In summary
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Sports
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Duration16 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationIndonesia / Java
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions7270.8 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Easy hikes through rice paddies, across cultivated fields, and up the volcanoes of Java and Bali, visits to Hindu and Buddhist temples, and relaxing moments by the sea—this is the program for this two-week trip to Indonesia. The first part of the journey takes place on the island of Java, in the Yogyakarta region, the cradle of Javanese culture, home to temples such as Borobudur and Pranbanan. It's also an island of lush vegetation and volcanic landscapes, with coffee, cacao, and spice plantations on their slopes. We explore the Tengger caldera with Mount Bromo and watch the sunrise over Mount Semeru. Then we ascend Mount Kawah Ijen, famous for its acidic lake and sulfur mining. The second part of the program takes place on the Island of the Gods, Bali. A veritable exotic garden where vibrant local culture creates a festive and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere: daily offerings, swirling incense, small hidden temples, and religious ceremonies. Exploring Menjangan Island and the richness of its marine life, as well as climbing Mount Batur before sunrise, will enrich this journey with a unique sense of escape.
The highlights
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Easy hikes on the slopes of volcanoes: Bromo, Kawah Ijen, Batur.
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The temples of Java: Borobudur, Prambanan and Bali: Danu Bratan, Gunung Kawi.
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The discovery of Menjangan Island and its seabed.
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 3h
- Average daily elevation gain: 119 m
- Average daily descent: 138 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
French
English
French
English
Supervisor
Supervisor
You will be accompanied by a French-speaking tour leader and local guides on some hikes. Non-French-speaking drivers will handle transfers. Our partner agency's extensive experience in Sanur guarantees a successful active travel experience!
Program
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Flight to Bali (Custom flight not included, please contact us)
- Transportation Plane - 17h - 12500km
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Flight to Bali with a stopover.
Day 1 -
Sanur
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet us at our hotel in Sanur. First dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. *If you booked your flight with us: -Departure the day before from France -Airport-hotel transfer includedDay 2 -
Sanur -Suroloyo - Borobodur - Yogyakarta
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we take a domestic flight to Yogyakarta on the island of Java. From there, we drive to Suroloyo Peak, where we enjoy a pleasant hike downhill with a distant view of the Borobudur Temple. We arrive at a traditional village where we can sample some artisanal honey. Lunch follows at a small local restaurant, with an introduction to the Gamelan, an Indonesian musical instrument. Afterwards, a short transfer takes us to the Borobudur site. We visit the ruins of one of Southeast Asia's most impressive Buddhist temples, famous for its stupas and bas-reliefs. We check into our hotel in Yogyakarta for two nights.Day 3 -
Prambanan - Gunung Purba - Jogyakarta
- Transportation 01h30
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We begin the day with a visit to the city's highlights, such as the Sultan's Palace and Taman Sari. We then travel to Prambanan to discover this world-renowned Hindu temple, as well as its less famous but equally prestigious counterpart, the Temple of a Thousand Temples. After visiting Prambanan, we head to a less touristy area, the inactive volcano Purba, for a pleasant walk through the surrounding rice paddies and coconut groves. We can also hike to the summit of Purba for a panoramic view of the entire region. We return to Yogyakarta in the late afternoon.Day 4 -
Yogyakarta - Sukuh and Ceto - Solo
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, we head east towards the Lawu volcano region to discover the lesser-known temples of Sukuh and Ceto, around which a small Hindu community still lives—a prelude to exploring Bali. A pleasant walk is planned through the diverse plantations of this fertile region, particularly tea plantations, and perhaps we'll even have the chance to enjoy a tasting? In the afternoon, we travel down to Surakarta, better known as Solo, where we explore its traditional market. This city is also famous for the Sangiran Museum, which houses the remains of the earliest humans discovered on Earth. We spend the night in Surakarta.Day 5 -
Solo - Mojokerto - Caldera Tengger
- Transportation 08h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We take the local train to Mojokerto, then travel by minibus along the northern road to Cemorolawang, a small village on the edge of the Tengger caldera. From Cemorolawang, we have a beautiful view of the caldera's crater sand sea and Mount Bromo (2,329 m). Mount Bromo is the most revered mountain for the Tengger Hindu people who live in the region. Depending on our arrival time, we can take a walk around the hotel to admire the caldera scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Note: Accommodations right on the edge of the volcanoes are simple and comfortable but of a lower standard than those in the valleys.Day 6 -
Cemorolawang - Mt Penanjakan - Banyuwangi
- Transportation 06h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off early in the morning by jeep to the viewpoint overlooking the Pananjakan volcano (2775 m) to witness the sunrise over the Tengger caldera: a superb panorama with the Bromo and Batok volcanoes in the foreground, then the caldera itself, and in the background, the active Semeru volcano (3600 m), with its plume of smoke billowing from each eruption. We descend by jeep into the sea of sand and explore the Bromo crater up close. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to Ketapang, at the far eastern tip of the island, with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.Day 7 -
