14-day Java and Bali Tour

Indonesia
Walking
Partially Guided
14-day Java and Bali Tour

14-day Java and Bali Tour

Prices

From $970USD

Difficulty

Partially-guided

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Highlights

Spend 2 weeks exploring the stunning natural and cultural landscapes of Java and Bali

Explore Java’s vibrant city of Yogyakarta with a guided day tour and night tour to take in the cultural capital of Java.

Set out on a thrilling adventure on two wheels to discover Borobudur where you’ll uncover one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.

Hike to the top of Ijen Crater and watch as the smoke rises from the bright yellow sulphur deposits below.

Taste your way through Ubud with incredible gastronomy experiences like a guided cooking experience led by a local chef.

Discover the best of Java and Bali on this 14-day unique adventure experience. With so much to see and do on both islands, enjoy the perfect balance of guided excursions and free time. Cycle, hike, and snorkel to take in the magic of Java and Bali and enjoy guided tours of vibrant Yogyakarta and several small villages. Enjoy the hidden gems of both Java and Bali as you travel to its famous sights and lesser-trodden paths.

Enjoy a thrilling hike to the top of Ijen Crater to witness the magic of this natural phenomenon. Snorkel around Menjangan Island to take in this underwater paradise and swim amongst schools of colourful fish. Put your culinary skills to the test in Ubud as you are led by a local chef who will teach you the basics of Indonesian cuisine, followed by a divine meal!

All this and more on this wondrous adventure of Java and Bali. Book your spot today!

14-day Java and Bali Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Yogyakarta

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is a colourful, vibrant city and it is considered the cultural capital of Java. It is a center for the production of handicrafts and traditional textiles and has Javanese dance, theatre and shadow puppet (wayang kulit) performances on most days of the week that you can enjoy!

Overnight Location
Hotel in Yogyakarta
Meals
None

Day 2 Yogyakarta City Day Tour and Night Tour

Enjoy a delicious breakfast then depart from your hotel to set out on a guided tour of beautiful Yogyakarta. Your first top is the Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no rival. The elegant complex of pavilions was constructed entirely on ancient beliefs. The nearby Taman Sari Water Castle is a site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta and will be your next stop! Built in the mid-18th century, the Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defence area, and a hiding place.

After the city day tour, spend your night in Yogyakarta as the locals do in the bustling Alun-Alun kidul (Southern Square). See the nightlife’s festivities; the crowds, the food, and the attractions accompanied by your local guide.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Yogyakarta
Meals
Breakfast

Day 3 Borobudur Cycling Adventure and Visit Candirejo Andong Village

This morning you’ll depart from your hotel to embark on a Borobudur cycling adventure. You will cycle around the village and visit Borobudur’s traditional market. Continue to visit Borobudur temple, one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world before returning to the starting point to enjoy a mouth-watering lunch.

After lunch, you’ll transfer to Candirejo for an exploratory tour of the village. This small village took it into their hands to develop ecotourism and is a truly remarkable place to visit. During the tour, you will explore the village with a local guide and gain insight and knowledge of local customs and traditions. Art, handicrafts, traditional health drinks and the agricultural system of inter-cropping. Depart the village to head back to Yogyakarta overnight.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Yogyakarta
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 4 Drive to Bromo via Toll

Prepare yourself for a long drive from Yogyakarta directly to Bromo via toll road today. Make yourself comfortable in the van during the 7-hour drive. Upon your arrival, check-in and enjoy Bromo at your leisure!

Overnight Location
Hotel in Bromo
Meals
Breakfast

Day 5 Bromo Sunrise and Ijen/Banyuwangi

An early rise (at 4.00 am) will ensure you have enough time to reach the sunrise viewpoint this truly spectacular morning. The sunrise slowly reveals the moon-like landscape and smoke and fire emanating from the volcano in the distance. After the sunrise, trek across the 'Sea of Sand' and if you are feeling energetic, climb up 246 steps for a view into mighty Mount Bromo.

Later, transfer to Ijen/Banyuwangi where you’ll find your next hotel.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Ijen/Banyuwangi
Meals
Breakfast

Day 6 Ijen Crater Tour

After an early wake-up call and breakfast, a four-wheel-drive vehicle carries you through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slopes of this mountain. Arrive at the park ranger’s station to begin the 90-minute hike to Ijen Crater, along a shady track with spectacular views.

The stunning view is unveiled at an altitude of 2380 meters. Take in the still lake and watch the smoke rise from the bright yellow sulphur deposits below. Watch as miners descend into the crater and re-emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ore on bamboo baskets before your eyes.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Ijen/Banyuwangi
Meals
Breakfast

Day 7 Travel to Bali

Today is the end of the adventures in Java! Depart from your hotel to Ketapang harbour where you will get the ferry across to Bali. Upon arrival in beautiful Bali, transfer to your hotel in Pemuteran.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Pemuteran
Meals
Breakfast

Day 8 Snorkeling Around Menjangan Island

This morning you will spend the day relaxing in paradise. Explore one of the most beautiful underwater worlds of Indonesia around the island of Menjangan. Thousands of coloured fish and wonderfully shaped coral formations welcome you under the warm, crystal-clear water.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Pemuteran
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 9 Transfer to the Village of Munduk and Guided Walking

Today you will be transferred to Munduk. Munduk is a small village set on a mountain ridge. The ridge falls steeply on either side into the valleys below, where distant paddy fields and spice plantations create a spectacular scene. Enjoy the cool mountain temperatures on the way to Munduk, and enjoy a 3-hour tour around the countryside Village of Mayong—the perfect way to experience the local cuisine of Bali in a picturesque setting.

