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Java, Indonesia
Java: Borobudur, Bromo & Ijen
Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Activity level
Moderate
Group size
Up to 10
Trip style
Culture & heritage, Volcanoes & trekking
Overview
The classic Java overland route. Explore Borobudur and Prambanan from Yogyakarta, take the train east, watch sunrise over the Bromo caldera and hike Ijen at night to see its blue flames.
Highlights
- Borobudur at dawn
- Prambanan temple complex
- Sunrise over Mount Bromo
- Ijen crater and blue fire
Moderate: Some early starts and hikes of 2 to 4 hours.
Day by day
Day 1Arrive in Yogyakarta
Day photo · 800 × 500Transfer to your hotel. Evening walk on Malioboro street.
Day 2Borobudur and Prambanan
Day photo · 800 × 500Early start for Borobudur, afternoon at Prambanan.
Day 3Kraton and batik
Day photo · 800 × 500The Sultan's palace, Taman Sari water castle and a batik workshop.
Day 4Train to East Java
Day photo · 800 × 500Scenic train towards Probolinggo, then up to the Bromo highlands.
Day 5Bromo sunrise
Day photo · 800 × 500Jeep to the viewpoint before dawn, walk the sea of sand, then drive to Banyuwangi.
Day 6Ijen and departure
Day photo · 800 × 500Night hike to the Ijen crater for the blue fire, back for breakfast and your onward transfer.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees on the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Not included: Flights to the start point
- Not included: Lunches and dinners unless listed
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Tips for guides and drivers
Meeting point: Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
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Worth every early alarmSample
9/10Sample review · Sep 1, 2026
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