 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.
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