7-day West & Central Java tour
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Discover the heart of Java in just one week! From lush botanical gardens and volcanic adventures to ancient temples and authentic village life – this journey offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and true local experiences.Travel by scenic train, ride a motorbike through the highlands, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Javanese people along the way.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Day – Airport pickup and transfer to Bogor
- Arrive at Jakarta Airport where you’ll be picked up by private transport
- Recover from your flight and relax at a hotel near the Bogor Botanical Gardens
- Optional: If arriving early, a short city tour of Jakarta is available
Day 2
Bogor to Rachman’s Homestay
- After breakfast, enjoy a city tour including a Wayang Golek puppet workshop
- Visit a traditional market and explore the beautiful Bogor Botanical Gardens
- Continue to Salak National Park, home of Rachman’s Homestay
- Upon arrival: relax or join an Indonesian cooking class (recommended)
Day 3
Explore Salak National Park
- After breakfast, visit waterfalls and scenic viewpoints
- Nature walk through the jungle
- For the adventurous: hike to the Queen’s Crater
Day 4
Continue the journey via Puncak Pass to Bandung
- Say goodbye to Salak and drive towards Bandung! If time allows, pass by the rice fields
- Drive along the scenic Puncak Pass (depending on traffic conditions) with stunning tea plantation views
- Lunch stop in Puncak
- Arrival in Bandung, check-in
- Visit Saung Angklung Udjo, Rengganis Crater, or a strawberry farm!
Day 5
Travel from Bandung to Magelang
- Train ride to Kutoarjo, followed by private transport to Magelang
- Overnight stay near the sacred Borobudur Temple and rest after the train journey
Day 6
Explore the Magelang area and travel to Yogyakarta
- After breakfast, visit the sacred Borobudur Temple
- Enjoy the magnificent architecture
- Bike tour through local villages
- Learn to play traditional Gamelan music
- Overnight stay in vibrant Yogyakarta
Day 7
Yogyakarta – Airport or Jepara
- On the final day, visit the magnificent Prambanan Temple
- Coffee tasting experience
- Visit the Sultan’s Palace
- Batik painting workshop at Batik Seno
- Transfer to the agreed drop-off point. End of the tour
What's Included?
Included
- ✔️Breakfast
- ✔️Private minivan with air-conditioning and driver
- ✔️Dutch or English guide (other languages can be discussed)
- ✔️Entrance to the botanical garden
- ✔️Entrance to the Borobodur temple
- ✔️Local guides wherever needed
- ✔️All hotel stays (minimum of 3 star hotels)
- ✔️Unlimited water during the whole trip
Not Included
- ❌Lunch
- ❌Dinner
- ❌International tickets