Gems of Indonesia: From Bali to Java with Singapore

Gems of Indonesia: From Bali to Java with Singapore

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Gems of Indonesia: From Bali to Java with Singapore

15 Days Starting in Singapore and ending in Nusa Dua, Indonesia

Visiting: Singapore, Bali, Ubud, Candidasa, Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Mount Bromo, Nusa Dua

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

OBE-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $6547 $6171 Operator discount: -$376

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Gems of Indonesia: From Bali to Java with Singapore" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant city of Singapore, exploring its iconic Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, and Marina Bay Sands Skypark. Fly to Bali and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Ubud, with visits to royal palaces, traditional dance performances, and local art markets. Discover the serene coastal town of Candidasa, and experience the majestic Borobudur Temple in Java. Continue to Yogyakarta for a glimpse of the Sultan's Palace and the Prambanan Temple. Conclude your trip with a breathtaking visit to Mount Bromo and a relaxing stay in Nusa Dua, Bali. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and luxurious accommodations.

Highlights

  • Visit to the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

  • Walk through the vibrant Chinatown district in Singapore

  • Tour of Puri Sukawati palace in Ubud

  • Performance of Barong dance in Ubud

  • Visit to the Borobudur Temple Complex

  • Tour of Prambanan Temple and performance of the Ramayana ballet

  • Morning visit to Mount Bromo and Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

  • Visit to Uluwatu Temple and traditional Kecak dance performance in Nusa Dua

Places You'll See

Orchard Hotel Singapore

The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud

Candi Beach Resort

Plataran Heritage Borobudur

Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta

Plataran Bromo

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Singapore

Location: Singapore

Accommodation Name: Orchard Hotel Singapore

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2: Singapore

Location: Singapore

Accommodation Name: Orchard Hotel Singapore

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Sightseeing with your Local Guide introduces you to Singapore’s highlights. Start with a visit to the Gardens by the Bay, a showpiece of horticulture and garden artistry. The gardens house flora from five continents and award-winning architecture design as well. Walk through the vibrant Chinatown district with its colorful temples, European influenced buildings, and local shops. Your tour ends at Marina Bay, where you will ascend to the Sands Skypark’s gravity-defying rooftop for stunning views over the city. Please note: You will meet your Tour Director in Bali on day 4.

Day 3: Singapore

Location: Singapore

Accommodation Name: Orchard Hotel Singapore

Meals Included: Breakfast

SINGAPORE Sublime Singapore Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE Visit the National Orchid Garden, sample delicious snacks at Singapore’s famous open-air hawker centers, or explore Malay culture at Changi Village.

Day 4: Singapore-Bali

Location: Bali

Accommodation Name: The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Denpasar, then transfer to your hotel in Ubud in the hills of beautiful Bali.

Day 5: Ubud

Location: Ubud

Accommodation Name: The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, join one of the Royal family members on a [LF] tour of Puri Sukawati, a palace significant to the Balinese regal legacy. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 6: Ubud

Location: Ubud

Accommodation Name: The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

UBUD Spirited Dances & Dramatic Shrines Start your day with a fascinating performance of Barong dance. Then, stop at the village of Mas, known for its wood carvings, and the village of Celuk, a center for Balinese silver. Visit Bunung Kawi, a Hindu temple complex comprised of 10 rock-cut shrines (candi) carved into the cliff face. Continue to the village of Kintamani for views of Mount Batur. Last stop is Goa Gajah, often referred to as the Elephant Cave. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano that sits alongside Lake Batur.

Day 7: Ubud-Candidasa

Location: Bali

Accommodation Name: Candi Beach Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

UBUD-CANDIDASA Balinese Art & Ancestry Tour the town of Ubud. Then, drive to Candidasa, a seaside town on the eastern coast of Bali. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTTIMELESS TRADITIONS Your tour of Ubud starts with Neka Art Museum, displaying a collection of art inspired by the beauty and culture of Bali. Then, visit the Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts Center, followed by Ubud Art Market. Finish your tour of Ubud at the Royal Palace where the local royal family still reside.

Day 8: Candidasa

Location: Candidasa

Accommodation Name: Candi Beach Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

CANDIDASA Rice Paddies, Palaces & Palms See the sights of Candidasa by [LF] vintage Volkswagen. Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Uniquely perfect for small groups, you'll enjoy scenic views of rice paddies and Mt Agung from the back of your vintage VW before arriving Puri Agung, the Palace of Amlapura. Continue to Lontar Museum and try your hand at the ancient skill of inscribing a palm leaf manuscript (lontar). Then, visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and its sister site Taman Ujung Water Palace, where you’ll enjoy lunch in the waterside pavilion.

Day 9: Candidasa-Yogyakarta-Borobudur

Location: Yogyakarta

Accommodation Name: Plataran Heritage Borobudur

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer to Denpasar for your flight to Yogyakarta. Transfer to your hotel in Borobudur.

Day 10: Borobudur

Location: Borobudur

Accommodation Name: Plataran Heritage Borobudur

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

BOROBUDUR Temples & Tasty Traditions Today, visit the impressive Borobudur Temple Complex, then head to Candirejo, a peaceful village surrounded by plantations and lush scenery. Before lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC SIGHTS With more than 500 Buddha statues, the temple complex at Borobudur is the largest single Buddhist monument in the world and UNESCO World Heritage site. Two million stone blocks were used in its construction.

