14-Day Private Java Adventure: Volcanoes, Temples & Blue Fire
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Experience the best of West, Central and East Java in this 14-day journey, ending in Bali. Explore stunning landscapes, UNESCO heritage sites, majestic volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and authentic local villages. This tour covers almost all the highlights of Java, offering unforgettable memories and cultural immersion along the way.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival Day – Jakarta to Bogor
Arrive at Jakarta Airport and meet your private driver and guide. Relax from your flight; optional short city tour if arrival is early. Transfer to Bogor and check-in at a hotel near the Botanical Gardens.
Bogor to Salak Homestay
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour including a Wayang Golek puppet workshop. Visit local markets and explore the lush Botanical Gardens of Bogor. Continue to Salak National Park and check in at Rachman Homestay. Optional evening Indonesian cooking class.
Explore Salak National Park
Morning hike to waterfalls and viewpoints. Jungle trekking and nature walks. For adventure seekers: hike to the Queen’s Crater. Optional volcano tour or extended jungle trek.
Salak NP to Bandung via Puncak Pass
Drive through scenic Puncak Pass with tea plantations (traffic permitting). Check-in at a hotel in vibrant Bandung.
Bandung to Pangandaran
Drive along the coastal route to Pangandaran. Enjoy scenic views along the way.
Explore Pangandaran
Morning village walk. Swim through the stunning Green Canyon. Attend a traditional Angklung Udjo performance.
Pangandaran to Magelang
Boat ride (~2 hours) followed by a drive to Magelang. Relax near the Borobudur temples.
Yogyakarta Exploration
Visit the magnificent Borobudur Temple. Cycle through local villages. Learn to play Gamelan music. Stay overnight in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta Highlights Day 2
Visit Prambanan Temple and Sultan's Palace (Kraton). Enjoy a coffee tasting session. Join a Batik Seno workshop.
Travel to Mount Bromo
Travel from Yogyakarta by train and car to Mount Bromo. Arrival and relax at hotel.
Bromo Sunrise Tour
Early morning jeep tour to witness the breathtaking sunrise at Mount Bromo. Explore the crater and surrounding areas.
Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
Visit the magnificent Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. Explore the local village and Indonesian market.
Tumpak Sewu to Kalibaru
Relax at hotel in Kalibaru. Early night in preparation for midnight hike to Mount Ijen.
Ijen Blue Fire & Transfer to Bali
Early night hike to witness the mystical Blue Fire of Mount Ijen. Transfer to Bali or your agreed destination afterward.