Gombensari
- Transportation 00h45
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Negative elevation 150 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A day of rest during our Java crossing. This morning, after a well-deserved rest and a good breakfast, we set off for Desa Gombeng Sari Park where, accompanied by a local guide, we'll explore the region's various plantations. We'll likely encounter workers from the cooperative amidst the rubber, coffee, cocoa, and countless spice plantations. We'll enjoy an excellent, 100% local lunch there before returning to our hotel in the afternoon and taking in some free time overlooking the strait that separates us from Bali. Tonight, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel, because tomorrow, a new adventure awaits us.Day 8 -
Kawah Ijen - Pemuteran
- Transportation 05h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early in the morning, around 4:00 AM, a short transfer by vehicle takes us to the starting point of the Kawah Ijen hike to begin our ascent. We first climb a wide path through the forest, then a narrower trail, to reach the top of the volcanic crater. As the first rays of sunlight begin to appear behind us, we ascend to the famous "green crater" and discover its colors at sunrise. Kawah Ijen is famous for its acidic lake at 2,400 meters and its sulfur mining operations. We even encounter several sulfur porters along the way. Conditions (volcanic activity) don't always allow us to reach the summit of Kawah Ijen, which is sometimes closed (and the descent into the crater is officially prohibited, despite those who try to circumvent the rules). In this case, an alternative hike will be offered. On the return, we enjoy a stop at the beautiful Jagir waterfall for a refreshing swim after our exertion, before returning to the hotel for a shower and a well-deserved rest. After lunch, we return to Bali by ferry, then continue to Pemuteran, a small fishing village in northwest Bali, perched opposite the island of Pemuteran, which we will have the pleasure of visiting the following day. We settle into our new accommodation and have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the sea.Day 9 -
Menjangan Island - Pemuteran
- Transportation 00h40
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We arrive at the port of Labuan Lalang, where we board fishing boats to reach Menjangan Island. This island is primarily known for its superb coral reefs, which we explore while snorkeling. We then have a picnic lunch and may be lucky enough to spot the deer that inhabit the island. We return to Pemuteran in the afternoon and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay in Pemuteran. *Snorkeling is possible on this day. Please contact us for more details.Day 10 -
Pemuteran - Munduk
- Transportation 02h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 150 m
- Negative elevation 150 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, we drive to the mountainous region of Munduk with its sacred lakes. We'll visit our first Buddhist temple in Bali, the Brahma Vihara, before heading to the village of Munduk for a hike through the plantations and rice paddies, and to enjoy some local waterfalls. Lunch will be in Munduk, followed by free time in the afternoon to explore the village, relax, or take an optional cooking class.Day 11 -
Munduk - Ulun Danau Bratan Temple - Ubud
- Transportation 03h30
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we set off for Bedugul, visiting the spice market and the Ulun Danu Beratan temple, dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of water, rivers, and lakes. We then head to the Kintamani region and begin our hike for the day, descending into the Batur caldera, strewn with ancient lava flows from the 2000 eruption. We'll relax in some beautiful hot springs overlooking the lake before continuing our journey to Ubud, the island's cultural and artistic capital, where we'll spend the night. On the way, we'll stop to visit the famous sacred baths of Trita Empul, where Balinese ritually purify themselves, before enjoying some free time to stroll through the rice paddies around Ubud and admire the views of the Bali Valley. Then, we'll settle into our accommodation in Ubud.Day 12 -
Ubud - Goa Gajah - Sanur
- Transportation 02h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we're still enjoying Ubud and our hotel, visiting the Prince's Palace and the craft market before heading to the famous Monkey Forest in the heart of the city for a bit of respite from the heat and a chance to meet these primates (be careful with your belongings, these little thieves can be quick!). Then we'll take the coastal road, passing by the famous Goa Gajah, also known as the Elephant Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which we can visit freely. In the afternoon, our guide will drive us to Sanur, a seaside town where we can enjoy the beach and comfortable accommodations for our last two nights on the Island of the Gods. We'll have one last meal together and say goodbye to our guide.Day 13 -
Free day in Sanur
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Freedom and relaxation. It's our last day in Bali. Let's take advantage of it to enjoy Sanur beach, its various restaurants, the hotel pool, and the spas and massages nearby. We need to make these last moments memorable before we head home.Day 14 -
Sanur - Dispersion
- Transportation 00h45
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free time followed by independent transfer to the airport for your return flight. *If you booked your flight with us: - Arrival in France on Day 14 or 15 depending on your flight schedule - Hotel-airport transfer includedDay 15 -
Arrival in France
- Transportation Plane - 17h - 12500km
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
If you booked the flight with us, your arrival in France is scheduled for today or yesterday, depending on your flight plan.
Day 16
Note
Given the exceptional nature of this trip to remote regions, the itinerary may be modified if certain tracks or roads become impassable. Changes in flight and train schedules may also necessitate a different route, but our experience in the field will guide us in choosing the best solution. In the vast majority of cases, the trip proceeds as planned.
Accommodation
- Days 1 to 15
In hotels of local standard 2 to 3* , in double rooms with private bathrooms. Often with a swimming pool. Guest house: Double or twin rooms with private bathrooms.
Access
Departure
Sanur
Day 1
End of stay
Sanur
Day 16
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isAéroport de Sanur
To get to your hotel in Sanur, you can take a taxi from the airport for approximately 150,000 rupiah for a 4-seater car transfer. Airport-hotel transfer is included if you booked your flight with us.
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Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a French-speaking tour guide and a local team from Day 1 to Day 13
- Domestic flight Denpasar / Yogyakarta
- Ferries between Java and Bali
- The transfers mentioned in the program
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Entry fees to the sites and activities on the program
- Snorkeling equipment in Menjangan on Day 9
The price does not include
- International flights Paris / Denpasar / Paris (scheduled flight with stopover)
- Airport-hotel transfer to and from the first and last day
- Beverages other than mineral water
- Meals not included (from €8 to €12 per meal)
- Tips for the local teams.
- Visa on arrival (~ €33)
- The tax for the protection of Balinese culture and the island's natural environment is 150,000 IDR (approximately €10 per person).
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flight booking + airport transfer : CHF86.91 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
For your comfort:
- Telescopic walking sticks.
- A headlamp + spare batteries.
- Multi-purpose pocket knife (to be put in the hold bag).
- Toiletry kit: biodegradable soap and shampoo, toothbrush, biodegradable toothpaste, razor, "no-rinse" hand wash gel.
- Microfibre bath towel: designed for travel, it dries very quickly.
- Waterproof "Zip Lock" type pouches: to protect your important documents: passport, money or your electronic devices: cameras, phones so that they do not get wet.
- Camera and/or camcorder and spare batteries. (Don't forget the battery charger).
- Small sewing kit.
- Tissues.
- Earplugs.
- Protective cover for your small backpack (against rain/dust).
- Headlamp + spare batteries (always useful).
- Sunscreen cream (face and lips).
- Toiletry bag and bath towel.
- Moistened "Calinette" type towels.
- Plastic bags for waterproofing your belongings.
- 1.5 litre water bottle.
- A sarong (to be bought locally) to be able to enter the temples during the festivals.
Clothing to bring
Head-to-toe clothing:
- A pair of lightweight hiking shoes (high or low depending on your preference) for hiking.
- Walking sandals, ideal for easy walks or relaxing in the evening.
- Walking socks.
- Technical travel clothing: trekking trousers (quick-drying), capri pants or shorts, breathable t-shirt and shirt.
- 1. Fleece: This has the advantage of being resistant, warm, lightweight and quick-drying.
- 1 windproof mountain jacket. These jackets, equipped with a breathable-waterproof membrane (Gore-Tex or Omni-Dry for example), allow you to stay dry and protected from the wind in all conditions.
- A scarf (for dust during hikes on volcanoes).
- Hat or cap for sun protection.
- Sunglasses (protection index 3 recommended).
- Swimsuit.
- Lightweight bath towel.
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