Indonesia · Culture

12-Day Indonesia Highlights Tour from Jakarta to Bali with Bromo

12 Days Round trip from Tangerang City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the National Monument of Indonesia, the country's pride
  • 02 Stroll through the Bogor Botanical Garden and Fatahillah Square
  • 03 Witness the house of Boscha and his grave in Bandung
  • 04 Visit Borobudur Temple, one of the world's wonders
  • 05 Offer your prayers at Prambanan Temple
  • 06 Admire the beautiful Flowers and Birds Market
  • 07 Learn about the plantations of Kalibaru

Embark on a 12-day journey through Indonesia's history, culture, and landscapes, from Jakarta to Bali. Visit landmarks such as the National Monument in Jakarta, Gedung Sate in Bandung, Borobudur Temple, and the Palace of Sultan Solo, while also exploring local traditions at batik and silver workshops. Stroll through the Flowers and Birds Market in Malang, witness the stunning sunrise views from Mount Bromo, and discover the plantations of Kalibaru with their owner.

Depart from the hotel at midnight and drive up to the viewpoint to witness the sunrise at 2,767 m above sea level.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bali, Tangerang, Jakarta, Bandung, Surakarta, Malang, Yogyakarta, Batu, Bogor
Languages Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Jakarta

  • Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from Jakarta airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
2
Day 02

Jakarta Highlights and Transfer to Bandung

  • Leave the hotel for a Jakarta city tour.
  • Stop to take pictures of the National Monument and the President's Palace.
  • Continue driving to the old colonial part of the city and stop at Fatahillah Square. Afterwards, drive to Sunda Kelapa Harbour, an old traditional harbour, to see the Phinisi sailing ship.
  • Head to Bogor Botanical Garden, the biggest botanical garden with thousands of collections of trees, plants, and flowers. Have a lunch break at a local restaurant.
  • Proceed to Bandung, the capital city of West Java.
3
Day 03

Malabar Tea Plantation and Bandung City Sights

  • Visit the Malabar Tea Plantation, the largest tea plantation in Indonesia.
  • Head to the authentic house of Boscha and his grave. On the way back to the hotel, drive around the city, passing the Asia Afrika Building, Warenhuis de Vries, and Gedung Sate, the Governor's office of West Java.
4
Day 04

Train Journey to Yogyakarta

  • Depart for the train station in Bandung. The trip by train takes 7-8 hours. In the afternoon, arrive in Yogyakarta and transfer to your hotel.
5
Day 05

Borobudur Temple and Silver Factory Visit

  • Depart to visit Borobudur Temple, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world and one of the world's wonders. On the way back to the hotel, stop at a silver factory to see the whole silver-making process.
  • Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon.
6
Day 06

Prambanan and Yogyakarta Cultural Tour

  • Depart from the hotel to visit Prambanan Temple, the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia, a batik factory representing the authentic culture of Yogyakarta, and the Sultan Palace, known for its beautiful collections of the Royal Family and its very large grounds.
7
Day 07

Journey to Solo

  • Have breakfast and continue the trip to Solo, the sister city of Yogya.
  • Visit the Palace of Sultan Solo, the uncle of Sultan Yogya, and the biggest traditional market in the city.
8
Day 08

Scenic Drive to Batu and Malang

  • Start the tour and enjoy the panorama on the way to Batu and Malang. If time permits, stop to see the waterfall.
  • Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon.
9
Day 09

Markets and Colonial Heritage of Malang

  • Have a relaxing day while enjoying the beautiful city of Malang. Visit the Flowers Market, Birds Market, and Rainbow Village, while passing by colonial buildings.
10
Day 10

Mount Bromo Sunrise and Transfer to Kalibaru

  • Depart from the hotel at midnight and drive up to the viewpoint to witness the sunrise at 2,767 m above sea level. The temperature can drop to zero degrees Celsius, with an average of 5-10 °C. To reach the highest viewpoint, continue by jeep with four-wheel drive.
  • Continue to Kalibaru, a small village famous for its plantations.
11
Day 11

Kalibaru Plantation Walk

  • Walk through the plantations of coffee, cacao, coconuts, spicy plants, and rice fields, escorted by the owner. See the process of making brown sugar. Taste local plantation products such as coffee and local cookies while enjoying a traditional dance performance by the children of the plantation.
12
Day 12

Ferry Crossing to Bali

  • Depart from the hotel early in the morning to reach the harbour, where you will cross from the island of Java to Bali. It takes around 1 hour by ferry to cross the Bali Straits.
  • Arrive at the harbour in Bali. Continue by road to your hotel.

End of the tour.

National Monument, Bogor Botanical Garden, Borobudur Temple, Mount Bromo

Where this trip takes you

National Monument, Bogor Botanical Garden, Borobudur Temple, Mount Bromo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tangerang City 9 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced driver
  • Toll, parking, and donations
  • Mineral water
  • Dutch- or English-speaking guide
  • Tickets and ferry
  • Entrance fees for the tea plantation, train tickets, waterfall, and plantation tour in Kalibaru
  • Mask

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Local guide at Borobudur, Prambanan, and the palaces
  • Porter fees
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees for Borobudur Temple, Sultan Palace, and Prambanan Temple
  • Jeep and entrance fee to Bromo Volcano
  • Tipping for the guide, driver, and room or bell boy
  • Other personal expenses

What to bring

  • Jacket for the Bromo tour
  • Certificate of vaccination (booster)

Know before you go

  • A certificate of vaccination is required.
  • ATMs are easy to find.
  • Indonesia is a safe country.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bandar Udara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, Kota Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
Tour start
Tangerang City, Banten 19120, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Tangerang City.

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