DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to Yogyakarta
Fly overnight from the UK to Yogyakarta.

Day 2: Yogyakarta to Borobudur
On arrival, you will be transferred to Borobudur where you’ll be staying at Plataran Heritage Hotel for 2 nights. Cultivated elegance meets colonial charm for a uniquely enchanting stay at Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel, set amid the rice terraces of Kretek village in Magelang, Central Java, with Borobudur Temple at your doorstep and the legendary Menoreh Hills as your backdrop. Enjoy the rest of your first day at leisure – exploring or relaxing as you wish. Welcome to Indonesia!

Day 3: Borobudur
Rise early this morning to visit Borobudur Temples Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, during sunrise – don’t forget your camera! Later you’ll return to your hotel for breakfast and in the afternoon, get a taste for local life with a horse cart ride through Candirejo Village. Ride through this peaceful village making stops to see scenes of local life such as farming crops and making cassava crackers.

Day 4: Borobudur to Yogyakarta
This morning you will transfer to a village near Gunung Merapi which offers stunning views of this volcano. Set off on a 15km bike ride (mostly downhill) passing through the beautiful countryside and villages. After your bike tour, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with a magnificent view of the next stop of today’s itinerary: Prambanan Temple Compounds. Enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre before transferring to Gallery Prawiro Taman to spend 2 nights.

Day 5: Yogyakarta
This morning you will be collected from your hotel to explore Kotagede on bicycle. This charming village retains some of Central Java’s best examples of traditional Javanese architecture. On arrival, you’ll visit a master baker’s house and sample Kembang Waru – a type of cookie only sold in Kotagede. Explore more of the village with your guide before enjoying a simple authentic lunch with a local family.

Day 6: Yogyakarta to Labuan Bajo, Flores
This morning, you’ll transfer to the airport to fly to the island of Flores, via Bali, where you’ll be spending 3 nights on the beach at Puri Sari Beach Hotel. All rooms in this four-star hotel have a private balcony with garden and are equipped with air-conditioning. With its stunning outdoor swimming pool and superb open-air restaurant, this hotel was designed in harmony with the natural environment, blending modern amenities with elements of traditional Western Flores architecture. 

Day 7: Flores – Komodo
Early this morning, you’ll be collected for a full day boat trip to Komodo National Park, founded in 1980 to protect the world’s largest lizard: the Komodo dragon. Enjoy lunch on the boat as you cruise to the island of Komodo where you’ll trek around the island through beautiful scenery. Before leaving Komodo, you’ll visit Pink Beach and Kelor Island where you can swim or snorkel.

Day 8: Flores – Komodo
This morning, you’ll head back to the island of Komodo and the beautiful National Park. You’ll make a visit to Rinca Island where you’ll trek with a local park ranger to observe the incredible Komodo dragon. Afterwards, enjoy a local lunch on your way on your way to Nine Island where you can have a swim before continuing to Kanawa for a snorkelling adventure at one of the island’s beautiful reefs. Want to add another night on Flores to relax on the beach? Easy! Give us a call on 01273 923100.

Day 9: Labuan Bajo to Ubud, Bali
Today, you’ll transfer to the airport to fly to Bali where you’ll meet with your guide and transfer to the beautiful inland town of Ubud. You’ll be staying for 2 nights at Adiwana Monkey Forest. Adiwana Monkey Forest offers the perfect Bali getaway. The 21 rooms suites are beautifully designed to showcase the artistic Balinese craftsmanship while maintaining a contemporary feel.

Day 10: Ubud
Today you’ll get a true taste of Bali’s local culture, traditions, and lifestyles with an immersive Ubud day tour. First you’ll meet a traditional shaman for a special Balinese blessing ceremony. Then you’ll join a local chef for a hands on cooking class at Kayun House, a local organic restaurant, where you’ll also enjoy a feast of traditional Balinese dishes. After lunch, it’s time to relax with a one-hour long Balinese massage.

Day 11: Ubud to Tanjung Benoa
Today you’ll explore Bali’s lakes and hills with visits to the Royal Temple of Mengwi, Lake Bratain, and Mount Batukaru. Later, you’ll head to one of Bali’s most famous temples, Tanah Lot, which is located on volcanic rock in the ocean – a very unique and beautiful temple. You’ll then transfer to Sadara Boutique Beach Resort where you’ll spend your final 3 nights. Located within Bali’s southern peninsula within the serene eastern coastline of Bali, this opulent accommodation offers unmatched comfort and style.

Day 12: Tanjung Benoa – Uluwatu
Mid-morning, you’ll be collected for a day in the sun-kissed Bukit peninsula. Spend the late morning at a beach club in a hidden cove where you’ll also enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the impressive Uluwatu Temple – perched on the edge of a steep cliff. Then, you’ll head to a restaurant near Padang Padang Beach where you’ll enjoy a refreshing sundowner and watch the local surfers catching some waves – quite literally, a perfect Sundowner moment. Finish your evening at another restaurant and savour a delicious Asian fusion tapas-style dinner.

Day 13: Tanjung Benoa
A full day at leisure to relax by the pool or hit the beach – a perfect time to recharge your batteries and reflect on your Indonesia adventure so far. If you’d like to extend your stay here to relax some more, let us know!

Day 14: Bali to the UK
Today you’ll transfer to Denpasar Airport to check in for your flight back to the UK.

Welcome home!