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7-Nights Highlights of Java: Temples & The Dieng Plateau - Classic from $1,099
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1612875
Highlights of Java: Temples & The Dieng Plateau
Dive into the heart of Java on this eight-day adventure packed with culture, cuisine, and jaw-dropping landscapes. Stroll through bustling Jakarta, savour mouthwatering Sundanese dishes, and hike to steaming volcanic craters that feel like another planet. Explore a fascinating mix of cultures and religions as you visit Chinese-Muslim temples, ancient churches, and colonial-era marvels. Then, gear up for an epic trek across the Dieng Plateau - home to over 20 craters and towering stratovolcanoes. Bring your curiosity, a hearty appetite, and a solid pair of walking shoes - Java is ready to blow you away.
Highlights
Explore lesser visited temples, Visit Kota Tua Old Town, Fill up on a traditional Sundanese lunch, Visit the beautiful Dieng Plateau on a full day tour, Explore Western Java and have free time in Jakarta
Accommodation
Hotel (7nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Sabang Street Dinner, Jakarta
Your Foodie Moment: Sundanese Lunch, Bandung. Visit to Istiqlal Mosque. See Jakarta Cathedral. Explore Kota Tua Old Town Jakarta. Visit Sunda Kelapa Harbor. Traditional Sundanese family-style lunch. Explore Badung Geologial Museum. Walking tour of Semarang Kota Lama. Tour Sam Poo Kong Temple and Gedong Songo Temple. Full day exploreation of the volcanic Dieng Plateau area. Transportation to/from included activities.
7 nights from $1,099 per person
G Adventures: Highlights of Java: Temples & The Dieng Plateau
Day 1: Jakarta
Welcome to Java! Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Jakarta
Explore the capital city of Indonesia's 17,000+ islands. Today in this bustling metropolis, we'll visit Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in all of Southeast Asia, the neo-Gothic Jakarta Cathedral, and the cobble stoned colonial Kota Tua Old Town. Explore Sunda Kelapa Harbor and the historic pinisi ships. After a full day of adventure, head out for dinner along Sabang street at a local warung (local Indonesian restaurant).
Day 3: Jakarta/Bandung
Travel southeast towards Bandung, another major city in West Java. After arriving, sit down for a traditional Sundanese lunch, eaten family-style. Explore this historic city & Indonesia's natural heritage with time to visit the Geological Museum of Bandung. We'll drive to Gedung Sate for a photo stop on our way to visit Jalan Asia Afrika for some free time to explore.
Day 4: Bandung
Today is a free day to explore Bandung however you'd like. Choose to explore the vibrant city or stay active with a visit to Tangkuban Prahu volcano or Kawah Putih crater for some easy hiking. Combo that with a visit to a local tea plantation for lunch and a tea tasting.
Day 5: Bandung/Semarang
Depart Bandung this morning and drive to Semarang to arrive in the early afternoon. Explore the sights of the city like Greja Blenduk and Lawang Sewu for the charming Dutch architecture. Visit Sam Poo Kong Temple, a historic Chinese temple, and Kota Lama, the historic downtown of Semarang. Save room after lunch as you will try the local favorite, Lumpia, a delicious Javanese spring roll.
Day 6: Semarang/Dieng Plateau
Leave the city behind and head into the central Java mountains today. The first stop today will be to Gedong Songo Temple, on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. This beautiful Hindu temple is perched on the mountain in solitude surrounded by nothing but forests. After some time to explore and take photos, we'll visit the Ambarawa Train Museum, where 21 historic locomotives still reside in Java today. Make your way to Wonosobo in the Dieng Plateau region and enjoy a free evening.
Day 7: Dieng Plateau
Visit the breathtaking Dieng Plateau and enjoy the day to explore with your CEO as your guide! We'll see the sights like the colorful Telaga Warna Lake, misty Arjuna Temple and sulphurous Si Kidang Crater. After an adventurous day in nature, spend the evening in Wonosobo town square, where the locals gather to see what the evening food vendors are selling.
Day 8: Dieng Plateau/Yogyakarta
On the way to Yogyakarta, stop at the spectacular Selogriyo Temple, a gorgeous Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess of Fertility in central Java. Enjoy the uphill scenic walk through the complex. Continue on to Yogyakarta where your tour ends on arrival.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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