12-Day Indonesia Motorbike Tour from Yogyakarta to Bali Volcanoes

About This Tour

About Surakarta

Indonesia

Surakarta

The onetime home of the Mataram royals, Surakarta is a place of sprawling palaces set between the volcanic hills of Java. Taste coconut rice and wonder at the architecture with a local guide.

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What's Included

• Accommodation in twin/double hotel rooms
• Meals as listed in the program
• Private transport by motorbike
• Tours and admission to all attractions, as listed in the program
• Entrance, admission, and donation fees for tourist attractions
• Professional tourist guide service throughout the tour
• Accommodation and meals for the driver and tour guide

Not Included

• Personal expenses, extra food, other services, and optional tours
• Tips for the driver and guide

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Reach Yogyakarta

   Arrival in Yogyakarta – transfer to hotel (breakfast). Upon arrival in Yogyakarta, meet & greet by a tour representative, then transfer to hotel for check-in. Have a casual briefing for the upcoming motorbike tour.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Yogyakarta – Dieng Plateau Tour – Borobudur Village (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   Have early breakfast at the hotel & quick orientation with the motorbike. Leave Yogyakarta and drive via Magelang, home of the National Army Academy. Explore Temanggung, famous for longan, a small sweet fruit that is harvested in January and February. . Enjoy dramatic scenery on the drive through the tea and tobacco plantations of the Sindoro, Sumbing valley. See some of the most spectacular countrysides. Enjoy dramatic scenery on the drive through the tea and tobacco plantations of the Sindoro, Sumbing valley. See some of the most spectacular countrysides. Visit Java’s oldest Hindu Temples, dating from the 8th century (Bima Temple, Gatotkacha Temple, Pandawa Temple & Arjuna Temple). Visit Java’s oldest Hindu Temples, dating from the 8th century (Bima Temple, Gatotkacha Temple, Pandawa Temple & Arjuna Temple). See the active volcanic craters such as Sikidang Crater and take in the beauty of the Telaga Warna (coloured) and Telaga Pengilon (mirror) lakes. See the active volcanic craters such as Sikidang Crater and take in the beauty of the Telaga Warna (coloured) and Telaga Pengilon (mirror) lakes. Continue towards Borobudur village for check-in and overnight. Continue towards Borobudur village for check-in and overnight.

3. 3
   Day 03

   Borobudur Temple Sunrise Tour – Yogyakarta City Tour – Prambanan Temple – Solo (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   Start trekking up Borobudur Temple, early at 5 am, to enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the top of the temple (if weather permits). Start trekking up Borobudur Temple, early at 5 am, to enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the top of the temple (if weather permits). After breakfast at the hotel, check out and continue to drive to Yogyakarta for a city tour. Explore Sultan Palace, Taman Sari (Water Castle), Ngasem Traditional Bird Market, Silversmith, and observing Batik processing. After breakfast at the hotel, check out and continue to drive to Yogyakarta for a city tour. Explore Sultan Palace, Taman Sari (Water Castle), Ngasem Traditional Bird Market, Silversmith, and observing Batik processing. Drive to Solo and visit Prambanan Hindus Temple, which was built during 850 AD. Drive to Solo and visit Prambanan Hindus Temple, which was built during 850 AD. Quick photo stop at Candi Sewu en route. Quick photo stop at Candi Sewu en route. Once reached Solo, proceed to the hotel for check-in and overnight.

4. 4
   Day 04

   Solo – Sukuh Temple – Cetho Temple – Tawangmangu Waterfall – Sarangan Lake (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed towards Sukuh “Erotic” Hindus Temple which was built in 1437 AD some years after the Majapahit Kingdom collapsed. The temple has a trapezium shape with a similar shape as the Inca temple in Mexico, South America. See many erotic reliefs that carry forward the tradition of sex education in a primitive manner. After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed towards Sukuh “Erotic” Hindus Temple which was built in 1437 AD some years after the Majapahit Kingdom collapsed. The temple has a trapezium shape with a similar shape as the Inca temple in Mexico, South America. See many erotic reliefs that carry forward the tradition of sex education in a primitive manner. Visit Cetho Temple and Tawangmangu to enjoy a beautiful Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, an 81 m high waterfall not so far from the temple. Visit Cetho Temple and Tawangmangu to enjoy a beautiful Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, an 81 m high waterfall not so far from the temple. Upon completion, continue to the Sarangan area for check-in & overnight.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Sarangan Lake – Mt Kelud observatory – Batu, Malang (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   After breakfast at the hotel check-out and continue the trip to Mt Kelud, an active stratovolcano. After breakfast at the hotel check-out and continue the trip to Mt Kelud, an active stratovolcano. Enjoy a beautiful panorama along the way up to Mt Kelud. Enjoy a beautiful panorama along the way up to Mt Kelud. Walk a 110 meters long tunnel and then trek up to the crater rim (20-40 degree of elevation - 350 meters long). Walk a 110 meters long tunnel and then trek up to the crater rim (20-40 degree of elevation - 350 meters long). Continue the trip to Malang. Continue the trip to Malang. Overnight stay at Malang.

