Java

OVERVIEW

Java

Java is Indonesia's most populated island and its cultural engine. This is where ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms left behind Borobudur -- the world's largest Buddhist temple -- and the magnificent Prambanan temple complex. It is where Javanese court culture still thrives in the royal cities of Yogyakarta and Solo, where gamelan orchestras play in centuries-old kratons (palaces), and where batik artisans practise their UNESCO-recognised craft. Beyond culture, Java's volcanic landscapes are breathtaking. Mount Bromo rises from a vast caldera like a scene from another planet, while the Ijen crater glows with ethereal blue flames at dawn. From the colonial charm of Semarang to the surf breaks of Pacitan, Java rewards deep exploration.

Java offers Indonesia's most complete cultural experience. Yogyakarta alone could fill a week with temple explorations, traditional arts, and culinary discoveries. Combined with Bromo's otherworldly landscapes and Ijen's volcanic spectacle, Java delivers an adventure that balances heritage with natural wonder.