Bali and Java Explorer Adventure Tour

If you're looking to free your spiritual side'with a backdrop of stunning beaches and jungles'Bali and Java are waiting. Travel by bicycle rickshaw to local markets and workshops, and get your 'om on at the Borobudur temple. Participate in a traditional cooking class with an expert chef. And of course, it wouldn't be the full Balinese experience if you didn't take some leisure time to relax on the picturesque beaches. It's the perfect mix of beauty and Buddhist zen.

Highlights

Explore bustling Yogyakarta by bicycle rickshaw, delve into the spiritual side by visiting ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, learn to prepare Indonesian specialties under the guidance of a local chef, snap photos of beautiful rice terraces and lush green jungles, stand in awe of soaring active volcanoes

What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Organic Cooking Class, Ubud. Arrival transfer. Orientation tour of Yogyakarta by bicycle rickshaws. Excursion to Borobudur temple complex and horse cart ride. Excursion to Prambanan Hindu temple complex. Visit Mangkunegaran palace. Excursion to Mount Lawu including Candi Cetho and Candi Sukuh temples. Visit to to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Ubud cooking class. Visit Tirta Empul Temple, Gunung Kawi Hindu temple complex and Kintamani. Excursion to southern Bali beaches. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Comfort hotels (11 nts).

Meals Included

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Minibus/van, flight, bicycle rickshaws, walking.

Group Leader Description

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $250 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15
20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10
15kg/22
30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!). You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones.