Best of Java & Sumatra
- Trip code: 429X025
- Dauer: 21
- Stil: Classic
Embark on a three week adventure through Sumatra and Java, where wildlife, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes collide. Trek through the lush jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park in search of elusive Sumatran orangutans, wander through villages steeped in tradition, and marvel at intricate local architecture. Then, dive into Java’s rich culture and cuisine with your CEO, witnessing the sunrise over the otherworldly slopes of Mount Bromo and exploring the ancient grandeur of Borobudur. Walk on the wild side as you traverse the volcanic terrain of the Dieng Plateau before kicking back with plenty of time to soak in Indonesia’s laid-back charm. Three weeks of epic exploration that will leave you both exhilarated and refreshed.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hotels (18nts), Local homestay with shared bathroom (2 nights)
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Highlights
Orangutan Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, Visit Lake Toba the world's largest volcanic lake, Explore Samosir Island, Enjoy a guided tour of local indigenous Batak Village, Adventure through Sumatra's biggest city Medan, 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, Adventure through Central Java, Experience local life on a biking tour through Wanjurejo and Borobudur Villages, Support a community tourism enterprise in Candijero village, Overnight in a G Adventures supported community homestay, Take a thrilling jeep ride through Mount Bromo during sunrise
Introduction
Embark on a three week adventure through Sumatra and Java, where wildlife, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes collide. Trek through the lush jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park in search of elusive Sumatran orangutans, wander through villages steeped in tradition, and marvel at intricate local architecture. Then, dive into Java’s rich culture and cuisine with your CEO, witnessing the sunrise over the otherworldly slopes of Mount Bromo and exploring the ancient grandeur of Borobudur. Walk on the wild side as you traverse the volcanic terrain of the Dieng Plateau before kicking back with plenty of time to soak in Indonesia’s laid-back charm. Three weeks of epic exploration that will leave you both exhilarated and refreshed
Meals Included
19 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 5 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD190-250 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Bandung
- Kawah Putih
- Tangkuban Prahu Volcano
Yogyakarta
- Yogyakarta Becak Tour & Taman Sari
- Jomblang Cave Tour
- Village Tour by Colonial Style Bike
Start / Finish
Medan nach Surabaya
Transport
Private vehicle, flight, walking, biking, jeep
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Gastfamilie in Ngadas, Desa Ngadas
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Dorfspaziergang, Desa Ngadas
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Mittagessen im Dorf Ngadas, Desa Ngadas
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Padang Lunch, Medan
Dein Wellness-Moment: Sibayak Hot Spring, Berastagi
Dein Foodie-Moment: Sabang Street Dinner, Jakarta
Dein Foodie-Moment: Sundanese Lunch, Bandung
Dein Hands-On-Moment: Traditional Batik Making, Solo. Visit to Grand mosque of Medan. Visit Vihara Gunung Timur. Trekking and wildlife spotting in Gunung Leuser National Park. Batak Cooking Class. Guided Batak Village exploration. View Sipiso Piso waterfall. Samosir Island Exploration. 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 exploration of the volcanic Dieng Plateau area. Candirejo Village Visit. Setumbu Hill Sunrise Hike. Wanurejo & Borobudur Village Biking Tour. Mangkunegaran Palace Visit. Triwindhu Market. Jodipan Colorful Village Visit. Mount Bromo Jeep Excursion. Ngadas Village Walk. Lunch at Ngadas Village. Free time in Yogyakarta & Ngadas. Transport to/from included activities. Internal airfare
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Medan
Welcome to Sumatra! Arrive at anytime
Day 2 Medan/Bukit Lawang
No better way to start your Sumatra adventure then a day tour of the biggest city on the island, Medan. Visit the important landmarks, starting at the biggest mosque on the entire island, Al-Mashun Great Mosque. From there, walk to the grand 30-room Maimun Palace. Drive to Vihara Gunung Timur Temple and admire the classic Chinese architecture. Then continue walking through Pajak Ikan Lama historic market before heading to lunch. Together we'll eat like the locals at a Padang restaurant. After lunch and a day of exploring, drive to Bukit Lawang and check into your hotel
