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Experience Java in style on a four-day, three-night guided luxury itinerary on this fascinating island. Discover the heart of Indonesia, a place of incredible natural beauty, archaeological sites and cultural traditions. Java is also home to numerous national parks, volcanoes and fascinating plant, animal and bird life.
The volcanic island of Java, lying between Sumatra and Bali, is the geographic and economic centre of Indonesia. Take a journey off the beaten track into Java’s rural heartland and discover a deeply spiritual and historic destination with a warm, hospitable culture. Explore breathtaking sites such as UNESCO-listed Ujung Kulon, admire traditional rice paddies beneath imposing volcanoes, and take sunrise tour of the world-famous Candi Borobudur, the Eighth Wonder of the Orient. Sample fine Indonesian cuisine with unique dining experiences and relax in peaceful luxury accommodation each night overlooking the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world.
Nestled among rainforest, hills and rice paddies, temple-like hideaway Amanjiwo will be your luxury base for three nights. Perfectly positioned for exploring the region’s historic, artistic and cultural highlights, this serene retreat offers immaculate accommodation in thatched-roof bale pavilions with private gardens, an onsite spa and two premium dining venues.
This memorable experience commences with private luxury transfers from either Yogyakarta or Solo airports to Amanjiwo and includes an expert English-speaking guide, luxury accommodation with breakfast each morning, authentic Javanese dining experiences and guided cultural tours. On your second night you are free to select your own dining venue in Borobudur.
Escape to the peaceful rural heartland of Java on this life-affirming four-day experience. Connect with a timeless culture and immerse in the traditions of a spectacular location, rich in history, mysticism and surrounded on all sides by mesmerising natural beauty. Rest, revive and restore in a unique spiritual destination.
Departure Dates
Depart daily on request.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
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Discover the stunning landscapes of Bali and Java in this ultimate luxury bali and beyond package. A remarkable 7-day journey through the natural and cultural wonders of Indonesia, staying in the renowned Aman resorts, ensuring luxury and comfort throughout your stay.
Explore terraced rice fields of central Bali, uncover the vibrant heartland of Java, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Buddhist stupas of Borbudur. Each day brings a unique and enriching experience, providing a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation and cultural immersion. Indulge in a range of activities, including complimentary yoga classes, guided treks through picturesque landscapes, visits to traditional villages, and captivating cultural performances. Immerse yourself in the local culture through experiences such as a Balinese dancing class, arts and crafts safaris, and Javanese culinary delights.
Each Aman destination provide distinctive perspective on the nation’s nature and culture the serene retreat of Amandari in Ubud to the tranquil coastal haven of Amankila, and finally, the luxurious Garden Suite of Amanjiwo in Java, you will be treated to exceptional hospitality and impeccable service.
Meals are a highlight of the trip and will be as specified on the itnerary with the chance to savor authentic Javanese dining experiences. Picture candlelit dinners at enchanting Balinese Bale, indulging in a satay feast atop a mountain, and relishing traditional Javanese dinners at the welcoming homes of locals.
This 7-day walking holiday in Indonesia offers an unforgettable adventure that combines natural wonders, vibrant cultures, and rejuvenating landscapes. Whether you are seeking physical challenges, cultural immersion, or simply a luxurious getaway, the Ultimate Luxury Bali & Beyond Hike promises an extraordinary experience that will leave you with incredible memories to cherish.
Departure Dates:
Departs daily on request
Escape to a sublime retreat, fringed by rainforest and rice paddies featuring panoramic views of the Kedu Plain, its distant volcanoes and Borobudur at the luxury resort, Amanjiwo. Overlooking the 9th-century Buddhist sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur, a stay here equates to an experience with historical splendour and nature at its best. Amanjiwo is translated in English as "Peaceful Soul," and there's no better place to peacefully recline your soul in Java, Indonesia, than here. This timeless sanctuary features standalone suites with spacious garden terraces, private pools and separate lounging pavilions amid the extraordinary scenery of central Java in Bali, Indonesia. Experience your surrounds with bespoke and authentic experiences tailored to your interests from nature, culture and active explorations. Enjoy a range of Javanese dining experiences from fine dining at the colonnaded Restaurant with views over rice fields to a private Indonesian barbeque. Indulge in a trip to the holistic spa with traditional Javanese healing and outdoor relaxation bale. Relax at Amanjiwo in pure luxury and class with everything tailored to you.
