The Most
Complete Tour about The Javanese Living and Java Travelers Paradise
Start : Yogyakarta
End : Yogyakarta
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DAY 01
YOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL (D)
Today, our
guide will pick you up at Yogyakarta Airport. If come to Indonesia from Jakarta
or Bali, there are several choice of daily regular flight to Yogyakarta. The
places of interest to visit today are :
MALIOBORO
STREET
Coming from
the Sanskrit language which means bouquet of flowers, Malioboro becomes flower
that its charm is able to attract tourists. Not only full of stories and
memories, Malioboro also becomes souvenir paradise in the heart of Jogja. Before
it turned into a busy street, Malioboro was a quiet road with a tamarind tree
growing on the right and left. This road was just passed by people who wanted
to go to the Palace or complex areas such as First Indische first in
Yogyakarta, for instance, Loji Besar (Vredeburg Fort), Loji Kecil (area next to
the Great Hall/Gedung Agung), Loji Kebon (Great Hall/Gedung Agung), as well as
Loji Setan (Office of the Parliament). But the existence of Pasar Gede or Beringharjo
Market on the south side and the presence of Chinese ethnic residential in
Ketandan area gradually boosted the economy in the region. Chinese group made
Malioboro as its business canal, so the trade area which was originally based
in Beringharjo and Chinatown eventually expanded to the north to Stasiun Tugu
(Tugu Train Station). Seeing Malioboro rapidly growing into the pulse of trade
and shopping centers, a friend said that Malioboro is the baby talk for
"mari yok borong (let’s buy a lot)". In Malioboro you can buy
desirable range of merchandise ranging from beautiful accessories, unique
souvenirs, classic batik, gold and gems to household appliances. For souvenir
fans, Malioboro can be a fun hunting paradise. Walking on the shoulder of the
road while bargaining a variety of goods sold by street vendors, will be a
special experience. Variety of locally made souvenirs like batik, rattan
ornament, silver, bamboo handicrafts, leather puppets, blangkon, miniature of
traditional vehicles, accessories, until key chains, all can be found easily.
If you are good in bargaining, these items can be taken home with a fairly
cheap price.
Overnight at
Ibis Malioboro Hotel
DAY 02
BOROBUDUR AND KALIURANG TOUR (B, L, D)
After breakfast
at hotel, the place of interests that we going to visit today are :
BOROBUDUR
TEMPLE
Borobudur is
the biggest Buddhist temple in the ninth century measuring 123 x 123 meters. It
was completed centuries before Angkor Wat in Kamboja. This Buddhist temple has
1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people
are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is
not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for
Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive. Borobudur was built by
King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of
Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya
Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was completed
to be built on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years from the time the
construction was begun. The name of Borobudur, as some people say, means a
mountain having terraces (budhara), while other says that Borobudur means
monastery on the high place. Borobudur is constructed as a ten-terraces
building. The height before being renovated was 42 meters and 34.5 meters after
the renovation because the lowest level was used as supporting base. The first
six terraces are in square form, two upper terraces are in circular form, and
on top of them is the terrace where Buddha statue is located facing westward.
Each terrace symbolizes the stage of human life. In line with of Buddha
Mahayana, anyone who intends to reach the level of Buddha's must go through
each of those life stages.
MENDUT
TEMPLE
Candi Mendut
(Mendut Temple) is older than Borobudur. Mendut Temple is 3 kilometers eastward
from Borobudur Temple. It is a Buddhist temple, built in 824 A.D. by King
Indera of Cailendra dynasty. There are stories for children on its walls. Mendut
Temple is frequently used to celebrate the Waisak day every May full moon and the
pilgrims from Indonesia and all parts of the world come to this ceremony.
