The Heart of Indonesia: Java and Bali

17 Days from $5,990 USD / person

This Indonesia trip artfully combines the impressive temples of Java with the twin volcanoes Bromo and Ijen, and the beautiful landscapes of Bali. The perfect introduction to incredible Indonesia, with the promise of unforgettable impressions including contrasting beach stays in Candidasa and Nusa Dua.

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Sample Itinerary

Day

Place

Hotel Opts

1 – 4

Yogyakarta
Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Buddhist Temples, Urban Living

D’Omah Boutique Village Resort
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta MGallery by Sofitel

4 – 5

Mt Bromo
Highlights: Volcano Trekking, Panoramic Views

Jiwa Jawa Mount Bromo

5 – 6

Ijen
Highlights: Trekking & Hiking, Magical Volcanic Craters, Stunning Natural Beauty

Ijen Resorts & Villas

6 – 8

Pemuteran
Highlights: Beach Relaxation, Day Trekking, Water Sports

Amertha Bali Villas
Amertha Bali Villas

8 – 10

Munduk
Highlights: Natural Beauty, Glittering Waterfalls, Trekking Opportunities

Sanak Retreat
Munduk Moding Plantation

10 – 12

Ubud
Highlights: Cultural Heart, Regal Treasures, Artistic Hotspot, Boutique Shopping

Kori Ubud
Wapa di Ume

12 – 14

Candidasa
Highlights: Charming Cafés, Relaxation, Trekking Opportunities

Ramayana Candidasa
Alila Manggis

14 – 17

Nusa Dua
Highlights: Stunning Beaches, Vibrant Markets, Snorkeling

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
The Laguna Bali Resort & Spa

17 – 17

Denpasar
Highlights: Urban metropolis, Colonial heritage, Pristine beach

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Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – 4

3 Nights

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta in Java is a unique place for the appreciation of contrasts. Finding its own harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, where the old way of life and bygone times and customs are appreciated alongside its youthful charm, the city/town is considered Indonesia’s artistic and intellectual heart. There are several universities located within the city, and as a result, students are found around every corner. Yogyakarta is best known for its two historic temples: Borobudur Temple, a 9th century Buddhist monument and UNESCO World Heritage site, and Prambanan Temple, dedicated to the divine Hindu Trimurti (trinity).

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Borobudur Temple & Prambanan Temple

Explore the magnificent Buddhist temple complex at Borobudur and Prambanan Temple, Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple complex, on this tour. Travel about 25 miles out of Yogyakarta in the morning to Borobudur, which was built in the ninth century. It is the largest single Buddhist monument in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It took two million blocks of stone to complete the complex, which is made up of three circular terraces on top of six square ones and contains more than 2,500 relief panels and over 500 Buddha statues. Then, head for the ninth century temple compound of Prambanan, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is dedicated to the Trimurti, an idea in Hinduism wherein Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the Preserver and Shiva is the Destroyer. There are 240 temples altogether, with the three main temples dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The compound is characterized by tall and pointed architecture, with the central building rising 154 ft.

(Duration: Full Day; Private Activity & Transfers; Meals Not Included; Fitness Level: Easy, Access to Borobodur structure closed on mondays)

Hotel options

D’Omah Boutique Village Resort – Opt 1

Room Deluxe Heritage (Double room)

Meals Room Only

Style Boutique

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta MGallery by Sofitel – Opt 2

Room Deluxe Legacy

Meals Breakfast

Style Heritage

Day 4 – 5

1 Night

Mt Bromo

Mount Bromo in Java is a fabulous volcano with views! Located in Eastern Java and part of the Tengger massif, it enjoys pride of place within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Standing tall at 2,329 meters, this active volcano is not the highest of the massif, yet it is probably the most popular and attracts many visitors to the region. Your best view of Mount Bromo is from the adjacent and slightly higher mountain of Penanjakan, or from its crater rim – if you dare! Its name, Bromo, is derived from the Javanese pronunciation of Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Mt. Bromo

Discover the exhilarating sight of Mount Bromo and its stunning surroundings on this half-day tour. The best time to view the entire Bromo landscape is dawn, which necessitates an early start. The first part of your journey, to the small village of Wonotoro, is accomplished in a regular vehicle. The village is the gateway to the region and sits 2000m above sea level. From there, switch to a private jeep and head for the rim of Mount Penanjakan, hopefully arriving in time for sunrise. The rim provides the best views of Mount Bromo as well as Mount Batok and Mount Semeru. After watching night give way to day, go back down the volcano in your jeep, cross the Laotian Pasir, or Sand Sea, and alight at the foot of Mount Bromo. From here it is about 250 steps to the rim of the crater. Your effort will be rewarded with more spectacular views of this unique landscape. For an additional cost, you can choose to climb to the rim on horseback.

