Jakarta – Bali by Train 14D13N is an Indonesia’s superbly scenic train journeys, including an excellent system that links the main cities on the island of Java.

Highlights

Jakarta – Bali by Train 14D13N

• Visit the old Dutch Quarter, Istiqlal & Cathedral, China Town, Harbor & locals
• In Yogyakarta do Village cycling & visit the spectacular 9th century Prambanan Temple complex
• Admire the awe-inspiring Temple of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• In Solo walking to villages Y visit traditional markets and the Palace
• Explore Malang City to the Dutch period architectures
• Discover Bromo caldera after the sunrise
• Stay in a room surrounded by the plantations in Kalibaru
• Relax in Pemuteran

Accommodations ( Similar ):

• Santika Premiere Jakarta
• Santika Premiere Yogyakarta
• Alila Solo
• Santika Malang
• The Lava View Lodge
• Margo Utomo Kalibaru
• Mimpi Resort Menjangan Pemuteran

Train schedules :

• Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Argo Dwipangga 08.50am-14.51pm ( 6h01m )
• Solo to Malang by Malioboro Ekspress 11.45am-17.30pm ( 5h45m )
• Probolinggo to Kalibaru by Mutiara Timur 11.25am-14.16pm ( 2h51m )

Tour dates :

• 15 April to 28 April 2025
• 01 May to 14 May 2025
• 15 May to 28 May 2025
• 01 June to 14 June 2025
• 15 June to 28 June 2025
• 01 July to 14 July 2025
• 15 July to 28 July 2025
• 01 August to 14 August 2025 - FULLY BOOKED
• 15 August to 28 August 2025
• 01 September to 14 September 2025
• 15 September to 28 September 2025
• 01 October to 14 October 2025
• 15 October to 28 October 2025 - FULLY BOOKED
• 01 November to 14 November 2025
• 15 November to 28 November 2025
• 01 December to 14 December 2025

Itinerary

INCLUDED

All intra-train tickets: Jakarta-Yogyakarta, Solo-Malang & Probolingg-Banyuwangi 13 nights 4 star accommodations 3 nights Jakarta 3 nights Yogyakarta 1 night Surakarta 1 night Malang 2 nights Bromo 1 night Kalibaru 2 night Pemuteran Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included 13 breakfasts at hotel Ferry tickets Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Mineral water

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expences Lunch & dinner Insurance Tipping

Description

Jakarta – Bali by Train 14D13N 

 Indonesia’s superbly scenic train journeys, including an excellent system that links the main cities on the island of Java. Escorted by local guides this tour is an opportunity to travel across Java, a complex island of great antiquity and home today to 140 million people and the most populated island on earth.

Day 1 – Jakarta ( CGK ) - Indonesia

Arrival in Soekarno Hatta International Airport of Jakarta, the Indonesia’s bustling capital, picked up by our guide then transfer to your centrally location hotel. Time to relax & stretching your legs leisurely after the long flight.

Day 2 – Jakarta : Tour of the old Dutch Quarter and Harbor ( B )

After breakfast, amid Jakarta’s myriad sights to the old Dutch Quarter – formerly known as Batavia – plus the colorful harbor district of Sunda Kelapa. Continued to the City’s historic heart with iconic Fatahillah Square and also to the Puppet Museum.

Day 3 - Jakarta : Chinatown and the National Museum ( B )

Breakfast at hotel. This morning visits to the Istiqlal Mosque – considered the largest in Southeast Asia – as well as the Dutch-period neo-Gothic cathedral. Next to the old Chinatown quarter of Glodok as well as having time to take in the famous National Museum for an introduction to the country’s complex and rich history and culture.

Day 4 – Jakarta to Yogyakarta by Morning Train ( B )

This morning, after breakfast at hotel, transfer to Gambir Railways Station to take morning train to Yogyakarta by Argo Dwipangga leave at 08.50am Arrive at 14.51pm ( 6h01m )

Arrival in Yogyakarta and transfer to our well-located hotel, with time at leisure to explore the area. Fre at your own leisures.

Day 5 - Yogyakarta - Village Cycling Tour and Borobudur Temple ( B )

Breakfast at hotel Head out of town to a nearby village for a leisurely cycle ride along country lanes past farms, orchards and scenic countryside. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to meet the locals and discover some of the villagers’ traditional cottage industries. Afternoon visit to the famous Borobudur Temple with a return to ‘Jogja’ city for an evening street food tour foods at personal accont ).

Day 6 – Silversmith at Kotagede and Sunset Tour at Prambanan Temple

After breakfast, visit to Kotagede – the fascinating site of the 16th-century capital city – displaying a fusion of earlier Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. The ancient city is also the site of a colourful local market so, after a wander, we’ll return to our hotel for lunch ( personal account ) and time to relax. Our afternoon program takes us to another UNESCO site – the 10th-century Hindu temple Prambanan from where we walk through the historical park to catch sunset at the spectacular, but less-visited temple, Candi Sewu.

Day 7 – Yogyakarta to Solo - Walking tour of the friendly town

After breakfast at hotel, check out then short drive to nearby Solo where we’ll head for the bustling and very friendly market, Pasar Legi, plus the town’s fascinating flea market and the famous old Mangkunegaran Palace. In the afternoon we’ll do a walking tour of Laweyan – a charming labyrinth of narrow lanes and old houses that form Solo’s traditional batik-making quarter. Overnight in Solo

Day 8 – Solo - Head east on a train ride to Malang

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Balapan Train station Solo to board Malioboro Ekspress Train at 11.45am. Enjoy across country, past scenic villages, plantations, paddy fields and, of course, volcanoes, on a train ride to the leafy and charming City of Malang in Eastern Java. Upon arrival in Malang, transfer to the hotel. Free at your own leisures.

Day 9 - Malang City Sightseeing - the 'Rainbow Village' - Bromo

Breakfast at hotel. Explore the fantastic ‘Rainbow Village’. This crumbling, labyrinth-style quarter was formerly earmarked for demolition before local students teamed up with a paint company to create one of the best urban renewal schemes we’ve come across. We’ll also have time to take in some of the City’s celebrated Dutch-period architecture, before a drive to Bromo National Park. Arrive Bromo and overnight.

Day 10 - Bromo Sunrise

Early morning jeep drive into the national park for sunrise views of awe-inspiring Mount Bromo plus a hike through the caldera itself. Return to our charming, little family-run chalet-style for breakfast and relaxation time with an optional afternoon hike to one of the park’s nearby waterfalls.

Day 11 – Bromo – Head east by train to Kalibaru

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Probolinggo Town to catch the train further east to the small country town of Kalibaru where we’ll stay in garden chalets at a beautifully situated, ec-hotel at Kalibaru.

Day 12 – Kalibaru to Pemuteran - Catch the Ferry to Bali

Nreakfast at hotel. A drive to nearby Ketapang for a short ferry ride across the Straits to the island of Bali where we’ll transfer to our charming, low-key eco-resort in the small fishing port of Pemuteran.

Day 13 - Pemuteran - Day at leisure

Breakfast. Day at leisure. Optional activities : relaxing by the pool or at the spa, or for the more energetic, a snorkelling trip on some nearby islands, a hike through the lush surrounding countryside or even trying your hand at an Indonesian cookery class.

Day 14 - Pemuteran to Denpasar

Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure before a transfer across the island to Denpasar Airport for a return flight.