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Overland Tour
from West - to Central Java
Adventure Art and Culture:
From Sunda to Central Java
8 days/7nights
Day 1: JAKARTA
Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Free time.
Day 2: JAKARTA - BOGOR - BANDUNG
During a sightseeing tour, get to know the capital of Jakarta, a city with a population of approximately 10 million people. Choose to visit the harbor Sunda Kelapa or one of the museums. Continue to Bogor and visit the Botanical Gardens with its enormous variety of tropical plants. A research centre for plants, such as tea and curative herbs, is located there.
On the scenic road to Bandung which winds past shimmering dark-green tea plantations you will reach the 1.200 meter high Puncak Pass. From there, you descend to Bandung which is surrounded by high mountains. It is called the "Paris of Java" named for its wide boulevards and western influenced architecture, shops and restaurants.
Stay overnight in a comfortable pleasant hotel. (B)
Day 3: BANDUNG AND SURROUNDINGS
Tour colonial Bandung this morning. Early in the afternoon drive to the 2.078 meter high Tangkuban Perahu volcano. See sulphurous gases escape from bubbling mud pools. Rising mountainous fog conveys an otherworldly atmosphere. After a short walk culminate the day in the relaxing natural hot springs of Ciater. Late in the afternoon visit the Angklung school of Pak Udjo featuring traditional Sundanese music.(B)
Day 4.: BANDUNG - YOGYAKARTA
Leave Bandung early in the morning by executive train to Yoygakarta. Arrival in Yoygakarta in the afternoon. Direct transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 5: CITY TOUR - BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
Take a very interesting city tour, visiting the Royal Mosque, the venerable Sultan's palace, the colorful bird market and the watercastle. Witness the skilled Batik and Silver craftspeople creating meticulously fine artwork.
In the afternoon, visit world-famous Buddhist Borobudur temple, resplendent with reliefs depicting historical and spiritual scenes. (B)
Day 6: RICE CULTIVATION – HANDICRAFT - PRAMBANAN TEMPLE
In the morning walk through the rice fields. Get to know the art of growing rice. Witness the skilled potters in the special pottery village of Kasongan.
In the afternoon drive to the most impressive Hindu temple complex outside of India, Prambanan. (B)
Day 7: HIKING TOUR ALONG THE SLOPES OF THE MERAPI VOLCANO
After breakfast drive to the foot of the Merapi volcano. Hike five hours in the cool climate along the slopes, through mountain villages and forests. Back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free time. (B)
Day 8: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT. (B)
Services included: Transport in AC vehicle, English speaking guide, entrance and parking fees.
Price: on request
Note: This program can be lengthened, shortened or rearranged according to your individual interest and needs.
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