Indonesia Elegance Escapade: A Journey in Luxury

Day 1 : Arrive Yogyakarta – One Hour Merapi Jeep Volcano by 4WD Drive – Borobudur Temple – Mendut & Pawon Temple – Borobudur Area / Plataran Borobudur Resort (B,L)
Arrive Yogyakarta International Airport, meet and greet with our guide then we will drive  about 2 hours to Borobudur area. Then you will  be taken to experiencing an adventurous Merapi Jeep volcano tour for one hour with taking an off road jeep on a Merapi Lava tour area. This is the different way how to explore the wonders of adventure volcano tour with 4WD Legendary Jeep Willys, see the real and the most exotic part volcano mountain. Then after lunch we drive to visit the Borobudur Temple, the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in the world, consisting of a pyramidal base with 5 concentric square terraces, 3 circular platforms, over 500 Buddha statues and thousands of relief panels. BOROBUDUR TEMPLE was built during the golden age of Syailendra Dynasty, sometime in the beginning of the 8th century.The word BOROBUDUR is believed to mean monastery on a hill. It is derived from the words baram and buduhur. Bara is from Sangskrit word Vihara meaning a complex of temples monasteries or dormitories, Beduhur is a old Javanese word meaning above. BOROBUDUR TEMPLEwas built on a small hill in the Kedu Basin, a rich, fertile valley surrounded by the spectacular volcanoes. To the East lies Merapi and Merbabu and to the North lies Sumbing and Sindoro.The unsual jagged Menoreh Hills encircle the temple to South and West. The temple is also located near the meeting place of two rivers, the Elo and the Progo, these rivers are believed to be symbolic of Gangga and Yamuna, two rivers feeding the Indus valley in India. We get a sense of the grandness of the landscape when we rise to final terrace of the monument which opens up into 360 degrees view of the magnificent valley. Then continue to Mendut & Pawon temple . Then we will drive to Pawon & Mendut Temple before we drive to your hotel for check in .

Day 2 : Borobudur Area – Visit Borobudur Sunrise from Punthuk Setumpu – Dieng Plateau –  Yogyakarta/Melia Purosani Yogyakarta (B,L)
In the early morning, your guide will pick you up at the appointed time about 4:30 to appreciate the magnificent Borobudur sunrise from Punthuk Setumpu and continue after breakfast your guide will lead you to visit Plateau Dieng, a lofty volcanic plain highlighted by a multi-colored sulfur lake, terraced potato and tobacco fields, and some of Java’s oldest Hindu temples. Then we’ll put on masks to visit Sikidang crater with natural sulfuric gas vents. Finally, you will be driven to have tour around one of the most visited temples called Arjuna Temples in the central area of Dieng. When the Dieng tour is over, we will drive to Yogyakarta city for hotel check in .

Day 3 : Yogyakarta – Sultan Palace – Water Castle – Batik Class – Prambanan Temple (B,L)
Star your day after breakfast to discover Javanese culture with start here: we will visit the Sultan’s palace, the Taman Sari Water Castle, the Royal Carriage Museum passing by the Gajah Mada University. We will then visit the traditional Batik industry Prawirotaman for one hour Batik making class  and last, we will visit the Hindu temple of Prambanan before back to your hotel for overnight.

Day  4 : Yogyakarta – Morning Flight to Bali – Ubud/ Royal Pitamaha Ubud (B,L)
Transfer to Yogyakarta International Airport for your flight to Bali . Arrive at Denpasar International Airport, Bali. Meet and greet with our guide then transfer about 90 minutes drive to your hotel in Ubud for overnight

Day 5 : Ubud – Full day guided tour to Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Tegallalang-  Kintamani Volcano –  Gunung Kawi Temple (B,L)
This morning, we will take you for early morning go for a hike and take some fresh air at Campuhan Ridgewalk by yourself. It is a paved walk filled with greenery, offering great views of the rice fields, valley and river. After the hike, you could return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, your guide will pick you up and take you to visit the Sacred Monkey Forest. There are around 700 long-tailed monkeys and you could take photos with them. Next, we will go to sightsee in the Tegalalang rice terraces, which is one of the most photographed agricultural icons in Ubud. Then we will drive to Kintamani for Volcano Batur view, the second largest volcano on Bali, about 1,717 meters (5,633 feet) high and 600 meters (1,969 feet) deep. Last, we will tour around Gunung Kawi, an 11th-century temple complex featuring 10 shrines carved into a sheer cliff before drive back to your hotel.

Day 6 : Ubud – Tibumana Waterfall – Elephant Cave – Kanto Lampo – Ubud Art Market (B,L)
After early breakfast, We will visit Tibumana waterfall, best time to visit the waterfall in the morning and goa gajah elephant cave and Kanto lampo. After lunch drive to Ubud Art Market, one of the Ubud’s must-sees, where you could find various kinds of stuffs, fruits, flowers, souvenirs as well as paintings, sculptures, music and dances. Back in the afternoon to hotel for overnight.

