8 Days Jakarta to Bali

Upon arrival at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, you will be picked up by your driver and/or guide and will be transferred to your hotel in Jakarta. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Erian Hostel or similar
Comfort: Jambuluwuk Thamrin or similar

Meals not included

You will have free time at leisure to explore Jakarta.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Erian Hostel or similar
Comfort: Jambuluwuk Thamrin or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel in Jakarta and will be transferred to the Gambir Train Station in Jakarta. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

You will depart from Gambir Train Station in Jakarta with "Taksaka Pagi Train" to go to Yogyakarta Train Station. Time of travel by this train will be approximately 8 hours, before arriving in Yogyakarta. You will be picked up from Tugu Train Station and transferred to your hotel in Yogyakarta. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Hotel Grand Rosella or similar
Comfort: Duta Garden/Gallery Prawirotaman or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will visit impressive Borobudur** and Prambanan Temple. Please note, that entrance fees to Borobudur and Prambanan are included. Your route may be discussed with the driver during the day of travel.

Borobudur
Dating back to the 9th century, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple on earth and is located in central Java. Restored in 1970 with the help of UNESCO, the temple consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms. It is decorated with no less than 2,672 relief panels and has 504 Buddha statues of varying types. The main dome sits in the centre of the top platform and is surrounded by 72 stupas, each containing a Buddha statue. Only when visiting in person will you get a true appreciation of its immensity and stunning design, a highly recommended stop for anyone going through Java.

** For Borobudur Temple - Please note:
Climbing up the temple has been restricted for only 150 foreigner tourists per hourly slot. Please do note that all climbs to the Borobudur are non-guaranteed and climbing on Mondays is not possible. Unfortunately, due to the regularly changing regulations and slots available, the climb tickets can only be booked at current 7 days in advance. If the trip includes the entrance fees, Happy Trails will automatically attempt to book the climbing slot once available (as the window of booking changes regularly). However, the climb is NOT guaranteed at the time of booking the trip.

Prambanan
Prambanan Temple is also called Rara Jonggrang Temple. This is the biggest Hindu's temple in Indonesia and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The height of the main temple is 47 meters, surrounded by smaller temples. In Southeast Asia, there are two biggest Hindu's temples: Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia and Prambanan temple in Indonesia. Built on the ninth century by Rakai Pikatan and was dedicated to Hindis Gods, Brahma, Visnu, and Shiva.

Practical information for: Information on your visit to Yogyakarta
Please note the below important information related to a visit to the Yogyakarta region:

Closures on Mondays:
Please note that Mondays are best to be avoided in Yogyakarta as the following limitations apply Borobudur & Prambanan (Parks open, climbs closed); Sultans Palace (closed); Museums (closed)

Visit to Borobudur and Prambanan:
Please note that all climbs to the Borobudur are non-guaranteed and climbing on Mondays is not possible. Climbs are therefore excluded. If the trip included the entrance fees (as mentioned in the inclusions), our team will automatically attempt to book the climbing tickets once available. However, please note that, the window of booking changes regularly.

Therefore, the climb is not guaranteed at the time of booking the trip, but we will do our best to secure a spot.

Please note, these regulations may change at any time.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Hotel Grand Rosela or similar
Comfort: Duta Garden Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

You will have free time at leisure to explore Yogyakarta.

Meals included: Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel in Yogyakarta and transferred to Tugu Train Station in Yogyakarta. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

You will depart from Yogyakarta Train Station with "Sancaka Pagi Train" to go to Mojokerto Train Station. Approx. 4,5 hours you will arrive Mojokerto.

Our driver will meet you at Mojokerto then drive to Bromo.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Bromo Permai or similar
Comfort: Lava View Lodge or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Wake up early in the morning for the tour. You will be leaving the hotel using a Jeep to go to the point of view, and waiting for the beautiful golden sunrise to appear. After sunrise, you will then drive to the sea of sand (Pasir Berbisik) to reach the parking area of Mt. Bromo. From the parking area, you can walk up to the summit of Mt. Bromo, where you will feel like walking on the surface of the Moon. After visiting Mt. Bromo, you will be back to the hotel for a refreshing shower and breakfast.

Please note that Bromo is an active Volcano and we cannot guarantee that it will be possible to visit the crater. The status can change daily and you will receive the most recent information at the time when you will receive the Entrance Ticket to Bromo. Please note, that even though the crater might be closed, it will be possible to visit the viewpoint. Exception: During major Eruptions.

Bromo
Mt. Bromo is located in East Java and sits in the middle of a plain called Seara Wedi or Sea of Sand. At a height of 2,329m, the mountain might not be the tallest in Indonesia but is arguably one of the most popular offering a wide range of great treks leading to stunning views and many other exciting activities such as dirtbiking, horse rides and more. One of the most visited times of day is in the early mornings as the sunrise from the top of this mountain is renowned and incredibly picturesque.

Today you will go from Bromo to Probolinggo Train station. This is transfer only and no stop on the way.

Take the train from Probolinggo to Ketapang. This route is serve by economy train only.

Today you will be pick up at Train Station and will be transferred to Hotel in Ketapang.

Accommodation:
Backpacker: Ketapang Indah Hotel (Standard Room) or similar
Comfort: Jiwa Jawa Ijen (Deluxe Room) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

After an early wake-up call and breakfast, a four-wheel drive vehicle carries you through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain, ending at the Park Ranger’s station to begin the hike to Ijen Crater, along a shady track with spectacular views. The stunning view is unveiled at the peak of 2380 meters above sea level. The lakes eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits creates a landscape that looks desolate and barren yet vibrantly alive. As the scene unfurls before you, miners do their daily descend into the crater, re-emerging with up to 80 kilos of ore carried in bamboo baskets along the treacherous path. Once you’re finished you will walk down the mountain and be brought back to your hotel.

Today you will go from Ketapang to Bali. On the way, you will board a ferry that will take you across the sea and into the island of Bali within 30 - 45 minutes, and then continue to drive by land. End of service.

Meals included: Breakfast