14 Days | Spot local wildlife, hike mountainside and discover thriving city life from Jakarta to Ubud
Get to know Indonesia from another perspective on this 14-day adventure from Jakarta to Ubud. Discover both the current capital and cultural capital in Jakarta and Yogyakarta, eat your way through Bandung, hike up Mt Bromo for epic views over the countryside, meander through the lush jungles of Seloliman Nature Reserve in search of local wildlife and cross the ditch to the north coast of Bali, with plenty of time to chill out on the sandy shores of Permuteran. This journey takes you from city to coast, jungle to market and temple to mountain, so take the plunge and get to know some of Indonesia’s hotspots the authentic way.
Trip overview
- Start
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Finish
- Ubud, Indonesia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Indonesia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TISE
- Cycle through the backcountry of Yogyakarta – a world of flower-studded fields and friendly locals, this cultural centre is one of South East Asia’s standouts.
- Take a guided walk through the jungle and rice paddies of Seloliman Nature Reserve, then sit back, relax and soak up the ambience under the stars in a local guest house.
- Climb Mt Bromo in the early hours of the morning. If the conditions are right, you'll be rewarded with a dazzling view over mist-laden volcanoes.
- Explore Bandung – a city of contrasts – and feast on delicious street food in this unofficial food capital. Sit down in a 100-year-old café for a local cuppa, hike around volcanic craters, then soak your weary muscles in the hot springs.
- Balance out all of the activity and adventure with plenty of time to chill out away from the crowds at beachside paradise of Pemuteran on Bali’s less-visited north coast.
- Java is one of the largest islands in Indonesia, and this trip covers a lot of ground. Travel times can be long, and delays are common. Where suitable, you'll travel by train instead of drive, which will make the journey more comfortable. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- It's important not to make your bags too heavy, as you will be expected to carry them onto and off trains, and walk them short distances. Porters are available in most stations at an extra charge.
- This trip involves a fair amount of hiking and cycling. A good level of fitness will help you to get the most out of this trip. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes.
- Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. That way you get the most out of your interactions with local people and environments. Dress standards in Java are more conservative than in other areas of Indonesia. Show your respect by covering your knees and shoulders when visiting temples. It's a great idea to bring your own sarong or purchase one on your way.
- Accommodation at Seloliman Nature Reserve and near Mt Bromo is in basic guesthouses. Set on the edge of a tropical forest the Seloliman Reserve embraces philosophies of environmental education, and we are sure you will get a good night’s sleep.
- This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out our Best of Indonesia (TISSC) trip.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Ferry, Private Vehicle, Taxi, 4WD, Train, Bicycle
Hotel (9 nights), Guest house (1 nights), Resort ( 3 nights)
- Jakarta - City tour
- Bandung - Paskal Food Market Street Food Crawl
- Bandung - Heritage Walk
- Bandung - Tangkuban Perahu Mountain & Crater Walk
- Bandung - Tea Plantation
- Bandung - Natural Hot Spring
- Borobudur - Temple Tour
- Yogyakarta - Countryside cycling tour
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Visit
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Lunch
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Environmental Education Centre Dinner
- Seloliman Nature Reserve - Guided Walk & Herbal Drink Tasting
- Mt Bromo - Sunrise climb
- Kalibaru - Coffee and Cocoa Plantation Tour
- Mengwi - Taman Ayun Temple
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan temple complex - IDR525000
- Yogyakarta - City Walking Tour - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Silver jewellery making course - IDR300000
- Yogyakarta - Ramayana Ballet - IDR450000
- Yogyakarta - Prambanan visit, Ramayana Ballet and Dinner - IDR1000000
- Yogyakarta - Cooking course - IDR250000
- Yogyakarta - Yoga Class - IDR60000
- Pemuteran - Yoga lesson (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR400000
- Pemuteran - Jungle trekking (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR875000
- Pemuteran - Snorkelling (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR850000
- Pemuteran - Temple tour (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR700000
- Pemuteran - Cooking class (min 2 travellers, price per person from) - IDR350000
- Ubud - Cooking class - IDR350000
- Ubud - Yoga lesson - IDR120000
- Ubud - Whitewater rafting - IDR740000
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. In order to book the train tickets on this trip we require your full passport details at time of booking, or at the latest 45 days prior to travel. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket or alternative transport costs.
2. A single supplement is bookable subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Days 8 and 9 where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information’
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