Compare Indonesia Adventure: Java & Bali by G Adventures vs Bali to Jakarta by Goway Travel
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| Duration | 21 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 1,924 | $ 2,021 |
| Price Per Day | $ 92 | $ 289 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Standard |
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| Travel Themes | N/A |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 20 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners |
6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 1 Dinner |
| Description |
Now's the time to explore Java and Bali on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Pick up the pace in energetic Jakarta, chase some waterfalls in Ubud, and sit back and breathe it all in in Gili Trawangan. With plenty of free time between various must-sees, you’ll get to soak up culture and excitement with a group of like-minded travellers. Trust us — when you're looking to have it all, Indonesia comes out on top. |
Travel from Bali to Jakarta experiencing highlights such as the mountain resort of Tosari, Yogyakarta and its archaeological wonders and Bandung, Indonesia’s third largest city. Few Asia tours can match the colour and diversity of Indonesia. Commence your tour of Java with a flight from Bali to Indonesia’s second largest city, Surabaya where you immediately set off by road to the inland mountain resort of Tosari and the nearest place to Mount Bromo. Mount Bromo is one of the active volcanoes which exist in Indonesia. At 2330 metres/7570 feet in height, it is continuously belching white sulphurous smoke. After viewing the volcano and its wide moonscape of a caldera, travel to Jombang where you will catch a train to Yogyakarta. |
Day 1 Jakarta
Arrive at any time. For your first night out with the group and CEO, visit a favourite Jakarta outdoor bar restaurant. Get to know your fellow travellers over drinks and local delicacies as you take in the bustling capital. Have a toast to new adventures and friends!
Day 2 Jakarta/Bandung
Ride to Bandung and let the scenery guide you to some serenity. Floating villages, tea plantations, rice paddies, and hot springs —this side of paradise is looking mighty fine.
Day 3 Bandung
Spend the day with your group Ciater Tea Plantation. Try different teas and enjoy lunch looking out on the rice paddies. Hike to a waterfall and relax in the hot springs.
Day 4 Bandung/Yogyakarta
Watch the world go by on a scenic train ride to Yogyakarta. Once you arrive, and if you're not feeling too beat, check out Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman Streets for unwinding with drinks and local eats.
Day 5 Yogyakarta
There's more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, the volcanic Mt Merapi, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of the sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don't forget your camera.
Day 6 Yogyakarta
There's more to discover in Yogyakarta today! See some Javanese temples, the volcanic Mt Merapi, try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit), or soak in the last rays of the sun at the stunning Buddhist Borobudur temple complex — and make sure you don't forget your camera.
Day 7 Yogyakarta/Ngadas
Take the scenic route to Ngadas via private vehicle. Here, you'll spend the evening at a local G Adventures-supported community homestay. Get a taste of local culture with a home-cooked dinner and time with a community leader to learn about the region's unique customs and history.
Day 8 Desa Ngadas/Bromo
Today's for reaching new heights. Start the day with a trek along the Ancestor Trail to Mt Bromo, led by a local guide trained through the G Adventures-supported capacity building program. Then get a chance to hike to the volcano's crater (and take some pictures!) before going on to the hotel.
Day 9 Bromo/Red Island
Skip sleeping in today for a pre-dawn hike across the Sea of Sand to Mt Bromo, where you can catch a final glimpse of the moon before the sunrise. Stop to breathe it all in before you head to a beachside surf camp. On your way to Mt Bromo, catch a breath and see the local Buddhist Tenggerese giving offerings to the Supreme God Hyang Widi Wasa.
Day 10 Red Island
Wake up and catch a wave on a morning surf lesson, then take the rest of the day to explore the nearby fishing village, surf some more, or rest easy in a beachside hammock.
Day 11 Red Island/Pemuteran
Head back to Bali for a chill day of relaxing on the beach. Sit back, grab a drink, and soak up some sunshine. This is the place for it.
Day 12 Pemuteran
No need to say goodbye to the beach just yet — it's another day of chilling out in Bali. If you'd like, break up the beachside naps with a snorkelling trip.
Day 13 Pemuteran/Kuta
Take it easy this morning before we cross rich tropical jungle and idyllic rice fields on the ride to Kuta. Catch up on sleep on the drive over — you're going to need it for your big night out tonight. Spend the evening getting to know Legian Street, the legendary party street. Grab a drink on us and dance the night away!