Day 11: Borobudur,Yogyakarta

Location: Yogyakarta

Accommodation Name: Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

BOROBUDUR–YOGYAKARTA Swords, Sultans & Dance Steps This morning, learn the [LF] art of kris making, then visit Kraton, the Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta. Continue to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a performance of the Ramayana ballet in the temple. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade patterning that has been produced in Indonesia for centuries. It is used for display, weapons, ceremonial dress, or symbol of social status or heroism. Join your small group to learn all about forging the weapon as well as its cultural rituals with a presentation by a traditional kris maker.

Day 12: Yogyakarta- Bromo

Location: Yogyakarta

Accommodation Name: Plataran Bromo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey by train through volcano-dotted terrain to Mojokerto. From here, travel by coach through classic Javanese scenery to Bromo.

Day 13: Bromo-Surabaya-Nusa Dua

Location: Mount Bromo

Accommodation Name: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

BROMO-SURABAYA-NUSA DUA Magical Mount Bromo Start early with a morning visit to Mount Bromo. From here, you can take in unobstructed views over the active crater and the Tengger massif. Enjoy a late al fresco breakfast in the magical landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Later, transfer to Surabaya for your flight to Denpasar. Upon arrival back in Bali, transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDERS Reigning over the magical landscapes of East Java, Indonesia, Mount Bromo looms large as one of the world’s the most famous and active volcanoes. Part of the Tengger Massif, this complex of several volcanoes creates stunningly surreal and breathtaking landscapes.

Day 14: Nusa Dua

Location: Nusa Dua

Accommodation Name: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

NUSA DUA Dinner Dances The morning is yours to enjoy this beachside town and your resort. This afternoon, travel to the southernmost tip of Bali to visit Uluwatu Temple. Here, enjoy dinner as you witness a traditional display of Kecak dance. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE One of seven sea temples that form a “chain” around the island, Uluwatu Temple stands some 230 feet atop a dramatic clifftop as a revered and ancient site for its protection of Hindu islanders from evil spirits since 900 AD.

Day 15: Nusa Dua

Location: Nusa Dua

Accommodation Name: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Flights and Transfers

    The tour includes flights between Singapore, Bali, and Yogyakarta, as well as coach transfers and a scenic train journey through Java.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at the following hotels: Orchard Hotel Singapore, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Candi Beach Resort, Plataran Heritage Borobudur, Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta, Plataran Bromo, and Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa.

  • Meals

    The tour includes daily breakfast, several lunches, and dinners as specified in the itinerary.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours are included for various attractions such as Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown district, Puri Sukawati palace, Borobudur Temple Complex, Prambanan Temple, and more.

  • Cultural Performances

    The tour includes performances of Barong dance, Ramayana ballet, and Kecak dance.

  • Local Experiences

    Local experiences such as a cooking class with a professional chef from the Royal family, a vintage Volkswagen tour in Candidasa, and a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music are included.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities during free time, such as visiting the National Orchid Garden or exploring Malay culture at Changi Village, are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees for entry into Singapore and Indonesia are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

UNESCO Sites

Borobudur Temple|Prambanan Temple

Accommodation

Singapore: Orchard Hotel Singapore, Ubud: The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Candidasa: Candi Beach Resort, Borobudur: Plataran Heritage Borobudur, Yogyakarta: Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta, Bromo: Plataran Bromo, Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa.

Meals

15 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Check out our Q&As

  • What can I expect to see during the sightseeing tour in Singapore?

    During the sightseeing tour in Singapore, you will visit the Gardens by the Bay, walk through the vibrant Chinatown district, and end the tour at Marina Bay where you will ascend to the Sands Skypark’s rooftop for stunning views over the city.

  • What activities are available during the free day in Singapore?

    On your free day in Singapore, you can visit the National Orchid Garden, sample delicious snacks at the famous open-air hawker centers, or explore Malay culture at Changi Village.

  • What unique experience is included in Ubud?

    In Ubud, you will join a member of the Royal family on a tour of Puri Sukawati, learn about Bali’s cultural history, enjoy a traditional Balinese dance performance, and participate in a cooking class with a professional chef from the Royal family.

  • What will I see during the tour of Ubud?

    During the tour of Ubud, you will visit the Neka Art Museum, the Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts Center, Ubud Art Market, and the Royal Palace where the local royal family still resides.

  • What is special about the visit to Candidasa?

    In Candidasa, you will see the sights by vintage Volkswagen, enjoy scenic views of rice paddies and Mt Agung, visit Puri Agung, the Palace of Amlapura, try inscribing a palm leaf manuscript at Lontar Museum, and visit the Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung Water Palaces.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Borobudur Temple Complex?

    At the Borobudur Temple Complex, you will see more than 500 Buddha statues and learn about its construction using two million stone blocks. You will also visit the peaceful village of Candirejo and enjoy a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music.

  • What unique cultural experience is included in Yogyakarta?

    In Yogyakarta, you will learn the art of kris making, visit the Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta, explore Prambanan Temple, and enjoy a performance of the Ramayana ballet in the temple.

  • What will I experience during the visit to Mount Bromo?

    During the visit to Mount Bromo, you will take in unobstructed views over the active crater and the Tengger massif, enjoy a late al fresco breakfast in the magical landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, and later transfer to Surabaya for your flight to Denpasar.

  • What is special about the visit to Uluwatu Temple in Nusa Dua?

    At Uluwatu Temple in Nusa Dua, you will visit the southernmost tip of Bali, enjoy dinner, and witness a traditional display of Kecak dance. The temple stands 230 feet atop a dramatic clifftop and is revered for its protection of Hindu islanders from evil spirits since 900 AD.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

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Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

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06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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