In the early evening transfer from your hotel proceed to visit Ubud Palace where you will be entertained by the Legend and Classical Legong Dance, it is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.
Afterwards stroll along Ubud main streets next to the traditional market that lead you to one of Ubud’s favorite restaurants, Cafe Wayan that featured in the Eat Pray and Love the movie for your Balinese menu dinner. Transfer back to hotel.
Refresh your mind and unwind through a pleasant journey to Lembang highland, north of Bandung. The program will explore area around Bandung and the city itself, containing a visit to Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, stop at POM TAHU that sells the famous Tahu Lembang (Lembang tofu) and fresh milk in various flavors.
Visit tea factory. Nearby you’ll be greeted by the natural beauty of the hills and valleys. Watch the Luwak Coffee being processed and experience of having a cup of authentic Luwak Coffee later on. Enjoy the Colourful Sundanese Dance and Angklung Performance at the Udjo Studio.
No te pierdas una excursión cultural y espiritual en Ubud y Tampaksiring y descubre la mágica isla de Bali en un viaje por el sur en el que visitarás Pura Luhur Uluwatu, considerado el templo balinés más espectacular.
DESTACAMOS:
* Explora el arte y la cultura de Bali en uno de los principales centros artísticos y culturales; Ubud
* Asiste a un espectáculo único de danza Kechak
* Visita el templo más impresionante de Bali
Excursión a Ubud y Tampaksiring
Un viaje al encantador pueblo de Ubud es una forma excelente de conocer en profundidad el arte y la cultura de Bali. Comienza tu aventura con una visita al centro de Ubud, donde se encuentra el mercado de arte que exhibe numerosas obras de artesanía y pinturas elaboradas por los habitantes de pueblos vecinos. Puri Saren se encuentra justo al otro lado de la calle, donde podrás contemplar bellas casas balinesas tradicionales y el palacio del reino de Ubud que fue mandado construir por el monarca Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel. El palacio es un centro cultural artístico mientras que el mercado tradicional es un lugar para la economía local. El Puri Saren está formado por un wantilan (auditorio) y un árbol banyan que forma parte de su atractivo. Tampaksiring es una visita obligada que simplemente no te puedes perder. Se trata de una de las atracciones más populares de Bali, un santuario para el manantial sagrado llamado Tirta Empul, el cual según cuentan fue creado por Indra cuando perforó la tierra para hacer brotar un manantial de amerta, la fuente de la inmortalidad que se utilizó para restaurar la fuerza de Indra, que había sido envenenado por Mayadanawa. Tu guía te contará todas estas historias mientras te deleitas con el paisaje. El templo del manantial sagrado es un lugar para purificarse y librarse de las malas influencias de la vida, prueba de ello son los baños tradicionales que reciben agua del manantial en este templo. Antiguamente, Tampaksiring era uno de los centros de gobierno de Bali durante el periodo del reino. Maravíllate ante los candi (santuarios) excavados en las paredes del precipicio en el templo de Gunung Kawi. En el viaje de vuelta haremos una parada en la auténtica aldea Batuan, donde visitaremos una casa tradicional. Para terminar este día lleno de aventuras nos dirigiremos a la aldea de Tohpati para admirar los batiks pintados a mano. Esta excursión cultural y espiritual a Ubud y Tampaksiring te ofrece la oportunidad de caminar entre monumentos únicos y pintorescos a la vez que aprendes más sobre la historia y la cultura que hace que estos lugares sean tan especiales.
Through the bustling city of Jakarta, the drive will pass Merdeka Square, National Monument, and Presidential Palace. The visit will be to the National Museum (close on Monday) and Sunda Kelapa Old Harbor. In the afternoon will be going to the beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park. In the park will visit several pavilions illustrating the multifaceted Indonesia culture, also will visit the Museum Indonesia. The National Museum offers historical, prehistoric, archaeological and ethnographic aspects of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics. It has one of the most complete collections in the country of bronzes and ceramics dating back to the Han, Tand and Ming Dynasties.
The museum's collection of cultural instruments, household utensils, arts and crafts provide a good introduction to the life of Indonesia's various ethnic groups. Sunda Kelapa, also known as Pasar Ikan (fish market), is in the north of the city at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. This is where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16th century and where Dutch domination of Indonesia began. Sunda Kelapa is now a busy inter-island port. Tall master Bugis schooners from South Sulawesi, part of the world's oldest commercial sailing fleet, are one of the finest sights Jakarta has to offer.
Leave the Hotel/Airport for your full day Borobudur Temple tour but first make a stop at Candi Rejo Village, using “Andong” visiting the site of manufacture of traditional crafts, and traditional arts in the tourist village. Along the way, you will be presented with views of rice fields, as well as traditional housing. From the tourist village, continue to Manohara Restaurant Borobudur located in the slope of the temple. After lunch, continue to Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddist temple in Indonesia and it is considered as one of the world wonders.
Built in the 8th century by the Cailendra Dynasty. The mane Borobudur is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words that means the Buddhist monastery on the hill. This Temple was abandoned for centuries and lay hidden under layers of volcanic ash. When it was constructed in the 9th century, its overall height was 138 feet. It was rediscovered in the early 19th century by English military engineers.
A massive restoration took place from 1973 to 1984, during which each of temple 1,300,232 blocks was restored. After completed the Borobudur Temple program, drive back to Tanjung Mas Harbor, Return to Semarang city.
