JAVA- BALI
DAY 01: Arrival Yogyakarta
Upon your arrival at in Yogyakarta, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, enjoy rest of your day is at leisure.DAY 02: Yogyakarta City
Morning visit to Yogyakarta to visit the 18th-century Keraton Sultanate’s palace and the former royal garden of the Sultanate Tamansari Water Castle. After lunch at a local restaurant, then continue on to the biggest Buddhist monument in the world, Borobudur. Situated in Magelang regency and nestled between the Progo and Elo Rivers, this sacred 8th-century monument is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A short, leisurely walk from the entrance and the steep narrow stone stairway will get you to the top deck of the monument. Surrounding the mother stupa, promising a breathtaking panoramic view of the surroundings, serene ambience and near-mythical experience on a clear day.DAY 03: Morning Cycling at Prambanan Temple to Plaosan
Morning drive directly to Prambanan Temple, built in the 9th century AD. Peddling through traditional village and around serene ancient temples. The landscape around the village where the temple is built will take you on a journey to the past, in the mid of 9th century when Buddhism was in its heyday as the first major religion on the island. Then continue to Plaosan Temple, a Buddhist monument located about 1 kilometre northwest of the Hindu Prambanan temple. It features hundreds of small buildings, including numerous stupas and shrines. Transfer back to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at your own leisure.DAY 04: Yogyakarta – Denpasar – Ubud
This day is reserved to go to the next destination – Bali – Ubud. This will be by air.DAY 05: Ubud City Tour – Tegenungan Waterfall
Drive to Ubud center visiting Saraswati Temple dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, knowledge and the arts who has clearly given her blessings to Ubud. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. A guided walking tour takes you to Ubud Palace, also known as Puri Saren. Explore the designated area at the residence of Ubud royal family and observe the Balinese royal residence. Continue walking to Ubud Market just across the palace. Practice your bargaining skills on local silk scarves, handmade woven bags, baskets, hats, wooden statues, kites, and many other local handicraft products. A stroll in the over 12-hectare Ubud Monkey Forest that is home to a population of chattering long-tailed macaques. Proceed to Tegenungan Waterfall, the beauty and hidden waterfall in ubud Village. Admire the foaming water and lush green surroundings, where a broad sheet of water plummets into a wide pool. Access to the waterfall involves a short walk down some steep steps. Transfer back to your hotel and enjoy evening at your own leisure.DAY 06: Ubud – Cooking Class – Nusa Dua
This day you will move to a different location on this island, transfer by road. Along the way experience the Balinese cooking culture and Indonesian food making, perfect as an educational session for you. Start with visiting the local market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. Expertly tutored by native Balinese chef who will assist you to learn the culture, the ingredients, and how to prepare and create an authentic Balinese and some popular Indonesian dishes. Enjoy your lunch of the food you made in the cooking class.DAY 07: Half Day Uluwatu Kecak Dance
This morning is at your leisure, enjoy the hotels facilities today. Later this evening enjoy a cultural experience, you will drive towards Uluwatu Temple, admire the beauty and the dramatic view from this temple perched 30 meters above the cliff facing the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the Kecak Dance performance with seats close to performing stage, the performance is accompanied by the chanting of approximately 50 male dancers, the dance tells the love story of Rama and Shinta with the setting sun in the background. Transfer back to your hotel afterwards.DAY 08: Departure
Flight back home or to the next destination. .
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