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Exotic Javanese adventure Javanese culture and healing.
7 days
 

Day One

Surabaya

Today we catch an early flight to Surabaya in East Java.

From here we are picked up, and driven to Gunung Bromo. We have time to  explore this incredibly beautiful village on the rim of an active volcanoe. After dinner to bed early, ready for an early start.art.

Epic Sunrise over Gunung Bromo

Day two  
Gunung B
romo

Up at 2 am and we drive to the the highest point by jeep to watch an incredible sunrise over Bromo. This will blow your mind!! After Breakfast we have time for a more  exploring, if you are up to it, before we return to Surabaya. In Surabaya we catch a train to Jogjakarta. A beautiful journey to see Java at its finest and rawest. We will get to Jogja around 9, where we will be taken to our beautiful villa out on the rice paddies..

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 Day three
Jogjakarta


After our huge couple of days  we will need time to rest.. In house massage, should help this. in the after noon we will be visited by a Javanese princess Rati, who will take us all through a Rawuntin ceremony,  Purification and many prayers and blessings. Afterwards we will feast on Nasi Tumpeng a delicious feast made by Rati, with all the best intentions and blessings. 

doorway into our Javanese home
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Day Four  
Kraton palace and Kota Gede 

In the morning after a hearty local breakfast we will visit the Sultans palace for a fully guided tour of the building, performance arts, culture and mythos of this amazing place. After wards we will visit the water palace, where sultans of old, took their concubines. Followed by a walk through compounds to the architecturally incredible underground mosque. After lunch we will head to Kota Gede, the old city to immerse and visit the cemetery of Javanese royalty. Followed by a visit to the snack market .. have I mentioned Javanese snacks..  

Day five
Parangtrittis beach 

This morning we will go on a guided tour, to explore a traditional market and learn about local Jamu (herbal health shots), with a few other interesting things thrown in.
In the afternoon we will head to Parangtrittis beach, to watch an amazing sunset . Here we  will also learn about the mythos of the Javanese sea goddess Nyi Riro Kidul, and her important role in Javanese culture,  we will have some time to reflect at her epitaph.
On the way back to villa we will stop for dinner at a local night market  

 
 

Parangtritis beach at sunset
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a buddhist bell at Borobodour

Day Six
Borobodour temple 

Up early  and a 1 hour drive to be first in line to experience the wonder of Borobodour in the cool of the morning . We will have a guided tour to learn the history and significance of this incredible Buddhist monument. on the way back to Jogja we will visit Sendang Sono a holy pilgrimage place for people of Christian faith. the energy here is incredible.
 




 

Day Seven
Shopping and drag show 

This morning we will visit a Javanese Dukun (energy healer)To watch or participate up to you. Followed by shopping in the afternoon at the best fixed price shop. In the evening we will get to experience a Javanese drag show. 
 

deliciousness of Java
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the pool at home

Day Eight
Rest and Spa

Today we will visit a local traditional spa for boreh, (Scrub) and traditional Javanese massage. We will have time if you want to partake in a few more treatments.

Late lunch and rest, time to swim, sleep or explore our local area in Bantul

on the outskirts of Jogja.

Our last meal will be my favourite place for some yummy local food. 

we fly back to Bali early tomorrow.

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Cost $4994 Aud
Dates
contact me I am flexible 
Inclusions 
all transport, planes from Bali, trains and car and food 
all activities, entrances 

accomodation

Not included
Flights to Bali 
Shopping money 
Other spa treatments 
Alchohol 
Travel insurance 


Minimum people 3
Maximum 5
please read my cancellation policy,
and T and Cs 

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