Java overland tour

JAVA OVERLAND TOUR
Java overland tour is one of the most richest tour in terms of culture and social life. At least there are 3 distinct cultures that can be seen as the contrast on the island of Java. One is the traditional and modern life of people in bigger cities of Java such as Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Among those cities at least one historical place that form the present society can also be seen. As an ethnic group Java island based on language can be grouped into 2 large part, one is the Sunda people which is inhabit west part of Java island currently includes Banten province, original population of Jakarta, and the province of West Java with the capital city of Bandung. Second ethnic group is the Javanese with the center of cultural history in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta in the past was the center of Javanese kingdom, from Hindu era until Muslim era of today. Those two ethnic group speak different language which is a distinct dialect for each. The Sunda speak Sundanese, and the Javanese speak Javanese. Historically the language of Javanese more closer to Balinese language compared to Sundanese, although in some aspect of their lexicon all Sundanese, Javanese and Balinese have the same root. But this type of language that having the same lexicon got the influence from Malay and Sanskrit, and today this type of language style is not used in daily communication anymore, but can still be studied from manuscripts.

Although Yogyakarta was shaken by earth quake on 27 May 2006 but all places of interests are not damaged, except the home industry of pottery in Kasongan village near Bantul. Some hotels are opnamed to check it's condition after the quake, such as Jayakarta Hotel, Ibis Malioboro, Melia Purosani, and other hotels aslong the road of Jalan Malioboro. Other hotels in Yoayakarta are not affected. Candi Prambanan is still proudly standing, although some of the stupas were fall down. Today it is already recovered as it was the first renovation by reconstruction.

Day - 01 Arrival in Jakarta, overnight at hotel
Day - 02 Jakarta - Bandung
After city tour in Jakarta drive to Bandung with sightseeing tour along the way visiting Bogor Botanical garden, and tea plantation at Puncak Pass one of the great tea plantation from Dutch era. Overnight at hotel in Bandung
Day - 03 Bandung
Full day tour in Bandung and surrounding with visit to the traditional music craft called " Angklung Bamboo ". Sariater hot water spring, a weekend resort at the northern part of Bandung, continued to visit within the city of Bandung which is known for it's jean production. Overnight at hotel in Bandung
Day - 04 Bandung - Yogyakarta
Board a train, enjoy the scenic view along the way up to Yogyakarta. Overnight at hotel in Yogyakarta.
Day - 05 Yogyakarta
Full day visiting Borobudur Buddhist temple and Dieng Hindu temple on the hill of Dieng with it's beautiful panorama. Overnight at hotel in Yogyakarta.
Day - 06 Yogyakarta
Full day Yogyaka visiting Sulatan Palace, Prambanan Hindu temple, arts and crafts, museum, and traditional market. Overnight at hotel in Yogyakarta.
Day - 07 Yogyakarta - Malang
Morning depart for Malang via Solo and stop for visiting the Kasunanan Palace of Solo, then drive to Malang with. Late afternoon arrived in Malang and overnight at hotel within Malang city or surrounding.
Day - 08 Malang - Bromo - Surabaya
Depart for Bromo with en-route visiting Selecta week-end resort, and Batu plantation, Singasari temple, and overnight at hotel in Bromo.
Day - 09 Bromo - Airport / Ferry Port
Early morning depart for Bromo and trekking. Around 09.00 after trekking depart for Surabaya for your next flight or Ketapang Ferry port for your onward visit to Bali.
Participant Number 1 Person 2 Persons 3 - 6 Persons
Rate per person US$ 550.00 US$ 474.00 US$ 4255.00

Rate valid until 31 October 2008. Tour includes : air-conditioned mini van, tour guide speaks one of these languages : English, German, French, Dutch, and Italian. All admission and donation fees at the places of visit are included.
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Phone 62 -361 - 463 448 Fax 0361 - 463 447
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