The program will explore area around Bandung and the city itself, containing a visit to Tangkuban Perahu Volcano, another visit will be Ciater Hot springs and thermal-spa.
Return to downtown Bandung to do shopping at one of those many factory outlet along Juanda Street and Martadinata Street there are hundreds of factory outlet who sell dresses, shoes and bag in all range of prices, the program will be ended with a visit to Cihampelas Street which is famous as the ’Jeans Street’ where along the street hundreds of jeans shop in any range of quality are waiting for visitors.
Tangkuban Perahu is a volcano with three craters into which areas tourists can walk through, these three craters are: Kawah Ratu ("Queen Crater") Kawah Domas ("Domas Crater") Kawah Upas ("Upas Crater"), such iconic sites such as the Presidential Palace and Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.
Then we will do a walking tour of Old Batavia, our vehicle will stop at the entrance of the China town, we will walk to the oldest China town area in Indonesia, here we visit the Golden Wisdom Taosit temple dating back to the 1650’s. We also will visit Fatahilla Square and Sunda kelapa Old Harbor. Glodok, originally just outside the city walls. This area is charac- terized by winding lanes, slanting red tiled roofs and small dark shops and a hub of the Chinese community.
In the morning your private tour guide and vehicle will pick you up from your hotel lobby and then transferred to Abiansemal, to be an exact Bongkasa village where your bicycle is ready to take you to explore the peaceful surroundings. A safety briefing will conduct by your professional cycling guide, describe the route and demonstrate how to use the bike's gear and brakes.
Set off on your 2 hours cycling adventure through untouched rice terraces and villages dotted with traditional houses and temples. Stop to meet friendly locals, take photos of scenic spots and learn about the local culture. Reaching the finish point, the vehicles are standing by to take you to Puri Taman Sari, a traditional Balinese compound owned by a member of the royal family of Mengwi.
Mengwi a long time ago was a very important kingdom in Bali compete tightly with the neighbor Kingdom, Badung. Here you will enjoy your traditional Balinese lunch inside a Balinese compound. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Indonesia has always been known as a center for scents, the exotic Spice Island of history. It is also one of the world leaders in farming and producing key essential oils for many industries including perfumery. The nation annually exports tons of the essential oils needed by perfume brands such as Dior, Hermes etc.
And today, you will reveal the secret of perfume making we will start with a fascinating interactive talk “Discover Indonesia Thru Perfume" about the role of Indonesia spices and flowers in the international perfume trade. Then our instructor will teach you how to make individual perfumes suited to your own personality. This includes your 30ml perfume and a diploma as a proof of your knowledge and your talent.
Ningún viaje a Bali estaría completo sin asistir a una de las numerosas y coloridas danzas de la isla. Saldremos de la ciudad para dirigirnos al campo y visitar la famosa aldea artística de Batubulan ¡donde podrás disfrutar de una gran variedad de fascinantes danzas culturales! Regálate la vista con la exclusiva danza kechak balinesa. Su versión moderna es sin duda un espectáculo sensacional. Cientos de hombres sentados en círculo con una única lámpara de aceite titilante en el centro. ''Chak Chak Chak'', los cantos empiezan y los hombres comienzan a bailar a la deriva del ritmo producido por sus propias voces. Con las manos levantadas hacia el cielo, sus cuerpos agitándose al unísono, el coro interpreta esta pieza musical en perfecta sincronía durante una hora. Esta danza única balinesa presume de ser la más popular de todas. Acércate a averiguarlo!
Otro plato fuerte del día es la danza balinesa Barong, ''el dios del bosque'' y protector mágico de los pueblos balineses. La danza Barong incluye la aparición de una criatura mítica, mitad perro mitad león, con larga melena, dientes imponentes y ojos saltones. El enemigo de Barong es Rangda, la diosa malvada que reina sobre los espíritus de la oscuridad. Esta danza simboliza la eterna batalla entre el bien y el mal. La lucha entre Barong y Rangda es también un motivo recurrente en las narrativas tradicionales que se llevan a cabo en los templos, aunque también adopta otras formas. Y una vez más, el bien, Barong, triunfa sobre el mal.
La danza Legong también se encuentra entre las danzas balinesas más apreciadas. Déjate cautivar por sus elaborados movimientos de los dedos, los complicados pasos y los gestos y posturas expresivas. Cuenta la leyenda que un príncipe de Sukwati cayó enfermo y tuvo un sueño-revelación en el que dos doncellas bailaban al ritmo de la música gamelán. Cuando se recuperó, quiso que esa danza se llevase a cabo en la realidad. Leyenda o no, ahora puedes presenciar esta fantástica danza y descubrir una nueva forma de entretenimiento.
Además de estas tres danzas principales también puedes asistir a otras muchas, como la danza del fuego, donde el bailarín entra en un tipo de trance y baila sobre ascuas al rojo vivo. Tras el espectáculo tendrás la oportunidad de degustar pescado recién asado en un restaurante de la playa de Jimbaran (acuérdate de comentar esto con nuestro personal en el momento de hacer la reserva). El transporte gratuito de vuelta al hotel desde el restaurante es algo opcional. Si te apasiona la historia, la cultura, la belleza y la música, no puedes dejar escapar este fascinante viaje a la aldea de Batubulan, donde sentirás la emoción y el placer de descubrir las danzas exóticas balinesas.
Through the busy city of Bandung, starting around Asia Afrika Street to Braga, street where you can see old Building from Dutch occupation. Continue with a look at the European “New Town” which is lies 1 km to the northeast of Braga Street around Gedung Sate. Ride up to Bandung institute of Technology (ITB), one of the first and the most influential proponents of “Indo-European” architectural style. From ITB continue up to the Dago Tea.