KALIURANG
In the early
of the nineteenth century, some Dutch geologists living in Yogyakarta intended
to find a place for their family to spend their vacation. They went along the
edge of the north area as the high land. Arriving at Kaliurang that is located
on 900 meter above sea level, the "meneers" were enchanted by the
nature beauty and coolness in that foot of the mountain. They finally built
bungalows and decided to make the area their place for vacation. The view of
Merapi Mountain gives special sensation in this area. Just like village girls
who will cover their face when we look at them, this mountain will also be
covered with fog when we come to see it. Going along the west side of Plawangan
Hill as long as 1,100 meters, traveling cross country, through soil path framed
with trees and green slopes, and series of 22 caves as the inheritance of the
Japanese colonial are some uniqueness of Kaliurang natural tourism.
Overnight at
Ibis Malioboro Hotel
DAY 03 YOGYA
HERITAGE SITE AND CULTURE TOUR (B, L, D)
After breakfast
at hotel, the places of interest that we going to visit today are :
YOGYAKARTA
KING’S PALACE
Keraton
Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat or now better known by the name of
Yogyakarta Palace is the center of Javanese culture living museum that is in
the Special Region Yogykarta (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta). Not just becomes the
place to live for the king and his family, the palace is also a main direction
of cultural development of Java, as well as the flame guard of the culture. At
this place tourists can learn and see directly on how the Javanese culture
continues to live and be preserved. Yogyakarta Palace was built by Pangeran
Mangkubumi (Prince Mangkubumi )in 1755, several months after the signing of the
Perjanjian Giyanti (the Agreement Giyanti). Banyan forest (Hutan Beringin) was
chosen as the place for building the palace because the land was between two
rivers that were considered good and protected from possible flooding. Although
already hundreds of years old and were damaged by the massive earthquake in
1867, Yogyakarta Palace buildings still stand firmly and well maintained.
KOTAGEDE
Kotagede is
a silent witness of the rise of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom that ruled almost
the entire Java. The cemetery of Islamic Mataram Kingdom forefathers, the
fort’s ruins, and the other historical remains can be found in Kotagede. Walking
through Kotagede will enrich our knowledge about the history of Islamic Mataram
Kingdom that was successful in Java. Furthermore, you can see local people’s
daily routines closely. They have been staying inside the strong wall and doing
the activities since hundreds years ago. It is different with other places, the
local people are so friendly with the Javanese characteristic, polite, and not
too commercial. In Kotagede, you won’t be bothered by the hawkers who like to
force people to buy their things. It’s a bit surprising, or pleasing will be
the right word. Kotagede undeniably becomes the biggest center of silver
handicrafts in Indonesia, surpassing Bali, Lombok and Kendari. Different silver
handicrafts in various forms are made through many stages in a place that is
located around 10 kilometers of Yogyakarta city center. Since 70s, silver
handicrafts from Kotagede either in the form of jewelry, household utensils or
accessories have attracted foreign tourists. Now, Kotagede does not only offer
the luxury of its silver handicrafts, but also an opportunity to learn the
process of its making. A short course as long as three hours to a couple of
days offers your alternative tour package including designing silver
handicraft, making it and finally bringing the product you made yourself home.
One of the places you can enjoy such a tour package is Studio 76.
TAMANSARI
WATER CASTLE
An era after
Giyanti Treaty, Pangeran Mangkubumi was build a palace as the central of
Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat's goverment. Pangeran Mangkubumi later
known as Sultan Hamengku Buwono I was building the palace in the center of
imaginary line connecting Parangtritis Beach and Mount Merapi. The point that
was being a reference for building the palace is an umbul (fountain). To
respect his wives good turns because they helped Sultan in the war time, Sultan
asked Demak Tegis, a Portuegese architect and Bupati Madiun, as the foreman, to
build a palace in that fountain which is located 500 meters in the south of
keraton. The palace which is surrounded by Segaran (artificial lake) with the
fragrant scent of flowers which were planted in the artificial island surrounds
it is called as Taman Sari (Water Castle) now.
