DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to Yogyakarta
Fly overnight from the UK to Yogyakarta.

Day 2: Yogyakarta to Borobudur
On arrival, you will be transferred to Borobudur where you’ll be staying at Plataran Heritage Hotel for 2 nights. Enjoy the rest of your first day at leisure – exploring or relaxing as you wish.

Day 3: Borobudur
Rise early this morning to visit Borobudur Temples Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, during sunrise – don’t forget your camera! Later you’ll return to your hotel for breakfast and in the afternoon, get a taste for local life with a horse cart ride through Candirejo Village. Ride through this peaceful village making stops to see scenes of local life such as farming crops and making cassava crackers.

Day 4: Borobudur to Yogyakarta
This morning you will transfer to a village near Gunung Merapi which offers stunning views of this volcano. Set off on a 15km bike ride (mostly downhill) passing through the beautiful countryside and villages. After your bike tour, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with a magnificent view of the next stop of today’s itinerary: Prambanan Temple Compounds. Enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre before transferring to The Phoenix to spend 2 nights.

Day 5: Yogyakarta
This morning you will be collected from your hotel to explore Kotagede on bicycle. This charming village retains some of Central Java’s best examples of traditional Javanese architecture. On arrival to the village you will visit a master baker’s house and sample Kembang Waru – a type of cookie only sold in Kotagede. Explore more of the village with your guide before enjoying a simple authentic lunch with a local family. Return to your hotel for a few hours at leisure before being collected for a delicious evening food tour of Yogyakarta. Interested in climbing Mount Bromo or seeing the blue fire of Mount Ijen? Let us know and we can design your holiday exactly how you want it.

Day 6: Yogyakarta to Sebayur Island
This morning, you’ll transfer to the airport to fly to the island of Flores, via Bali. On arrival, you’ll transfer by speed boat to Komodo Resort where you’ll be staying for 3 nights. This wonderful small resort offers exciting activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling, and insightful tours to nearby island as well as visits to spot the famous Komodo dragon.

Days 7 & 8: Sebayur Island
Two full days at leisure to enjoy Komodo Resort. A perfect time to relax on the beach and soak up the sun. Want to add more nights to relax? No problem! Get in touch and we’ll create the perfect holiday specifically for you.

Day 9: Sebayur Island to Ubud, Bali
Today you’ll transfer to the airport to fly to Bali where you’ll meet with your guide and transfer to the beautiful inland town of Ubud. You’ll be staying for 4 nights at Wapa di Ume.

Day 10: Ubud
Today you’ll get a true taste of Bali’s local culture, traditions, and lifestyles with an immersive Ubud day tour. First you’ll meet a traditional shaman for a special Balinese blessing ceremony. Then you’ll join a local chef for a hands on cooking class at Kayun House, a local organic restaurant, where you’ll also enjoy a feast of traditional Balinese dishes. After lunch, it’s time to relax with a one-hour long Balinese massage. Feeling relaxed, you’ll start your journey back to your hotel with stops at Monkey Forest and Ubud Market.

Day 11: Ubud
This morning you’ll head to the beautiful Tegalalang rice fields for a leisurely trek through small villages and the luscious surroundings. You’ll then continue to Kintamani, Bali’s mountain region with Mt Batur as its stunning centrepiece. Enjoy the remarkable views here and a delicious local lunch in a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the enchanting temple complexes of Titra Empul, and Gunung Kawi before returning to your hotel with the evening at leisure.

Day 12: Ubud
Today you have a full day at leisure in the lovely town of Ubud. Head out to explore the market, or create your own food tour visiting the many delicious restaurants of Ubud, or simply relax by your hotel’s pool.

Day 13: Ubud to Seminyak
Today you’ll explore Bali’s lakes and hills with visits to the Royal Temple of Mengwi, Lake Bratan, and Mount Batukaru. Later, you’ll head to one of Bali’s most famous temples, Tanah Lot, which is located on volcanic rock in the ocean – a very unique and beautiful temple. You’ll then transfer to The Kayana where you’ll spend your final 3 nights.

Day 14: Seminyak – Uluwatu
Mid-morning, you’ll be collected for a day in the sun-kissed Bukit peninsula – the southern tip of the island of Bali. Spend the late morning at a beach club in a hidden cover, only accessible by electric funicular, where you’ll also enjoy lunch. Afternoon, visit the impressive Uluwatu Temple perched on the edge of a steep cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Then, you’ll head to a restaurant near Padang Padang Beach where you’ll enjoy a refreshing sundowner and watch the local surfers catching some waves. Finish your evening at another restaurant and enjoy a delicious Asian fusion tapas-style dinner.

Day 15: Seminyak
A full day at leisure to relax by the pool or hit the beach – a perfect time to recharge your batteries and reflect on your Indonesia adventure so far. If you’d like to extend your stay here to relax some more, let us know!

Day 16: Bali to the UK
Today you’ll transfer to Denpasar Airport to check in for your flight back to the UK

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