IndonesiaIndonesia Java, Bali & Lombok
Arrive at any time. Welcome to Indonesia's modern metropolis, and capital city, on the coast of Java. There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin Hotel
Enjoy a guided city tour of Jakarta visiting the former Batavia area, remnants of the colonial past, and stroll through the Sunda Kelapa Harbour. In the afternoon, depart for Bandung surrounded by volcanic peaks and tea plantations. Opt to see the Angklung Orchestra, where you'll hear resonating traditional melodies created by shaking bamboo instruments.
Jakarta City Tour
Tour Bandung and see the former Batavia area, where Jakarta began before it grew to its current size. Visit the Sunda Kelapa Harbour — once the main port of the Sunda Kingdom, it’s now a bustling port full of Makassar schooners.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Use some free time to make the most of Bandung.
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Arion Suite Hotel
Board a morning train and take in the beautiful scenery on the ride to Yogyakarta, steeped in ancient ruins and culture. On arrival, opt to go on a cycling tour or take in a Ramayana dance performance.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.
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KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Venture to the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wander through the remains of some 244 temples, with some towering out of the rubble. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Prambanan Hindu Temple Complex Excursion
Tour Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Java, and learn about the history of the temples. Built between the eighth and tenth centuries, these temples now stand as one of the most outstanding works of Hindu art. View their intricate design, particularly on the Shiva temple.
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KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time exploring the pyramid-like complex, admiring the intricate carvings, and come away with a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture here. Later, enjoy free time to continue exploring Yogyakarta.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Borobudur Temple Complex Excursion
Take in the stunning artistic and architectural marvel that is the Buddhist Temple complex of Borobudur, a not-to-be-missed World Heritage Site. Learn about its interesting history and restoration; the site lay undiscovered under layers of volcanic ash until 1815, when Sir Stamford Raffles, then Governor of Java, ordered the area to be cleared.
Free Time
Get out and discover more of Java's cultural heart.
Accommodation
KJ Hotel Yogyakarta
Continue the journey across the agricultural heartland of Java to Ngadas, a village in the scenic Mt Bromo region. Experience the local culture with a G Adventures-supported community homestay.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Ngadas Homestay
Nestled amongst the green hills of the Mt Bromo region, the village of Ngadas is home to a Tengger farming community. Overnight with a local family participating in the community's homestay program, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Learn about the local culture, customs, and traditions from your hosts.
Accommodation
Ngadas Homestay
Start early today (approximately 2:30am) for a pre-dawn trek across the “sea of sand” to Mt Bromo. Watch the sunrise over the crater’s rim, popular with both tourists and the local Buddhist Tenggerese, who can be seen giving offerings to receive blessings from the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa. Head back to Ngadas for lunch before exploring more of the village on an included walk. Later, travel to Malang for the night.
Sunrise Walk to Mount Bromo Viewpoint
Head out before dawn to visit the viewpoint for magnificent Mt Bromo (2,392m), one of the most spectacular sights in Indonesia. Walk along the "sea of sand" and enjoy stunning views as the sun rises over the edge of the crater and be amazed by the volcano’s strange beauty, seemingly from another world.
Your G for Good Moment: Village Walk
Learn more about daily life in Ngadas with a village walk. Take in views of the scenic hills as you walk along, passing farming areas and stopping to visit the local temple, vihara, and mosque.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Whiz Prime Malang
Drive from Malang to Surabaya airport for a short flight to Sanur, a serene seaside town on the island of Bali. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and cheers to a beautiful sunset.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time back in Sanur.
Accommodation
Swastika Bungalow
Enjoy some free time in Sanur. New travellers may join the tour today. You are welcome to join them for an optional welcome dinner in the evening.
Free Time
Use a free day in Sanur to see as much as you can of this beachside city.
Accommodation
Swastika Bungalow
Visit the Lake Danu Bratan Temple and take a walk through the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces before arriving at the guesthouse in Munduk. Enjoy some delicious Balinese cuisine.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces Visit
Follow your CEO down narrow paths as you explore the UNESCO-protected Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. Stop to enjoy the view as you trek around the area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit
Bring your camera for this floating temple visit; the captivating Ulun Danu Temple, founded by the King of Mengwi in the 17th century, is one of Bali’s most important and most photographed temples.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Meme Surung Guesthouse
Drive through lush rice fields and winding mountain roads to Kintamani, then take a dip in the local hot springs. Arrive in Kintamani with its breathtaking views of Lake Batur and the Batur crater. Take a wander through town and mix with the locals, opt to visit the market, and marvel at the variety of local produce for sale.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool
Relax in the pools filled with warm mineral waters from a local spring to soothe tired muscles and ease worries away.
