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Java - Bali - Komodo - Sumba
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?This morning, head to the airport to begin the trip of a lifetime: your honeymoon. After the stress and excitement of the wedding, enjoy being fast-tracked through security so you can head straight to the airport lounge for a pre-flight celebratory drink.
The flight to Yogyakarta, in Java, is around 18 hours (including a stop in an Asian hub city), so make sure you both have a good book to hand. Touching down in Yogyakarta this morning, a member of our ground team will greet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel in Borobudur, which is around an hour's drive away. Once you arrive, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in the beautiful grounds; perhaps you’ll enjoy a swim in the tranquil pool or a rejuvenating massage at the spa. When the light starts to fade, we’ve arranged for a very special way to begin your time in Indonesia. One of the hotel staff will lead you out into the surrounding rice paddies to enjoy private sunset cocktails. Take in the spectacular views and soak up the peaceful atmosphere with your favourite person.
We imagine you'll still be recovering from all the travelling this morning, so enjoy a leisurely lie-in, late breakfast and morning by the pool.
The adventures begin this afternoon. We’ve arranged for you to be met at your hotel by a friendly local guide before you set off for Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. Built during the ninth century AD, the temples were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991 and centre on three central shrines dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - the Hindu holy trinity. Originally, this complex housed over 240 temples; however, some have been damaged over time. Your knowledgeable local guide will explain the fascinating history and symbolism behind the temples as you walk around.
When you're done exploring, head back to your hotel for a delicious dinner. Although you might wish to stay at Prambanan a little longer, to enjoy the evening performance of the Ramayana Ballet in this magical setting.
Rise early with the sun this morning to travel to the beautiful Stupa of Borobudur with an expert guide. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and is a work of art best appreciated at sunrise, when there are few other visitors and the mist begins to lift over the surrounding Menoreh Hills. The Stupa was built in the ninth century using volcanic rock from nearby Mount Merapi and is made of nine stacked levels, topped by a circular dome. Each level depicts part of the story of Ramayana, and your guide will lead you on circumambulations (the act of moving around a sacred object) of the levels as they explain the story to you. After exploring the Stupa, pop into a local hotel for a hot drink and a light snack before returning to your hotel in time for a proper, hearty breakfast.
The rest of today is yours to spend at leisure together. You might like to take a dip in the pool or if you're feeling active, perhaps enjoy a scenic guided hike in the Menoreh Hills. Come evening, treat yourselves to a romantic couple's massage in the hotel's beautiful spa, and celebrate your last evening in Java with a traditional Indonesian ristaffel (small portions of meat, fish or vegetables with rice) tasting menu.
Say goodbye to Java today after a final indulgent breakfast in the lap of luxury. You’ll then be transferred back to Yogyakarta Airport in time for a flight to Bali, which will take a further two hours. When you arrive at Denpasar airport, a member of our local ground team will be waiting to meet you and whisk you away in a private car to Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. The journey north will take around 90 minutes so you should arrive just in time for dinner. You’ll be staying in a gorgeous wellness-centred estate nestled in the jungle.
Ubud produces some of the best cuisine in Indonesia, and this morning, you’ll learn a little more about the local food on a market tour and private cooking class. Your local guide will take you first to a vibrant local market, where you'll witness the locals buying and selling ingredients. They will introduce you to the exotic spices on sale, explaining how they are used in traditional cuisine and providing background into Indonesia's culinary history. Following the market tour, it’s time to put your new knowledge (and marriage) to the test with a hands-on cooking class. Using family recipes, steamers perched on wood fires, stone grinders and traditional terracotta stoves, you'll (hopefully) prepare a delicious Balinese lunch for you both to enjoy. The excursion ends with a walk through the surrounding rice fields and a visit to the Pura Puseh Butuan Temple.
The afternoon is yours to explore Ubud’s art galleries, shops and museums at your own pace or return to the hotel for some R&R by the pool. Make sure you get a good night's rest before tomorrow's early start.
Today, we’ve arranged for you to climb nearby Mount Batur, which offers fantastic views of the island and is the perfect place to reflect on the honeymoon so far. For the best views and walking conditions, you'll set off well before sunrise (we promise it’s worth the early start). It's a two-hour walk to reach the summit, and you’ll be in the expert hands of a local trekking guide. As you walk, pass through volcanic ash and lava remnants from previous eruptions, stopping occasionally to do some stargazing. When you reach the crater rim (which is located at over 5,600ft above sea level), stop to enjoy the stunning atmospheric views as the rising sun illuminates Bali and neighbouring Mount Abang and Mount Agung. As you watch the sunrise together, enjoy a simple breakfast and coffee before making your way back down, this time taking in the daylight views as you walk.
