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Hiking Tour Between Temples and Volcanoes in Yogyakarta

Duration 13 days 12 nights

Destination Yogyakarta

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Summary

This program takes you back to the history of Java. On Dieng’s plateau, where you’ll discover the most ancient Hinduism Javanese temples amid the luxurious nature and wonderful rice fields. Borobudur and Prambanan Temples are the best witnesses of a rich cultural and religious past. If you’d love to explore the heritage and culture of this part of Indonesia, this is undoubtedly the trip for you. The good thing is Adventure Asia offers you more than just touring temples; we’re taking you to take a hike on volcanoes for the best adventure experience. Witness breathtaking sceneries you’ll find nowhere else but here. Are you ready? Because we at Adventure Asia are just waiting for you!

Highlights

Explore the Prambanan and Borobudur temples, which are both included in the UNESCO World Heritage
Hike through the flanks of Mt. Merapi, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world
Take a stroll in Bromo and Kawah Ijen for the best scenery. You can also observe workers at the site who are extracting sulfur tirelessly from the banks of the world’s largest acid lake

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Licensed assistance from a local guide fluent in English or French
Land transfers in a private and air-conditioned vehicle, maritime transfer when necessary
Accommodations
Meals as mentioned in the daily schedule
Site entry tickets & trekking permits
Motorboat tour on Rawapening Lake
Mineral water & snacks (fruits, biscuits, etc.) during the trekking days

What is not included in this tour?

Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

International and domestic air tickets
Airport taxes and visas
Drinks, personal expenses, and tips
Travel insurance and assistance
Everything that is not mentioned in “Trip Inclusions"

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1

Yogyakarta

LEVEL Fairly Easy

This adventure starts as we meet at the Yogyakarta airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to stroll around the place.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yogyakarta.

Hotel options

Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta

LOCATION: Yogyakarta

Sofia Boutique Residence - Yogyakarta

LOCATION: Yogyakarta

Greenhost Boutique Hotel - Yogyakarta

LOCATION: Yogyakarta

HOTEL TYPE: Boutique

Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta

Location: Yogyakarta

Taking a different path than most, Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta is proud to be an independent hotel and we are focus on who we will become. Our culture guides our action toward our service. We believe that every individual is unique, thus we value every expression and aspiration as a contribution to better serve you. Whether you are on business or leisure, our luxurious suites, inspired interior, state of the art facilities, and thoughtful amenities will create an unforgettable experience of living in harmony.

Day 2

Yogyakarta - Prambanan Temple - Yogyakarta

LEVEL Fairly Easy

This morning is exclusively dedicated to the cultural discovery of Yogyakarta, so get ready to dive into this spot's rich heritage and culture. After visiting the Sultan's Palace or "Kraton", this city tour takes you to Taman Sari, better known as the Water Palace. Before lunch, the guests will drive east to the Ratu Boko Temple, which clings to the hillside of the Gunung Kidul mountains and overlooks the Prambanan plain below. We hike down to the Hindu temple of Prambanan, passing through a forest, traditional villages, and rice fields from this location. The guests will be transferred back to Yogyakarta in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yogyakarta.

Day 3

Yogyakarta – Flanks of Mt. Merapi – Yogyakarta

LEVEL Moderate

In the morning, you will transfer to Kalitengah: a fantastic viewpoint located at 1200m altitude on the east flank of Merapi Volcano (2968m). Get ready for a unique hiking experience as you wander around the area devastated by the major eruption in November 2010. Later on, the guests will cross the Gendel River, which is the channel for continuous hot clouds hurling down from the peak to the surrounding villages. After a 3-hour walk, you'll reach one of the most badly affected villages, Kinahrejo. This discovery tour ends as we visit the Merapi Museum and return to Yogyakarta by afternoon.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Yogyakarta.

Day 4

Yogyakarta - Menoreh Hills - Borobudur Temple - Mt. Sumbing

LEVEL Moderate

Today, we'll leave in the early morning to go to Suroloyo peak; it's the highest point in the Menoreh hills, dominating the Borobudur valley. At sunrise, we can admire the Buddhist sanctuary encircled by four volcanoes: Sumbing and Sundoro on the west side, then Merbabu and Merapi on the east. The guests will hike down following a very scenic trail through plantations and traditional villages before arriving at today's main destination: the famous Borobudur temple. After visiting this complex, we transfer to the slopes of Sumbing for a relaxing afternoon by the swimming pool. You can also take the time to enjoy strolling along the rice paddy fields and explore the picturesque surroundings.

Overnight at a hotel in Mt. Sumbing.

Day 5

Mt. Sumbing - Selogryo Temple - Wonosobo

LEVEL Fairly Easy

We spend the morning walking through the terraced paddy fields toward the hidden temple of Selogryo. This monument was discovered by the locals in 1835, which is rather late compared to other historical sites in the region. Our journey continues through luxuriant forests and plantations, occasionally passing traditional villages. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to Wonosobo, which resides near the Dieng Plateau.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Wonosobo.