Day 3 Bukit Lawang
Today, head off to trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Sumatra is one of only two islands in the entire world where you can find orangutans in the wild. Enjoy a moderate hike through the largest national park in Indonesia in search of these and other amazing animals. After working up a sweat, cool off while tubing down the river back to the starting point. This evening, join a local cooking class to make traditional cuisine from the Batak Ethnic group
Day 4 Bukit Lawang/Berastagi
Drive from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi and enjoy the scenic ride with stops at Gundaling Hill and a local fruit market. After checking into the hotel, drive to Sibayak Hot Spring for some much deserved time to relax in the volcanic hot spring
Day 5 Berastagi/Lake Toba
After breakfast, drive to Dokan Village to visit the Batak ethnic group. The Batak people are from North Sumatra, especially around Lake Toba and have been here for hundreds of year. Take a tour of the beautiful and unique village. Then continue to the breathtaking Sipiso Piso Waterfall on the way to Parapat Harbor. Load into the ferry and cross Toba Lake to arrive to the large volcanic island in the middle of the lake, Samosir Island, for the night. Settle into your hotel, then join your group for dinner together
Day 6 Lake Toba/Medan
Explore the cultural side of Samosir Island with visits to two of the more prominent Batak villages, Tomok and Ambarita. Visit the Tombs of Tomok and learn about the legend of the king. Explore the breathtaking architecture and unique way of life during a tour and dance performance in Amberita Village. In the afternoon, we'll take a ferry back to Parapat Harbor and then drive back to Medan for a free evening
Day 7 Medan/Jakarta
Depart Medan and fly southbound to Jakarta. Get settled in and explore the city with your CEO
Day 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 Dieng Plateau/Yogyakarta
On the way to Yogyakarta, make a pit 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. Then head to Yogyakarta
Day 15 Yogyakarta
There's so much to discover in Yogyakarta today! Explore some Javanese temples, bike to rice paddies on the outskirts of the city, or go for a foodie tour and try street food like gudeg (curry made from unripe jackfruit)
Day 16 Yogyakarta/Magelang
Visit Candirejo Village on the way to Magelang today. Accompanied by a local guide, learn more about this village and why its known as a symbol of Javanese culture. Here you will gain more insight into daily activities, the multiple-crop farming system, and their traditions. After a delicious local lunch, drive to Magelang for the night
Day 17 Magelang/Solo
We'll rise before the sun today in order to catch a beautiful sunrise atop Setumbu Hill. This easy hike will bring you above the early morning fog for a gorgeous view of the jungly temple topped mountains. After descending, return to the village for an easy biking tour to see its beautiful sites like Borobudur Temple and the traditional market. This evening, drive to Solo
Day 18 Solo
Spend the day getting to know the history and traditions of Central Java in Solo, known as the center of Javanese culture. With visits to Mangkunegaran Palace, Triwindhu Market and Laweyan Village, you'll have the chance to see how traditional heritage is still alive today
Day 19 Solo/Bromo
After breakfast, continue east to Ngadas Village. On the way, make stops to explore Alun Alun Malang City Square and colorful Jodipan Village. Arrive to Ngadas in the late afternoon. This picturesque village in the foothills of Mt Bromo is known for its Javanese traditions and beautiful nature
Day 20 Bromo
An early morning jeep ride is the best way to see the Bromo Crater this morning. Followed by a 45 minute hike to reach Penanjakan Hill view point just in time for sunrise! Admire the oranges and pinks before continuing the hike through the Sea of Sands to the top of Bromo Crater. Enjoy a picnic breakfast at Teletubbies Hill. Return to Ngadas Village for a walking tour (and maybe a coffee?) to see the temples, the tomb of mbah Sedek and the holy forest. Enjoy a local lunch and dinner at the homestay with free time to explore how you wish in between
Day 21 Bromo/Surabaya
Fill up on breakfast, then load into the bus to drive to Surabaya. Your tours ends on arrival at the Surabaya Airport