Your guide will meet you here and lead the tour while his wife heads to the local markets to buy everything needed for lunch later on. The tour will take you along a 5km path that goes through the intricately planned, vegetable, fruit, herb, spice and rice fields all fed by a system of irrigation channels. While walking, Putu (your guide) will be explaining everything there is to know about the agriculture and nature that makes this area so special. You will end the tour at your guide's home where a traditional home-cooked Balinese lunch is waiting to be savoured and enjoyed.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Munduk
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 10 Luwak Trail Adventure

Meet at around 10.30 a.m. at the Munduk Wilderness Base Camp for your introduction and safety instructions for driving the Finn Komodo. Start with a fun drive down to the Lake, and opt for a side excursion that takes you to a lakeside temple, before boarding log canoes to paddle Tamblingan Lake.

Head up into more challenging territory through mandarin and coffee orchards, following earth tracks to the rainforest. Take a break for a short walk into the rainforest, to see the grandeur of trees more than 100 years old. Bali is famed for the rich flavour of its coffee, and the first stop on this outing after a gentle downhill ride in the Komodo is a coffee plantation where you will experience some of Bali’s local coffee culture — the roasting of the beans on an open fire and pounding with a wooden pestle. Savour the aroma and taste. Enjoy the short 20-minute drive from here back to Munduk Wilderness Base Camp for lunch.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Munduk
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 11 Discover Ubud

This morning you’ll depart Munduk to make the journey to Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali. It is also a good starting point for the exploration of Bali’s temples and nature. There is plenty to do in Ubud and its surroundings. On the way, you will visit some interesting sights such as Banyumala Twin Waterfall, Ulundanu Temple and Jatiluwih. Banyumala

Ulun Danu Temple is a Balinese Hindu Temple located at Candi Kuning countryside, Baturiti sub district and Tabanan regency. Sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan and covered by cool weather with beautiful lake views and hills around encapsulating it, the temple is a much sought-after destination for people visiting Bali.

Jatiluwih is a favourite tourist destination in Bali and is famous for its beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of the mountain and spanning the coastline. Surrounded by a cool atmosphere due to the elevation, it is one of the best places to visit in Bali.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Ubud
Meals
Breakfast

Day 12 Spiritual Tour Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul Halfday

Today you will experience the spiritual side of Bali in depth. The tour will start with creating an offering, called Canang in Bali. This offering will be brought to the temples to ask permission of the gods to enter the temple. The guide will explain the offering and the way of making the prayer before you will take the holy bath to purify yourself. At Gunung Kawi, you will see the beautiful rice fields and the carved façade dating back to the 11th century. They are called the King's tombs, commemorating the Udayana Kingdom. Your guide will lead you on a small rice field path that surrounds the complex. Then it’s back to the Foundation where you can enjoy a well-earned lunch.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Ubud
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 13 Ubud Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in unique Balinese culture and experience something different on the island through an authentic cooking experience. In this program, you will learn more about Balinese spices and have the opportunity to cook authentic Balinese cuisine and taste delicious meals, guided by a Balinese chef.

The Balinese Cooking Class is a hands-on experience conducted in English. Students will be provided with their own cooking station and utensils to prepare and cook all of the dishes by themselves. The class is limited to a maximum of ten participants per class to ensure individual attention for everyone. The teacher and his assistant both have extensive knowledge of Balinese ingredients and cooking methods will demonstrate how to cook all of the dishes and let the students taste what they had prepared for lunch or dinner.

Overnight Location
Hotel in Ubud
Meals
Breakfast, lunch

Day 14 Depart Ubud

Today is the end of the trip. Transfer from your hotel to the airport to depart.

Overnight Location
None
Meals
Breakfast

14-day Java and Bali Tour Price and Dates

This partially guided tour to Bali and Java is always run as a private tour for your group only and the prices depend on the size of your group. Please note that the prices might be higher during the Indonesian National Holidays. The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room in a standard accommodation and those and those willing to have a single room will have to pay a supplement of $399USD-$1,063USD (depending on the hotel category).

  • Guided Groups of 2: $1,410USD per person
  • Guided Groups of 3-4: $1,195USD per person
  • Guided Groups of 5: $995USD per person
  • Guided Groups of 6+: $970USD per person
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    Accommodation on 14-day Java and Bali Tour

    The hotel and lodge accommodation on this tour is 3-star, but you can upgrade the accommodations to more luxurious options or better room types for an extra charge.

    In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

    Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
    Standard rooms are of double and triple occupancy and those willing to have a single room will have to pay a supplement of $305USD.

