites where the sulphur is being quarried using primitive tools. We plan to arrive back to camp by 10:00 am.

Local Home Stay 3

Today we have another summit trek, this time to the summit of Arjuna Volcano. From our camp we commence an interesting trek pass two small peaks, Kembar 1 and 2, which are also part of the Welirang Arjuna mountain chain. The trek to the summit normally takes approx 3-4 hours. Once we reach the summit we spend some time admiring the view and taking photos before heading back to base camp. approx 16 km. From here we then continue on to Lawang (total approx 14 km). Lawang is a small tea plantation near the highlands of Tretes. Tonight we/’ll stay in some simple guesthouse accommodation that belongs to the tea estate. The views from here are spectacular with lush green vegetation surrounding us and towering mountains as a backdrop. We/’ll also have the opportunity to watch some of the local tea farmers go about their work.

Lava View Lodge Hotel 3

We start the day with spending some time to admire the morning views from the tea plantation. You then have time to walk some of the trails surrounding the tea plantation or instead you may wish to stay and relax at the guesthouse. A transfer to Bromo is then provided. It/’s a smooth drive and normally takes about 4 hours. Along the way we/’ll see local farmland, small villages and picturesque landscape. Tonight is spent in Bromo. We have a very early start tomorrow morning so an early night is recommended.

This morning/’s wake up call is at 3:00 am. We then commence our journey by 4:00 am to Mt Penanjakan. From the summit of Mt Penanjaken we can witness the spectacular sunrise across the glorious vistas of Mt Bromo and the surrounding volcanoes. We then continue to the crater of Mt Bromo through the middle of a vast plain called the Sea of Sand (horse riding is included). We then return to our hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to Surabaya Airport for your flight to Denpasar. Upon arrival in Denpasar airport you will be transferred to your hotel (own booking) in Kuta, Kuta, Sanur or Legian. Please discuss post trip arrangements with your World Expeditions/’ Adventure Travel Consultant. Trip concludes.