Luxury Bali, Lombok and Java Explorer

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Luxury Bali, Lombok and Java Explorer

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Days 1 - 4

Java

Majestic volcanic landscape with lush greenery, mist rolling through valleys, and distant mountains under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Embark on a 13-day journey through Bali, Lombok and Java, exploring Indonesia's rich history, stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches. Start in Seminyak, renowned for its cosmopolitan dining and sea temple sunsets. In Ubud, cycle through rice paddies, visit traditional villages and dine atop Mount Batur. Relax on Lombok's pristine beaches and take a private speedboat to the Gili Islands. Conclude in Java with a sunrise tour of Borobudur and a hike up Menoreh Hill for panoramic views.

Trip highlights

Visit Bali’s awe-inspiring sea temples
Enjoy a cooking class with a local chef in Seminyak
Cycle through lush rice paddies in Ubud
Dine atop Mount Batur
Take a private speedboat to the Gili Islands
See Borobudur on a sunrise tour

Monkey forest in Sangeh village

Exploring the Gili Islands by boat

Borobudur temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world

Rice fields in Seminyak

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. This bespoke trip includes:

Luxury accommodation throughout
Expert-guided tours
Private transfers and internal flights
Meticulously selected experiences
Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Days 1-4

Three nights in Seminyak

Enjoy your time in lively Seminyak watching the burning sunsets over the Bali Sea, sampling a fusion of Indonesian and Western cuisine in stylish restaurants, or simply retreat to your private pool villa and relax.

Where you could stay

Seminyak

The Samaya Seminyak

The Samaya Seminyak provides everything you would expect from a luxury Balinese experience; lounge by the Indian Ocean, dine al fresco under swaying palm trees, and generally just acquaint yourself with paradise. Their 52 villas, are coloured in neutral tones with touches of dark grey, built with natural materials, and are undeniably Indonesian in style yet contemporary in furnishing. Each villa comes with its own private swimming pool within their secluded, tree-lined stone walls and a butler service as standard. The rest of this intimate hotel is inspired by traditional Balinese architecture yet constructed in a modern design, based upon space and light. The hotel has an open-plan design that allows natural light to flood its communal spaces, plus a landscaped pool area leading to the beach in front. At night, carefully positioned lamps give the hotel a soft-lit ambiance.

Seminyak

The Legian

On Seminyak Beach, The Legian’s excellent service makes it a fabulous choice for visitors to this area of Bali. With a good balance of chilled beachside vibes and the buzz of the town surrounding this sleek resort, The Legian will appeal to a wide range of discerning guests, from couples to families. From dining out on the beachfront terrace to sipping champagne by the pool, there are plenty of wining and dining options at The Legian. The restaurant serves an international selection of dishes, including French toast for breakfast and lobster ravioli for dinner. Everyone is catered for: if you’re on a gluten-free diet, for instance, you’ll only have to mention it at check-in and the waiting staff will remember your requirements for every meal. The service really is a highlight of staying here. If you’re travelling to relax, you’ve got the choice of the infinity pool, the spa, and the health club, which includes a yoga studio, but Seminyak also holds plenty of options for travellers with itchy feet, with its bustling shopping scene, superb surfing, and lively nightlife.

Cooking class at Bumbu Bali

Bumbu Bali has been a culinary institution since Heinz von Holzen first opened its doors in 1997. After studying the local cuisine for 15 years, while working as a chef in top resorts, Heinz pioneered Bumbu Bali as a cooking school.

Your day starts with a visit to the local market to source the freshest ingredients. Here you’ll find an abundance of vegetables and spices. You’ll then proceed to the famous fish market of Kedonganan, at the northern end of Jimbaran bay. The catch comes in at dawn every morning and this is where you may run into the chefs of Bali’s fine dining restaurants. From here you will drive to Cape Benoa where a healthy breakfast of Balinese cakes, fruits and black rice pudding awaits at Bumbu Bali.