(Duration: Half Day; Private Activity & Transfers; Meals Not Included; Fitness Level: Moderate. Start at 3 am)

Hotel options

Jiwa Jawa Mount Bromo – Opt 1

Room Bromo Junior Suite (Double room)

Meals Breakfast

Style Resort

Day 5 – 6

1 Night

Ijen

Igen in Java is where you can explore a most magical yet natural landscape. At 2,300 meters, Igen boasts Indonesia’s largest volcanic crater, which just so happens to have a magical blue fire. This natural phenomenon is thought to have arisen from 300,000 years of volcanic activity, journeying through a time the area was very rich in acid. Igen is best enjoyed in the morning from 0700 hours to 0900 hours, when the unique combination of yellow rocks and mineral waters are at their best. For witnessing the ethereal phenomenon, it is best you arise before dawn and arrive at the crater by the early hours of the morning.

Included activities

Personalized Night Trek to Ijen Volcano

Hike up the side of a volcano and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the landscape from the crater rim. Start out on this tour at 3 am in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Pass through rural villages and tropical rainforest on the way to the village of Jampit, which is where the road ends. From there it is a 90-minute hike on foot to the crater lake. The volcano is part of the Ijen Plateau and the scenery here is diverse, with plenty of evidence of volcanic activity. Once you reach the top, you can look down on the aqua blue crater lake. You can also see local miners descending into the crater and emerging with up to 80kg of yellow crystalline sulfur deposits. After spending some time at the top enjoying your surroundings, hike back down to your vehicle and return to the hotel in time for breakfast.

(Duration: 8 hrs ; Start Time: Jiwa Jawa Ijen (3:00 AM), Ijen Resort (2:30 AM) ; Private Activity & Transfer; Meals Not Included; Fitness Level: Moderate; visitors need to provide a valid health certificate as a requirement to be able to hike Kawah Ijen. Your guide will take you to the clinic on the way to your hotel before check in so the next day you won’t have to queue before the trek.)

Hotel options

Ijen Resorts & Villas – Opt 1

Room Resort Deluxe

Meals Breakfast

Style Farmhouse / Estancia

Day 6 – 8

2 Nights

Pemuteran

Pemuteran in Bali is the ultimate beach oasis! This hidden jewel is located on the northwestern tip of Bali and is only known to visitors who have been vacationing in Indonesia for years and prefer a quieter beach. We won’t tell anyone about Pemuteran if you don’t! The dark lava sand of the beach is ensconced by a relaxed and friendly fishing village. There is a brilliant range of stylish, boutique hotels located directly on the beach for quick access. Pemuteran is also the ideal base for a day trek in the West Bali National Park. You can also venture further afield to the neighboring island of Menjangan with its plentiful diving and snorkelling opportunities and excursions.

Hotel options

Amertha Bali Villas – Opt 1

Room Two Bedroom Garden View Villa

Meals Breakfast

Style Beach Resort

Amertha Bali Villas – Opt 2

Room Two Bedroom Ocean Front Villa

Meals Breakfast

Style Beach Resort

Day 8 – 10

2 Nights

Munduk

Munduk in Bali is undoubtedly one of the most charming mountain villages of Indonesia. With its lush hills that are dotted with jungles, paddy fields, fruit trees and other island plants, it is the ideal location to unwind within the harmony of nature. Considerably cooler than other areas of Bali, this region is home to dozens of hazy waterfalls that dramatically rush over rocky slopes. Archaeologists have dug up the past and discovered that Munduk was once home to a sophisticated civilization between the 10th to 14th centuries. In the 1890s, the Dutch conquered the area and developed an economical hub with a wide range of coffee, vanilla, cocoa and clove plantations. Today, the village is home to several accommodation options, catering to all types of visitors – adventurous hikers, casual trekkers, and gentle day dreamers alike.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Sekumpul Waterfall

Explore Sekumpul, the prettiest waterfall in Bali, on this half-day tour. Pass through a series of mountain villages in North Bali on the two-hour journey from Munduk to the falls, which are located in a rich rainforest. Sekumpul means a group or collection in the local language, and these falls are split into seven by the high cliff over which it tumbles, each with different heights and water flow. The largest falls around 80m, making it the tallest waterfall in Bali. If you feel brave enough, go for a swim in one of the natural pools.

