Yogyakarta Bromo Ijen Bali Tour (5d4n)

We booked a multi-day trip with Java Adventure Tours starting from Yogyakarta and got to experience the highlights of Java: Prambanan Temple, Borobudur Temple, Mount Bromo, Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, and the Ijen Volcano. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. What really made the trip special was our guide in East Java, Ari. He was extremely knowledgeable, well connected, and always shared useful information with us. Thanks to his experience and timing, we often arrived at the sights before anyone else, which allowed us to enjoy the places in peace and take beautiful photos without the crowds. Ari created a great atmosphere throughout the journey and made the whole experience unforgettable. We are extremely satisfied and can highly recommend Java Adventure Tours – and especially Ari – to anyone planning to explore Java!

To start with: the whole tour has been organised excellently: communication with Sofyan and the guides/drives, transfers, accommodation, meals and the activities. We never had to queue anywhere and didn't have to worry about a thing. The guides are very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and provided recommendations for lunch and dinner. The tour (5D 4N) - Yogyakarta: the temples were our highlight and we had excellent local tour guides during our visit in both Borobudur and Prambanan. In the end, we would have loved to spend even more time in Prambanan (Sultan Palace and Water Castle are nice to see, but we would definitely recommend the temples more). A special thanks to our driver Adam who always ensured our well-being. - Volcano tour (Bromo, Ijen including Blue Fire/crater): we have enjoyed the great sunrise at Bromo and hiking up the volcano. Climbing Ijen and walking down to the crater have been an unforgettable experience. Our tour guide Hamid was amazing and we take so many great memories home (he not only took care that we get the best views, but also had always a helping hand when going down the crater. Moreover, he is a great fotographer too). We would also like to thank Rico, our driver, for managing the Indonesian traffic so well. Both made the tour unforgettable! ????

First of all: excellent organisation. The tour is extremely well planned: transfers, accommodation, meals and most activities are explained in advance on the website. We didn't have to worry about a thing, which was a particularly pleasant change for us as backpackers. The guides are always flexible when it comes to spontaneous changes and new destinations along the way, which you can find on social media :) You really get to experience a lot: temples in Yogyakarta and the surrounding area (Borobudur, Prambanan), volcanoes (Bromo, Ijen including Blue Fire/crater), nature and landscapes, and cultural insights. Because Indonesia is so huge, you often have to cover long distances: this gave us plenty of opportunities to relax in the car and discuss our experiences. Finally, I would like to explicitly praise all the drivers and guides: they really make the tour an experience!???? Special thanks go to our guides Dino and Adam, who always found the perfect balance between culture, information and fun. (Also, they're really talented photographers if you're looking to perfect your social media presence)