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Overseas Cultural Tours

Journey to JavaIndonesia: 1 – 16 August 2009

This unique tour offers you an exciting, eclectic mix of Indonesian culture, history and society for those with a desire for learning and travel. Imagine standing at the foot of the majestic ninth century Borobudur Buddhist temple and its five hundred statues of Bud-dha. See the rare orchids of the famous Botanical gardens of Bogor, established by Raffles, or the giant rafflesia flower, the largest flower in the world. Then experience fascinating insights into contemporary Indonesia, gained through visits to Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia and community organisations.

Borobudur temple – the colossal World Heritage Buddhist temple• Prambanan, the lesser known, but equally breathtaking Hindu • temple of JavaThe botanic gardens of Bogor• Traditional markets, local handicrafts• Bustling Bandung, the university city• Community Health Centre, University, Street Kids Project•

Tour Leader:Charlene Darmadi B.A. Hons has taught intermediate and advanced Indonesian for over ten years. She has led study tours to Indonesia on many occasions, and has travelled extensively throughout Indonesia. Charlene lived in West Java for two years, studying at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, and working for a local Non-Government Organisation.

ItineraryDay 1 Saturday 1 AugustDepart Adelaide International Airport with Malaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur, where we arrive in the evening and stopover overnight. We arrive in Kuala Lumpur in the evening.

Meals in flight. Overnight Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2 Sunday 2 August Today we depart Kuala Lumpur early and arrive in Jakarta mid-morning. After proceeding through immigration we travel by coach to Bogor arriving early afternoon. Bogor is a small city set in the highlands of West Java. After checking in to our hotel you may wish to explore the city and hotel surrounds. In the city of Bogor you can wander down to the Presidential Palace to catch a

glimpse of the deer that roam the Presidential Gardens. Opposite the Presidential Palace is the Bogor Cathedral, built by the Dutch bishop Claessens in 1896. Or you could visit one of the many small, family-run gong factories scattered throughout the city. In the evening we enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Meals in flight, Dinner. Overnight Bogor.

Day 3 Monday 3 AugustWe spend the morning at the Bogor Botanical Garden. These beautiful and extensive gardens were founded in 1811 by Sir Stamford Raffles. If you’re lucky, you may even see the rare, giant Rafflesia in flower, named after the famous founder of the gardens. A highlight of the gardens is the Orchid Garden which houses thousands of species of orchids. You

Orchids at Bogor Botanical Garden

Raffelsia Flower

may choose to eat lunch at the café located within the gardens while soaking up the view (at your own expense).

After lunch we depart Bogor by coach to Bandung, travelling via the stunning Puncak Pass, a mountain area that has become a favoured weekend retreat for wealthy Jakartans. We will stop at a working tea plantation for great photo opportunities and to enjoy the incredible beauty of the surrounds.

Breakfast. Overnight Bandung.

Day 4 Tuesday 4 AugustEnjoy a morning at leisure. You may like to visit Bandung’s Jalan Braga, a street which still has fine examples of Dutch Art Deco buildings as well as some of the best bakeries to be found in Indonesia. There are a number of museums in Bandung such as the Geological Museum and the Sri Baduga Museum that are easily accessible. The Geological Museum of Bandung was opened in 1928 and houses fossils, minerals and rocks of Indonesia. The museum provides an excellent overview of the Indonesian geology and is most famous for its exhibit of the skull of the original Java Man. The Sri Baduga Museum has various exhibits including traditional dress of Indonesian ethnic groups, a Dutch colonial collection and an interesting archaeological collection from around West Java.

In the afternoon we will visit Saung Angklung Udjo, a centre of West Javanese arts which is run by a family of musicians. Here we will enjoy a performance of West Javanese arts, including dance, gamelan music, puppetry, angklung music and singing. At Saung Angklung Udjo you will learn how to play the angklung as part of the vibrant show starring all members of this extended family of musicians.

Breakfast. Overnight Bandung.

Puncak Pass

Day 5 Wednesday 5 AugustToday we spend the day at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) starting with a talk by a guest lecturer from the university. Our lecturer will give us an overview of education in Indonesia and answer questions on the topic. We will be given a guided tour of UPI including the stately ‘Villa Isola’ building. If you wish you may like to visit a class and see firsthand Indonesian university life. Following morning tea at the university we will watch a lively demonstration of the popular West Javanese martial art Pencak Silat. Pencak Silat became synonymous with the Indonesian struggle for freedom against the Dutch colonial government and was banned by the Dutch in the 1930s. Pencak Silat is practiced throughout Indonesia but has a particularly strong and proud history in West Java.

A late lunch at the beautiful Kampung Daun Restaurant - a restaurant designed in the style of a traditional village and situated next to a stream - finishes off our day of education and culture.

Breakfast, Lunch. Overnight Bandung.

Vila Isola – Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Day 6 Thursday 6 AugustContinuing our theme of learning, today we visit a local Community Health Centre and talk to staff about how they tackle health issues within their community. This will be a rare and unique insight into how the Indonesian government is attempting to make positive change at a grass roots level. We will then have lunch at nearby Cihampelas which offers a wide range of restaurants, both traditional and Western (at your own expense). After lunch we will visit a centre run by volunteers from the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, which aims to help the street kids of Bandung and hear a talk from a guest lecturer about social issues in Indonesia.

