Arrival at Yogyakarta Airport, private transfer by our English-speaking guide. Overnight in Yogyakarta
Departure to visit Borobudor, 42 km west of Yogyakarta. This huge Buddhist Temple made up of thousands of blocks of volcanic and river stone, was assembled entirely by human labor and took more than 75 years to complete. We continue with the visit to the nearby Mendut Temple which is shaped like a pyramid and the temple houses three impressively carved stone statues. You will also visit the Pawon Temple, a simple but beautiful monument known for its exact symmetry. In the afternoon we will visit the ancient Hindu Temples of Prambanan, located 17 kilometers from Yogyakarta. Built in the 9th century, this collection of sharp-edged temples features three main inner shrines dedicated to the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Return to hotel and overnight in Yogyakarta.
In the morning visit the Sultan's Palace, also known as "Kraton". This building, built between 1756 -1790, is a good example of the traditional architecture of the Sultanate of Java. Next visit 'Taman Sari', the water palace and garden. This royal complex was built over 200 years ago by the first sultan with bathing pools for his harem. Then transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Bali with the Garuda Indonesia Company. Arrival in Bali and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ubud.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning departure to visit the famous Tegalalang Rice Terraces located north of Ubud. We will visit the Tampak
Siring Temple, known as the Temple of the Holy Spring and we will end the day at the Gunung Kawi Temple where the Tomb of King
Udayana is located. Overnight in Ubud.
Departure in the morning to the town of Penglipuran located in the province of Bangli, it is a traditional and very characteristic town
due to the distribution of its houses and located 700 meters above sea level. We will continue to Besakih, the Mother Temple located at the foot of the “Agung” volcano. This Hindu temple is the largest and most important in Bali, it was built in the 8th century by the priest Markandia who came from the island of Java. It is dedicated to the Supreme God and for that reason it is called "the Mother Temple". On the way back to the Hotel, a stop in the Klungkung region, where you will visit the Kertagosa Palace of Justice, built in the 18th century by the Klungkung kingdom. Overnight in Ubud.
Free morning to enjoy the hotel. Departure in the afternoon to Tanah Lot, a beautiful sanctuary that is located on an islet about 100 meters from the coast. After transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Nusa Dua
Departure from the hotel to Taman Ayun, a temple of the royal family located in Mengwi. Built in 1634, it is a site recognized by UNESCO in 2012. We continue the tour and visit the beautiful landscapes of Jatiluwih rice fields that have preserved the traditional Balinese irrigation system known as Subak. Then continue to the Ulun Danu Temple located on the shore of Lake Bratan, a huge lake formed by a crater. Its water, although cloudy and deep, is sacred to the Balinese. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Nusa Dua.
Free morning to enjoy the hotel. Departure in the afternoon to visit the Uluwatu Temple built in the 11th century. This Temple is an architectural wonder located on a steep rock at 75 meters. high in front of the Indian Ocean. Next we will attend the Kecak Dance, starring a multitude of men seated in concentric circles and it is a representation of a part of the Ramayana. Return to hotel and overnight in Nusa Dua
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private with a english-speaking guide.
Inclusion
Stay in the mentioned hotels including daily breakfasts
Private transfers and tours with an English-speaking guide
Tickets, donations, parking according to the program.
Exclusion
Air ticket Jogyakarta / Denpasar. Cost given at time of booking.
Food and drinks that are not indicated in the program
Personal expenses, tips for guide, driver, porter
Early check-in or late check-out at hotels
Travel insurance
Guide and driver tips
Note
Hotels Used:
Option A
Yogyakarta: Melia Purosani (Deluxe)
Ubud: Dinara Ubud (Terrace Suite)
Jimbaran:: Movenpick (Classic Room)
Option B
Yogyakarta: The Phoenix Hotel (Deluxe Legacy)
Ubud: Kamandalu Ubud (Ubud Chalet)
Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel (Deluxe)
Supplement flight Yogyakarta – Denpasar (rate subject to change): AUD 444 p. pax