Friendly Tip:
The price of goods in Ubud market is relatively high, so please remember to bargain with the seller, which is very normal here.

Day 7 : Ubud – Free days in the hotel (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free days and enjoy hotel facilities

Day 8 : Ubud – Fly 1.5h to Flores Island – Take a cruise to tour Sebayur Kecil – Tatawa Besar Island / Private Local AC Cabin Boat (B,L,D)
Today, the Komodo tour starts! Fly to Komodo by ID 6333 at 08.00 and arrive at 09.15. Upon arrival at Komodo International Airport , transfer to the port for your Liveaboard cruise. Your guide will take you to Sebayur kecil and Tatawa Besar island for snorkelling . Then we will cruise to Rinca island for overnight onboard.

Day 9 : Sunrise Trek to Padar Island – Coral Garden – Pink Beach – Komodo Island (B,L.D)
We start our day with small breakfast before we go for sunrise trek to Padar island to enjoy the view surrounding , then back to the ship for big breakfast. Then we will cruise to Coral garden for snorkelling , and relax on the beach at Pink Beach. Afternoon we will trekking about 1 hour trek to Komodo island

Day 10 : Siaba Kecil Island – Pengah Kecil – Bat Watching during Sunset at Kalong Island (B,L,D)
After small breakfast, we will have snorkelling at Siaba kecil island and back to the ship for big breakfast. Then we will cruise to Pengah Kecil for snorkelling . After lunch we will chill out on the beach before we cruise to Kalong island for Bat watching during sunset . Dinner onboard.

Day 11 : Snorkeling at Kelor Island – Labuan Bajo/ Plataran Komodo Resort (B,L)
Breakfast onboard and then we will have trekking and snorkeling at Kelor Island. Lunch will be served onboard before we sail back to the port. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Labuan Bajo for overnight.

Day 12 : Labuan Bajo – Komodo Airport – Flight to Tambolaka Airport – West Sumba/ CAP KAROSO SUMBA (B)
Morning transfer to Komodo Airport for your flight to Sumba. Upon arrival at 11.00 at  Tambolaka Airport / West Sumba , you are welcome by  our guide representative then transfer to your hotel for overnight .

Day 13 : Sumba-  Ratenggaro Village – Weekuri Lake – Mandorak Beach (B,L)
After breakfast, we will head to the village of Ratenggaro in the Kodi area. Here we will see the traditional high-roofed houses (actually the highest rooftops in all of Sumba), made all by hand and traditionally. This village is the only one of a few traditional villages left in the area, and while the village is just a compound of some houses, each house can accommodate up to 50 family members. During the harvesting season, however, most of the villagers will stay in their fields to work and only leave the elders and children in the village. Then we are going to Weekuri Lake, a crystal-clear lake that makes it a great place to swim and relax. Spend some time in the lake for a short (or long) dip. Do not miss walking around the rocks and reef, where you can also see the ocean from one side. Next to the Weekuri Lake we will find Mandorak Beach, guarded with 2 huge rock ridges pointing to the middle and crystal-clear water. Then we back to your resort.

Day 14 : Sumba – Waikacura Ricefield – Praijing Village (B,L)
A new day, a new adventure. Today the journey will begin with a short trek through the rice fields of Sumba in Waikacura. Locals may be found doing farmer activities, and there is a beautiful view of the river and a small waterfall at the end of the trek. After this visit, we will be heading to another beautiful village; Praijing village. This village is built on top of a hill, and if you want to walk through the entire village, you actually have to walk down the hill. You will have an overview of the entire village at the entrance. On top of that, the inhabitants of the village built a spot where you can have a panoramic view of the village and beyond. The village is also surrounded by the beautiful nature of Sumba. Back to your hotel for overnight

Day 15 : Sumba – Free days on the Beach (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free days on the beach

Day 16 : Sumba – Free days on the Beach (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free days on the beach

Day 17 : Sumba – Flight to Bali / Next Destination
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Tambolaka Airport for your flight to Bali OR NEXT DESTINATION. END OF TRIP

• Air-conditioned  private transportation during the program
• 16 nights accommodation + Daily breakfast  during tour based on twin share in Borobudur Area , Bali, Komodo Liveaboard and Sumba 
• Tour and meal program base on mentioned above
• Mineral water during tour
• 4WD Jeep Tour in Merapi Volcano
• Entrance fees, parking fees as per program
• Snorkeling equipment during liveaboard
• Ranger and entrance fee to Komodo National Park islands
• Professional English speaking guide during the program

• Domestic flight from Yogyakarta to Bali
• Domestic flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo
• Domestic flight from Labuan Bajo to Tambolaka, Sumba
• Domestic flight from Tambolaka to next destination
• High/Peak season surcharge from hotel if any
• Other optional and tour not mentioned in program  
• Dinner not mentioned in program
• Suggested tipping USD.10 per person(guest)  per day