Turquoise acid lake inside the Ijen crater, East Java

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Java, authentic culture.

Ancient temples, active volcanoes and the living traditions of the Javanese kingdoms.

Tea plantations in the hills near Bandung

Colourful houses of Malang seen from above

Authentic culture

Why visit Java

Different island, different culture, that you can only find in Indonesia. Learn more about traditional Javanese Kingdoms and shop the signature Batiks in Java. Our Yogyakarta office knows the island inside out — from the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan to sunrise over Bromo and the blue fire of Ijen.

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Sample itinerary

6 days in Java

An example of how a trip could look. Every itinerary is tailor-made — tell us your dates and wishes and we'll adapt it for you.

Sample itinerary6 days · Yogyakarta, Bromo & Ijen

Day 1
Arrive in Yogyakarta
Welcome by your guide and transfer to the hotel. Evening stroll around Malioboro and the Kraton, the Sultan's palace quarter.
Day 2
Borobudur & Prambanan
Early start for Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple. Afternoon at the Hindu temples of Prambanan and a hands-on batik workshop.
Day 3
Train to East Java
Scenic train ride east to Malang, followed by a city tour around Malang by becak.
Day 4
Mount Bromo sunrise
Pre-dawn jeep ride to the viewpoint for sunrise over Bromo, then walk across the Sea of Sand to the crater rim. Transfer to Banyuwangi.
Day 5
Ijen crater
Night hike up Ijen to see the famous blue fire and the turquoise acid lake at dawn. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6
Departure
Transfer to Banyuwangi airport — or take the short ferry across to Bali to continue your journey.