* The accommodation rating and pricing is a guide only, reviewed by Onlyluxe Travel Experts. Please note that pricing can change at any time. Please contact us for exact pricing and more information.
Route: Yogyakarta - Borobudur - Malang - Banyuwangi - West Bali National Park - Munduk - Ubud - Jimbaran
Embark on the ultimate adventure on this fourteen-day discovery, exploring the sights, colours and ancient wonders of Indonesia. This enchanting itinerary will introduce you to a fascinating and diverse culture, full of mystery and tradition, while allowing plenty of time for relaxation and indulgence with luxury accommodation and fine dining.
Over fourteen exhilarating days you will travel from the island of Java, the geographic and economic centre of Indonesia, and home to more than half its people, exploring incredible countryside, remote temples and hiking among beautiful rice fields. Discover a rich and varied history with a visit to the Sultan’s Palace, and admire the UNESCO World Heritage site of Prambanan. Next you will travel to the beautiful island of Bali. You’ll visit some of the island’s most inspiring locations including the tropical rainforest and waterfalls of Munduk, coffee and spice plantations, rice fields and temples and relaxing at the sun-kissed Bukit Peninsula.
Four (in remote locations) and five-star accommodation has been handpicked to ensure this trip of a lifetime fulfils your every wish. You’ll stay in eight different hotels, each the very best in the region, where you will enjoy breakfast every morning, and throughout your stay you’ll enjoy unique culinary experiences.
This fabulous tour includes 11 nights luxury five-star accommodation and two-nights four-star accommodation, most meals and all scheduled activities and excursions. Your tour begins with a luxury from Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta and concludes with a transfer to Bali Denpasar International Airport.
For an immersive introduction to Indonesia, this itinerary combines the perfect balance of adventure, exploration and relaxation. Leave the hard work in the hands of the experts as you travel to remote and fascinating locations, hidden tropical hideaways and fabulous dining venues to experience an unforgettable Indonesian adventure.
Take up the challenge to complete one of Australia's great journeys - The Great Ocean Walk. The seven day end to end trip traverses the entire world-class coastal trail. With 104 kilometres of walking, this is a distance that will challenge, but you will have unique opportunity to accomplish one of the Australia's greatest walks with the comfort of carrying just a day pack as you marvel at the amazing views.
Your adventure begins with a pick up from Melbourne CBD before a transfer on the scenic Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay, where your great walk begins. Over the next 7 days weave through stunning national parks, deserted beaches, rugged coastal scenery, windswept cliff tops and river estuaries, where nature unfolds around every corner. Keep your eyes peeled and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with local wildlife including black wallabies, echidnas, black cockatoos, eastern grey kangaroos and more. You'll walk the 104 km of the Great Ocean Walk as a series of day walks in graded stages each day with carrying only a day pack so you can truly soak in the spectacular sights along the way. Walk point to point from Apollo Bay, Shelly Beach, Parker Inlet, Castle Cove Milanesia Track, Gables and Gibson Steps. Each day, unlace your hiking boots and unwind in delicious home made meals, comfortable lodge style accommodation along the Great Ocean Road.
Your great adventure includes 6 nights accommodation in comfortable lodge style accommodations located along the Great Ocean Road on a twin share basis. Walk in comfort of just a day pack with highly experienced guides who are passionate in sharing their knowledge on the local plants and animals, and history. The walk is suitable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness.
Witness nature unfold in every bend as you conquer the entire Great Ocean Walk from end to end and tick off one of Australia's great walks!
Discover beautiful Victoria on the Great Ocean Walk. Marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, dedicated walking tracks ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Raw and wild, venture through remote areas of the Great Ocean Walk, knowing a foot spa, wine by the outdoor fire pit and long table dinners at nightfall with your fellow walkers awaits at the day’s end.
Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, you can be in remote wilderness and tick off a world walking icon on the Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk. In four days and over 46km, marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, and dedicated walking trails, ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk highlights the best and most remote sections of the trail known as the Great Ocean Walk. Explore marine sanctuaries, wild coastal walks, old-growth rainforests and beaches that are as remote as they are empty.
Accompanied by guides who are committed to providing you the best Australian walking experience, you will be safely escorted along the trail, hearing stories of shipwrecks and adventure while facing the wild Southern Ocean head on. The team is complemented by an onsite chef, showcasing fabulous regional food and, of course, some of Victoria's best wines. On the final day, walk into the Twelve Apostles - one of Australia's coastal icons.