Day 6

Wonosobo - Menjer Lake - Dieng Plateau - Bandungan

LEVEL Fairly Easy

Located on the slopes of an extinct volcano (Mt. Perahu), Wonosobo is a small town surrounded by various plantations. Because of its very fertile land, it is one of the richest agricultural regions in Indonesia. In the morning, we pass through scenic tea and tobacco plantations as we hike toward the Meijer volcanic lake (1200m of altitude). There, the guests will have the time to observe the locals as they go about their activities before making a short visit to the Dieng plateau. Afterward, you'll be transferred to Bandungan, an attractive hill station on the slopes of Mt. Ungaran.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Bandungan.

Day 7

Bandungan - Gedong Songo Temples - Rawapening Lake - Solo

LEVEL Moderate

Start the day right as you enjoy a very picturesque trek while visiting the temples of Gedong Songo. Dedicated to Siva, these nine scattered monuments were built later than the Dieng temples. Their location on the slopes of an ancient volcano (1300m altitude) provides a stunning panorama of the surrounding areas. In the afternoon, we go down to the valley and board a traditional fishing boat for a 2-hour magical tour across the Rawapening Lake amidst the marshes and the fishermen. The last stop for today is in Ambarawa, where you'll explore an old train station transformed into a museum; it presents an interesting collection of steam locomotives dating from the 19th century. You will transfer to Solo in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Solo.

Day 8

Solo

LEVEL Fairly Easy

Today's cultural discovery lies in Yogyakarta's twin city, Surakarta or "Solo". Take a tour around both sultan palaces, Hadiningat & Mangkunegaran, which are authentic art museums. Surakarta is also famous for its batik industry, and you’ll be able to learn its techniques in some unique stores in the area. In the afternoon, we visit the Danar Hadi museum, where you’ll be able to understand this specific art further.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Solo.

Day 9

Solo - Sukuh Temple - Tawangmangu - Tumpang

LEVEL Fairly Easy

In the morning, we go to the Sukuh Temple — the last Hindu stronghold to resist the spread of Islam in Central Java. This temple's distinctive iconography, such as the phallic figures and a large tortoise-shaped altar, supposes the existence of initiation or even orgiastic rituals. After visiting the temple, the guests will hike toward the village of Tawangmangu, located on the western slopes of the Lawu Volcano. The scenic country road passes through pine forests and hillside plantations, offering marvelous views of the surroundings. Upon our arrival at Tawangmangu, we head directly to the waterfall, Grojogan Sewu; it's located in a tropical forest inhabited by a large tribe of monkeys. In the afternoon, we transfer to Tumpang in the vicinity of Malang.

Overnight at a homestay in Tumpang.

Day 10

Tumpang - Volcan Bromo - Cemorolawang

LEVEL Fairly Easy

The next day, 4WD vehicles will carry the guests across the Tengger region and its wide caldera, where Mt. Bromo (2329m) spews its constant curls of smoke. Take in the mesmerizing views as you pass through the Tengger-Bromo-Semeru National Park’s forests and drive along the caldera ridge. Go across the vast sea of volcanic sands as you eventually arrive in Cemorolawang. Mt. Bromo is highly sacred to the Tengger people, known as obedient Hindu believers. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to walk up the volcano and possibly hike around the crater; this depends on the condition. The guests will return to Cemorolawang in the early evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Cemorolawang.

Day 11

Cemorolawang - Mt. Penanjakan - Ketapang

LEVEL Moderate

For this day's adventure, a 4WD will take you to the peak of Mt. Seruni (2400m), from where you'll continue hiking up to the peak of Mt. Pananjakan (2775m) to witness spectacular viewpoints. Lit by the dawn's early light, the world awakens before us, slowly unfolding an unforgettable panoramic view of the entire region. Feast your eyes on the mesmerizing view of the fuming Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru, spewing ashes amidst a moon-like landscape. Mt. Semeru's presence is so immense that you might feel as if you can touch it. You won't be able to find this unique scenery anywhere else. Before lunch, you will be transferred to Ketapang, located at the foot of Kawah Ijen.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Ketapang.

Day 12

Ketapang - Kawah Ijen - Ketapang - Seminyak (Bali)

LEVEL Fairly Easy

Very early in the morning, the guests will be transferred to the Mt. Ijen slopes through 4WDs. Upon arrival, we'll walk up to the crater called "Kawah Ijen", which literally means "green crater". With the sun's first rays, striking images of men extracting sulfur on the banks of the world's largest acid lake will become lasting memories. Those tireless workers carry nearly 100kg of the yellow mineral from the lake to a factory around 15km away. We'll witness them weighing the sulfur and accomplishing several different tasks. Before lunch, you will be transferred to Seminyak in Bali.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Seminyak.