Java, selbst fast zur Gänze vulkanischen Ursprungs, ist Teil des Pazifischen Feuerrings, der den gesamten Pazifischen Ozean umgibt. Genau das macht die Gegend sehr spannenden, denn es gibt hier die unterschiedlichsten Erscheinungsformen der Natur (Dschungel, Savannen, Mangrovensümpfen, einer Reihe teils noch aktiver Vulkane und Kraterseen). Zudem zeugen zahlreiche Tempelanlagen auf Java von einer wechselvollen Kulturgeschichte.
Mögliche Sehenswürdigkeiten
Jakarta
Die Hauptstadt Jakarta bietet eine faszinierende Mischung verschiedenster Einflüsse. Sehenswert ist die Altstadt mit Bauwerken aus der niederländischen und portugiesischen Kolonialzeit. Sehenswert sind auch der Antiquitätenmarkt in der Jalan Surabaya (Surabaya Strasse) und die unzähligen Batikfabriken im Karet-Viertel.
Badung
180 km von Jakarta entfernt liegt Bandung, die Hauptstadt West Javas und drittgrösste Stadt in Indonesien. Wegen seines europäischen Ambientes, des angenehmen Klimas und der vielen Parks und Gärten wurde Bandung in kolonialen Zeiten auch „das javanische Paris“ genannt. Viele Wohnviertel sind auch heute noch durch die niederländische Kolonialarchitektur geprägt. Badung eignet sich auch bestens für Shoppingtouren, vor allem für Kleider und Schuhe.
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta (oft auch „Yogya“ genannt) liegt in Zentraljava und ist eines der wichtigsten Kulturzentren in Java. Die traditionellen javanesischen Künste sind hier fest verwurzelt. Die Stadt beherbergt mehrere Kunst-, Musik- und Tanzhochschulen sowie die prestigereiche Gaja Madah Universität. Besonders sehenswert ist der alte Sultanspalast (Kraton), der im Laufe der Jahrhunderte zu einem Symbol für den javanesischen Widerstand gegen den Kolonialismus wurde. Empfehlenswert ist auch der Wasserpalast Saman Tari und der Vogelmarkt Pasar Burung.
Prambanan / Borobodur / Bromo
13 km von Yogyakarta entfernt liegt der riesige Prambanan-Tempelkomplex, der zu Ehren der Hindu-Götter Shiva, Brahma und Vishnu gebaut wurde. Der im 10. Jahrhundert errichtete Loro-Jonggrang-Tempel gilt als der schönste Hindutempel Indonesiens. Auf einem Hügel liegt Borobodur, das wohl grösste buddhistische Heiligtum der Welt mit Steinreliefs von insgesamt über 5 km Länge. Der Königliche Mangkunegaran-Palast in Surakarta ist heute ein Museum, in dem Tanzornamente, Schmuck und königliche Kutschen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert ausgestellt sind.
Madura / Mt. Bromo
Im August und September ist die Surabaya vorgelagerte Insel Madura Schauplatz von Ochsenrennen. Höhepunkt der Ochsenrennen ist der zwei Tage und Nächte dauernde Karneval der Stadt Pamekasan. Mount Bromo, im Osten Javas, ist ein noch heute aktiver Vulkan. Von Surabaya aus kann man Ausflüge auf dem Pferderücken zum Kraterrand unternehmen.
Kalibaru
Um das ursprüngliche Java zu entdecken, empfiehlt sich ein Stopp in Kalibaru. Hier, wo man den Reisbauern bei ihrer Arbeit auf den Reisfeldern zuschauen kann, wo man auf traditionellen Plantagen mehr darüber erfährt, wie Gewürze angebaut werden und wo Sie einfach zu einer Tasse Tee in das Haus einer Familie eingeladen werden.
Reiseablauf
Hier finden Sie zwei Beispiele einer Java Rundreise mit optionalen Verlängerungsmöglichkeiten. Die Rundreise kann gerne auf Ihre Wünsche angepasst werden, andere Start- und Endziele sind ebenfalls möglich.
8 Tage / 7 Nächte Privat-Rundreise
Beispiel eines möglichen Reiseablaufes:
Day 1 : Arrival Jakarta
Upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International airport of Jakarta, meet and greet and transfer to Hotel in Jakarta. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (D).
Day 2 : Jakarta – Bandung
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Bandung. On the way stops at Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park representing all typical houses of all provinces in Indonesia. Also visit Bogor Botanical Garden famous with its collections of orchids. Then proceed to Puncak Pass mountain resort with its tea plantation. Lunch will be served in local restaurant enroute. Late afternoon, arrive in Bandung and transfer to Hotel for accommodation. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 3 : Bandung
Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Tangkuban Prahu with its active crater, then to Ciater Hot Spring where you may use the warm water pool for swimming or just relax. Lunch at local restaurant enroute. Also visit Lembang with its local market and the popular jeans market at Cihampelas where you can buy at extremely cheap prices. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 4 : Bandung – Yogyakarta
Breakfast at hotel. Earline morning, transfer to Bandung Train Station to take train departs to Yogjakarta (Executive Class train ticket included). You will enjoy beautiful Sundanese mountain panoramas along the way. Lunch box will be provided on train. Late afternoon, arrive at Jogjakarta train station, meet and greet by our local guide and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 5 : Yogyakarta – Borobudur – Dieng Plateu – Yogjakarta
Breakfast at hotel. Early morning, visit the famous Borobudur temple-the biggest and the most important Buddhist temple in Indonesia and build in the 8th century by Syailendra Dynasty. Then drive to Dieng Plateau passing through mountain roads with very beautiful sceneries and some small villages. After driving about 3 hours, we arrive at Dieng Plateau and visit to Temples Complex of Dieng. Dated back to the 7th Century, the active Crater of Sikidang and beautiful lakes of Warno and Pengilon. Lunch at local restaurant in Wonosobo. Late afternoon, return back to Yogjakarta. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B/L/D)
Day 6 : Yogyakarta
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Yogjakarta city tour visiting Sultan’s palace with its typical Javanese architecture, Water castle that was formerly the vacation garden of Royal Family, bird market, batik factory, and silverworks in Kotagede. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit to Prambanan temples complex – the most impressive and the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Visit also to other smaller temples nearby. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 7 : Yogyakarta – Bromo
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yogjakarta train station to take Sancaka train to depart to Jombang (executive train ticket included). Arrive in Jombang train station, transfer to Bromo area with some stops enroute. Lunch will be served in local restaurant on the road. Arrive in Bromo area, transfer to
hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 8 : Bromo – Surabaya
Breakfast at hotel. Very early in the morning, we drive by Non AC jeep to Pananjakan for beautiful sunrise (subject to weather condition). Continued on drive by Non AC jeep to Mt. Bromo passing through the sea of sand and on horse riding to reach Mt. Bromo and climb up to the crater. After enjoying the beautiful panorama of Mt. Bromo and its surrounding, return back to hotel for breakfast and shower. Then depart to Surabaya with lunch enroute. Finally, we transfer to Surabaya airport for departure flight to Bali (flight ticket is not included). (B/L)
10 Tage / 9 Nächte Privat-Rundreise
Beispiel eines möglichen Reiseablaufes:
Day 1: arrival Jakarta to Santika
Meeting service by our representative, transfer to your Hotel at Santika Premiere. Overnight in your hotel.
Day 2: city tour Jakarta
Visit some attractions in the central city and surrounding area, to National Monument, a 433 ft (132 metre) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Commonly referred to simply as MONAS, the monument symbolizes the fight for Indonesia’s independence. Continue to Sunda Kelapa Harbor. This port which has been in use since the 12th century was originally used by the Portuguese and Dutch when they were trading with Indonesia. Now, the port is a minor port, yet it is great for photo enthusiasts, as many of the boats in the harbour are the old style two mast ‘penisi’ boats. Lunch at Local restaurant. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 3: Bandung – Tangkuban Perahu
Morning transfer to Bandung then visit The Taman Safari Indonesia (Indonesian Safari Park) is located at Cibeureum, Cisarua Bogor, West Java, and was constructed in 1980. This area was actually a non-productive tea plantation of about 136.5’s Ha. And was thus given by the local Government Governor of West Java to the Oriental Circus to manage as the Taman Safari Indonesia today. It sits in the Buffer Zone of Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, stands at an elevation between 900-1,800 meters above sea level, with temperatures ranging between 16-27 degrees Celsius. The modern zoo with an expansive natural beauty, opened for the public in 1986. The animal collection in that year was around 250 from 100 different species. Some of the wildlife collection at the Taman Safari is protected species not only endemic in Indonesia, but also from the other five continents. Some animals as endangered species need special care to increase their population with captive breeding. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 4 – train station Bandung – Yogjakarta
This morning departure 06.30 – 15.56 Arrival Yogyakarta with executive train. You will be meet by a guide which will bring you to your hotel. Overnight in your Hotel (B/L).
Day 5: City Tour – Prambanan
Today Morning Yogjakarta for city tour visiting Sultan’s Palace, bird market, Water Castle, batik and silverworks in Kotagede. Lunch will be served on Local restaurant. visit to Prambanan temple complex – the most impressive and the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia. And visit to Affandy museum. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 6: Borobudur sunrise – Candirejo
Early morning visit to Borobudur temple for sunrise, before departure to Yogjakarta visit to Pawon and Mendut temples. Visit to Local village with Dokar known as Candirejo Village. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon Free at leisure. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 7: train to Jombang – Bromo (B,L)
Morning, transfer to Yogja Train Station to take train departs to Jombang by Sancaka Jogja 06.55 AM – Jombang 10.32 AM (Executive Class train ticket included). You will enjoy beautiful panoramas along the way. Arrive at Jombang train station, transfer to hotel Bromo around 3,5 hour drive. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 8: Bromo sunrise – Kalibaru
Very early in the morning at 3.30 AM drive by Non AC jeep to Pananjakan for beautiful sunrise (subject to weather condition). Continued on drive by Non AC jeep to Mt. Bromo passing through the sea of sand and on horse riding to reach Mt. Bromo and climb up to the crater. After enjoying the beautiful panorama of Mt. Bromo and its surrounding, and have breakfast at local hotel restaurant Bromo. Return back to Hotel for breakfast then continue drive to Kalibaru. Lunch enroute. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 9: Kalibaru Plantation
Morning visit Bu Karni and Kids plantation, to see coffee and other trees surrounding also the local people before you transferred to Ljen drive for 3,5 hours. Lunch enroute. Overnight in your hotel (B/L).
Day 10: Ljen trekking – Bali Hotel
After an early morning breakfast start trekking to the Kawah Ljen via Turah, Makan and Ungkupungkup at warung. The plateau de Ijen offers beautiful views and a fresh and pleasant climate. Continue to Ketapang, transfer by ferry to Bali. Drop at your hotel in Sanur/Kuta/Seminyak/Jimbaran/Nusa Dua.