(Duration: 3 hrs excluding transfers ; Private Activity & Transfers; Meals Not Included; Fitness Level: Moderate,please carry extra pair of clothes ,Please wear comfortable walking shoes)

Tamblingan Rainforest Trek and Ulun Danu Temple Tour

After a leisurely breakfast, set out from your hotel in Ubud for the verdant highlands of Munduk. Beyond the lush paddies, rolling valleys and hills, lies the beautiful Tamblingan Lake nestled amid dense tropical jungles. Stop to admire your beautiful surroundings and a short walk through the jungle later, you will have arrived at the lakeshore. Explore the lake to your heart’s content, whiling away time listening to jungle sounds and bird song. Soak in the tranquility and witness mist-laden volcanic peaks in the distance. Afterwards, hop into a canoe and you will be rowed across the lake to your vehicle. Next, pause at Lake Bratan to see the picturesque Ulun Danu Beratan Temple standing by the lakeshore. An iconic landmark in Bali since the 17th century, explore the area and learn more about the temple goddess Kali, to whom it is dedicated. Afterwards, make your way back to your car and continue on to Munduk.

Hotel options

Sanak Retreat – Opt 1

Room One Bedroom Bungalow

Meals Breakfast

Style Farmhouse / Estancia

Munduk Moding Plantation – Opt 2

Room Luxury Suite

Meals Breakfast

Style Boutique

Day 10 – 12

2 Nights

Ubud

Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali. Home to the country’s royal family, the town is rich in art and at the center of Balinese craft and traditional dance. In 1936, the King of Ubud co-founded the Pitamaha Artists Cooperative, in which both Balinese and Western painting styles have mutually been flourishing. The town itself has developed dramatically over the past twenty years, with many shops and boutiques offering an ideal ground for unusual and unique retail therapy. Despite this growth, Ubud and its surrounding villages continue to be harmonious and unspoilt. Breathe in the breathtaking beauty, as you witness gently rolling, often terraced paddy fields, dotted with occasional Hindu temples. Rainforests with majestic, centuries-old trees, and dramatic gorges within the tranquil foothills, await your discovery.

Included activities

Personalized Mount Batur Trek With Volcano Cooking

Set off in the afternoon with your expert guide to explore the fascinating volcanic craters formed by the active Mount Batur volcano. Walk across the unique landscape comprising of ash cones and frozen lava rocks formed by over a dozen volcanic eruptions between 1963 and 1999. Pass by an expanse of volcanic ash as you make your way to the rim. Enjoy splendid views of the caldera along with gorgeous vistas of Lake Batur, Mount Agung, and Mount Abang. You might even be able to see as far as Mount Batukaru and Mangu Peak on a clear day! Stroll along for a closer look at fumaroles and mini stalactites of colorful mineral deposits caused by the steam. Sip on afternoon tea as you watch your guide prepare your meal in a unique volcano oven! Enjoy your food before you saunter down the mountain to the vehicle that awaits you.

(Duration 5 hrs excluding transfers; Light Dinner Included; Private Activity & Transfers; Fitness Level: Moderate; drive time: approx 1 hr each way depending upon your hotel location )

Hotel options

Kori Ubud – Opt 1

Room Superior Suite

Meals Room Only

Style Resort

Wapa di Ume – Opt 2

Room Lanai Room

Meals Breakfast

Style Boutique

Day 12 – 14

2 Nights

Candidasa

Candidasa in Bali is a small coastal region located on the main road to Amlapura. At first glance, you may dismiss this inland as just another town with only a relatively small black sand beach. Yet, if you are seeking a relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds of the hectic south, then this is a pleasant alternative. Accommodation options are varied, as is the cuisine, from formal restaurants to small, intimate eateries. Candidasa is ideally located as a launchpad to explore the exciting inlands of Eastern Bali. Just around the corner is the Native American village of Tenganan, where you can embrace an array of several magnificent walking and trekking routes that venture into the surrounding mountains.