House with its panoramic view over the Bandung city. Then return to downtown Bandung to do shopping at one of those many factory outlet along Juanda Street and Martadinata Street there are hundreds of factory outlet who sell dresses, shoes and bag in all range of prices, the program will be ended with a visit to Cihampelas Street which is famous as the ’Jeans Street’ where along the street hundred of jeans shop in any different range of quality are waiting for visitors.
Indonesia since hundreds years back was a magnet and life paradise for herb and spices. Rich in botanical diversity makes not only Indonesian food full of flavors, but also passed down a wealthy of medical recipes using herb and spices.
In the center of Ubud, we will uncover the secrets of Jamu : a traditional herbal heritage of Indonesia by joining in the Jamu class in one of the workshops. Ubud is not only the artistic heart of Bali, literally Ubud derived from Ubad which mean medicine and no wonders from the beginning Ubud has always enticed many visitors to come and relieve their illness both physically and emotionally.
In the class, you will learn about various things such as how to make Jamu herbal drinks with a cleansing or slimming effect, and then proceed how to make Boreh a Balinese scrub that can be used to stimulate your nervous system or just to peel off your dead skins. During the lesson they will fill in your curiosity regarding how useful these natural ingredients for our life.
Aprovecha la oportunidad de conocer la encantadora isla de Lombok con esta excursión de medio día. El viaje transcurrirá a través de verdes paisajes y visitarás puntos de referencia como el palacio de Mayura Water, el colorido mercado de Mandalika, los jardines Taman Narmada o el histórico templo de Pura Lingsar.
El origen del antaño glorioso palacio de Mayura Water se remonta a 1740, cuando los balineses gobernaban Lombok. La entrada flotante del palacio está situada en un lago con árboles a los lados, mientras que el palacio se encuentra rodeado por una pared baja decorada con magníficos animales tallados. En este lugar se libró la batalla entre los holandeses y los balineses y, siglos después, aún se pueden ver las marcas de la lucha en algunas partes.
Continúa hacia el mercado Mandalika, considerado uno de los más importantes de Lombok. Éste hace gala de su gran variedad de especias, frutas y vegetales que los tenderos exhiben, pero también es conocido por las improntas visuales y los sonidos que genera: un gran enjambre de clientes y vendedores regateando al mismo tiempo en más de 30 dialectos distintos.
Aléjate del bullicio y ve hacia los jardines Taman Narmada construidos en 1727 por el rey King Anak Agung Ngurah Karang Asem como un refugio real y lugar de culto. Se dice que el agua del manantial es la fuente de la eterna juventud. Al final visitarás un lugar de una gran espiritualidad, el palacio Pura Lingsar del siglo XVIII. Este es el único templo hindú del mundo en el que los árabes pueden rezar. ¡No te pierdas las anguilas sagradas!
After breakfast at hotel, our guide will be pick up you at lobby hotel, 1h30 drive to Solo or Surakarta for Mangkunegaran Palace, a classical repository of classical Javanese art and culture, the Mangkunegara Palace is in better condition than the kraton and is the home of the second house of Solo, Proceed to Sukuh temple which is decorated with wayang stone carving of Hindu origin. This temple is the only erotic temple in Java. Return to Yogyakarta with stop and visit The Spectacular temples of Prambanan, are the best remaining examples of Java's extended period of Hindu culture.
Back the entry point, a traditional horse cart, locally known as Dokar has waiting for you short transfer through traditional Javanese village to Prambanan. Explore the ancient Hindu temples at Prambanan, located 17 kilometers from Jogjakarta. Built in the 9th century, this collection of sharp, jagged temple features three main inner shrines dedicated to the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. UNESCO named Prambanan a Heritage Site in 1991. Your guide will explain the history and symbolism of the temples as you walk around.
Afterward, drive through a winding and hilly road to reach Ratu Boko, standing proudly on 200m above sea level overlooking the magnificent Prambanan temples, and mystical Mount Merapi as its far background. Ratu Boko Palace is the remnants of the glorious golden age of the ancient Javanese kingdoms. From this mystic temple you will witness a beautiful scenery when the sun is setting in the west. Back to hotel.
Your tour begins when you are picked up from your accommodation in the morning. Your driver will discuss your itinerary with you to see if you wish to make any changes before you set off for the day.
This tour will show you the impressive differences in nature all on this beautiful island, Bali. From the low land and relatively flat rice fields of Tabanan to the mountain region in Bedugul. A visit to the Bali butterfly Park is an opportunity to encounter rare and endemic species of butterflies. The Bali butterfly park in Tabanan is the island’s sole butterfly enclosure. Acres of charming grounds and intricately landscaped gardens make for a lovely home to these beautiful creatures. The vegetation changes as you continue to the alpine countryside.
You will make a stop at Pacung, amidst beautiful rice terraces before you visit the colorful local fruit market of Candi Kuning, where you can find a variety of colorful flowers and tropical vegetables. You will see the attractive mountain resort of Bedugul and Lake Beratan where the delightful Ulun Danu Temple is located. The temple is set on a small promontory on the shores of Lake Beratan, home to Danu the Goddess of Water who is believed to control the island's irrigation system.
You will continue to drive north along the winding road that will lead you to Gitgit Waterfalls. A short walk through the jungle reveals these beautiful falls. The return journey will take you through the Jatiluwih rice terraces which are on the world heritage list before heading back to your accommodation.