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The journey
Ride motorbikes across Indonesia from Central Java to Bali on a 12-day journey through cultural landmarks, volcanic landscapes, and scenic countryside. Travel from Yogyakarta to Borobudur, Prambanan, Mt Bromo, and Ijen Crater, with stops at temples, plantations, waterfalls, and traditional villages along the way. The tour also explores Bali's beautiful landscape and vivid culture, from Kintamani and Ubud to Tanah Lot and Kuta.
Wake up at 3:30 am and ride a jeep to the world’s most famous viewpoint at Mt Penanjakan on the rim of the Tengger Caldera to enjoy the sunrise, with its young volcanoes, including Mt Bromo and Mt Semeru in the background.
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Day by day
Arrival in Yogyakarta – transfer to hotel (breakfast).
Enjoy dramatic scenery on the drive through the tea and tobacco plantations of the Sindoro, Sumbing valley. See some of the most spectacular countrysides.
Visit Java’s oldest Hindu Temples, dating from the 8th century (Bima Temple, Gatotkacha Temple, Pandawa Temple & Arjuna Temple).
See the active volcanic craters such as Sikidang Crater and take in the beauty of the Telaga Warna (coloured) and Telaga Pengilon (mirror) lakes.
Continue towards Borobudur village for check-in and overnight.
Start trekking up Borobudur Temple, early at 5 am, to enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the top of the temple (if weather permits).
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and continue to drive to Yogyakarta for a city tour. Explore Sultan Palace, Taman Sari (Water Castle), Ngasem Traditional Bird Market, Silversmith, and observing Batik processing.
Drive to Solo and visit Prambanan Hindus Temple, which was built during 850 AD.
Quick photo stop at Candi Sewu en route.
Once reached Solo, proceed to the hotel for check-in and overnight.
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed towards Sukuh “Erotic” Hindus Temple which was built in 1437 AD some years after the Majapahit Kingdom collapsed. The temple has a trapezium shape with a similar shape as the Inca temple in Mexico, South America. See many erotic reliefs that carry forward the tradition of sex education in a primitive manner.
Visit Cetho Temple and Tawangmangu to enjoy a beautiful Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, an 81 m high waterfall not so far from the temple.
Upon completion, continue to the Sarangan area for check-in & overnight.
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and continue the trip to Mt Kelud, an active stratovolcano.
Enjoy a beautiful panorama along the way up to Mt Kelud.
Walk a 110 meters long tunnel and then trek up to the crater rim (20-40 degree of elevation - 350 meters long).
Continue the trip to Malang.
Overnight stay at Malang.
Go to Cemoro Lawang village in Mt Bromo Area for check-in and overnight, via Nongkojajar scenic route.
Pass through the sea-of-sand and climb up the Tengger caldera to reach Cemoro Lawang village for an overnight stay.
Part of the route is off-road which will need more attention in order to keep the motorbike on track.
Wake up at 3:30 am and ride a jeep to the world’s most famous viewpoint at Mt Penanjakan on the rim of the Tengger Caldera to enjoy the sunrise, with its young volcanoes, including Mt Bromo and Mt Semeru in the background.
Proceed towards Mt. Bromo volcano to climb up 245 steps of stairs. Upon completion, return to the hotel for breakfast and re-packing.
At 11:00 am, check-out and drive to Kalibaru village via Leces, Klakah, and Jember to Kalibaru.
Take a plantation tour at Kalibaru & after that, drive to the Banyuwangi area on the road.
Stop for photography at the biggest fisherman villages at Muncar.
Continue to Banyuwangi for check-in at the hotel.
Take a short transfer to Paltuding Ranger Post for starting Ijen Tour.
Breakfast will be arranged from the hotel (picnic style).
Ijen Crater shows a special type of volcanic feature common to Indonesia, about 1 km in diameter and 175 meters deep. The floor is covered completely by a warm lake, milky blue-green in colour, held back by a dam built many years ago by the Dutch, in order to store the hot mineral-laden water from rain for the croplands below.
After the unforgettable trip, transfer through the ferry terminal out to Bali.
Visit Kintamani overlooking Batur volcano and its crater lake.
Explore the Monkey Forest and see the rice terrace view at Tegalalang village.
Later, check-in at the Kuta area for rest.
Drive to the Bedugul area, then to Tanah Lot Temple, built on the top of a huge rock stone facing the Indian Ocean. Tanah Lot is one of the best places to view the sunset.
After that, check-in at the Kuta area and retire for the day.
Do some sightseeing in the Kuta area in free time before leaving the hotel for the airport.
Transfer to airport for return/onward flight.
End of tour.
Where this trip takes you
Borobudur Temple sunrise, Prambanan Hindus Temple, Mt Bromo sea-of-sand, Ijen Crater lake
The route
The fine print
Accommodation in twin/double hotel rooms
Meals as listed in the program
Private transport by motorbike
Tours and admission to all attractions, as listed in the program
Entrance, admission, and donation fees for tourist attractions
Professional tourist guide service throughout the tour
Accommodation and meals for the driver and tour guide
Personal expenses, extra food, other services, and optional tours
Tips for the driver and guide
Logistics
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Yogyakarta.
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