Temples, Volcanoes & Wild Horses: Java and Sumba

Begin among the temples and volcanoes of Central Java before traveling to one of Indonesia’s most remote islands.

Watch the sun rise over Borobudur, explore villages beneath Mount Merapi, and stay at Amanjiwo before flying east to Sumba. Here, empty beaches, waterfalls, traditional villages, and horses running along the sand replace the crowds found elsewhere in Indonesia.

“Everything about our trip felt considered, from the pace of the itinerary to the room categories our dedicated travel designer recommended, and we never once felt rushed.”

– Anonymous

Trip highlights

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  • Watch sunrise break over Borobudur from the hills surrounding the temple before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a private guide.
  • Stay at Amanjiwo overlooking the Kedu Plain and spend an afternoon cycling through rice fields and villages rarely visited by international travelers.
  • Explore the landscapes surrounding Mount Merapi by private 4×4 with a volcanologist who can explain one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes.
  • Fly to Sumba and stay at Nihi Sumba, where days can be spent horseback riding along an almost-empty beach, surfing, hiking to waterfalls, or visiting traditional villages.
  • Spend time with members of the Sumbanese community learning about the island’s distinctive architecture, ancestral traditions, and Pasola culture.