Yogyakarta and Bali Discovery

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Yogyakarta

  Welcome to Yogyakarta! Upon arrival, be met by your local guide and be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure.

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• Day 2: Yogyakarta - Borobudur - Yogyakarta

  Your Yogyakarta tour starts with Kraton, which is the residence of the Sultan who still governs the area, and where the palace guards are still dressed in traditional Javanese clothes. Proceed to visit the nearby Taman Sari Water Castle, which was built for princesses to bathe and the Sultan to "hunt" his potential wife. Transfer to Kota Gede, which has been a hub of the silver industry since the 1930s. Continue to visit Borobudur Temple Compound, which dates back to the 9th century and is one of the world's greatest Buddhist monuments covering 2500㎡. On the way back to Yogyakarta, drop by the Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple which stand in one straight line with Borobudur.

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  • Borobudur

• Day 3: Yogyakarta - Denpasar - Ubud

  Prambanan Temple will be your last stop today in Yogyakarta. Built in the 9th century, it's believed to be built to mark the return of Hinduism to Java after years of Buddhism. After that, fly to Denpasar. Upon arrival at Denpasar, be met and transferred to your hotel in Ubud.

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  • Ubud

• Day 4: Ubud

  Ubud is the cultural center of Bali. Your Ubud tour starts with Goa Gajah. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it is a significant archaeological site with relics dating back to the 11th century. Proceed to visit the Tirta Empul, which is one of the largest water temples in Indonesia dedicated to Vishnu (Hindu God of Water). Being cleansed by the water of the holy spring is one of the highlights when visiting there. Continue on to the Besakih Temple - the Mother Temple for all Hindus in Bali. Situated on the slope of Bali's highest volcano, it miraculously survived intact from the devastating eruption in 1963 when the villages around were destroyed. From there, you may also take in the breathtaking views of Mount & Lake Batur.

  Note: Please wear a sarong and a sash while visiting temples.

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  • Ubud

• Day 5: Ubud - Sanur

  Relax in the morning and in the afternoon, be transferred to the Uluwatu Temple, which stands on a clifftop 70 meters / 230 feet above the sea and is the best place for sunset view in Bali. Watch the nightly Kecak Fire Dance performance based on the famous Hindu story of the Ramayana. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Uluwatu before transferring to your hotel.

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• Day 6: Sanur, Free Day

  You'll have a whole day free in Sanur today. During your stay in Sanur, enjoy the serene atmosphere. Spending the day enjoying the sunshine on the beach and dining on fresh seafood at night are highly recommended. Besides, you may also go diving, try kite surfing, go for a walk along the promenade etc. Just enjoy your relaxing beach holiday!

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  • Sanur

• Day 7: Sanur, Free Day

  Continue to enjoy your relaxing beach holiday in Sanur.

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• Day 8: Denpasar, Departure

  After breakfast, be transferred to the airport and fly to your next destination.

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