Unique to Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk is the exclusive hiking lodge, built to be your home away from home. Relax for three nights at our hiker-only eco lodge, with ensuite bathrooms and single rooms at no single supplement. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk allows only ten guests at a time to experience this unique Advanced Eco-Certified journey, purposely limited to ensure sustainable trail use and exclusive guest experiences.
Route: Kyoto - Kumano Kodo - Ise Shima - Osaka
Journey to the world-famous Kumano Kodo on foot from mountain to sea and immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating Japanese sacred traditions of Ama diving. Starting from Kyoto, this fully guided tour is the ideal discovery of the mountainous Kii Peninsula blessed with a rich pilgrimage tradition, isolated hot springs, and welcoming countryside hospitality. Your experiences also include an unforgettable culinary experience at a Michelin star restaurant in Kyoto.
The Kumano Kodo is the world's only UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage route besides the Camino de Santiago. Once a sacred pilgrimage reserved for emperors and samurai for over 1200 years, the world-class Kumano Kodo hiking route is today open to all walkers and natural wanderers.
The Kumano Kodo hiking route is well marked with sign posts. It weaves through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, forested landscapes and occasional villages. This walking journey has a mix of easy, moderate and hard day walks. The moderate Kogumotori-goe -pass rewards trekkers with the amazing view from Hyakken-gura. The Ogumotori-goe is a challenging walk with long ascents and descents, but it's believed to be the most memorable challenge of the Kodo. You'll walk from village to village covering up to 65.5 km and have an opportunity to visit two Grand Shrines (Kumano Hongu Taisha & Kumano Nachi Taisha).
The best accommodation along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is hand picked for this package, including a luxury Ryokan (a member of Relais & Châteaux member) in Kyoto, a traditional Ryokan run for generations since the Edo era in the picturesque hot-spring village of Yunomine Onsen, a private island hot spring resort and the luxurious Japanese Ryokan sitting along cliffs and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
All meals are included for the duration of the walk. You will enjoy authentic and delicious local cuisine.
Your luggage will be transported all the way through, so you only need to carry a day pack to enjoy your daily exploration. Round trip train tickets and all transportations (taxi & local bus) during the Kumano Kodo hike are also included.
Luxury Kumano Kodo Mountain to Sea & Ama Divers is the ultimate discovery of Kumano replete with natural beauty and rich history. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.
Departs daily year round on request.
Orientation for Kumano Kodo Walk
The local staff will give you an orientation of the tour when you arrive at Kii-Tanabe station. The staff will supply you with maps, bus timetables and brief you on your itinerary. The staff will explain cultural elements such as how to use a bath and purchase bus tickets if need be as well as answer any last minute questions.
Dual Pilgrim
This walk is qualified for "Dual Pilgrim". We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential - a type of passport for pilgrims. It is used to collect stamps along the trail as a record of the walk. There are two sides, one for the Kumano Kodo and one for the Way of St. James.Please read the details in the section of Dual Pilgrim at the bottom of this page.
Why Choose Us
- We provide official English map (the best map).
- We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential.
- We offer a pre-walk briefing at our local representative’s office.
- Unlike other operators using traditional Japanese inns/guesthouses that have communal bathrooms and toilets, we offer the best accommodation along the trail. All our rooms have private toilets.
- We arrange daily luggage transfer. Your luggage will be transferred to the next accommodation. You only need to carry a daypack for the walk.
This four day walking experience takes you to the edge of the world - The Three Capes Track Lodge to Lodge Walk is a fully guided walk along Tasmania's dramatic Tasman Peninsula with the wild Southern Ocean as your constant. Start your memorable journey with a boat voyage and some of the highest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere will come into view. You'll then cover 46 kilometres of natural landscape with exhilarating cliff top outlooks on Cape Pillar, Cape Hauy and stunning views to Cape Raoul. Settle in each evening in the architecturally designed private lodges discreetly placed along the trail and enjoy Tasmania food and wine.
This moderate graded walk traverses varied terrain through natural landscapes including ancient cliffs, fragrant forest, colourful heathlands, white sanded beach, and bronzed moorlands. Cruising from Port Arthur to set off your journey, you'll have opportunities to spot whales, dolphins or fur seals while enjoying the fresh salty air. Walk side by side up mosaic stone steps taking in exhilarating clifftop outlooks on Cape Pillar, and Cape Hauy. Revel in the fragrant eucalypt forests and stop at crystal clear waters of Crescent Bay for a dip. Throughout the hike, you will experience some challenging uphill and downhill sections and traverse some rocky terrain, including climbing Arthurs Peak (300m) and Mount Fortescue (490m) and the challenge of scaling The Blade at Cape Pillar.
