Jakarta - Yogyakarta Overland - 8 days
Individual Private Tour - Tour Details & Information, Tour Code: SI-JYODetailed Itinerary
Day 1: Begin of Tour Jakarta (Java) - Jakarta (D)
Traffic jam in JakartaOn arrival at Jakarta airport meet your personal guide. Transfer to your city hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Explore the city on your own. Overnight in Jakarta.
Day 2: Jakarta - Bandung (B/L)
BandungBreakfast at hotel. Your overland tour will start in the morning with a visit to the National Museum before you leave for the countryside. Stop at the Botanical Garden in Bogor and continue to Bandung.
Day 3: Bandung - Pangandaran (B/L)
Green Canyon, PangandaranDrive through West Java after breakfast until you reach Pangandaran on the southern coast. Stop on the way for a visit at the traditional Sundanese village Kampung Naga between Garut and Tasikmalaya. The villagers are dedicated to preserve their local customs and beliefs. The small, wooden houses of the village were build on the banks of Ciwulan River in a green valley. You have to climb 360 steps and follow the path through the rice fields to reach the settlement. Tasikmalaya is known for bamboo plaited handicrafts. Arrive in Pangandaran late in the afternoon.
Day 4: Pangandaran (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Pangandaran is a small fishing town which over the years developed into a popular beach resort. You came to the right place if you love nature. Take a walk with a local guide through the rain forests at the Pananjung Nature Reserve. The protected area was established on a small peninsula between the West and East Beach. Optional visit to Green Canyon. Seafood dinner in the evening.
Day 5: Pangandaran - Wonosobo (B/L)
Breakfast in the morning. Leave for Wonosobo right afterwards. The drive to the highland resort will take approximately 10 hours. Lunch en-route. Wonosobo is the starting point for all excursions at the Dieng Plateau.
Day 6: Wonosobo - Yogyakarta (B/L)
Borobudur Temple JavaEarly breakfast at the hotel in Wonosobo. A one hour scenic drive takes you up to the high plateau. The Dieng Plateau is located high in the Javanese mountains and is known for a unique mystic atmosphere caused by increased volcanic activity in the area. The landscape is dominated by steep hillsides, steaming lakes and fuming volcanoes. Some of the oldest Hindu temples of Java can be found here. They were built in the 7th century by Sanjaya Dynasty in a giant swampy caldera. Dieng Plateau supposedly was a prospering temple center in the mountains, an Abode of the Gods, populated only by Hindu priests and hermits before it was abandoned. Continue your journey to Yogyakarta and stop at Borobudur Temple on the way. The compound is known as one of the largest Buddhist sanctuaries in the world. Approximately 30.000 stone carvers and 15.000 porters participated during its construction in the 9th century. Borobudur appears in the form of a pyramid with 9 platforms. Every level is decorated with intricate stone reliefs. Overnight in Yogyakarta.
Day 7: Yogyakarta (B/D)
Prambanan, JavaDo a sightseeing tour of Yogyakarta, the center of Javanese arts and culture. Visit the Sultan's palace Keraton and the ruins of the water palace Taman Sari. Yogyakarta is well known for the local batik fabrics. You can see the techniques at a batik workshop. Visit Prambanan Temple after lunch. This huge temple complex is dedicated to Hindu gods Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. The first relief begins on the most eastern entry and shows stories of the Ramayana epic. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yogyakarta.
Day 8: Yogyakarta - End of Tour Yogyakarta (Java) (B)
Breakfast at hotel. The day is free at your leisure until airport transfer.
Hotels, Rates & Information
Hotels for this Tour
(Changing the hotels according to your wishes is no problem!)Location | Comfort Hotels |
Jakarta | Novotel Jakarta Cikini Deluxe |
Bandung | Grand Preanger Superior |
Pangandaran | Nyuir Resort Standard |
Wonosobo | Gallery Kresna Wonosobo Superior |
Yogyakarta | The Phoenix Hotel Superior Heritage |
Rates
Options | Comfort |
Rate per person |
EUR 910 USD 970 |
Based on individual private tour, min. 2 travellers in double/twin room Changing or adapting this tour to match your personal needs, interests and wishes is, as always, possible. Please contact us! Group rates (closed groups only, min. 4 Pax) on request. |
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Single Supplement | On Request |
Single Traveller |
EUR 1.635 USD 1,750 |
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Information, Services, Remarks
- Depart/Arrive:
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Jakarta (Java) / Yogyakarta (Java)
- Hotel/Airport Transfers:
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Transfers are inclusive from and to above mentioned airports and hotels of the immediate area.
- Services (included):
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Private tour
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned car
Accomodation: DBL room hotels (or similar)
Transfers and entrance fees as per itinerary
Meal Plan as stated:
7x Breakfast 4x Lunch/Lunchbox 3x Dinner - Not included
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Own expenses
Additional services (marked 'optional' above)
Programme not mentioned above
Season Surcharges
- Best Season(s):
April - November
- Important Remarks:
Min. 2 Persons. Single traveller rates on request.
Please pay attention to the Travel Information provided.
When travelling islamic countries there can be interference during the month of Ramadan, other high holidays and fridays.
Volcanism: The Sunda Islands and the Sunda Archipelago are of volcanic orgin and show high volcanic activity. Accrodingly it may be possible that tours, routings and activities (especially those involving or near volcanoes) need to be altered in case of high activity or order by the government.
This tour is not soutable for people with reduced mobility. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements please contact us! We will try to find a solution for your individual needs.