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Lake View Kintamani Bali Hotel
Opt for a sunrise hike to the top of Mt Batur before travelling to the cultural heart of Bali, stopping for lunch at the G Adventures supported-Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Arrive in Ubud in the late afternoon for an orientation walk and some free time.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your G for Good Moment: Bali Community Training Lunch Program
Enjoy lunch at the G Adventures-supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program. This initiative supports and assists people living with disabilities in Bali to find independence and meaningful employment through training in the hospitality sector. In Hindu-Bali, it is a societal belief that being born with a disability is a product of "bad karma". Our ground partners are working in the community to break down these stereotypes, and provide resources, training, and education to adults living with disabilities to gain independence and confidence, and find employment within their community. Fully managed and operated by individuals living with disabilities, enjoy a delicious traditional Balinese buffet lunch prepared by the organization while learning more about this initiative that empowers individuals through skills and employment training. All proceeds from this included lunch support the organization's training, education, advocacy and outreach programs, as well as resources such as wheelchairs and three-wheeled mopeds.
Free Time
Learn Balinese cooking or, if you want ready-made food, go to the Gianyar night market for local eats. Yoga classes are not hard to find or opt for a relaxing massage.
Orientation Walk – Ubud
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
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Champlung Sari Hotel
Enjoy a free day to explore exactly what interests you in Ubud. Opt to visit the Monkey Forest, numerous temples, rice paddies, and markets. In the evening, opt to take in a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Free Time
With myriad options for activities here, leave no stone unturned.
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Accommodation
Champlung Sari Hotel
Visit Kerta Gosa, the historic court of justice, before the journey to Candidasa, a superb beach location perfect for relaxing.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kertha Gosa Visit
Explore the scenic site of Kerta Gosa, the ancient court of justice. Learn more about local history and check out the pavilion's elaborate ceiling paintings.
Free Time
Explore the coast and legendary white sandy beaches of Candidasa. This is also the place for a massage or a yoga class. If you want history, go to the Tirta Gangga temple.
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Ashyana Candidasa Resort
With more free time here, opt to visit the Tirta Gangga temple or the traditional village of Tenganan, go snorkelling, or relax on one of the secluded beaches along the coast. New travellers may join today for the Lombok portion of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Free Time
Use more free time here to make the most of this beach town.
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Ashyana Candidasa Beach Resort
Take a local ferry to Lombok and visit a Sasak traditional village en route to Kuta. Arrive at the shores of Lombok and head to a traditional Sasak village. Meet the locals and learn more about their unique culture and way of life. Continue on to Kuta for the night.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Stop to visit a Sasak village on the way.
Sasak Village Visit
Visit this village of farmers and weavers and discover their way of life. Listen to the history of the community as you wander the paths between the traditional homes.
Accommodation
Puri Rinjani Bungalow
Enjoy a full day exploring the area around Kuta. Opt for a surf lesson or visit one of the beautiful beaches nearby.
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Puri Rinjani Bungalow
Enjoy a spectacular drive through the middle of Lombok. Stop at the Tetebatu community to enjoy an easy trek led by a local guide. Explore the surrounding plantation to see rice cultivation and, weather permitting, views of Mt. Rinjani. Opt for a buffet lunch in the Tetebatu community before continuing on to visit the slopes of the Rinjani Volcano. Hike to a secluded waterfall and take a dip in the fresh water. Continue on to Senggigi for the night.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tetebatu Countryside Trek
Head out for a couple hours of easy trekking. Pass local homes and rice fields while learning more about the region.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Benang Kelambu Waterfall Swim
Enjoy a walk through the tropical forest and be rewarded by the beauty of the Benang Kelambu Waterfall and swim in its deep pool.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Puri Saron Hotel Senggigi Beach
This morning we head to the stunning Gili Islands. Once at the islands enjoy a half-day snorkelling trip and check out what's living under the sea. Drive to the coast and hop on a speedboat to Gili and settle in for a few days on the islands. The Gilis are paradise incarnate with a tiny population, no cars, and gorgeous white-sand beaches.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Speedboat
Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).
Snorkelling Excursion
Grab a mask and swim amongst the tropical fish. If you're lucky spot a turtle.
Accommodation
Hotel Vila Ombak
Today is free for exploring. Opt to rent a bike and cycle around the island, visit the shopping area, or try some yoga.
Free Time
Get active or just chill out— the choice is yours.
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Accommodation
Hotel Vila Ombak
Travel back to Bali by boat for a final dinner and farewells. Spend the final evening with an optional dinner together, reflecting on the adventure under a beautiful Balinese sunset.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore a bit of Sanur.
Accommodation
Swastika Bungalow
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