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Yogyakarta & Surabaya Explorer

Yogyakarta & Surabaya Explorer - 6 Days/5 Nights

Java always has its enchanting culture that leaves those who visit it in awe. Explore the mesmerizing sunsets of Java in Borobudur and Bromo, while paying a visit to the famous Hindu temple compound of Prambanan, and highlight the trip with a classic car ride to the well-known Yogyakarta’s Tugu train station.



Deal Includes:

  • Private arrival transfer from Yogyakarta Airport to hotel
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Meals as specified (drinks are not included)
  • English speaking guide assistance
  • Train ticket between Yogyakarta and Surabaya
  • Romantic dinner at The Phoenix Yogyakarta
  • 1 x 60 minute massage at Hotel Majapahit Surabaya per person
  • Entrance fees, donations as per the itinerary
  • Private departure transfer from hotel to Surabaya’s Juanda International Airport
  • Flights are additional


Itinerary

Upon landing at Yogyakarta airport and clearing the arrival formalities you will meet your guide for transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Yogyakarta City area, where you will check-in your hotel for overnight. Rest of the day is at your leisure.  Accommodation: The Phoenix Yogyakarta for 3 nights.

This morning head approximately 40km out of Yogyakarta to the stunning temple complex at Borobudur, one of South East Asia’s most impressive sites and the largest single Buddhist monument in the world. Receiving UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991, the monument consists of six square terraces topped by three circular ones. 
On the way back to Yogyakarta we invite you to visit a traditional Kris-Maker. Listed by the UNESCO as a “Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage of Humanity”, the Kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron, which can take up to one month to forge a single piece. Kris have been produced in many regions of Indonesia for centuries, but nowhere is the Kris so embedded in a mutually-connected whole of ritual prescriptions and acts, ceremonies, mythical backgrounds and epic poetry as in Central Java. Kris are used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, sanctified heirloom, as an accessory for ceremonial dress, an indicator of social status or a symbol of heroism. Kris-Makers do more than forge the weapon, they carry out old rituals which could infuse the blade with mystical powers. For this reason, Kris are considered almost alive because they may be vessels of spirits, either good or evil.

Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure to explore the colourful and vibrant city of Yogyakarta. (B)

Begin your tour of Yogyakarta with a visit to the Sultan’s Palace, which is also known as the Kraton.  The innermost group of buildings (where the sultan still resides) were built in 1755. As you pass through the Palace, be sure to note the ornate reception halls as well as the large Pendopos (open-air pavilion built on columns) that was erected specifically so that the sovereign could listen to private performances of gamelan (traditional ensemble) music.
Continue to the city district of Kota Gede. Famed for its silver crafting, there will be time to witness a demonstration of this ancient skill at a local workshop as well as delve into the backstreets of this historic neighbourhood where more craft showrooms and interesting buildings await.
Afterwards, head to the 9th century Hindu temple compound of Prambanan. This impressive collection of temples is dedicated to the Trimurti, a concept of Hinduism where by Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the Preserver and Shiva is the Destroyer which is often referred to as the ‘Great Trinity’ or ‘Hindu Triad’.
Identifiable by its towering and pointed architectural design, Prambanan was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991 and is the largest, as well the finest, Hindu temple complex in the country.
Transfer back to your hotel to rest and relax before you conclude the day with a romantic dinner in the hotel. (B, D)

An early morning wake up is needed this morning to reach Yogya’s Tugu Station, where you will board a local train and travel east through the volcano-dotted terrain to Gubeng Station at Surabaya.
Disembarking at Surabaya, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to the historic Majapahit Hotel for check-in and where you will stay for the next two nights.
In the afternoon you will learn more about Indonesia’s youngest past during a Historical Hotel Tour with afternoon tea. Originally built in 1910 by the famous Sarkies brothers, the Hotel Majapahit is a classic landmark institution filled with national pride, where history blends with romance and elegance. At the end of WWII, on 19th September 1945 pro-nationalist Indonesian youth revolutionaries stormed the room 33 where the Dutch Occupation had set their temporary headquarters and demanded an explanation of the raising of the Dutch flag on the hotel’s roof mast.
After the independence of Indonesia was declared on 17th August 1945, the revolutionaries did not want to see their newly independent country returning to colonialism, so they rushed to the hotel’s roof and tore down the blue strip of the Dutch flag to retain the red and white parts, identifying the colours of the Indonesian flag known today. The hotel was then temporarily renamed Hotel Merdeka or Hotel Independence. (B)

A midnight start will be required today, but the panoramic views awaiting you will certainly make it up again. With its huge crater and almost mystical-like scenery in all directions, Mount Bromo and its surrounds are stunning beyond question. Sunrise is the most magical time to view the entire Bromo landscape but this does involve a very early morning start. Firstly, travel by normal vehicle to Wonotoro, a small village 2,000 metres above sea level and the gateway to the region. Then continue by private jeep to the rim of Mount Penanjakan in time for dawn. From this vantage point you will have the best views not only of Mount Bromo, but also Mount Batok and Mount Semeru.
After (hopefully) witnessing a spectacular sunrise, you will return to your jeep and make the steep descent back down to the bottom of the volcano and then cross the Laotian Pasir (Sand Sea) to the base of Mount Bromo itself. The climb of approximately 250 steps to the rim of the crater is definitely worth the effort and you will be rewarded with yet more incredible vistas. After your visit, return to your hotel in Surabaya and enjoy a 60 minutes massage in the hotel’s Spa to recover from your early morning trip today. (B)

Your morning is free until your private transfer awaits you from the hotel for your onward flight from Surabaya’s Juanda International Airport. (B)

B= Breakfast, D=Dinner

6 Day/5 Night Package

Please contact your House of Travel consultant for departure dates, accommodation options and pricing.  Departs on request from until 31 Mar 25.

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Valid for new bookings only until 28 Feb 25 or until sold out. Advertised prices are correct as 25 Nov 24 but may vary due to exchange fluctuations or for unforeseen circumstances until paid in full. • Prices are subject to change without notice until time of confirmation.  Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. • All travel must be commenced and completed as specified • Some surcharges, closeouts, flight, routing & accommodation restrictions apply • Twin share is based on 2 adults sharing a room. Bedding configurations may vary. • Any credits or meals that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash. Where meals are included, this is food only, beverages are an extra cost. • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply. • Flights are additional cost and not included. • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. HOT Code: WEBDPS2024

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