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11 Days | Traditions, temples, village life, royal palaces and cultural immersion

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From the fervent pace of Jakarta to the back alleys of Ubud, the islands of Bali and Java are Indonesia’s most celebrated duo – a treasure trove of beautiful beaches, rolling hills and dynamic cities. Be charmed by Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, witness traditional dance performances and explore ornate temples. Get to the heart of life on this famous archipelago by visiting rice paddies and remote villages and learning about the region’s traditional arts and crafts. And that’s not all – you’ll also join royalty at a palace in Ubud for a special dinner and traditional dance performance. This very special tour is an adventure like no other!

Trip overview

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Start
Jakarta, Indonesia
Finish
Canggu, Indonesia
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Indonesia
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Style
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Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
TIPI
This trip generates 84.1 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Board a private yacht and take in Bali’s breathtaking southern coastline around Nusa Dua and the Bukit Peninsula as you watch the sunset and enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner.
  • Discover Java and Bali’s culture and traditions during exclusive activities like a Ramayana ballet and Balinese Legong dance performance, a storytelling lunch and a purification blessing.
  • Immerse yourself in the stories of the royal family and learn about Bali’s cultural traditions and royal family life as you dine on a meal fit for a king at a royal palace in Ubud.
  • Learn about local village life with village visits that include strolling through rice fields, learning about jewellery and crafts, and whipping up local specialties at an authentic cooking class.
  • Spend three nights at your tranquil Feature Stay – Ubud Village Hotel – surrounded by tropical foliage and the sound of birds. Located on Monkey Forest Road, this conveniently located oasis offers a perfect place to relax in the pool after long days exploring the sites and culture of Bali.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations help expand their coral restoration project and support their educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida.

Is this trip right for you?
  • To view mountain tops for sunrise, we must start very early! Your sunrise breakfast near Mt Batur will require a departure around 4:30 am. The view at sunrise is well worth the early wake-up, especially if the weather's fine!
  • A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2023

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Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Train, Boat

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Premium Inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Activities
  • Jakarta - Welcome Dinner
  • Jakarta - Welcome Meeting
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Jakarta - Storytelling Lunch
  • Jakarta - City tour
  • Yogyakarta - Ramayana Ballet Performance
  • Yogyakarta - Prambanan Sunset Walk
  • Jakarta - Train to Yogyakarta
  • Borobudur - Temple Tour
  • Magelang - Candirejo Village Visit
  • Yogyakarta - Kota Gede Neighborhood Tour
  • Yogyakarta - Palace Visit
  • Yogyakarta - Batik Making Experience
  • Yogyakarta - Flight to Bali
  • Bali - Undisan Village Tour with Cooking Class
  • Bali - Mount Batur Sunrise Breakfast
  • Bali - Royal Dinner with Legong Dance Performance
  • Bali - Purification Blessing Ceremony
  • Bali - Taman Ayun Mengwi Temple Visit
  • Bali - Sunset Dinner Cruise

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Important notes

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. Bali is blessed with a consistent climate for most of the year. However, the rainy season (usually October–March) brings frequent downpours. The good news is that these rainy bursts don't last long, and it is usually still warm.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews submitted.
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Tanya · Traveled July 2023
Loved the contrast between Java and Bali on this trip and would definitely recommend it rather than just going to Bali as many people do. Our tour leader Maman was a gem!
Review submitted 22 Jul 2023

Kay · Traveled June 2023
This tour was OK but not quite up to expectations. Our leader, Nova, was great. There are some long travel times as local traffic can be very heavy. Jakarta and Canggu were underwhelming but the more rural areas of Yogyakarta and Ubud were much better.
Review submitted 21 Jun 2023

Julie · Traveled May 2023
Had a wonderful trip and got to experience many different sides to Indonesia with each stop offering really unique experiences (Jakarta, Jogya, Bali Mtns, Bali Beach). Our main guide and all the local guides & drivers were great too - friendly and knowledgeable. The hotels were excellent and the food...the food! I couldn't fit enough chili sauce in my suitcase to come home. This was my 1st trip traveling solo and it couldn't have gone better, I felt very safe and made friends with some of the others on the trip. For others' consideration in booking, the itinerary is pretty full and is mostly cultural and religious activities (as opposed to more nature/active activities) but was a wonderful experience.
Review submitted 02 Jun 2023

Natalya · Traveled April 2023
Amazing trip with a great itinerary. I loved being able to submerge myself into the Indonesian culture by spending time with the locals, the village visit was one of my greatest highlights. And being able to see most of the must see attractions was great. We had an incredible guide “Ari” who made the trip 10x more enjoyable because of his enthusiasm and positive energy.
Review submitted 10 May 2023

Holly · Traveled April 2023
Amazing trip! So many wonderful and memorable experiences. The food was delicious. Our guide Ari took great care of all of us. I would highly recommend this trip!
Review submitted 12 May 2023
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