Code:	indo 18
Routes:	JYogyakarta - Borobodur - Yogyakarta - Prambanan - Yogyakarta - Solo - Tengger Hightlands - Mount Bromo - Surabaya
Duration:	6 Days

Itinerary in brief
Day 1   : Arrival Yogyakarta
Day 2   : Yogyakarta - Borobodur - City Tour
Day 3   : Yogyakarta - Prambanan
Day 4   : Yogyakarta - Solo - Tengger Hightlands - Mount Bromo
Day 5   : Mount Bromo - Surabaya
Day 6   : Surabaya - Departure

TRAILS OF JAVA - Java remains one of the most fascinating parts of Indonesia and is an absolute must to a first time visitor. It is an island of smoking volcanoes and incredible fertility, an island of exceptional history, culture, and contrasts. It is one the most densely populated parts of the planet and the cities are incredibly crowded, but there are vast stretches of open country in between, of great and ever changing beauty. No one fails to be impressed by this remarkable island.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Yogyakarta (no meals)
Arrive at the airport, meet and greet with our representative and directly transfer to your selected hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is at your own leisure.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Santika hotel / Melia Purosani / Hyatt Regency

Day 2 : Yogyakarta - Borobodur - City Tour (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
07:00 hrs We will bring you to the most spectacular and world's biggest Buddhist monument complex. It was built around 800 A.D. Pick up from the hotel and drive about one hour to visit Borobodur. Looming out of a patchwork of bottle-green paddies and swaying palm tops, this colossal Buddhist relic is one of the continent's marvels. After the decline of Buddhism and the shift of power to East Java, the monument was abandoned soon after its completion. For centuries the complex lay forgotten, buried under layers of volcanic ash. Climb up to the top and enjoy a wonderful view on the Menoreh mountains. Enough time is given to stroll around the complex and to discover its beauty. Afterwards continue to visit the nearby located temples such as Candi Pawon, Mendut. We proceed to have lunch a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will visit the Kraton Palace, located in the heart of the old city; the huge palace of the sultans of Yogyakarta is effectively the centre of a small walled city within the city. Over 25,000 people live within the greater Kraton compound, which contains its own market, shops, batik and silver cottage industries, schools and mosques. Just at the edge of the Water Castle, visit of the Pasar Ngasem (Bird Market). Afterwards, continue to Kota Gede. Kota Gede has been famed as the hub of Yogyakarta's silver industry since the 1930's. But this quiet old town, which is now a suburb of Yogya, was the first capital of the Mataram Kingdom, found by Panembahan Senopati in 1582. Visit the busy silver workshops.
Late afternoon return to your hotel.
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Santika hotel / Melia Purosani / Hyatt Regency

Day 3 : Yogyakarta - Prambanan (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
07:30 hrs Pick up from the hotel and drive to the Prambanan village to visit the Prambanan Temples. The hindu temple complex was erected in the 9th century while Java was ruled by the Hindu Sanjayas of Old Mataram in the north. The complex consists of 4 major temples/shrines, such as Candi Shiva Mahadeva, Candi Brahma & Candi Vishnu, Candi Nandi as well as the Candi Sewu. The Ramayana story is carved into the walls of the temples. Enough time is given to stroll around and to observe the beautiful carvings. Afterwards, proceed to have lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is at own leisure. Time to stroll around Malioboro street.
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Santika hotel / Novotel / Melia Purosani

Day 4 : Yogyakarta - Solo - Tengger Hightlands - Mount Bromo (B/L)
Breakfast at the hotel
07:30 hrs Depart from Yogyakarta to Tosari via Solo. A short in solo is made to visit the Mangkunegaran Palace. We will travel through Java's heartland passing teak forests, rice fields and tranquil little villages along the way. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the way. Late afternoon arrival in Tosari. Upon arrival, check in at Bromo Cottages.
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Bromo Cottages

Day 5 : Mount Bromo - Surabaya (B/L)
03:30 hrs Early morning depart to Penanjakan, one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Leaving the hotel by 4 wheel driver jeep we then reach Penanjakan witnessing the sun rise. Returning to the hotel for breakfast then continue the trip overland to Surabaya. Lunch is served on the way to Surabaya.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and the rest of the evening is at own leisure
*** Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Santika hotel / Novotel / Shangri-la Hotel

Day 6 : Surabaya - Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 hrs After breakfast start with the city tour, including the Heroes Monument, Jembatan Merah, Hok An Kiong temple, Pasar Pabean and the historic Kali Mas harbor.
Afterwards, return to your hotel and check out. Transfer to the airport and continue your trip to your next destination.

Note: Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability..