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Sunrise over Mt. Bromo
EXOTIC DELIGHTS OF JAVA + BALI Natural Wonders + Enduring Cultural Traditions
Hosted by Bob Drumm for only 16 guests | 12 days | April 19 - 30, 2021
Our Distinctive A+R Style
+ Behold the sun setting over the 9th-century temple complex of Borobudur and thrill to sunrise at Mt. Bromo.
+ Exclusive culinary tours and hands-on cooking classes reveal the unique flavors and traditions of both Javanese and Balinese cuisines.
+ Expertly guided and gently paced, our walking and biking excursions are an intimate way to experience Bali’s verdant countryside.
+ Meet a Kris maker and learn about the physical, historical and even spiritual qualities of the unique curved-blade dagger of Java
+ Sit down to the 8-course Degustation Menu at Aperitif, where modern gastronomy and traditional Indonesian flavors harmonize.
Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
OUR JOURNEY
APR 19 | Welcome to Yogyakarta You’ll be met on arrival and assisted
through immigration, baggage
claim and customs. Then journey to Magelang and check in to Amanjiwo. Settle in to your lavish suite before we gather for a Welcome Dinner. meals d
APR20 | LivingTraditionsofJava + Sunset over Borobudur
With roots going back to the Bronze Age, Java's unique curved-blade Kris dagger is said to have originated in East Java during the 14th century. Spending time with a master Kris- maker, we’ll delve into the physical, historic and even spiritual qualities of these beautiful daggers. Later this
afternoon, our tour of Borobudur is timed to finish on a high note as we watch the sun set over this 9th-century landmark, the largest and most spectacular Buddhist templecomplexintheworld mealsb+l
APR 21 | Bugisan Village and Prambanan Temple
This morning, we visit the Twin Temples of Candi Plaosan, famed for its unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist elements. We’ll explore the village of Bugisan by
ox cart, spending time with residents to learn about their traditions - from the use of old herbal remedies to Gamelan, the ancient ensemble music of Indonesia. After touring Prambanan , Indonesia’s largest temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, we’ll continue to the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta. meals b+d
Cover: Borobudur
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