    Eclipse Hotel in Yogyakarta

    This beautiful hotel with a modern flair features superb amenities and a welcoming vibe.

    Lava View Lodge in Bromo

    Lava View Lodge is situated on the edge of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and features a relaxed mountain vibe in a scenic setting.

    Ketapang Indah Hotel in Ijen/Banyuwangi

    This lovely hotel brings the best of East Java to your doorstep and is situated in gorgeous tropical gardens and nearby the beautiful Bali Sea.

    Kubuku Ecolodge Hotel in Pemuteran

    Unwind in a cozy 4-poster bed at this laid-back hotel located nearby Pemuteran Beach.

    Made Oka Homestay in Munduk

    Get to know the local way of life at this charming homestay in Munduk.

    Sri Bungalows Hotel in Ubud

    A tranquil setting tucked amongst the rice paddies and tropical gardens of Ubud, this cozy bungalow stay is the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure.

    Standard Hotels

    Duta Boutique Villa in Yogyakarta

    Lush greenery and a refreshing swimming pool make this boutique village stay your perfect place to unwind in Yogyakarta.

    Jiwa Jawa Hotel in Bromo

    Set against the stunning backdrop of mountains, Jiwa Jawa Hotel is an upmarket oasis of relaxation.

    Dialoog Banyuwangi Hotel in Ijen/Banyuwangi

    Enjoy the warm sea breeze from the Bali seas at this charming beachfront hotel.

    Adi Assri Beach Resort Hotel in Pemuteran

    Soak up the views of Pemuteran Bay Beah from this beautiful bungalow resort in Pemuteran.

    Puri Lumbung Cottage Hotel in Munduk

    Endless views of ricefields and mountains dominate the views from the Puri Lumbung Cottages. Enjoy your stay at this upscale eco-lodge located in a stunning setting.

    Sri Ratih Hotel in Ubud

    Unwind in the tranquil outskirts of Ubud at this gorgeous hotel outfitted in traditional yet modern Balinese style furniture.

    Superior Hotels

    The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta

    This deluxe colonial-style hotel features traditional Indonesian décor and world-class hospitality.

    Plataran Bromo Hotel in Bromo

    Sublime views and elegant interiors sum up this hotel in Bromo best.

    Dialoog Banyuwangi Hotel in Ijen/Banyuwangi

    Enjoy the warm sea breeze from the Bali seas at this charming beachfront hotel.

    Mimpi Menjangan Hotel in Pemuteran

    This refined spa lodge in Pemuteran leaves guests wanting for nothing, with elegant rooms, a floating dining room, and a diving center.

    Munduk Moding Plantation Hotel in Munduk

    Set out a fragrant coffee plantation, this upscale hotel features a refreshing outdoor pool and an array of modern amenities.

    Alaya Resort Ubud Hotel in Ubud

    Experience Ubud in luxury at this elegant resort overlooking endless rice paddies and featuring world-class amenities.

    Deluxe Hotels

    What’s Included in the 14-day Java and Bali Tour?

    Meals

    12 breakfasts and 3 lunches are included.

    Accommodations

    Accommodations for 12 nights are included.

    Transportation during the Tour

    Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport and ferry transfers. In some cases, the transfers are shared.

    Also Included

    • Local English-speaking guides
    • Taxes

    Not included

    • Visa fees
    • International flights and taxes
    • Personal expenses
    • Optional excursions

    Optional Extras

    • Extra nights at any point of the tour

    Frequenty Asked Questions about 14-day Java and Bali Tour

    How hard is the 14-day Java and Bali Tour?

    We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. There are no strenuous or technical activities involved, however, you should be ready to spend multiple hours on your feet exploring the Indonesian beautiful nature and cities. You should also know how to swim to enjoy snorkelling.

    Do I need a visa to travel to Indonesia?

    Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

    What does partially-guided mean?

    Booking a partially-guided tour is a perfect choice for those who like to be in charge of some of their time while travelling, but also don’t want to be on their own during activities. In most cases, a partially-guided tour doesn’t have a tour leader assigned to a group, but some or most of the activities, such as hikes, city walks, or historic site visits, are led by different guides. Also, in most cases, booking a partially-guided tour is way cheaper than booking a fully-guided tour!

    Are meals included on the 14-day Java and Bali Tour?

    12 breakfasts and 3 lunches are included.

    When is the best time to travel to Indonesia?

    The best time to travel to Indonesia is from April or October when the weather is warm and pleasant. Indonesia can be travelled to all year long, however, it tends to be rainier from November to March.

    Do I need insurance?

    Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities mentioned in this tour. Get your Travel Insurance.

    How do I get to Yogyakarta to start this tour?

    Fly into Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) which can be reached from many major airports of Indonesia.

    Is the 14-day Java and Bali Tour in English?

    Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

    Do I need special vaccines to travel to Indonesia?

    Check with your family doctor.

    Are there any travel restrictions for Indonesia?

    Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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    We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. There are no strenuous or technical activities involved, however, you should be ready to spend multiple hours on your feet exploring the Indonesian beautiful nature and cities. You should also know how to swim to enjoy snorkelling.


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