You will have exclusive use of the only private Lodge accommodation along the track. The two lodges are architecturally designed to sit lightly within the environment with stunning views. The Lodges do not forego creature comforts such as hot showers, with plenty of lounge areas and a dedicated relaxation area at Munro Lodge. There is also a Relaxation Pavilion at Cape Pillar Lodge offering Li'Tya treatments, for a little rejuvenation & healing!
All meals are included for the duration of the walk as well as transfers to and from Hobart. Small groups of 14 walkers are hosted by two staff. All staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable. You need to carry a multiday pack for the walk.
The Three Capes Track Lodge to Lodge Walk is the ultimate discovery of a remote and enigmatic part of Australia. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.
Combining rare wildlife, convict heritage, and elegant accommodation, you'll truly enjoy the multi-award winning Maria Island walk by day and candlelit gourmet dining at night.
Just a few kilometres off Tasmania's east coast, Maria Island is 100% national park with a population of just two park rangers and their one car. This World Heritage Listed island is a sanctuary, and a Noah's Ark for rare Tasmanian birds and animals including an introduced population of disease-free Tasmanian devils.
The Maria Island Walk is an adventure led by warm, friendly and knowledgeable local guides. The food is fresh and local, the wine is Tasmania's best, and a comfortable bed each night awaits. The walk itself is easy to moderate with options to add challenge as desired.
Guests stay overnight in two delightful wilderness campsites, both a stone's throw away from pristine, white-sand beaches. These beaches are the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine, enjoy a barefoot stroll exploring for rare shells, or a swim in the turquoise waters that grace the island's shores.
On the final night, guests of the Maria Island Walk stay in a heritage house in Darlington, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled on the northern tip of the island. Once a busting penal settlement with over 600 convicts, Darlington is now home to a medley of well-preserved historical buildings. It's also an excellent place to see wombats!
The walks operates between the months of October to April. If you wish to walk between the months of June to August, we offer a 3 day Maria Island Winter Escape.
The walk is suitable for walkers who can walk 10 - 15 km a day carrying light daypacks of 5-8kg. Participants over 70 require a medical certificate.
Walk one of the best sections of the Bibbulmun Track from Walpole to Denmark on an exciting 8 day guided hiking tour. Enjoy what is considered the most scenic and varied section of the track amid moderate to challenging terrain through forests, remote beaches, and incredible coastal cliffs.
You begin your journey in Perth, here you will be driven to Walpole before taking a short walk to stretch your legs and settling into your accommodation. Ascend to Hilltop Lookout and visit the Giant Tingle Tree amid the forest landscape. Head towards the coast and enjoy Conspicuous beach and Peaceful Bay, where it is possible to have a well-deserved dip in the waters. Hike amid vegetation dunes, enchanting peppermint woodlands and canoe across Irwin Inlet. Walk among the clifftops and along Mazzoletti Beach to William Bay where you will have time to explore the Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks. Ascend to tower Hill and Mt Hallowell both featuring impressive boulder formations and spectacular views. On your final day, complete your walk before being transferred back to Perth.
During your walking tour, you will be spending four nights at the comfortable and cosy Bayside Villas in Walpole in a combination of 2- and 3-bedroom villas with shared bathrooms, just a short walk from the centre of Walpole. On your final three nights you will be staying at William Bay Cottages, among the well-appointed 2- and 3-bedroom chalets. Some bathrooms have en suite bathrooms, though not all. You will be spread out over a number of cottages as required, coming to together for meals in the main house.
The walk is fully supported and catered. You only need to carry a daypack. Walking distances range from 18km to 21km per day. A moderate level of fitness should be able to complete the walk. Excellent food, comfortable accommodation and knowledgeable guides will complement your trip.
This walking tour includes all transport: private coach transport to and from Perth; as well as transport to and from the track each day, professional guiding and support each day, 7 night’s accommodation and all meals noted in itinerary.
Hike one of the most scenic sections of the Bibblulmun track with experience guides on a 7-day journey amid the wilderness of Australia’s west coast. Experience the challenging yet rewarding walking adventure on one of the world’s great long distance walks you won’t soon forget.