Jumat, 15 Oktober 2010

Vacations

Welcome to Java Island

Java Island lies to the north and Christmas Island to the south. It is the world's 13th largest island. Java is almost entirely of volcanic origin; it contains no fewer than thirty-eight mountains forming an east-west spine which have at one time or another been active volcanoes. The highest volcano in Java is Mount Semeru (3,676 m). The most active volcano in Java and also in Indonesia is Mount Merapi (2,914 m). See Volcanoes of Java. Further mountains and highlands help to split the interior into a series of relatively isolated regions suitable for wet-rice cultivation; the rice lands of Java are among the richest in the world. The area of Java is approximately 132,000km2 The island's longest river is the 600 km long Bengawan Solo River. The river rises from its source in central Java at the Lawu volcano, the flows north and eastwards to its mouth in the Java Sea near the city of Surabaya. Popular tourist destinations include the city of Yogyakarta, the huge Buddhist stupa complex of Borobudur, the Hindu temples at Prambanan, and Mount Bromo in East Java.

Ijen Plateau - Mount Bromo Tour

This tour allows you to see and learn the culture of Java and could the difference of the peoples cultures and natures so it come to your wish to be in different part of the world or differnt from your country.

We offer you tour packages based on your own arrangements and interests such as temple tours, villages tour or mountains tour, trekking tour etc based on your time schedules so it will suit to your wish.

Day 1 Upon arrival at Ketapang Harbour located in Banyuwangi at 10:00 AM, meeting service with your tourguide after that we will drive you to Bromo Mountain it take around 7 hours drive, be going on our way to Bromo we will pass the tobacco, corn, and sugar cane plantation, etc. and on the way to Bromo mountain you can arrange by yourself to stop anywhere and then we will overnight at Cemara Indah Hotel located in Cemara Lawang.

Day 2 At 3:45 AM we will drive uphill to the top of mount Pananjakan by 4wd Jeep to see the process of sunrise because it’s the viewpoint and the bestest area to make a photograph so prepare yourself and your gear before we leave. Usually sunrise will be come out at 5:20 AM after see the process of sunrise we will drive downhill direct to the base of Bromo Volcano to see the crater and stop at the parking area in here you have two choice to go to The crater first you could walk on foot and the second you could rent and ride a horse the cost of rent a horse is Rp.50.000 only one way. After see the crater we will going to Cemara lawang to get a breakfast at Cemara Indah restaurant with enjoy the majestic view of mount Bromo from your table.

At 9:00 AM we will drive direct to Ijen Plateau normally it take around 7 hours drive and on a half way to Ijen we will pass Pasir Putih Beach and stop there to have a lunch, after that we will drive direct to Ijen and on the way to Ijen we will pass a coffee plantation you can also make a photograph there and we will be overnight at the Arabica home stay or Catimor home stay both of them located in the middle of coffee plantation.

Day 3 At 4:30 AM we will leave from the hotel direct to Paltuding Parking Area by car from the parking area we have to do some smooth walk uphill to the top of Ijen it take around one and a half hours, on the way walk uphill to the top you can enjoy the Landscape view of Ijen and make a good photograph, reach on the top you will be feel in a different Planet. After see the crater we will walk downhill to the parking area and drink some coffee or tea after that we will drive and drop off you at the Ketapang Harbour it’s the end of the tour.


Duration : 3 days 2 nights

Price :

2 persons : Rp. 1.900.000 /person

Include : Car with AC, Breakfast, Driver, Guide, 2 nights Hotel, Ticket, Mineral water, Coffee Break, Seasonal fruits.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A typical day may begin with a beautiful sunrise hike in the jungle-spotting monkey and wild chicken. And then finish counting innumerable stars. Days will be full and occasionally include long, bumpy drives; our accommodation will be comfortable; and itineraries may be slightly altered because the group decides to visit a nearby local festival. We are prepared for the unexpected and know that being open-minded and patient will make for an unforgettable enjoyable experience.

You may be amazed by the grace of the local people while at the same time surprised as your stereotypes are changed. The spirit of discovery, fun, freedom, flexibility and respect should govern your choices when traveling with Grand Indonesian Adventures in Indonesia

For further information you can contact the address of the below :

Mobile phone : +6281233746063

E-mail : thetripshow@hotmail.co.id

Web : www.thetripshow.wordpress.com