Day 14 Kuta
Today, take it easy in beachside Kuta. Take a surf lesson (which you can book ahead of time), relax on the beach, or head to one of the nearby towns. Tonight, take in the town's nightlife on the dancefloor or by the waves at a beachside bar.
Learn to surf by pre-booking the Half Day Surf Class extra when booking your tour.
Day 15 Kuta/Kubutambahan
It's off to Kubutambahan today. Breathe in the beautiful scenery before stopping for lunch en route at the G Adventures supported Bali Community Training Lunch Program. Tonight, soak in the views and lush jungle vibes at a charming guesthouse, located in a Balinese village. Start your night by watching the sunset over the lush landscape.
Day 16 Kubutambahan
Get ready to liven up your tastebuds with a Balinese cooking lesson. After, you can trek around the village, visit a waterfall, swim in a natural spring, or stop by a nearby dragon fruit farm.
Day 17 Kubutambahan/Ubud
This morning's free for you to explore or relax. Later, check out Ubud and visit the picturesque Gitgit Waterfall or Pura Taman Saraswati, a Balinese Hindu temple with stunning lotus ponds. Both spots are perfect for photo ops!
Day 18 Ubud
Today is full of possibilities. Stop by the monkey forest, a sanctuary for the long-tailed Balinese monkey, before checking out more of Ubud. Take a yoga class, relax with a massage, try babi guling (whole roast suckling pig), visit the holy springs of Tirta Empul to cleanse your body and spirit, and be sure to save some room for some delicious healthy eats — they're abundant here. Tonight, wrap up your time in Ubud with a traditional Kecak dance performance.
Day 19 Ubud/Gili Trawangan
It's off to the beautifully laid-back island of Gili Trawangan today. Slow it all down with relaxing at a beachfront bar, stopping for photos at the Gili Trawangan swing, and — best of all — enjoying walking around freely (the island doesn't allow motorized vehicles). The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Day 20 Gili Trawangan
Spend another day in paradise. Explore the island by bicycle, or just kick back on the beach. Don't forget to catch your last marvelous sunset of the trip on the west side of the island, before celebrating the end of an amazing journey with your fellow travellers for your big night out.
Day 21 Gili Trawangan
Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends as the tour ends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and cheers before you head on your way.
Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the Bali Express post-tour Extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Add the “Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta” to your adventure and make your way back to Bali with the guidance of a CEO. This nifty post-tour Extra includes a fast boat and land transfer to get you back to Kuta. Onward flights from Denpasar airport must not depart earlier than 20:00 on departure day when booking this extra. Speak to your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to book.
Day 1: Bali To Surabaya to Bromo
Meal: Lunch
Accommodation: Lava View Lodge Bromo
You will be met at your Bali hotel at approximately 10:00am and transferred to the airport for a short flight at 12:00pm to Surabaya. Travel overland south to the mountain resort of Tosari. Remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2: Comoro Lawang to Mount Bromo and Yogyakarta
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Novotel Yogyakarta
Early morning visit to Mount Bromo. Later travel overland to Jombang to get the train to Yogyakarta.
Day 3: Yogyakarta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Full day's sightseeing in Yogyakarta including the Sultan's Palace, the amazing Hindu temple complex of Prambanan and a demonstration of Batik making and silver factory, in the evening dinner and dance performance of the traditional Javanese Ramayana Ballet.
Day 4: Yogyakarta to Baturaden
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Java Heritage Hotel
Travel through picturesque rice fields and small towns to the famed Buddhist temple of Borobudur built in the 8th Century. Continue to Dieng Plateau to view the remains of a vast complex of Hindu sanctuaries, the oldest in Indonesia. Continue to Baturaden.
Day 5: Baturaden to Bandung
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Novotel Bandung Hotel
Travel through mountains covered with tropical foliage to Bandung, capital of West Java. En route, stop at the small villages of Naga and Tasikmalaya, well known for rattan weaving.
Day 6: Bandung
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tour the city, the third largest in Indonesia and known as the "Paris of the East" including the Merdeka building and the Old Dutch area of Jalan Braga. Later visit the Tangkuban Prahu Crater with its breathtaking peaks. Enjoy a swim in the hot springs.
Day 7: Bandung to Jakarta
Meals: Breakfast
Depart from Bandung around 11:00AM and continue overland to Jakarta for an arrival into Jakarta around 3:00PM.