Overnight at
Ibis Malioboro Hotel
DAY 04 YOGYA
– SOLO (B, L, D)
Breakfast at
hotel and today we will drive you to Solo the charming small Javanese city in
Central Java. It’s located about 65 km east of Yogyakarta. Not only fascinating
with traditional dances and batik, Solo is also offering beautiful nature,
delicious food, and unique ancient temple in the shape of Mayan Pyramid. Today’s places of interest that we must visit
are:
PRAMBANAN
TEMPLE
Prambanan is
the most beautiful Hindu Temple in the world. Prambanan temple is
extraordinarily beautiful building constructed in the tenth century during the
reigns of two kings namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Soaring up to 47
meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple
has fulfilled the desire of the founder to show Hindu triumph in Java Island.
This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, among an area that
now functions as beautiful park. There is a legend that Javanese people always
tell about this temple. As the story tells, there was a man named Bandung
Bondowoso who loved Roro Jonggrang. To refuse his love, Jonggrang asked
Bondowoso to make her a temple with 1,000 statues only in one-night time. The
request was nearly fulfilled when Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice
and to set a fire in order to look like morning had broken. Feeling to be
cheated, Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang to be the
thousandth statue.
TRIWINDU
FLEA MARKET
As one of
the Javanese culture centers, Solo has many treasures ranging from heirlooms to
antiques. Triwindu Market (now named Windujenar Market) is one of the most
famous antique markets in Java. In front of the market, you will be welcomed by
sculpture of a Javanese man and woman. Walking down the market aisles with
antiques scattered on the right and left sides will make you feel like you are
in the antique heaven. From collections of batik fabrics, old bank notes and coins,
batik stamps, old gramophones from Europe, puppets painted on old wood plates,
bicycles from 1930s, to stuff claimed as the fossils from Sangiran can be found
in here. Not to mention old paintings, oil lamps, Buddha statues, and coal
irons. Not only those, this market is also a heaven for collectors and maniac
of automotive because they will be able to find rare spare parts that are not
produced anymore.
MUSEUM OF
BATIK DANARHADI
UNESCO has
decided Batik as one of Indonesian heritages. Museum Batik Danarhadi is the
best and the most complete antique batik museum in the world. It possesses more
than ten thousand pieces of batik fabrics, one of them is Snow White Batik. Batik
has become a part of Indonesian cultures since hundreds years ago. This
coloring technique uses wax to prevent the fabric from the other colors. Motivated
by his love to Batik, Haji Santosa Doellah, the owner of Batik Danarhadi, has
been collecting many batik from all over the places. Until this time, his
collection has reached more than ten thousand pieces of antique batik; six
hundreds of them are exhibited in Museum Batik Danarhadi.
Overnight at
Novotel Solo Hotel
DAY 05 SOLO
CULTURE TOUR (B, L, D)
After breakfast
at hotel, the places of interest that we going to visit today are :
SANGIRAN
EARLY JAVANESE MAN SITES
Sangiran
Early Man site, around 56 square kilometers, is located 18 km away to the north
of Solo. There was no difference when you enter this area. Local resident’s
houses, schools, and small forests looked similar to the other areas. However,
when you walked farther, you would find houses functioned concurrently as
pre-historical relic souvenir shops. After 45 minutes riding we will arrived in
Sangiran Early Man Museum. The museum which lied on the 1, 6 hectares of land
was differently built on the hill with unique design and turned up to the
hilltop. We had to walk around the slope of the cliff to go to the first
exhibition room. The first exhibition room, located in a cave which is
renovated by concrete walls, was picturing the birth of the Earth, teeth and
skeletons fossils, pre-historical animals’ bones, and human evolution diorama,
as well as diorama of samples of early man activities. Exit from the first
exhibition room, visitors should climb the stairs to go to the second
exhibition room located on the top of the cliff. In this room, visitors would
be able to see various numbers of pre-historical men’s skeletons from various
periods and places, mammoth’s leg bone, pre-historical cow’s skeleton, various
kind of weapons, fossilized stones, etc.
