Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, is constantly working to promote lesser-visited regions of the country and seeking new ways to inspire travellers to explore familiar destinations in new ways.
Over the last few months, Wonderful Indonesia has been sharing new itinerary ideas with prospective travelers, and these journeys are seriously wanderlust-inducing.
The latest travel itinerary shared by Wonderful Indonesia has been given the seal of approval from top travel specialists who joined the journey as part of a familiarisation trip, known in the trade as a ‘fam trip.”
This latest itinerary brings together Indonesia’s flagship travel destination and one of the nation’s cultural capitals, Yogyakarta. Often referred to simply as Jogja, Yogyakarta is home to many of Java’s most important heritage monuments and most impressive hotels.
The itinerary can be explored in any number of ways, landing in Bali before traveling to Java, or starting in Java and finishing in Bali. Wonderful Indonesia’s itineraries are a great example of giving tourists travel inspiration and encouragement to freely explore at a pace and in a way that suits personal taste.
Top stop-offs on the Bali and Yogjakarta trip include the iconic Borobudur Temple, Pendopo Du Condro, Prambanan Temple, and Dagi Hill Borobudur.
Many familiar with Buddhist culture and Indonesia’s cultural heritage will be familiar with Borobudur Temple, but fewer first-time visitors to Indonesia know Prambanan Temple, though many will have seen photos or even seen the stunning sacred site featured on travel and history documentaries.
Bali highlights on this itinerary included Hatten Wines, Bali’s very own vineyard and winery.
Prambanan Temple is located 51km from Borobudur Temple and is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and the second largest in all of Southeast Asia. With so much to discover and such a large site to wander through, Prambanan Temple is deserving of a full itinerary day. As is, for that matter, Borobudur Temple.
For tourists seeking a glimpse into Javanese heritage, art, and culture, staying at one of Yogjakarta’s impressive heritage hotels is not to be missed.
The Plataran Heritage Borobudur is described as an “enchanting resort set amidst lush tropical landscapes and boasts breathtaking views of the ancient temple and surrounding mountains. Guests are invited to experience the magic of Borobudur’s timeless beauty while enjoying the elegance and comfort of a luxury retreat”, and it’s so true. As an esteemed hotel group, Plataran has heritage hotels throughout Indonesia, including in West Bali.
Tourists looking to take a serious deep dive into Indonesian culture and history should consider a multi-stop vacation in Yogjakarta and Bali. Those seeking a multi-stop adventure with more of a focus on nature and adventure should explore the Wonderful Indonesia ‘Bajo, Bali, Beyond Beautiful’ itinerary inspiration, which explores Bali and Labuan Bajo, which is the gateway to the world-famous Komodo National Park.
Traveling between Yogjakarta and Bali could not be easier. Bali Airport currently serves more than 30 international routes, making it the best place to start a multi-stop vacation. Yogjakarta has limited international flight routes, though the routes on offer are connected to major transit hubs like Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
There are four direct flight services operating daily between Bali and Yogjakarta offered by Lion Air and Garuda.
For travel out of Yogkarta, bound tourists have the option to transit in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, catch a domestic flight to Jakarta (maybe even add a day or two of exploring the nation’s capital), or fly back to Bali before connecting to a direct international service.
Like Bali, Yogjakarta is a region of Indonesia with a well-established tourism sector. This means that it is easy for tourists to arrange travel independently or seek the support of a travel agent to organise every last detail of the trip.
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