Following breakfast you will spend four entertaining hours in a wide open Balinese kitchen, learning how to create authentic, tasty local dishes. The morning culminates in a celebratory lunch during which you’ll taste the dishes you have helped to prepare.

Private transfer to Ubud, via Jatiluwih and Batukaru Temple

Drive north, enjoying the beautiful landscape of rice terraces and peaceful villages as you go. Pura Luhur Batukau is a temple complex from the 12th century that is located on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, Bali’s second highest peak. It is one of nine ‘cardinal’ temples meant to protect Bali from evil spirits and is an extremely sacred site for the Hindu population. You will then visit the Jatiluwih Valley, one of the most astonishing examples of terraced agriculture in the world. In Jatiluwih, the landscape is a sculpture that has been meticulously perfected over some 500 years by many generations of farmers who collectively created an intricate infrastructure of dams, canals and aqueducts to irrigate their individual rice fields most efficiently.

Days 4-7

Three nights in Ubud

With lush greenery and steep rice terraces that flank the soaring banks of the Ayung River, Ubud is one of Bali’s most scenic and relaxed destinations. It is also peppered with the island’s most important holy sites, temples and artisan workshops. Spend time exploring the local culure, taking in the epic landscape and relaxing in this beautful part of Bali.

Where you could stay

Ubud

COMO Uma Ubud

Set into the lush tropical hillsides of Ubud and crossed by narrow winding pathways, this small hotel is enchanting, quietly contemporary and decidedly tranquil. Its 46 rooms and villas blend traditional Balinese design with modern architecture; all are spacious and airy with king-sized beds and luxuriously large baths. The Pool Villas come with private swimming pools, sundecks and fantastic views across the valley below. Whilst Ubud is renowned for its laidback pace, there is more to life here than simply lounging by the infinity pool. There are complimentary yoga sessions each day at Uma, and once you’ve re-energised head out into the surrounding area and bike, hike and explore your way around the various temples, markets and cultural landmarks.

Ubud

Tanah Gajah

Looking out across a green sea of rice shoots springing from the field in front with views of Gunung Agung volcano, Tanah Gajah in the heart of Ubud’s calming countryside, is a palatial boutique hotel with a ‘clubhouse’ type atmosphere and only twenty rooms. Just three kilometres from central Ubud, choose between its roomy suites or ample pool villas scattered throughout the Tanah Gajah’s traditional gardens and terraces populated with: lily pad ponds, Hindu limestone sculptures, open-sided palapa buildings, organic kitchen gardens, an outdoor pool and spa, all connected by an immaculate network of pathways. Also really attuned to the serenity of this part of Bali, at the hotel you can join in with daily walks, cooking or yoga classes within the hotel’s grounds or perhaps go further afield with innumerous tours to local villages, temples, markets and beaches.

Ubud

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Named after the Sanskrit word for temple, this elegant resort continues the tradition in style, surrounded by verdant rice fields, forested hills and the sound of the Ayung River. 60 spacious suites and one, two and three bedroomed pool villas are a contemporary showcase of Balinese architecture and craftsmanship. All enjoy views over the river or lush valley, as well as large bathrooms with a sumptuous tub. Guests can experience Indonesian cuisine, alongside international dishes, at four distinct dining venues, or opt for a more private event within the reserve. As well as being well located to explore the temples of Ubud, relax at the resort with yoga classes, spa treatments or a good book from the library, perhaps heading out at a leisurely pace on bicycles through the nearby villages.

Explore Ubud

By bike

On a hike

Carangsari village cycling tour

Today you will drive to Carangsari village, a district that grows a vast range of vegetables, coffee, vanilla, corn and more. Explore the village with its charming atmosphere, visiting the home of a Balinese family where you will get ready for your cycling tour.

This cycle tour covers around 25km on flat village roads and paths through the rice paddies. The tour will end in Sangeh village, known for its monkey forest. The forest is filled with giant nutmeg trees and is home to Balinese monkeys, who are believed to be sacred and indeed will approach anyone paying respects at the temple. You’ll also find the Pura Bukit Sari temple in the heart of the forest. You will then take a short drive to enjoy a tasty Indonesian lunch.