SURAKARTA
HADININGRAT PALACE
As one of
the Javanese cultural sites, Kasunanan Surakarta Palace is still standing
firmly as monument of glory of the old Javanese culture with a charming touch
of Europe. Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace or later known as Kasunanan Surakarta
Palace has been standing since hundreds of years ago. This palace is the
"successor" of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom. After several times
moving the palace from Kotagede, Pleret until Kartasura, pemberontakan kuning
or the yellow rebellion by Chinese forced Mataram to move its palace to the
village of Sala. Internal conflict and the Dutch intervention then divided this
kingdom into Kasunanan Surakarta and Yogyakarta Sultanate in 1755 through
Giyanti Agreement.
KAMPOENG
BATIK LAWEYAN
This time, we
drive you to explore an old village while shopping batik, looking closer at the
batik making process, and admiring the beauty of ancient batik merchants
palaces. Laweyan is an old historical village that is older than the city of
Surakarta. Been existed since Pajang Kingdom period in the 14th century, old
Laweyan was a textile trade center. Its name came from the word “Lawe”, means
thread from spun cotton. Kyai Ageng Henis is a man who has the biggest
contribution to the development of this village. He did not only teach
religious knowledge, but also taught people the knowledge and the art of batik.
Since then, the art of batik has been rapidly developed until this time. Entering
Laweyan, almost all of the houses are big and luxurious. They are functioned
concurrently as batik showrooms. From thousand rupiah to millions rupiah batik
is available here. Some of the places are also offering the opportunity to look
closer at the process of batik making. For you who want to learn how to make
batik, there is also short course package available. Yes, you can learn how to
make Batik here and you can bring you own style batik for your special souvenir
from Solo. Walking farther to the village, old high walls stand firmly flanking
the narrow aisles. Behind them, the palaces of batik merchants from hundreds
years ago stand gloriously. In their golden period, the merchants were
extremely rich, even richer than the royal family members. With their wealth,
they competed to build their own palaces. Now most of their houses and
showrooms are inherited to their descendants. Entering their showrooms, we will
get an extra bonus. Shopping batik while enjoying the luxurious palace which
was built and designed in beautiful ancient Javanese architecture influenced by
European, Chinese, and Islamic styles.
Overnight at
Novotel Solo Hotel
DAY 06 SOLO
HIGHLAND TOUR (B, L, D)
Breakfast at
hotel and today we will drive you to Solo Highland. The places of interest that
we going to visit today are :
SUKUH TEMPLE
Sukuh Temple
is The World's Less-Known Erotic Temple and one of the most interesting temple
in South East Asia. It is full of erotic ornaments. Another unique thing is the
shape of the temple looks like a Mayan pyramid from the Middle America.
Unfortunately, this temple is still less-known. Unlike the world famous
Khajuraho Temple in India, not many people know about Sukuh Temple. Don’t blame
yourself. Even many of Jogja people do not know the existence of this temple.
It probably because of the location, hidden on the slopes of Lawu Mountain in
the elevation of more than a thousand meters above the sea level.
CETHO TEMPLE
In Java
language, cetho means clear or pure. Thriving over 1400 meters above the sea
level on the slope of the Mount Lawu, Cetho Temple can only be reached by a
narrow pavement road which is steep and curve. The anxiety and afraid would be
paid off when you reach the temple complex. The mild mountain air and the
breakthrough scenery would accompany your trip enjoying the temple. A high gate
standing elegantly under the sky will bring your memory to the temple's gates
in the God's island, Bali. The gatekeeper statues look like pre historic
statues. The temple, standing on a terraces land, was built at the end of the
Majapahit Kingdom under the Brawijaya V reign. In one of the terraces, there is
a rock stacked with a carved of the sun depicting the Majapahit's Sun, the
symbol of Majapahit kingdom.
TAWANGMANGU
Although it
is located at the equator with hot and humid air temperature, Indonesia is
endowed with many mountains offering chilly and cool weather. One of them is
Tawangmangu, approximately 37 km east of Solo. Although situated on the slopes
of mountain, this area is one of the attractions with a very good public
transportation access. Tawangmangu in the morning is very beautiful and exotic.
