Java Trip Overview
Explore yogyakarta and east Java highlights by train and private vehicle on this action-packed 4-day tour from Yogyakarta. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur and Prambanan; tour charming Malang and see the magnificent Tumpaksewu Waterfall; exploring authentic Jodipan colorful village; experience sunrise at Mt. Bromo volcano; and hike to the Ijen Crater in quest of the legendary blue fire. Finish at Ketapang Ferry, an hour from Bali. This program suits for visitors who have limited time and plan to travel in low budget.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Java, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Java, Java, Indonesia
Explore yogyakarta and east Java highlights by train and private vehicle on this action-packed 4-day tour from Yogyakarta. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur and Prambanan; tour charming Malang and see the magnificent Tumpaksewu Waterfall; exploring authentic Jodipan colorful village; experience sunrise at Mt. Bromo volcano; and hike to the Ijen Crater in quest of the legendary blue fire. Finish at Ketapang Ferry, an hour from Bali. This program suits for visitors who have limited time and plan to travel in low budget.
Itinerary
Day 1: Borobudur, Prambanan and Yogyakarta City
Stop At: Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Java
First day activity will be filled with cultural visits. Pick up in guest’s hotel by 6AM and head to first UNESCO world heritage of Borobudur temple. The Borobudur located about 2 hours away from Yogyakarta center. This 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, 2672 relief panels, and 504 Buddha statues.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Prambanan Temples, Jl. Raya Temulawak, Prambanan 55514 Indonesia
Second destination will be Prambanan temple after Borobudur. On the way to Prambanan, we will do lunch break (bill on guests). During your visit to Prambanan, you will experience different type of temple which comes from Hindu historical site.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Water Castle (Tamansari), Jl. Taman, 55133 Indonesia
After visiting Prambanan, if there’s still enough time then we will visit Taman Sari water castle by afternoon. Along with Batik and Silver industry in Kotagede district. By dinner time, we will drive you to dinner place for break before our team drop you in Tugu train station by 7.30PM for taking overnight train to Malang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight train Yogyakarta to Malang by Malioboro Express (Executive Class). Downgrade class will be refunded by cash.
Day 2: Overnight train to Malang – Tumpaksewu Waterfall – Malang City
Stop At: Malang, Malang, East Java, Java
Guests will do overnight train from Yogyakarta on their own and meet our next representative team in Malang train station (Kota Baru station) by 3.30AM. Pickup by car and head to Tumpaksewu for about 2 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Air Terjun Tumpak Sewu Lumajang, kampung siji, Jl. Raya Sidomulyo, Besukcukit, Sidomulyo, Pronojiwo, Kabupaten Lumajang, Jawa Timur 67374, Indonesia
Arriving in Tumpaksewu waterfall around 6AM and enjoy Mount Semeru view as background during clear weather. Enjoy simple breakfast box which already prepared and prepare before doing trekking. Meet up with local trekking ranger then start to descend down to Tumpaksewu waterfall for about 1 hour. Enjoy the gigantic main tumpaksewu waterfall on the base area. Walk continuosly to connecting Cave Waterfall (Goa Tetes) and dip in cave ponds. By noon back to parking area and have lunch in local food vendor. Journey back to Malang city for about 2 hours and stop by in Jodipan colorful village for about 1 hour. Afternoon do accommodation check in and total rest until midnight departure to Mount Bromo.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Jodipan Colorful Village, Gang 1 Jodipan, Kesatrian, Kec. Blimbing, Malang 65126 Indonesia
Visit Jodipan colorful village after reaching back Malang city from tumpaksewu waterfall. Have a quick visit and after do accommodation check in. Total rest until midnight departure (12AM) to Mount Bromo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple breakfast box
Accommodation included: MADOR Hostel in Malang city (private air-con room with shared bathroom). Odd number using triple / family room.
Day 3: Mount Bromo Sunrise – Bromo Crater – Bondowoso
Stop At: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Java
Departure from Malang by 12AM by car and head to sukapura village for about 2.5hours. Change with 4WD Jeep and head another 1.5hours to reach Penanjakan view point. Enjoy hot coffee/tea while waiting for sunrise time around 5AM. Then by 6AM back to 4WD Jeep and drive down to Bromo crater area. Free time to explore and hike up the Bromo crater following the trail or stairs path. Back to main jeep basecamp and have simple breakfast. Journey toward Bondowoso for about 6 hours and stop on the way for lunch break. Check in hotel with swimming pool and total rest until midnight departure to Ijen Crater
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Bondowoso, Bondowoso, East Java, Java
Check in hotel with swimming pool and total rest before midnight check out and departure to Ijen Crater (blue fire included, no hidden additional cost for blue fire).
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple breakfast box
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ijen View Hotel/Palm Hotel (depends on availability). Odd number using triple room or family room.
Day 4: Ijen Blue Fire – Ijen Sunrise – Ketapang Harbor
Stop At: Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi 68454 Indonesia
Depart 00.00AM from hotel in Bondowoso and head for about 1.5hours to reach paltuding trekking point. Meet up with local trekking ranger and start hiking for 4kilometers (2hours) to Ijen summit. Then descend down to blue fire source. By sunrise time, back to summit again and enjoy sunrise moment. Around 6AM, walk back to parking area and enjoy breakfast box from hotel along with hot coffee/tea. Journey to Ketapang harbor.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Banyuwangi, Banyuwangi, East Java, Java
Drop guests in Ketapang harbor, and our team will buy ferry ticket for guests. Then after, guests are allowed to ride ferry on their own to reach Bali. Additional drop back to Malang or Surabaya will be charged for additional transportation cost (contact us).
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast box
No accommodation included on this day.
