Arrive at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and take included transportation to your hotel located in Yogyakarta, Java’s cultural capital.
Known as the cradle of civilization on Java, Yogyakarta's history dates back to the 8th century. Nowadays, the city is one of the foremost cultural centers of Indonesia where street art can be found on many corners and houses are still decorated with ornate traditional wood carvings.
In the evening, gather with your new friends and partake in a guided walking tour through the city and taste Yogyakarta’s iconic dish, Gudeg, a curry dish made from jackfruit.
Learn about Javanese culture on a tour through the Palace of Yogyakarta, the seat of the reigning Sultan, and explore the impressive gardens at the Tamansari Water Castle.
Walk amongst the 500 temples dedicated to Shiva, a Hindu God, at the Prambanan temple. Watch the sunset blaze over the temples of Java's largest Hindu complex.
After a delicious Indonesian dinner, head out with your friends for an optional night out on the town.
Rise early to catch a train ride through the beautiful Indonesian countryside. Sit back, relax, and take in the scenery.
Arrive to Mojokerto train station and then continue driving to your accommodation on the outskirts of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, nestled in the highlands of East Java.
Explore the surrounding nature on trek up to Ringgit Hill or a gentle walk around the villages.
Ever wonder what the inside of an active volcano looks like? Today is your day!
Rise early to see the sunrise revealing the moon-like landscape of Mount Bromo as smoke emanates from the volcano. Trek across the “Sea of Sand” and climb the 246 steps for a view into the crater.
In the afternoon, hike to the spectacular Madakaripura Waterfall, Indonesia second tallest waterfall standing at over 600 feet!
Say goodbye to Bromo and make your way to Surabaya for your domestic flight to the island of Bali!
Upon your arrival to Bali, you'll begin your journey to Ubud, the artistic and cultural heart of Bali.
Explore the bustling streets lined with health food cafes, art galleries, yoga studios, restaurants, and spas. Then head out with your friends for an optional night out or simply relax at the hotel pool.
Escape the hustle of town and walk along Campuhan Ridge through rice fields and rows of palm trees, providing you with stunning views of Ubud's beautiful scenery.
Gain an insight into the lives of the locals on a visit to a Balinese compound. Enjoy a fresh cup of Balinese coffee with your hosts and learn the practice of Canang Sari, one of the daily offerings Balinese people make to thank the Gods.
Spent the afternoon exploring more of this cultural town. Opt to visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, join a yoga class at The Yoga Barn, or relax at a spa.
After breakfast, drive outside of town to Tegallalang Rice Terrace, a series of beautifully arrange rice paddies which follow the traditional Balinese irrigation system. Walk the gentle trails taking in this picturesque setting and even have time for an optional Bali Swing.
Continue to Gunung Kawi Sebatu, a temple built in the 11th century and dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu God of Water. The natural spring within the temple grounds continues to be used today for purification rituals, which you'll have the opportunity to take part in.
Return to the center of Ubud and in the afternoon enjoy free time for optional activities. Consider joining an Indonesian cooking class or visiting Tegenungan waterfall.
Appreciate the charming Balinese countryside as you head to Canngu, one of Bali's hottest up and coming destinations, and home to some nice beaches.
Grab lunch with your friends at one of Canggu's hip cafes, settle into your accommodation, and begin to embrace the laid-back culture of this town.
After a week of active traveling between Java and Bali, spend this afternoon relaxing on the beach and enjoying a beverage while the sun goes down.
Have a little down time in the morning and then meet up with surfing instructors for a lesson of how to ride the waves. Canggu is home to some of the best surfing that Bali has to offer, and today you'll get a chance to experience it firsthand.
Later in the afternoon, head to Tanah Lot, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the gods of the sea. One of the more popular iconic features, Tanah Lot is a must visit when in Canggu.
Gather together with your friends for your farewell dinner and enjoy a final night out.
Reflect on your Indonesian experience over breakfast and make plans to keep in touch with your new community of travel friends.
Take the included transportation to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your flight back home or continue the journey on your own and explore more of Bali.
"I just got home from the Bali trip and all of my expectations were exceeded. This was my second trip with Under30 and I knew it would be amazing, but I really have no words for how transformative this week was. We followed the itinerary, but they also made room for us to customize aspects of our trip. I can’t wait for my next trip with Under30 later this year!" -Jenny L.
"I just got home from the Bali trip and it was a life changing experience! The way that you are completely immersed in the culture makes this trip so special. Every single activity you do on this trip is awesome and there’s a nice balance between free time and organized activities. I completely fell in love with Bali on this trip and it far exceeded my expectations!" -Olivia C.
"Just got back from my trip and it was better than anything I could have ever imagined. I was a little nervous about traveling by myself but my Trip Leader made it so easy to contact her with questions/concerns before the trip even started. We were able to do everything we wanted to do on this trip and then some. I like that we were able to do touristy things but also really immerse ourselves into the culture. I really feel like I made some lifelong friends on this trip. Going to start saving up for my next trip now!" -Alex T.