The fog and cold air of the mountains beautify the morning. Walking down
enjoying beautiful green rice fields, seeing the morning activities of
residents, or exploring the traditional market is worth to try, refreshing your
mind from daily routines. Tawangmangu is also popular with vegetables and fresh
fruits. Fields planted with cabbage, carrots, radishes, strawberries, and
various others stretches everywhere. There is also 81-meter-high waterfall
named Grojogan Sewu. Grojogan Sewu, means "a thousand waterfalls", is
located within a 20 ha protected forest area. Not only humans, thousands of
monkeys also love this place.
Overnight at
Bintang Tawangmangu Hotel
DAY 07 SOLO –
PACITAN (B, L, D)
After breakfast
at hotel today, we will drive you to Pacitan. A small city in East Java with natural
white sandy beaches with good waves for surfing and wonderful caves. It’s far
about 4-5 hours drive from Tawangmangu to Pacitan, crossing several small town.
Arrive in Pacitan, we will transfer you to hotel, but before that we will drive
you to TIRTO HUSODO HOTSPRING, more popular as Banyu Anget, this hot spring is
unique and different without strong sulfur smell. Without this sulfur smell,
you will be more comfort and enjoy relaxing in the hot spring. The warm water
is also good to accelerate your blood circulation. This is the right place to
visit and end your day by relaxing in a warm water swimming pool after a long
trip from Tawangmangu.
Overnight at
Srikandi Hotel
DAY 08
PACITAN CAVES TOUR
After breakfast
at hotel, the places of interest that we going to visit today are :
GONG CAVE
What comes
in your mind when you hear the word “cave”? Dark, wet, and scary? Well, it
means you have not visited Gong Cave. Gong Cave has become one of the most
popular caves in Pacitan because of its stunning stalactites and Stalagmites.
Exploring this wide cave will bring you to amaze the beautiful limestone shapes
from the sediment mineral water formed in thousands year ago. This cave is far
from scary impression. The tourism department has built a cement trail route
that gives more accessibility to reach the cave. Entering the first chamber
which is not wide enough, you will be welcomed by many straws shape limestone
ornaments on the ceiling of the cave. From this area, this cave is divided into
entering trail and exiting trail. Passing through a small crack, you will be
brought to the second chamber. Out of the expectation, this area is really big
with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. Some lights have been set on some
areas, giving dime light that makes this cave more beautiful.
TABUHAN CAVE
Tabuhan Cave
is adorned with limestone stalactites and stalagmites which produce unique
music tones when they got beaten. Various fossil artifacts have been found in
this site, including human teeth sticking on the wall. The cave, located in
Dusun Tabuhan, Wereng Village, Punung Region, is categorized as one of the most
important pre-historic sites and assumed as one of the pre-historical men’s dry
settlements. Research proves this cave had been inhabited by pre-historic men
50 thousands year ago. The researchers found a site where the prehistoric men
made their stone tools from 10 thousands year ago, mollusks, and some
pre-historic men’s teeth sticking on the cave walls. On the right side, there
are some of archaeological excavations which have been fenced. Unfortunately,
the fossil artifacts are not exhibited here.
Are you a fan of traditional music, especially Gamelan? Well, it means
that you should consider Tabuhan Cave as one of your travel destinations. Wait,
what is the relation between a cave and gamelan music? Well, the name
"Tabuhan" comes from the word "tabuh", means playing drum
instruments. Walking to the right side inside the cave, you will find the
answer of the relation between this cave and gamelan music. Some of the
stalactites and stalagmites will produce harmonic tones and creates some music
when they got beaten. A group of local musicians take that advantage of this
unique phenomenon to entertain visitors. Interested in hearing some stalactite
music?
