CENTRAL JAVA

A. Yogyakarta Central java Classic Tour

When travelling to Indonesia, this tour program becomes the main tour. The places are reachable from Yogyakarta town. These tour objects just become a must during their stay in Indonesia

Day 1
In the morning, upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport, our guide and driver will pick you up. Then  the tour will start by visiting the Sultan's Palace which is supposed structurally as the finest examples of Javanese palace architecture, providing series of luxurious halls, spacious courtyards and pavilions.
After having had lunch, we proceed to Kota Gede. The town has been the centre of Yogya’s silver industry. Besides that this area is quite old. This town was the first capital of the ancient Mataram Kingdom

Day 2

On the 2nd day we explore the Dieng plateau and its area which takes around 3,4 hours from Yogyakarta. The temples in this place are set in a strange but beautiful landscape within the huge, mashing calderas of a volcano. From Dieng the trip goes back to Yogyakarta. But on the way we will be exploring the magnificence of Borobudur temple. This huge temple was built with some 60.000 cubic meters of stones, around the 8th century, and it is supposed to be one of the greatest Buddhist relics of South East Asia. The temple is closely related to two other small and nearby temples, namely Pawon and Mendut temple, that you will visit as well.

Day 3

Visiting the Hindu temples, called the Prambanan. Exploring the beauty of it and following the Ramayana story carved on the wall is an advantage. The complex gives the wealth of sculptural detail on the great Shiva Temples makes it the most outstanding example of Hindus art.

We have been to all main interesting places in Yogyakarta. The time for driver and tour guide to bring you to the airport Yogyakarta for your next destination. 

B. Central Java Temple Tour

Day 1
 

Arriving at Yogyakarta airport, we will meet you and introduce Yogyakarta by visiting the highest Hindus temple in Indonesia; Prambanan temple. Exploring the beauty of it and following the Ramayana story carved on the wall is an experience. After that go further for around one km, to explore Candi Sewu (Thousand Temple). Driving to Yogyakarta, on the way visit Kalasan and Sambisari temple. The last temple is nice since it lays at lower ground. In the evening enjoying Ramayana Dance performance after your dinner.


Day 2 


After breakfast at hotel, at around 07.00, depart to Dieng Plateau to visit the oldest temple complex in Indonesia. There are interesting small temples in this area, beside of course you can see the Dieng Crater. After exploring Dieng temple complex, proceed to Borobudur temple. This was hugely built with around 60.000 cubic meters of stones in around 8th century and it is supposed to be the greatest Buddhist relics of South East Asia. The other two related temple; Pawon and Mendut will be the points to visit as well. Then the tour continuous to Bandungan.


Day 3

Morning, go uphill and make a small trekking to visit Gedong Songo (Nine Temple Complex). The temples lay on separated hill which give you a chance to make trekking with fresh air or you can do also by horse.Then driving back to Yogyakarta. Free program.




Day 4
Free for your own leisure time until we pick up and bring you to airport or train station in Yogyakarta for your next destination

C. Yogyakarta and Surakarta Classic Tour

Day 1 Yogyakarta arrival
Upon arrival in the morning at airport or train station in Yogyakarta, our guide and driver are ready to meet you.


Day 2 Borobudur temple - Yogyakarta City Tour

Borobudur temple will be the first point to start your tour in Yogyakarta. This temple is well known as one of the seven wonder s in the world. Explore the magnificent temple and follow the life of Buddha carved on the walls. The other two small temples, Pawon and Mendut on the pilgrims way to Borobudur, are the next points to visit on the way back to Yogyakarta. The morning will be concluded with the Sultan's Palace of Yogyakarta where you may also see the life of Yogyakarta Palace from close by. You will also understand the cultural mix of Hindu, Moslem and animistic influences. A visit of Yogyakarta without going to Kota Gede as the centre town of silver is not complete. You will find a lot of industries ranging from home industry to big companies providing beautiful silver handicrafts.

Day 3 Solo - Prambanan temple Tour

In the morning you depart from Yogyakarta to Solo (or Surakarta) to visit Mangkunegaran Palace and the antique market (option). This town is really the elder brother of Yogyakarta. Returning from Solo, you visit on the way the Prambanan Temple. This Hindu temple is the highest one in Indonesia and known also as Rara Jonggrang Temple. In the evening, after having dinner, you can enjoy the beauty of a Ramayana dance performance.

Day 4 Transfer out
Free for your own program until departure time, when we will pick you up and bring you to the next destination in Yogyakarta (airport, or train station)