Included activities

Tenganan Village, Tirta Gangga Water Palace & Besaikh Temple Tour (Half Day)

Discover Besakih Temple, or the Bali Mother Temple, located on the slopes of the sacred Mount Agung volcano. This uniquely terraced landmark, is a very important religious site for local people. Venture onwards to the 700 year old walled Tenganan Village, in which a community of the Bali Aga reside. They are the earliest aboriginal Balinese who first settled on the island. Their customs are sprinkled with a touch of magic, as the women weave a rare cloth which is said to protect the wearer, and is important during cremation ceremonies. Travel on to the Tirta Gangga, or the ‘Water of the Ganges’, where a beautiful park with a huge water fountain and a rambling pond awaits. This park was built by the Karangasem King of Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem in 1948. Villagers believe that the park contains a sacred spring which serves as a divine bath for the Gods. (Half Day: Private activity & transfer; Travel time to activity: 2 hrs; Duration: 4 hrs; Fitness level: Easy; If you have a preference for timing, please tell your travel consultant at the time of booking, otherwise our team will schedule the tour at the best available time.)

Hotel options

Ramayana Candidasa – Opt 1

Room Deluxe Cottage Garden View (Double room)

Meals Room Only

Style Guest house

Alila Manggis – Opt 2

Room Superior Room (Double room)

Meals Breakfast

Style Beach Resort

Day 14 – 17

3 Nights

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua, which means two islands in Balinese, owes its name to two small headlands with a temple atop each. Located in the southern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, Nusa Dua offers stunning views of the surrounding beaches and seascape. The inviting, crystal clear waters, and vibrant marine life make this a dream destination, especially for snorkeling. Choppy waves crashing against the rocks at Water Blow, unending beaches, colorful bazaars and fresh seafood add to the charm of Nusa Dua.

Included activities

Personalized Tour of Uluwatu Temple

Visit one of Bali’s most iconic Hindu temples on this trip. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in the afternoon by your local guide and driven to the magnificent temple complex of Uluwatu. Take in a spectacular sunset from your vantage point overlooking the Indian Ocean. Later in the evening, enjoy a traditional Kecak Dance performance by a lotus pond. Watch episodes from the ancient Indian epic, ‘The Ramayana’, reenacted by local dancers. After the show, head to a restaurant at Jimbaran Bay and enjoy a dinner of delicious Balinese seafood. Savor gorgeous views of the ocean along with your meal before heading back to your hotel.

(Duration: 5 hrs exclusing transfers ; Private activity & transfers; Meals included: dinner; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Fitness level: easy; Please dress appropriately for a temple visit, covering forearms and legs)

Hotel options

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa – Opt 1

Room Deluxe – BB (Double room)

Meals Room Only

Style Resort

The Laguna Bali Resort & Spa – Opt 2

Room Deluxe Garden View – BB (Double room)

Meals Room Only

Style Resort

Day 17 – 17

Denpasar

Visit the bustling capital of Bali! As the gateway to the island of Bali, Denpasar is one of the biggest tourist hubs in the island nation of Indonesia. A few centuries old, the metropolitan city was once a stronghold of the Hindu Majapahit kingdom, until the Dutch Colonial forces took control. Today, the city offers a heady mix of urbanization, and centuries-old traditions and architecture, with Sanur beach on the east coast providing a pristine, beautiful backdrop

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $5,990 USD / person

Option 2

From $6,990 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone

Not Included

Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare

What Our Guests Say

Enchanting Travels and their staff put together a trip of a lifetime. We hadn’t traveled to Asia before and were nervous about what to expect or how to navigate once we were there. We also really didn’t know what we wanted to do other than a few expectations. We went to four countries with multiple hotels, flights and boat excursions. I cannot believe that the 5 week trip went off with out any hitches! Everything was so smooth and effortless. We did not worry about anything the whole time we were there. It was comforting to know that our trip coordinator was there for us if we needed her and she certainly responded quickly if we did have a need or question. The choices for hotels that Enchanting Travels recommended were superb and the guides and driver were knowledgeable and fun. I can not speak more highly of all of their services and plan on using them again for another big trip.

Candace Morton

USA

Enchanting Travels is phenomenal. Not only did they plan a great trip they were quick to accommodate anything we needed, especially while we were traveling.

Tatiana Cervera

USA

Enchanting Travels takes care of every step of the trip so you can relax and enjoy. All of the hotels, tours and guides booked were excellent. Very smooth experience.

Tamarin Carlson

USA

Enchanting Travels makes an ‘off the beaten track’ experience stress free and ensures memories for a life time.

Michael Wysong

USA

Our Bali honeymoon was the trip of a lifetime! From the amazing hotels, to the excursions to memorable tour guide, we can’t say enough positive things about our experience. We didn’t want it to end!

Gillian Krejcir

Canada

We couldn’t have imagined traveling to a more exotic and beautiful oasis without the help and coronation from Enchanting Travels and Destination Asia. They truly made the experience seem less and worry free. We had the perfect balance between planned activity and personal time.

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