PANCER BEACH
Pancer beach
is offering a clean and quiet beach, exotic estuary, and spectacular sunset. Pancer
Beach is located on the east side of Teleng Ria Beach, in the corner of a bay
with limestone cliff standing next to it. The beach is clean and natural. There
is only a wooden hut where surfers put their surfboard and belongings. Walking
to the east side, there is a small mound with surprising view behind it. Clear
greenish water of a river flows to meet the sea. Looking far north, the river
water is glowing under the sunshine. Swimming in it will refresh your tired
after spending a day exploring caves.
Overnight at
Srikandi Hotel
DAY 09
PACITAN NATURAL BEACH TOUR (B, L, D)
After breakfast
at hotel, the places of interest that we going to visit today are :
SRAU BEACH
Hidden
behind a row of hills 25 km west of Pacitan (East Java, Indonesia), Srau Beach
is a surfer’s heaven. You will not find any crowd in this beautiful beach
because the location is quite far from the downtown. The closest village is
some kilometers away. This beach hides 3 surf spots with challenging waves for
at least intermediate surfers. The first spot is located at the back of the
ticket portal and often called The Portal. The second one is Pancingan, located
under the reef cliff on the west hill that is often used as a fishing place by
local fisherman and also many people from out of town who often come to spend
their day fishing. Meanwhile, the third spot is Pandan, located just behind
Pancingan Hill. Not only supplying barrels for surfers, Srau is also offering
the beauty of white sandy beach and crystal clear water. It is also the perfect
location for snorkeling and enjoying the beauty of marine biota. Getting bored
of taking a walk on the beach? Try to go up to the hill on the right. Hiking on
this reef hill and enjoying the amazing ocean view will immediately refresh
your mind. You can also join the fisherman and other people who are fishing
from the reef cliff of this hill.
WATUKARUNG
BEACH
Watu Karung
Beach is paradise. It’s amazingly beautiful with reefs, turquoise water, clean
beach, soft white sands, and 2 surfing spots offering barrels and world-class
waves. a very beautiful beach with turquoise-colored waves and white sand
stretching there. Small reef islands decorated the offshore. The bright
sunshine and the blue sky made everything felt just perfect. Watu Karung was
simply paradise. Behind its
beauty, Watu Karung Beach hides its extraordinary waves. With reef break wave
and reef seabed, at certain moments Watu Karung Beach produces barrels that
will make the surfers feel like they are in heaven. Both surfers with natural
and goofy style can surf here because Watu Karung Beach has right and left
waves. There is also no crowd at all, so that surfers can catch the waves
freely. Offshore wind usually comes in the month of April to October, making
these months as the best times to dance with barrels of Watu Karung.
Overnight at
Watukarung Beach Villa
DAY 10
PACITAN LEISURE DAY (B, L, D)
Today is
your leisure day to enjoy the white sandy and quite beach and it’s like your
private beach. You can swimming, surfing or snorkeling all day.
Overnight at
Watukarung Beach Villa
DAY 11 PACITAN
– YOGYA (B, L, D)
After having
breakfast today, we will drive you Yogya. Our journey will crossing the
southern Java beach route with natural and small village sightseeing. Arrive in
Yogya, wa take you hotel and you can enjoy your relax day in Yogya.
DAY 12 YOGYA
RELAX DAY (B)
Enjoy your
free leisure in Yogya.
DAY 13 YOGYA
OUT (B)
After
breakfast at hotel we will drive you to airport for your next destination.
Price per pax included of:
1.Comfortable
Air Conditioned Tourist Coach
2.Hotel 12nights
twin sharing
3.Fullboard
meals as itinerary
4.All
entrance fee for tourism object
5.English
speaking Guide Service
6.Friendly
Coach Driver and Chaperone
PRICE PER PAX:
Private Trip
for 2 Pax = 2055/pax
Group of 4
Pax = USD 1365/pax
Group of 6
Pax = USD 1195/pax
Group of 8
Pax = USD 1085/pax
Group of 10
Pax = USD 1020/pax