Mount Batur sunset hike

You will be driven to Penelokan Village, enjoying a break for coffee and cake while enjoy stunning views of Mount and Lake Batur. You’ll start the trek mis afternoon and walk for approximately 1.5 hours to get the Mount Batur rim where your chef starts to prepare the food. As you are back from the peak, enjoy the awesome sunset on the horizon and when the sky turns dark, a bottle of local wine will be opened. A three-course meal follows as you look out over Mount Batur, one of the most dramatic and accessible live volcanos on earth.

Days 7-10

Three nights in Lombok

Spend time lazing on white sand beaches, sailing around the Gilli Islands, or trekking the foothills of Mount Rinjani. You can do as much or as little as you like, it’s entirely up to you. Speak to your personal travel designer about how you wish to pass your time here on Lombok.

Where you could stay

Lombok

Tugu Lombok

Located on the pristine, white sand beach of Sire in the north of Lombok, Tugu Lombok is surrounded by green fields, rainforest and looks out over the azure Bali Sea. The sight of Mount Rinjani makes an impressive and imposing backdrop too. Its traditional thatched huts are set within six hectares of mature palm plantations making up nineteen rooms, suites and villas in total. Tugu Lombok features hundreds of original artworks and beautiful antiques collected and assembled by the owner as a loving testament to the long forgotten, original culture of the isle of Lombok. This is one the best places to stay in all of Lombok, and the room types range from the intimate, deluxe and naturally-styled rooms to the private villa with a rooftop terrace and pool. The Aloon Aloon villas prove popular with sunken copper baths and their own garden. In contrast to the traditional furniture and natural decor, all rooms provide contemporary creature comforts with flat screen TV’s, iPod docking stations, air con and WiFi.

Lombok

The Oberoi Lombok

Bordering the private Medana Beach in northwest Lombok, the Oberoi Lombok is a spacious, romantic and relaxing hotel with excellent service. Fifty thatched villas and terraced pavilions are dotted around the 24 acres of landscaped gardens giving a sense of privacy and tranquillity. All villa and pavilions come with flat screen TVs and a BOSE sound-deck while an open air sunken marble bath is set in private stone walled garden. Villas, some with their own pool, offer walled terraces with sunloungers and a raised dining terrace with ocean or garden views. Oberoi Lombok is centred on expansive infinity pools and terraces with sun loungers and shady cabanas to while away the day. Yoga classes are performed on the lawns at sunrise and add the list of wellbeing activities. The hotel also happens to have an onsite water sports centre for snorkelling and diving. Boat trips to the nearby Gilli’s can be easily arranged and are highly recommended.

Lombok

The Sira

Set on the northern shores of Lombok, The Sira is located along a stretch of pristine white-sand beach, with the distant silhouettes of Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Rinjani on Lombok framing its horizon. The resort takes its name from the area’s coastline, a place long known for its tranquillity and charm. Each suite opens onto partial or full ocean views, where morning light shimmers across the bay and sunsets drench the sky in molten gold. For extra indulgence, the Sira Penthouse offers a rooftop deck with 180-degree views of the bay, making it an unrivalled vantage point for sunrise meditations or evening gatherings beneath the stars. Swim the length of the 70 metre outdoor pool or retreat to the spa, where soothing therapies draw inspiration from local healing traditions. Treatments are offered in serene indoor suites or beneath the open sky in an outdoor treatment gazebo. There is also a well-equipped fitness centre. Culinary experiences here celebrate the flavours of Indonesia while incorporating global inspiration. Dishes can be enjoyed in elegant dining rooms, beneath the veranda or with your toes in the sand as the sun slips beyond the horizon. From this ideal setting, explore nearby wonders such as the Tiu Teja Waterfall, where crystal-clear cascades plunge into emerald pools, or the Sukarara Weaving Village, alive with the vibrant colours and intricate artistry of traditional Lombok textiles. The neighbouring Sire Beach Golf Club offers sweeping sea views as you play a round of golf.