Breakfast. Overnight Bandung.

Day 7 Friday 7 AugustAfter breakfast we check out of our hotel and travel by coach to the town of Wonosobo in Central Java. From the coach we can observe Indonesian village life as it passes us by. We can see people tending their rice-fields, selling goods in the local markets and children flying their kites.

We arrive in Wonosobo in the late afternoon and check in to our hotel where we will enjoy a meal together.

Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight Wonosobo.

Day 8 Saturday 8 AugustAfter breakfast we travel to the isolated and beautiful Dieng Plateau. The Dieng Plateau sits at 2093m above sea level and is the home of eight Hindu temples built between the 8th and 9th centuries. These are the oldest remaining temples in Java. It is thought that the site originally had over four hundred temples. Indeed, the name ‘Dieng’ means abode of the gods.

At the Dieng Plateau we will visit the coloured lake Telaga Warna as well as a volcanic

Dieng Plateau

crater with bubbling hot, black mud ponds. The natural beauty of Dieng, with its views and somewhat surreal atmosphere are unlike anything else you will encounter in Indonesia. In the afternoon and before the mists roll in from the surrounding peaks, we travel down the mountain and continue the journey to Yogyakarta. We arrive at our hotel in Yogyakarta in the late afternoon.

Breakfast. Overnight Yogyakarta.

Day 9 Sunday 9 AugustAfter breakfast you are free to explore Yogyakarta. You may choose to wander down Malioboro road. Malioboro road is the centre of all activity in Yogyakarta. Here you can shop for handicrafts and souvenirs or soak up the atmosphere of Yogyakarta at a street side café.

In the afternoon we will take a guided tour of the hidden sights of Yogyakarta. This will include a visit the stately Sultan’s palace where life has changed very little over hundreds of years, as well as the Sultan’s water garden where Sultan’s of old would watch as their wives bathed and played with their children in the water garden’s baths. We will also visit the huge Beringharjo markets which are brimming with batik, traditional clothing and local handicrafts.

Breakfast. Overnight Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta street scene

Images of the Batik making process

Day 10 Monday 10 AugustIn the morning we travel by coach to Prambanan, the majestic 9th century Hindu temple complex. This is the largest temple complex in all of Java. The temples of the Prambanan complex were all built between the 8th and 10th centuries and are World Heritage listed. There are eight main temples in the central courtyard which are devoted to the Hindu deities Shiva, Brahma, Visnu and Nandi. Statues of these deities are housed within the main chambers of the temples and are breathtaking in their beauty. The temple dedicated to Shiva is the most ornate of the temples as well as being the largest, standing at forty-seven meters high. All of the temples are decorated with intricate carvings which illustrate the story of the Ramayana epic.

After visiting Prambanan, we will travel to the historic town of Kotagede. Kotagede was once the site of the capital of the Mataram Kingdom of Java. These days, Kotagede is a town of silversmiths who specialise in filigree silverwork. The art of working silver is passed down through the generations of artisans that live in Kotagede. We will visit Kotagede’s mosque which is located in the old quarter of the city. This mosque is unusual as it combines traditional Javanese architecture with Hindu-style features. In addition, there are even statues of the Hindu god Kali in the mosque’s adjoining graveyard.

You may wish to return to Prambanan in the evening to watch the Ramayana Ballet performed in traditional Javanese dance. The Ramayana Ballet is also staged at the Puriwisata (Tourist Palace) in Yogyakarta and includes dinner (this is not included, but can be arranged at the time).

Breakfast. Overnight Yogyakarta.

Prambanan temple complex

Day 11 Tuesday 11 AugustToday we visit the majestic, World Heritage listed Borobudur temple. The temple was built around the 9th century during the Syailendra Dynasty as a shrine to Buddha and a place of pilgrimage. It was mysteriously abandoned around the 15th century and was rediscovered by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1814.

Borobudur consists of ten levels arranged in a colossal pyramid formation. The bottom levels of the temple are covered with carved stone images depicting the life of Buddha and the three top levels house stupas containing statues of Buddha. The very top of the temple represents the attainment of nirvana, the Buddhist heaven.

It is thought that the layout of the Borobudur temple represents a three-dimensional walk-through mandala or spiritual teaching tool designed to aid prayer and meditation. The ‘pilgrims’ walk around the entire structure is

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approximately four kilometres long. The top of the temple is also accessible by stairs cutting through each level.

In addition to our visit to the famous Borobudur temple, we will visit two lesser-known temples called Mendut and Pawon. Mendut may be much smaller in scale than Borobudur but it houses three magnificent statues of Buddha, each seated Western style with both feet on the ground. Pawon is another small temple dedicated to the Buddhist god of fortune Kuvera and shows dwarf figures pouring riches over the temple.

Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight Yogyakarta.

