Asia Travel Specialist’s Indonesia highlights tour suggestion is perfect for any first time visitor looking to explore many of the highlights that Indonesia has to offer and with a minimum of internal travel. This fantastic tour includes many enticing experiences including the majestic temples of Java, rural life and Hindu culture of Bali and the coral reefs and Komodo Dragons of the Komodo National Park.

Tour Highlights

Java – Bali – Flores/Komodo National Park

• Visit Borobodur and Prambanan temples in the Yogyakarta area, central Java

• Walk among Bali's stunning rice terraces and learn about Hindu culture

• Snorkel or dive some of the most impressive coral reefs on earth in the Komodo National Park

Suggested Itinerary – We will customise this for you!

Day 1 – Yogyakarta Arrival – Magelang

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta airport you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and driver. You will then be transferred approximately one hour to your resort. Stop en route at the impressive Prambanan Hindu temple which is close to Yogyakarta city.

Overnight in Magelang

Hotel: Plataran Borobodur (Garden Plunge Pool Villa)

Meals:  Lunch

Day 2 – Magelang

After an early start this morning, experience sunrise atop of one of the world’s greatest Buddhist monuments. Enjoy a private guided tour of this impressive holy monument before the arrival of the daily stream of visitors. Firstly, stroll through Borobudur’s six terraces and examine its magnificent bas-reliefs and statues, which were buried under layers of volcanic ash for over ten centuries. Later on, rest at Borobudur’s base where you will enjoy a traditional local breakfast. Afterwards, a horse and cart will pick you up and take you for a relaxing two-hour ride through the surrounding countryside and charming traditional villages.  See artisans engaged in traditional pottery and woodwork. On your way back to your resort, visit Chandi Pawon and Mendut – two smaller, but very interesting, Buddhist temples.

Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Magelang

Hotel: Plataran Borobodur (Garden Plunge Pool Villa)

Meals: Breakfast

Borobodur Temple

Day 3 – Magelang

During your stay at MesaStila, you will notice that volcanoes constitute important Javanese landmarks. MesaStila is surrounded by eight mountains, including Mt. Andong (1,726m) and Central Java’s most active volcano; Merapi (2,911m). On a clear day at MesaStila, you can see smoke blowing from its peak. The adventure traveller can climb near the volcano’s top and witness the old lava and ash flows. Drive to the volcano’s foothills and trek for four hours to Merapi’s peak, accompanied by professional and authorized guides. Although a tough and demanding walk, it is manageable by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.

Alternatively if you are looking for a less active day, enjoy a half day at the Dieng Plateau. A mysterious plateau with a dozen scattered ninth century Hindu Temples. Take a drive to this isolated region with temples of great archaeological importance located within Dieng’s beautiful scenery. Steep mountainsides and terraced vegetable gardens enclose these marshy calderas of a collapsed volcano. Walk along the coloured lakes and cover yourself with the mud of its steamy crater.

Overnight in Magelang

Hotel: Plataran Borobodur (Garden Plunge Pool Villa)

Meals:  Lunch

Day 4 – Magelang – Yogyakarta – Bali

This morning transfer to Yogyakarta airport. You will then take a domestic flight 1 1/2 hours to Bali.

Upon arrival in Bali you are met by your local guide and driver. Transfer 1/2 hours to Ubud in central Bali.

Check into your resort

Hotel: Mathis Retreat (Garden Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Ubud

After breakfast transfer by car to a small village located near the Ayung River. Meet your professional guide and select your bike for the two-hour ride. The ride is not strenuous and the stops are rather frequent, perfect for talking photos of the stunning landscapes and witnessing daily life of the Balinese. Later, arrive at the village where a lunch awaits you, shared with a Balinese family or in a local restaurant. You will be back at the hotel around 2PM

Afternoon at leisure

Hotel: Mathis Retreat (Garden Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Rice Terraces, Ubud

Day 6 – Ubud

This morning visit of the village of Penglipuran, also known as bamboo village. Enjoy a 30-minute walk around the village and the bamboo forest. Later, continue to the Temple of Kehen and then stop on the gorgeous white sand beach of Pasir Putih. Finally, after relaxing on the beach and a swim, visit Peras, in the traditional pottery village of Tenganan.

Afternoon at leisure.

Hotel: Mathis Retreat (Garden Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – Ubud

Day at leisure.

Hotel: Mathis Retreat (Garden Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 – Ubud – Labuanbajo – Seraya Kecil

This morning transfer 1 1/2 hours to Denpasar Airport. You will then take a domestic flight one hour to Labuanbajo, Flores Island. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred 10 minutes to Kampung Ujung Beach. Finally it is a 15 minute private speedboat transfer from Kampung Ujung to Sudamala Resort, Seraya. Alternatively, take the 45 minute complimentary shared wooden boat which departs twice a day at 12:30 and 16:30. Check into your resort

Hotel: Sudamala Resort, Seraya (Beach Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Days 9 – 11  – Seraya Kecil

Free time so that you can choose from many of the excursions on offer from Sudamala Resort, Seraya that interest you. Options include a full day trip to see the Komodo Dragons on Rinca or Komodo Island with snorkelling included. Snorkel with majestic manta rays at Manta Point, walk the sands of Pink Beach and climb to the viewpoint on beautiful Padar Island.

Seraya Kecil Island enjoys some of the most well preserved underwater life in the Flores Sea and so you may wish to spend many of your days enjoying the resort’s underwater riches. The house reefs are in good health because of ongoing coral conservation efforts. There is an abundance of marine life found only a short swim from the resort’s shore or jetty and so snorkelling should not be missed. The technicolour array of staghorn, elkhorn and vivid brain corals provide the home for the heaving marine life. Reef life includes royal angelfish the size of dinner plates, eagle rays and sea urchins. If you are lucky, you may also see baby reef sharks off the north point and turtles straight off the centre of the reef.

Hotel: Sudamala Resort, Seraya (Beach Bungalow)

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Padar Island, Komodo National Park.

Day 12 Seraya Kecil – Labuanbajo – Bali

Transfer back to Labuanbajo Airport. You will then take a domestic flight to Denpasar, Bali

At Labuanbajo airport you will then be transferred 30 minutes to Belmond Jimbaran Puri.  The afternoon at leisure for you to enjoy this wonderful beachfront resort.

Hotel: Belmond Jimbaran Puri (Garden View Cottage Suite)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13 Bali departure

Transfer to the airport to meet your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast