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After breakfast, you will be picked up for a Jakarta City Sight Seeing tour, visiting some attractions in the central city and surrounding area. The first visit stop of the day will be the National Monument, a 433 ft (132 meters) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Move on to Sunda Kelapa Harbor. This port wich has been in use since the 12th century was originally used by the Portuguese and Dutch when they were trading with Indonesia. Now, the port is a minor port, yet it is great for photo enthusiasts, as many of the boats in the harbour are the old style two mast ‘penisi’ boats. If the time permits, there are may be an opportunity to Fatahillah Museum. Meal included : breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel Drive to bogor to visit the famous botanical gardens. These gardens were founded in the early 19th century and cover an area of 110 hectares containing 15.000 species of trees and plants with rolling lawns, lily ponds and woodland. Towards to nothern end of gardens stands the elegant white summer palace built in 1856 as the residence of the governor general of the Dutch East Indies. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant near by this area. Continue to see the tea plantation at Puncak Pass. Return to the hotel for a free evening. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel After departing Bogor, drives steadily up the Puncak Pass, where you can see spectacular views overlooking Java’s beautiful scenery, a jade blanket of tea plantations, rice fields and mountains in the distance. In afternoon visit Tangkuban Perahu. The highlight of the trip being Tangkuban Perahu. Drive right up to the rim of this vulcano to see the breath-taking view of smouldering crater. Continue the journey to Ciater with its sulphuric hot springs, said to heal rheumatism and many other health problems. Enjoy your swim in the warm pools before heading visit the city then back to the hotel to check in and spend te evening at leisure. Meal included ; Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning depart Bandung for Wonosobo by Executive train and after 6 hours stop Kutoardjo Middle Java station for lunch and continued by coach to Wonosobo for another 2 hours drive and overnights in Wonosobo. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning leaving for Dieng Plateau passing through the beautiful countryside and vegetable plantation. Arrive in Dieng Plateau enjoying Sikidang crater which gives another nuance on Dieng’s beauty. Visit Sikidang lake and lunch at local restaurant. After lunch head to Yogyakarta visit stunning Borobudur temple, climb to the top of the monument, and don’t forget to look inside the bell shaped domes, where you can see Buddha statue inside. It is said to be good luck if you can reach inside and touch the Buddha, overnight in Yogyakarta. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast in the hotel, pay a visit to a local cigar factory – which tourists tell us is not an expected industry to be found in Indonesia! The Tarumartani factory was built in 1918, and today they produce fourteen types of cigar which are known around the world. The uniqueness of Tarumartani cigars is the fact that they are hand rolled and wrapped, ensuring a high standard for every product that leaves the factory. Next stop is the Sultans palace, also known as the Keraton, located in the centre of city, which was founded in 1755. Tamansari is situated just 250m from Sultans palace and was built in 1758 by th prince, and was used as a ‘place of pleasure’ by the prince and his harem. The Lunch served at the local restaurant then visit Prambanan, the largest and one of the most beautiful Hindu temple complexes in Indonesia. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning after breakfast at the hotel direct transfer to the train railway station to catch an executive train to Kertosono. This three and half hours journey takes you through the heartland of Java, then transfer you by car to Malang crossing gorge and mountain range for approximately 2,5 - 3 hours. Late afternoon, arrive in Malang and stay overnight. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the Bird Market, which really sells everything from bird to bees, cats to mice. Listen to the beautiful bird songs as you weave your way through the maze of small laneways. Head to the most famous shop in town, Toko Oen. Originally built after WWI by Dutch owners the shop is really a cake and ice cream shop, but what the serve is delicious. With no preservatives added to their ice cream. You are in for a real treat. If you are there on the quite day, you can sit in the corner and soak up the ambience of the place, whilst listening to old world Dutch and Indonesian music. Lunch at the local restaurant. Next visit will be to Alun- Alun Square and Batu hill area. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

Early wake up call transfer to Bromo area; and join another jeep ride to the viewpoint at Mt. Penanjakan (2.700 m) providing the bird’s eye view of the whole national park with Mt. Semeru stands high in its grandeur far in the background. After sunrise, crossing to sea of sand to Tengger temple then ride on horse ready step to the crater of Bromo. From Bromo, heading to Kalibaru. Lunch at the local retaurant, overnight at Kalibaru. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, plantation tour and proceed to Ketapang harbour to catch ferry to Bali en route lunch at the local restaurant in Ketapang. Meal included : Breakfast, Lunch