Feel the magical connection that binds man and nature in this tour of the Indonesian countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of the city of Makassar. Experience a canoe paddle along the unforgettable Puteh River and mingle and dine with the local folks of small provincial villages. Discover how there are places on Earth that seem untouched by the passing of time.
The first stop is the hamlet of Ramang-Ramang, where villagers will welcome you with broad smiles of genuine warmth and hospitality. Once acquainted with the locals, hop onto a traditional canoe and paddle off down the Puteh River. As you glide down the stream, admire the impressive karst ‘towers’ and limestone cliffs that flank the river throughout its course.
Bring your canoe to the shores of Berua, where you will be invited to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the town to contemplate the quaint comings and goings of the villagers. Feel the joy of seeing a simpler way of life in action and even get a chance to form a part of it: a local family will invite you to a hearty traditional meal at their very own home.
After this welcoming experience, the final experience part of this adventurous odyssey: a light trek through the breathtaking limestone park. Your tour definitely won’t be lacking excitement.
Experience an exhilarating early morning high speed cruise along the coastline of Nusa Dua to view wild dolphins. The guide wil take you to the best places possible to see these wonderful marine creatures As ambassadors for the ocean environment the Dolphin Watching Cruise does not allow you to touch the dolphins; we are only interested in positive interactions that will not harm the Dolphins.
Please note: Dolphin cruise have a 90% success rate sighting dolphins. However, as dolphins are wild animals we cannot guarantee this. If you do not see dolphins, we are happy to provide a return dolphin cruise free (subject to availability)
In the afternoon, drive from your hotel to Alas Kedaton, a megalithic sacred temple in a forest inhabited by thousands of monkeys and hundreds of big bats. Next, to Bali's most photographed temple, Tanah Lot. Perched on a little rocky islet that is inaccessible during high tides. Continue drive back to Seminyak area, to be precise Canggu beach. Entered Tugu hotel on the sea side, with a wide collection of priceless antiques and rare artifacts. Walk along the beautiful surrounding and feels the magical atmosphere of Tugu hotel, while enjoy your cocktail and canapes with the magnificent sunset.
Spend the day exploring the wonderful Gedong Songo Temple complex on this tour that highlights Java’s ancient culture. Boarding your comfortable air-conditioned van at the pier, you’ll begin a two-hour journey through the picturesque countryside as you make your to the complex.
Constructed during the 9th century Syailendra Dynasty, the temples were discovered 1804 by Sir Stamford Raffles and are considered excellent examples of the Early Classic style of Javanese architecture. Arriving at the parking area for the complex, you’ll disembark your van and continue your journey to the temples on horseback. As the horse’s owner leads you up the pine-forested trail, you are free to enjoy the panoramic scenery passing by.
Situated at a height of approximately 4,000 feet above sea level, the temples provide breath-taking views across north-central java and on a clear day, you can see a line of volcanoes on the horizon, from Mt.lawu in the east to Mt.Sumbing, Mt.Sundro and the Dieng massif in the west. The temples themselves are more or less evenly spaced between 300 – 700 feet apart on individual hills and ridges that project from the mountainside.
On the main temple, which is dedicated to Siva, the statue of Nandiswara on the north side and Mahakala on the outside of the doorway, are still in place. The siva temple stands as confirmation that Javanese Hindu iconography had reached its maturity by this time in history. Within the temple grounds you will also find several hot sulfur springs that are open to bathers for a fee.
After approximately ninety minutes enjoying the wonderful architecture and history of the Gedong Songo Temples, you’ll travel to the delightful Bandungan Resort for a tasty Indonesian buffet lunch. Following lunch at this highlands location, it’s time to make the return trek to the Semarang.
This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to see some of Semarang's most popular attractions while allowing time to shop for locally crafted souvenirs. Starting from the pier, you will first travel to Central Java Grand Mosque (MAJT).
MAJT was built in area of approximately of 10 hectare, with mains building broad 7.669 m2, and can accommodate 15.000 pilgrim. While the width platform of 7.500 m2 provided with six giant umbrella which can open and close automatically like the one in Nabawi Mosque in Madinah town. Next Visit to Sam Po Kong (Gedung Batu), a unique temple built in honor of the famous Chinese Admiral, Zheng He. Inside the Temple are many outstanding stone carvings and sculptures as well as several shrines and tombs.
Other sites seen on your tour include Lawang Sewu Building, is an old building in Semarang, Central Java, which is the office of the Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij or NIS Spoorweg. Built in 1904 and completed in 1907. The monument is located on the roundabout that used to be called Wilhelminaplein Young. Local people call it Lawang Sewu (Thousand Doors) because the building has a door that very much. In fact, the doors are not up to a thousand. The building has many windows high and wide, so people often think of it as the door (mace).
Leaving here, your next stop is at. Toko Oen Restaurant for Learn how to made Loenpia a traditional snack from Semarang and enjoy the coffee break at the same time. Before returning to Hotel/Airport you will stop at Greja Blenduk, the oldest church in central Java, dating back to 1753. Built in the shape of a Greek cross, the interior of this imposing protestant Dutch church is dominated by an enormous baroque organ and pulpit. Although the organ was never able to be restored and is no longer working, it stands as a quiet reminder of the Church's glorious past.