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Find a quiet spot to sit and wait for the sun to rise over the horizon from the top of temple, enjoying the serene and spiritual atmosphere that seems to have infiltrated every rock. As you look out to the hills and forests surrounding you it isn’t hard to imagine how explorers must have felt when they stumbled out of the forest in 1814 to find such a sight lost to the world for almost 500 years. The awe-inspiring monument features the largest and most complete collection of Buddhist relief sculptures on the walls of its seven terraces - all of which detail the story of Buddhist cosmology.

During your Gamelan lesson, learn how to play traditional music from Bali and Java. Ensembles are usually made up of 40-60 people who play predominately percussive instruments.

Be immersed in Bahasa Indonesia with a fun and friendly lesson by a native speaker.

Visit Pasar Beringharjo, one of the oldest and largest traditional market in Yogyakarta. This “Pasar” has become an icon of tourism; from fruits, accessories, batik, traditional snacks to food stalls, this is also the place to find beautiful antiques and Javanese herbs. Find anything here, but don’t forget to bring along your bargaining skills and sample the delicious Es Dawet to quench your thirst.

Famously known as the heart of Yogyakata's silver industry, wander Kode Gede's maze of narrow streets, lined with tiny, traditional silversmith shops and mosaic-tiled houses.

Batik is a cultural heritage activity that is passed down from generation to generation in Java. It is a traditional form of art depicting Indonesian iconography and traditional subjects, created using a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth. Learn how to create this traditional art during your Batik lesson.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is Indonesia's largest Hindu temple and one of Southeast Asia's most popular attractions. Soaring 47 metres high, it is situated in a park of 9 major and 9 minor temples.

Watch the spectacular performance of Ramayana at Prambanan complex. This performance is similar to that engraved on Prambanan temple and is a theatrical and musical performance based on the story of Prince Rama, a legendary epos in Javanese culture.

Be immersed in Bahasa Indonesia with a fun and friendly lesson by a native speaker.

Visit the enchanting grounds of the Sultan's Palace, the seat of Java’s most powerful royal family and one of the most interesting landmarks in Java. Within the palace you'll find guards dressed in traditional costime, century’s old musical instruments and other antiques on display.

A beautiful water park and formerly a royal garden of Yogyakarta sultanate, Taman Sari was built in the mid-18th century. Situated in the centre of Yogyakarta City and just a step away from Sultan Palace, it was originally built to be used as a hiding place, a workshop, a peaceful space for meditation, and a defense area.

Be immersed in Bahasa Indonesia with a fun and friendly lesson by a native speaker.

Embark on a culinary adventure unlocking the secrets of authentic Balinese cooking, utilizing traditional ingredients and preparation methods, in a fully equipped and safe community village kitchen. Start early at the Ubud markets, where you can pick from fresh herbs & spices, crisp vegetables and choice cuts of meat, before starting the masterclass.

Puri Salin Palace is the perfect location to see the more authentic and traditional styles of Balinese compounds in Ubud. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud in the early 1800's and to this day is still home to its many heirs.

Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of rice terraces, a testament to traditional Balinese agricultural practices. If lucky, you will see the rice being harvested by a group of local farmers.

One of the most photographed sites in Bali, this mystical sea temple was built in the 16th century on a rocky islet 200 metres off shore, connecting to the shore only at low tide.

Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above sea level. As one of the 6 key temples considered to be Bali's spiritual pillars, Uluwatu also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island's western shores.

Perched 70 meters above sea level, atop a steep cliff visit the Uluwatu Temple and experience the captivating Kecak dance performance. The Kecak dance is a Balinese Hindu dance and music drama developed in the 1930s and narrates the story of Asia’s most famous epic, Ramayana. It is a story that has become part of cultural life and religious and moral teachings.

It's time for a thrilling adventure! Waterbom park is home to 16 different waterslides, from gentle rides like the Lazy River to some high speed thrills, there's something here for everyone.

Visit the state-owned Denpasar Bali Museum named after the Bali provincial state. Learn about human civilization in Bali and its evolution over the centuries.

This evening, head to Pasar Sindhu, a local night market where you can experience authentic Balinese street food and vibrant local life.