6. 6
   Day 06

   Batu, Malang – Sea of Sand – Mt Bromo (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   Go to Cemoro Lawang village in Mt Bromo Area for check-in and overnight, via Nongkojajar scenic route. Go to Cemoro Lawang village in Mt Bromo Area for check-in and overnight, via Nongkojajar scenic route. Pass through the sea-of-sand and climb up the Tengger caldera to reach Cemoro Lawang village for an overnight stay. Pass through the sea-of-sand and climb up the Tengger caldera to reach Cemoro Lawang village for an overnight stay. Part of the route is off-road which will need more attention in order to keep the motorbike on track.

7. 7
   Day 07

   Mt Bromo & Peak of Penanjakan Sunrise – Kalibaru village (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   Wake up at 3:30 am and ride a jeep to the world’s most famous viewpoint at Mt Penanjakan on the rim of the Tengger Caldera to enjoy the sunrise, with its young volcanoes, including Mt Bromo and Mt Semeru in the background. Wake up at 3:30 am and ride a jeep to the world’s most famous viewpoint at Mt Penanjakan on the rim of the Tengger Caldera to enjoy the sunrise, with its young volcanoes, including Mt Bromo and Mt Semeru in the background. Proceed towards Mt. Bromo volcano to climb up 245 steps of stairs. Upon completion, return to the hotel for breakfast and re-packing. Proceed towards Mt. Bromo volcano to climb up 245 steps of stairs. Upon completion, return to the hotel for breakfast and re-packing. At 11:00 am, check-out and drive to Kalibaru village via Leces, Klakah, and Jember to Kalibaru. At 11:00 am, check-out and drive to Kalibaru village via Leces, Klakah, and Jember to Kalibaru.

8. 8
   Day 08

   Kalibaru - Banyuwangi (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

   Take a plantation tour at Kalibaru & after that, drive to the Banyuwangi area on the road. Take a plantation tour at Kalibaru & after that, drive to the Banyuwangi area on the road. Stop for photography at the biggest fisherman villages at Muncar. Stop for photography at the biggest fisherman villages at Muncar. Continue to Banyuwangi for check-in at the hotel.

9. 9
   Day 09

   Banyuwangi - Ijen Crater – Transfer to Ubud, Bali Island (Breakfast, Lunch)

   Take a short transfer to Paltuding Ranger Post for starting Ijen Tour. Take a short transfer to Paltuding Ranger Post for starting Ijen Tour. Breakfast will be arranged from the hotel (picnic style). Ijen Crater shows a special type of volcanic feature common to Indonesia, about 1 km in diameter and 175 meters deep. The floor is covered completely by a warm lake, milky blue-green in colour, held back by a dam built many years ago by the Dutch, in order to store the hot mineral-laden water from rain for the croplands below. Ijen Crater shows a special type of volcanic feature common to Indonesia, about 1 km in diameter and 175 meters deep. The floor is covered completely by a warm lake, milky blue-green in colour, held back by a dam built many years ago by the Dutch, in order to store the hot mineral-laden water from rain for the croplands below. After the unforgettable trip, transfer through the ferry terminal out to Bali.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Ubud - Bali Volacano Tour - Kuta area (incl. Breakfast)

    Visit Kintamani overlooking Batur volcano and its crater lake. Visit Kintamani overlooking Batur volcano and its crater lake. Explore the Monkey Forest and see the rice terrace view at Tegalalang village. Explore the Monkey Forest and see the rice terrace view at Tegalalang village. Later, check-in at the Kuta area for rest.

11. 11
    Day 11

    Kuta

    Drive to the Bedugul area, then to Tanah Lot Temple, built on the top of a huge rock stone facing the Indian Ocean. Tanah Lot is one of the best places to view the sunset. Drive to the Bedugul area, then to Tanah Lot Temple, built on the top of a huge rock stone facing the Indian Ocean. Tanah Lot is one of the best places to view the sunset. After that, check-in at the Kuta area and retire for the day.

12. 12
    Day 12

    Kuta area - Tranfser to Airport (incl. Breakfast)

    Do some sightseeing in the Kuta area in free time before leaving the hotel for the airport. Do some sightseeing in the Kuta area in free time before leaving the hotel for the airport. Transfer to airport for return/onward flight. End of tour.

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