Java Bali Lombok Adventure Tour 15 Days 14 Nights – Ultimate Indonesia Island Journey
15 Days
Up to 15 days
10 people
English
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience a private Java Bali Lombok Adventure over 15 days
- Watch the sunrise overlooking Borobudur and explore its Buddhist heritage
- Visit Mendut Temple, Pawon Temple, and Candirejo Village
- Discover the Sultan’s Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle in Yogyakarta
- Explore the magnificent Hindu temple complex of Prambanan
- Admire the dramatic cascades and tropical cliffs of Tumpak Sewu Waterfall
- Witness the spectacular sunrise and volcanic scenery of Mount Bromo
- Trek to the turquoise crater lake of Ijen
- Join a sunrise dolphin-watching experience in Lovina
- Relax in Bali’s natural hot springs
- Discover the rainforest scenery surrounding Tamblingan Lake
- Enjoy breakfast with a mountain sunrise from your hotel in Kintamani
- Visit Besakih, Bali’s largest and most sacred temple complex
- Travel through the rice terraces and villages of Sidemen Valley
- Explore the royal gardens and pools of Taman Ujung Water Palace
- Relax at Melasti Beach beneath dramatic limestone cliffs
- Watch the Uluwatu Kecak dance against an Indian Ocean sunset
- Swim, snorkel, and relax on the beaches of Gili Trawangan
- Discover the scenery and local culture of Lombok
- Enjoy private transportation, experienced guides, and coordinated island transfers
Included/Excluded
- Fourteen nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels
- Domestic flights to Yogyakarta unless stated in the confirmed package
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Lunches specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation during scheduled land tours
- Private airport, railway station, hotel, and harbor transfers
- Executive-class train ticket from Yogyakarta to Malang
- English-speaking local guides in Java, Bali, and Lombok
- Entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Borobudur sunrise experience and guided temple visit
- Borobudur Temple structure-access ticket, subject to availability and regulations
- Mendut and Pawon temple visits
- Traditional horse-drawn carriage tour in Candirejo Village
- Sultan’s Palace and Taman Sari entrance fees
- Prambanan Temple entrance ticket
- Tumpak Sewu Waterfall entrance and local guide
- Private Mount Bromo jeep and sunrise tour
- Hotel accommodation in Jawa & Bali on Day 15
- Ijen Crater trekking ticket, local guide, and gas mask
- Ferry ticket from Java to Bali
- Private Lovina dolphin-watching boat
- Natural hot spring entrance ticket
- Tamblingan Lake visit and canoeng
- Besakih Temple entrance ticket and local assistance
- Taman Ujung Water Palace entrance ticket
- Melasti Beach entrance ticket
- Uluwatu Temple entrance and Kecak dance ticket
- Fast-boat tickets between Bali, Gili Trawangan, and Lombok
- Gili Islands private snorkeling excursion and standard snorkeling equipment
- Mineral water during scheduled land tours
- Parking fees, fuel, and applicable local charges
- Local support throughout the journey
- International flights to and from Indonesia
- Visa fees and airport taxes, when applicable
- Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks
- Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
- Optional tours and activities
- Horse-cart or bicycle transportation outside the scheduled program on Gili Trawangan
- Travel and medical insurance
- Porter services at airports, stations, hotels, and harbors
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Expenses resulting from weather, volcanic activity, transport delays, government restrictions, or other circumstances beyond our control
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport, meet your local guide and private driver. Continue directly to your hotel for check-in.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities after your flight.
Hotel: Yogyakarta
Meals: Not included
Depart early in the morning to experience a spectacular sunrise overlooking Borobudur Temple. After sunrise, continue with a guided visit to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument. Then, explore the nearby Mendut and Pawon Temples.
Enjoy lunch overlooking peaceful rice fields. Afterward, discover Candirejo Village by traditional horse-drawn carriage. Experience local crafts, agricultural traditions, and authentic Javanese village life.
Return to Yogyakarta at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Hotel: Yogyakarta
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart at approximately 8:00 a.m. to visit Kraton Yogyakarta, the Sultan’s Palace and an important symbol of Javanese royal heritage.
Continue by traditional becak, or pedicab, to Taman Sari Water Castle. This historic royal complex once served as a garden, bathing area, and private retreat for the Sultan’s family.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Return to your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Hotel: Yogyakarta
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After an early breakfast, transfer to Yogyakarta railway station at approximately 5:45 a.m. Board the Sancaka executive train to Mojokerto and enjoy views of the East Java countryside.
Upon arrival, meet your private driver and visit Trowulan, the former center of the Majapahit Empire. Discover archaeological remains that reveal the history of one of Indonesia’s most influential kingdoms.
After lunch, continue toward Tosari village near Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Arrive at the hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m. and enjoy dinner.
Hotel: Tosari or Mount Bromo area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Depart at approximately 3:30 a.m. by private 4WD jeep for the Mount Bromo sunrise tour. From Penanjakan, watch the first light illuminate Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount Semeru.
After sunrise, descend into the caldera and cross the Sea of Sand. Continue toward the Bromo crater, with an optional horseback ride available for part of the route.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Then, travel toward Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, famous for its semicircular curtain of water surrounded by dramatic tropical cliffs.
After visiting the panoramic viewpoint, continue across East Java to Ketapang. Dinner is provided upon arrival.
Hotel: Ketapang or Banyuwangi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Depart before dawn by 4WD vehicle for the Ijen Crater base camp. Begin the approximately three-kilometre trek and reach the crater viewpoint in time for the early-morning scenery.
Admire the turquoise crater lake and observe traditional sulfur miners working on the volcanic slopes. After descending, return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare for the journey to Bali.
Cross the Bali Strait by ferry from Ketapang to Gilimanuk. Upon arrival in Bali, continue to your hotel in the Pemuteran or Menjangan area and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Pemuteran or Menjangan
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Depart early for Lovina and board a traditional boat for a sunrise dolphin-watching experience. Enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere while searching for wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Sightings depend on natural sea and wildlife conditions.
After breakfast, visit the natural Banjar Hot Springs and relax in the warm mineral-rich pools. Then, continue into Bali’s central highlands for a traditional canoeing experience on Tamblingan Lake, surrounded by rainforest and mountain scenery.
After lunch, travel to Ubud and check in at your hotel.
Hotel: Ubud
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart at approximately 8:30 a.m. to watch the traditional Barong and Keris Dance. This cultural performance tells the Balinese story of the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Continue to Batuan Temple, known for its traditional Balinese architecture and detailed stone carvings. After lunch, visit Goa Gajah, an important archaeological site also known as the Elephant Cave.
Complete the day at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to ancient temples, tropical trees, and long-tailed macaques. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Hotel: Ubud
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, depart from Ubud for Tirta Empul Temple, one of Bali’s most important water temples. Observe the sacred purification pools and learn about Balinese Hindu traditions.
Continue to Penglipuran Village, renowned for its traditional architecture, bamboo forests, and well-preserved community layout. After lunch, travel into the Kintamani highlands and check in at your mountain hotel.
Ask the hotel staff to provide a wake-up call at approximately 5:45 a.m. the following morning so you can enjoy the sunrise from the hotel.
Hotel: Kintamani
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Wake early to enjoy the sunrise from your hotel in Kintamani. The morning panorama includes Mount Batur, Lake Batur, Mount Abang, and Mount Agung. When the weather is exceptionally clear, distant Mount Rinjani in Lombok may also be visible.
If available, enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant while watching the mountain landscape brighten in the morning light.
After breakfast, visit Besakih Temple, Bali’s largest and most sacred Hindu temple complex. Then, travel through the rice terraces and traditional villages of Sidemen Valley.
In the afternoon, explore Taman Ujung Water Palace, a former royal retreat with elegant pavilions, bridges, gardens, and reflecting pools. Continue to Candidasa for check-in.
Hotel: Candidasa
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, transfer from your Candidasa hotel to Padang Bai Harbour. Board a fast boat for the journey across the Lombok Strait to Gili Trawangan.
Upon arrival, continue to your hotel by cidomo, the island’s traditional horse-drawn carriage. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Relax on the beach, swim in the clear water, or enjoy the island’s sunset atmosphere.
Hotel: Gili Trawangan
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, begin a private snorkeling tour around the Gili Islands. Visit Turtle Point, explore the Blue Coral area, and snorkel near the famous underwater statues.