Day 12 Wednesday 12 AugustA free day for you to explore Yogyakarta. You may re-visit the Beringharjo markets to buy batik, or check out the street stalls of Malioboro road. Try taking a becak (rickshaw) to Kotagede to purchase silver handicrafts. The Gabusan Art Market is also worth a visit for traditional handicrafts and small artistic souveneirs (we will need to check with our tour guide for opening times). The Affandi Museum outside of Yogyakarta houses the impressionist works of Indonesia’s most famous painter, Affandi and is open from 10am – 4pm.

For a longer trip, you might like to visit the black sand beach known as Parangtritis. Parangtritis is the home of the mythological Goddess of the South Sea, Nyai Roro Kidul. It is not safe for swimming. If you go to Parangtritis be sure to stop at the beautiful hotel ‘Queen of the South’ for refreshments and a stunning view of the ocean.

In the evening, you may choose to eat ‘lesehan’ style where one sits on a bamboo mat and eats at a very low table. Lesehan can be found on any street in central Yogyakarta after the sun goes down. It is a great way to soak up the warm Yogyakartan night. If you prefer, pull up a seat at an angkringan (covered stall) for a cup of tea, a local snack and a chat with fellow customers.

Breakfast. Overnight Yogyakarta.

Lesehan in Yogyakarta

Day 13 Thursday 13 AugustAfter breakfast we check out of our hotel, and make our way to the train station where we board our executive class train back to Bandung. Between Yogyakarta and Bandung our train takes us through green valleys, traditional villages and terraced rice fields. As we approach Bandung, we have stunning views of the mountain range that encloses the city.

We transfer to our hotel after arriving in Bandung that evening.Breakfast. Overnight Bandung.

Day 14 Friday 14 AugustThis morning we explore the Tangkuban Perahu volcano located just to the north of Bandung. Once at the foot of the mountain you can catch a lift up the slope in an open-topped shuttle bus, or walk approximately 2 kilometres to the mountain’s peak. Sulphuric, bubbling craters and views across Band-ung greet us at the top and a bustling market selling home-made souvenirs sits along the edge of one of the volcano’s largest craters.

After our visit to Tangkuban Perahu, we travel to Maribaya park. Maribaya is a well-known local picnic spot. There we enjoy fresh air, rural scenery and a very pretty national park that is dotted with beautiful waterfalls fed by hot springs. Maribaya provides us with a cool, calming experience at the end of our journey across Java.

We conclude our Javanese adventure with a farewell dinner and entertain-ment at the hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight Bandung.

Day 15 Saturday 15 AugustAfter breakfast in Bandung, we depart by coach for Jakarta airport. There should be time for lunch at the airport after check-in (lunch is not included).

We arrive in Kuala Lumpur in the afternoon to meet our connecting flight to Adelaide in the evening.

Breakfast, Meals in flight. Overnight in flight.

Day 16 Sunday 16 AugustWe arrive at Adelaide Airport in the early morning.

Important Notes Cost:

The inclusive Adelaide to Adelaide fee is • $2,890 (Subject to airline increases and currency fluctuations) as at 30 September 2008. Single Supplement is an additional • $780 as at 30 September 2008.A • deposit of $300 is to accompany the Tour Enrolment Form. Final payment due by close of business • Friday 19 June, 2009 with a valid passport required from this date for obtaining visas.

Inclusions:

Air travel Adelaide to Jakarta and return.• Twin share accommodation in tourist class hotels and lodges with • private facilities.Meals as per itinerary, in-flight meals and snacks served according • to airline policy.All admission fees, transfers and tours as detailed in the itinerary • unless specified as optional.Pre-tour get-together with wine and cheese at the WEA centre.• Study notes.•

Notes:

Where possible the WEA will attempt to match singles wishing to • share, however this cannot be guaranteed and the single supplement will apply should no match be possible.Any changes or extensions to the WEA Tour travel arrangements • must be in writing at least three months before final payment date. No changes will be pursued if altered flights are not able to be • confirmed by the airline at the time of final payment.A service fee will be incurred for each individual alteration to the • Group Tour arrangements in addition to fees and charges levied by our suppliers.

Exclusions:

Passports with 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages is • required.All visas – WEA will arrange where necessary.• Travel insurance – must be obtained and sighted by the WEA • Travel Office prior to departure – refer Clause 11 of Enrolment Conditions).Personal items and drinks with meals.• Gratuities and tips.• Single room supplement does not include stopovers provided by • the airlines between connecting flights.Airport taxes to be advised.•

E&OE

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any way you ability to undertake the tour without endangering your health, or the health or safety of other tour participants or the orderly progress of the tour. The WEA may at its discretion request a medical report from a medical practitioner nominated by the WEA concerning your physical and or psychological medical condition. The reports will be provided to the WEA at your cost. Upon production of the report the WEA may, at its discretion, terminate your enrolment. Upon termination in these circumstances the WEA is not bound to provide a reason for that termination. If your enrolment is terminated in these circumstances the WEA will (except where the tour is cancelled) fully refund to you all moneys paid by you pursuant to this contract.

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Gate to Prambanan complex

WEA Travel: Indonesia 2009