Indonesia · Culture

7-Day Java Heritage Tour with Mount Bromo and Baluran National Park

7 Days Round trip from Yogyakarta Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world
  • 02 Explore Javanese heritage at Keraton, Prambanan Temple, Candi Sukuh, and Ratu Boko
  • 03 Experience batik-making traditions at a handmade batik centre
  • 04 Watch the sunrise over Mount Bromo from King Kong Hill
  • 05 Discover Baluran National Park's Bekol Savanna, known as "Little Africa" of Java

Travel across some of the most beautiful destinations in Java, including Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Probolinggo, Mount Bromo, and Banyuwangi. Explore Indonesia's rich cultural and spiritual heritage at Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Candi Sukuh, Keraton, and Ratu Boko, and visit the Museum Keris and a handmade batik centre. Admire the stunning landscapes of Mount Bromo at sunrise and discover the savanna wildlife of Baluran National Park, known as Little Africa or Africa van Java.

Admire the stunning landscapes of Mount Bromo at sunrise and discover the savanna wildlife of Baluran National Park, known as Little Africa or Africa van Java.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Probolinggo, Mount Bromo, Banyuwangi, Baluran National Park, Mount Merapi, Ketapang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Borobudur Temple and Batik Heritage

  • Begin the tour with a visit to Borobudur Temple. If Egypt is known for the pyramids, Indonesia is known for its colossal Buddhist temple, Borobudur Temple, the largest one in the world.
  • Then, head to the handmade batik centre. A vacation in Indonesia is not only about adventure and nature; you can also experience the culture here. Those who want to dive deeper into the richness of Indonesian culture can take heritage trips to Indonesia's batik villages. Aside from seeing the process of making batik, you can also learn to make batik directly from the craftsmen themselves.

Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

2
Day 02

Candi Sukuh and Museum Keris

  • Today, go to Candi Sukuh. A tour to Sukuh, the "erotic" temple on the slope of Mt Lawu, reveals distinctive thematic reliefs unlike those of other candi, where life before birth and sexual education are the main themes.
  • Next, proceed to Museum Keris. There is also a description of the keris-making process, including sesajen offerings by the masters. This gives visitors a real opportunity to watch the manufacture of keris.

Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

3
Day 03

Keraton, Prambanan Temple, and Ratu Boko

  • Visit Keraton, where visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Kraton in former times by seeing the life-size diorama of wedding ceremonies in the palace meeting hall, performed by puppets intentionally arranged to create such an atmosphere. Sets of Javanese musical instruments, antiques, and heirlooms make the palace of Yogyakarta worth visiting.
  • Then, go to Prambanan Temple. It is the biggest Hindu heritage site and has beautiful scenery because of its design. It also has a historical background that attracts tourists.
  • Next, head to Ratu Boko.
  • From Ratu Boko temple, tourists can see Prambanan and Kalasan temples on the north side, with Mount Merapi and rice fields as the background. To the south, the south sea looks hazy. Visitors can also enjoy the sunset scenery from there.

Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Surabaya via Trowulan

  • Transfer to Surabaya and go to Trowulan. Trowulan has archaeological sites such as temples and cemeteries. Historical notes and trusted epigraphs show that the centre of the Mojopahit Kingdom was located in the Mojokerto area, especially at Trowulan. Besides having high historical value, the archaeological sites are also attractive tourist objects, such as Bajang Ratu Temple and Tikus Temple.

Stay at a homestay.

5
Day 05

Transfer to Probolinggo

  • Transfer to Probolinggo. Probolinggo is one of the gateways to visit the majestic Bromo, Tengger, and Semeru mountains in East Java.

Stay at a homestay.

6
Day 06

Mount Bromo Sunrise and Transfer to Banyuwangi

  • Mount Bromo is a 2300-meter-high volcano in Java, Indonesia. A Mount Bromo sunrise tour at this active volcano is a highlight of your trip to Java.
  • The day starts at 03.00 am as you go to King Kong Hill to prepare to enjoy the sunrise.
  • Check out and transfer to Banyuwangi.

Check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

7
Day 07

Baluran National Park and Tour End

  • Visit Baluran National Park. When it comes to savanna, it is also known as Little Africa or Africa van Java, since it is quite identical to the African savanna. There are many activities you can do, such as taking photographs or observing the animals from a tower in Bekol Savanna.
  • The tour ends. Drop-off is available at Ketapang or back in Surabaya.
Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Mount Bromo sunrise, Bekol Savanna

Where this trip takes you

Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Mount Bromo sunrise, Bekol Savanna

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yogyakarta 8 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • All tickets
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Meals

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Jacket: Bromo has cool temperatures.
  • Hat and sunblock: prepare for the dry weather at Savana Bekol, Baluran National Park.

Know before you go

  • Must be vaccinated to travel in Indonesia.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Tour start
Yogyakarta, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Yogyakarta.

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