Sustainable Java Overland
Destination: Indonesia
From: R46 395 per person sharing
Travel dates: 2026-05-01 to 2026-07-14
Category: Tours
Rating: 4 stars
Discover the heart of Indonesia on this immersive 15‑day overland journey across Java, travelling from the vibrant streets of Jakarta through historic Bandung and cultural Yogyakarta, into the natural wonders of East Java, before ending in Bali. Designed for conscious travellers, this itinerary favours scenic train travel, locally led experiences, and meaningful cultural encounters. Highlights include Borobudur, village cycling in Candirejo, waterfalls and heritage quarters in Malang, and wildlife-filled savannahs at Baluran National Park. Stay in comfortable 4‑star hotels throughout, enjoy authentic local cuisine, and experience Indonesia beyond the usual routes on this rich, sustainable Java adventure.
What's included
- Two nights' accommodation in a deluxe room at Santika Premier Slipi Jakarta (or similar)
- Two nights' accommodation in a superior room at Mercure Bandung Nexa Supratman (or similar) in Bandung
- Three nights' accommodation in a superior room at Jambuluwuk Malioboro in Yogyakarta
- Three nights' accommodation in a deluxe room at Santika Premier Malang in Malang
- Three nights' accommodation in a deluxe balcony room at Banyuwangi
- Daily breakfast, nine lunches, and one home-hosted Javanese dinner in Kotagede
- English-speaking tour leader throughout the entire trip
- Ground transfers
- Train journey from Bandung to Yogyakarta with onboard lunch
- Train journey from Yogyakarta to Jombang to Malang with onboard lunch and onward road transfer
- Train journey from Malang to Banyuwangi with onboard lunch (approx. 7-hour scenic journey)
- Short ferry crossing from Ketapang Port (Java) to Bali at the end of the tour
- Highlights:
- - Jakarta and Chinatown walking tour
- - Bandung city walking tour
- - Kotagede Becak city tour with dinner
- - Borobudur Temple complex visit (note: climbing Borobudur itself is not included)
- - Candirejo village cycling tour
- - Batu and Malang city tour
- - Baluran National Park visit
Not included
- Flights
- Visas (if required)
- Airport transfers
- Pre/post services
- Travel insurance
- Guide and driver tips and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Anything of a personal nature not mentioned above