Yogyakarta, Indonesia - Surabaya, Indonesia 8 days trip

Brimming with cultural treasures, this city offers diverse museums, great food, and access to Indonesia's best ancient temples.

Hire a rickshaw to explore the colorful city streets, or wander around by food, visiting shops, temples, and local food stalls.

Now a hub of silversmiths, this district boasts remnants of a 16C Sultanate capital, including a mosque, a palace, and fortifications.

Built in the 18C as a royal recreational garden, this complex boasts artificial lakes, fine architecture, and other ornate elements.

This 18C palace complex is home to the Sultan of Yogyakarta and offers markets, a historical museum, mosques, and live performances.

Indonesia's biggest Hindu temple dates to the 9C, boasting fine traditional architecture, elaborate reliefs, and rich ornamentation.

Adorned with elaborate relief panels and Buddha statues, this 9C temple complex is a remarkable example of Javanese architecture.

Dedicated to the life and works of Affandi, an Indonesian artist, this museum exhibits his painting and personal belongings.

This remarkable museum exhibits traditional masks, puppets, textiles, superb Javanese art, and boasts an outdoor sculpture exhibit.

Housed in a 19C fort, this museum showcases photographs, documents, and dioramas depicting significant historic events.

Stroll through the packed stalls, admiring local craftsmanship, sampling fresh veggies and fruits, and soaking up the local culture.

Indonesia's second-largest Buddhist compound dates to the 8C, boasting nearly 250 lavishly ornamented shrines.

Descend into the this vertical cave, where lush primeval verdure awaits and the light filters in through the natural skylight.

Located on an isthmus and in vicinity of a beautiful nature reserve, this town boasts superb surfing conditions and several beaches.

Encompassing the southern reaches of the city, this national park features lush natural landscape and a wonderful secluded beach.

Walk along the streets taking in the local color, explore the many tiny shops, or spend your day people-watching on the beach.

Pristine and secluded, this hidden gem of a beach is an amazing find with its gorgeous sandy beach, blue water, and fine scenery.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on this little-known beach, or visit the adjacent nature reserve for an encounter with native animals.

Famed for the aquamarine waters of its river, this gorge is a paradise for adventurers who enjoy rafting and natural beauty.

Get a taste of Indonesian countryside, visiting this quaint rural village located amidst breathtaking landscape and rice paddies.

A laid back port city, known for its cultural diversity, traditional batik industry, and collection of walled palaces.

A laid back port city, known for its cultural diversity, traditional batik industry, and collection of walled palaces.

Wander around this 18C complex that is not a cave at all, wondering whether it is constructed from corals as the local legends claim.

A 15C royal palace surrounded by a garden with a few statues, featuring a small museum exhibiting historic garb and royal relics.

Get to know the city, admiring the eclectic architecture, sampling the delicious cuisine, and enjoying the laid back atmosphere.

Famed for the aquamarine waters of its river, this gorge is a paradise for adventurers who enjoy rafting and natural beauty.

Get a taste of Indonesian countryside, visiting this quaint rural village located amidst breathtaking landscape and rice paddies.

A very active volcano steeped in legends, popular with adrenaline-seekers who climb up to visit the hot springs and the mud pools.

For some superb views over the sprawling Bandung, hike or drive up the hill, where the atmosphere and landscape make for a great afternoon.

Also known as Surakarta, this vibrant city is home to a famed royal palace, traditional architecture, and rich cultural museums.

Home to over 10,000 textile artifacts, this superb museum traces the history and exhibits the production of Southeast Asian batik.

A well-preserved 18C palace featuring painted ceilings, fine architecture, and a museum presenting relics of the royal family.

Sample local cuisine, experience the rush of busy streets, and enjoy the bustle of authentic Indonesian markets.

Once a lavish royal residence, the palace now retains a portion of its former charm and houses a small museum of royal antiques.

Indonesia's biggest Hindu temple dates to the 9C, boasting fine traditional architecture, elaborate reliefs, and rich ornamentation.

Brimming with cultural treasures, this city offers diverse museums, great food, and access to Indonesia's best ancient temples.

Adorned with elaborate relief panels and Buddha statues, this 9C temple complex is a remarkable example of Javanese architecture.

Indonesia's second-largest Buddhist compound dates to the 8C, boasting nearly 250 lavishly ornamented shrines.

Descend into the this vertical cave, where lush primeval verdure awaits and the light filters in through the natural skylight.

Remnants of an ancient settlement boasting many architectural relics, including a bathing area, small shrines, walls, and more.