Speedboat tour around the Gili Islands

Today you will head out in a private boat and explore the famous Gili Islands. These three paradise islands are located off the northwest coast of Indonesia and are ideal for diving and snorkelling. The islands are free from motorised vehicles, and the most popular way to get around is by bicycle. First, head to Gili Trawangan, which is the largest and most popular island, where you can find an uncomplicated, relaxed backpacker atmosphere of beach restaurants. The other islands are more remote and quieter, ideal if you wish to dream away the day.

Days 10-13

Three nights around Borobudur

Spend your days in this peaceful area of Java discovering the awe-inspiring Borobudur Temple, which is particularly impressive at sunrise. You’ll also have the chance to explore the surrounding countryside and villages.

Where you could stay

Java

Amanjiwo

The luxurious and decadent Amanjiwo hotel is quite simply mesmerising. Furthermore across the Kedu Plain, Amanjiwo looks out to Borobudur, the 9th century Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage site: the sole reason many come to Java. Taking this site as inspiration, the shape of Borobudur is very much reflected in the architecture and style of Amanjiwo with its 36 suites set in two graceful crescents around a central rotunda. The suites feature high ceilings with domed roofs, outdoor sunken stone baths within a high walled garden, marble floors and a raised four poster bed. Some of the spacious sun terraces come with their own private pool offering ultimate privacy. High limestone walls give shape to the walkways that link the suites to the main building, and that winds down to the forty-metre infinity pool. In spite of your privileged views, a private tour to Borobudur cannot be missed. Watching the shadows of the Buddha’s shift and the sky burn as the sun rises over Mount Merapi is truly a magical experience. We can arrange entry to the temple before dawn, avoiding the crowds, allowing plenty of time to reach the summit in relative peace.

Sunrise tour of Borobudur

Witness the sunrise over Borobudur from Dagi Hill, a nearby location that overlooks Borobudur Temple. For this activity, you’ll leave your hotel at 4:45 AM. You’ll be driven to the Manohara starting point, where you’ll take a short shuttle ride to the halfway point of the hill. From there, you’ll climb about 10 stairs to reach the viewing spot accompanied by security personnel and your guide.

Menoreh Hill trek

A short drive will bring you to Candi Rejo village, from where you will start hiking to Menoreh Hill. It takes around an hour to walk to the top, and once there you will enjoy stunning views of the Borobudur Temple, surrounded by the four mountains of Merapi, Merbabu, Sumbing and Sindoro. Descend back to Candi Rejo village where you’ll have the chance to visit a local house and enjoy coffee and cake.

Jathilan dance

The Jathilan trance dance is the most eye-catching and dramatic dance in central Java. The dancer is attached to a flat bamboo horse and dances along with traditional music until he is entranced by wild spirits. He rolls on the ground several times, whipped by the dukun – the leader of the jatilan group. This man is the most important man in the dance; he must have the ability to control the trance dancer and at the end has to order him to stop and bring him back to conciousness. Locals usually arranged this performance when there is a ceremony to entertain their family, relatives and neighbours.

Why book with Jacada

Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

Positive impact

We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

Trip highlights

Bespoke trips with Jacada

Itinerary in detail

Days 1-4

Three nights in Seminyak

Where you could stay

The Samaya Seminyak

The Legian

Cooking class at Bumbu Bali

Private transfer to Ubud, via Jatiluwih and Batukaru Temple

Days 4-7

Three nights in Ubud

Where you could stay

COMO Uma Ubud

Tanah Gajah

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Explore Ubud

By bike

On a hike

Carangsari village cycling tour

Mount Batur sunset hike

Days 7-10

Three nights in Lombok

Where you could stay

Tugu Lombok

The Oberoi Lombok

The Sira

Speedboat tour around the Gili Islands

Days 10-13

Three nights around Borobudur

Where you could stay

Amanjiwo

Sunrise tour of Borobudur

Menoreh Hill trek

Jathilan dance

Why book with Jacada

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