Itinerary
Day 1: Main market in Jogja -Tempe processing - Permaculture
Stop At: Bumi Langit Institute, Jl. Imogiri Mangunan Km. 3, Desa Giriloyo, Wukirsari, Imogiri, Griloyo, Wukirsari, Kec. Imogiri, Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55782, Indonesia
On this day youll get a first impression of the city of Jogjakarta. In the main market, youll be able to explore the endless variety of vegetables, fruits, spices and plants, as well as the roots and leaves of the traditional medicine called jamu. Continue to a traditional home-cookery of soya beans. Then enjoy your lunch at a Permaculture project, set in the hills outside town. The founder will take you over the grounds after lunch. Later, drive to the beach and visit a shrimp farm. Further up on the slopes you have a stunning view along the western coastline of Java and with a hopefully unforgettable sunset.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Borobudur - Visit to a village market - Hike - Visit with a peasant family
Stop At: Borobudur Temple, Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang 56553 Indonesia
At 3 o'clock in the morning you drive towards Borobudur. Already in these early morning hours youll see how the farmers from the mountain villages sell their goods on the street from large baskets, which are tied to their motorbikes. After a 15-minute hike you reach a hill where, with a little luck, youll see a wonderful sunrise. This is often a truly mystical moment with the Borobudur hovering in the mist. Another short walk will take you to the so-called Chicken Church. This church really looks like a chicken, or even like a dove as many people say. Today, this place serves the purpose of reflection. Go into the head of this bird and youll have a wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. At the foot of the Menoreh mountain range, you start a 2.5 hour walk along a river. This area is blessed by nature. After a fascinating hike, be welcomed by a peasants family. Return to Jogja.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Sukuh and Cetho Temple
Stop At: Candi Ceto, Ceto, RT.01/RW.03, Cetho, Gumeng, Jenawi, Kabupaten Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah 57792, Indonesia
Today drive east. Some remarkable Hindu temples lie scattered on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Youll first visit the Cetho Temple and another small hidden temple in the nearby forest. On the hike from the Cetho to the Sukuh temple, you walk along shining-green tea plantations and extensive vegetable fields, later through forest. Overnight stay in a comfortable country hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Sukuh Temple - trek to Tawangmanggu - vegetable market
Stop At: Sukuh Temple, Dukuh Berjo, Desa Sukuh Kecamatan Ngargoyoso Kabupaten Karanganyar, Solo Indonesia
This morning is reserved for the only so-called Erotic Temple of Java, the Sukuh temple. The architecture reminds us of a Maya temple structure. A 2.5-hour hike leads past vegetable fields and through villages. Talk to the farmers in the fields. Your guide will be happy to assist you. The vegetables are sold at a regional market, which youll then visit. Return to Jogja. Or transfer to Solo.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.