Search for sea turtles, tropical fish, and colorful coral reefs with your private boat and snorkeling guide. All snorkeling locations remain subject to sea and weather conditions.
Return to Gili Trawangan and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing by the pool or beach.
Hotel: Gili Trawangan
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Travel by cidomo to the harbor and board the scheduled fast boat to Sanur or Serangan Harbour.
Upon arrival in Bali, meet your private driver and transfer directly to your hotel in the Jimbaran area. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation.
Hotel: Jimbaran
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. Later, depart for Melasti Beach, known for its white sand, turquoise water, and dramatic limestone cliffs.
Continue to Uluwatu Temple, which stands high above the Indian Ocean. Explore the temple grounds before watching the famous Kecak fire dance at sunset.
After the performance, continue to Jimbaran Beach for a seafood dinner by the ocean. Return to your hotel after dinner.
Hotel: Jimbaran
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Enjoy breakfast and spend the remaining time relaxing at the hotel. Use the swimming pool or enjoy the nearby beach until the scheduled check-out time.
At the appropriate time, transfer to Bali International Airport or your next destination. Additional accommodation and transfers can be arranged upon request.
Hotel: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Java Bali Lombok Adventure start and finish?
The journey starts and finishes in Bali. On Day 1, guests fly from Bali to Yogyakarta. After exploring Java, Bali, and Gili Trawangan, the tour concludes with an airport or hotel transfer in Bali on Day 15.
Are flight tickets included?
Yes. The package includes the one-way domestic flight from Bali to Yogyakarta, including the standard baggage allowance stated on the selected airline ticket. International flights are not included.
What destinations are included in this 15-day journey?
The journey covers Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Prambanan, Trowulan, Mount Bromo, Tumpak Sewu, Ijen Crater, Pemuteran, Lovina, Tamblingan Lake, Ubud, Kintamani, Besakih, Sidemen, Candidasa, Gili Trawangan, and South Bali.
Are hotels included?
Yes. The package includes 14 nights’ accommodation in selected hotels across Java, Bali, and Gili Trawangan. Hotel categories can be adjusted to suit your preferences and budget.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfast at the hotels is included. Lunch and dinner are not included, allowing guests to choose restaurants and meals according to their preferences.
Is the Borobudur sunrise experience included?
Yes. The tour includes an early-morning sunrise experience overlooking Borobudur, followed by a guided visit to the temple. Access remains subject to current opening hours and government regulations.
How difficult are the Mount Bromo and Ijen tours?
Mount Bromo involves an early departure, a 4WD jeep journey, and some walking. The Ijen experience includes an approximately three-kilometre uphill trek and requires reasonable physical fitness.
Is Tumpak Sewu Waterfall suitable for everyone?
The panoramic viewpoint is suitable for most visitors. The trek to the lower waterfall is more challenging, slippery, and weather-dependent. Guests can choose the viewpoint visit if they prefer an easier experience.
Are the Java train and ferry tickets included?
Yes. The executive train from Yogyakarta to Mojokerto and the ferry crossing from Java to Bali are included.
Is the Lovina dolphin tour private?
A traditional boat trip is included for the Lovina dolphin-watching experience. A private boat can be arranged according to the confirmed package. Because dolphins are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is the Gili Trawangan snorkeling tour private?
Yes. A private snorkeling boat, guide, and standard snorkeling equipment are included. The planned stops include Turtle Point, Blue Coral, and the underwater statues, subject to sea conditions.
How do guests return from Gili Trawangan to Bali?
Guests travel by fast boat from Gili Trawangan to Sanur or Serangan. A private driver will then provide transportation to the hotel in Jimbaran.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. This private tour can be adjusted according to hotel preferences, physical ability, arrival schedule, interests, and travel style.
What is the best time to take this tour?
The most favorable period is generally from April to October, when Java, Bali, and the Gili Islands usually experience drier conditions. The journey can also operate during other months with adjustments for weather and sea conditions.
How far in advance should we book?
Booking at least two to three months ahead is recommended. For travel during June, July, August, Christmas, or New Year, booking four to six months in advance is preferable.
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AHA Bali
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