Once you've reached the base, soothe tired legs with a soak in a nearby hot spring and then refuel with lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Ubud for a final day and night of relaxation.
Leave Bali behind today as you head towards the open waters around the island of Komodo. To get there, you'll fly from Bali's Denpasar airport to Komodo's Labuan Bajo Airport. Your driver will get you there in plenty of time for the 90-minute flight. When you arrive in Komodo, another member of our team will whisk you to the harbour, where you’ll board your private floating yacht home for the next four nights.
This afternoon, settle in, meet the crew and get used to your luxurious life on the water. You might like to go for a dip in the pristine waters of Komodo National Park with the onboard dive manager before enjoying romantic sunset cocktails and dinner on board.
Spend the next few days exploring Komodo National Park as you enjoy the incredible diving, see the infamous Komodo dragons, dine on excellent food and relish the wonderful hosting on board. The volcanic Komodo Islands sit right in the middle of the Indonesian archipelago and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. They’re also regarded as one of the new seven natural wonders of the world due to their endemic species, pristine sandy beaches and coral-rich waters, so get exploring, you lucky things.
On land, the most noteworthy endemic species is, of course, the island's namesake - the legendary Komodo dragon, of which there are over 5,500. Measuring up to nine and a half feet in length and weighing over 155 lbs, Komodo dragons are a force to be reckoned with.
Beneath the waves, you can experience some of the best diving in Indonesia - think manta rays, whale sharks, turtles, dolphins, over 260 species of coral and over 1,000 species of fish. Your itinerary will be tailored to your needs and interests, but in between wildlife spotting, there’s plenty of time to simply relax and enjoy spending time together - it's your honeymoon, after all.
This morning, you'll wake up on board your boat, which will be moored up at the island of Sumba. After breakfast, say goodbye to your floating home and disembark to head to your luxurious hotel with a private driver, taking around an hour and a half. Settle into the hotel, which has twice been voted the best hotel in the world by one of our favourite travel publications, Travel + Leisure magazine. Start exploring with a stroll along the mile-long beach and then head back to the main hotel restaurant for dinner, where fresh, delicious cuisine is served al fresco on the cantilevered deck that overlooks the ocean. What a wonderfully romantic setting for the first beach-side dinner of the honeymoon.
Spend the next three days enjoying one of the most remote and luxurious places in Indonesia. Whether sunbathing on the secluded beach, working up a sweat on a trek in some of the 430 acres of rainforest, joining a yoga class or relaxing at your villa or room, the incredible scenery and stunning views always surround you. Activities to get involved in while you're here include riding at sunset down the beach on the beautiful resident horses, surfing lessons on the private and world-class surf break, fishing excursions, stand-up paddleboarding and mountain biking. There is also a sustainable tourism project that we love, involving a visit to one of the island’s villages.
In the evenings, sample food from the three restaurants – including a chic beachside sushi bar – and sip cool drinks as you watch the stunning sunset. With a beautiful and incredibly luxurious thatched villa or room to retire to, you'll also want to spend plenty of time together simply listening to the sound of the ocean crashing against the beach just outside.
One of the major highlights of your hotel stay is the spectacular spa experiences on offer. We’ve organised for you to experience one of their original Spa Safaris. Start the day early with a 90-minute hike or 30-minute horse ride to one of the hotel's remote spa bures (rustic huts). Once there, you'll have the whole day to reward yourselves for the journey with several indulgent treatments. Private breakfasts and lunches will be served to you in the bure, and you'll enjoy beautiful views as you eat, swim in the nearby sea, and relax on the last day of your honeymoon.
As the afternoon settles in and the sun starts to set, it's a quick 15-minute drive back to the hotel to freshen up before one final dinner.
After 16 days of blissful Indonesian honeymooning, it's sadly time to head home. You'll be driven to Sumba Airport to make the hour-long flight to Bali, where you can connect to an international flight home. As with on the way out, you’ll have an 18-hour journey with a stopover in an Asian hub city en route.
Touching down on UK soil early the next morning, you’ll be wishing you could do it all over again.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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