What to do in Jakarta
It depends on
how long you want to stay at Jakarta. If you want to stay a day there make sure
you arrive at Jakarta in the morning so you can go for sight trip before you
head to Bandung. There are a lot of sight places to go. You can get the details
on Lonely Planet. I bet a day is not enough. If I were you I’ll avoid fancy
shopping complex as I can easily go at my own place.
Jakarta – Bandung
To Bandung,
you can go there by train. http://www.kereta-api.co.id/index.php This is the site where you can buy
the ticket online. You can take the
train from Gambir. If Gambir is inconvenient, you can also get your ticket at
the Senen Station, or the Gondangria Stations, both of which may be closer to
your hotel.The best train service for Jakarata is theParahyangan
(business/executive 45, 000/60, 000Rp, three hours), with departures roughly
every hour from 4am to 8.25pm.
What to do in Bandung:
Stay in Braga
City Walk which is commendable
especially for the fact that it is quite near to every place you will plan to
go (like I know!?). Jalan Dago area, Tangkuban Perahu and Natural Strawberry Farm then Kg daun and later to Rumah Mode/Mode Plus + Toko
Tiga. Pasar Baru (half day was
apparently enough). Afternoon at Jalan Riau (2-3 FOs were enough to call it a
day). Kartika Sari and Sari Pawon. Not
to forget Dago Thee Huis for art performance. Most of the places I suggested
are for shopping and eat, you can go to Lonely Planet to find sight place but
not much at Bandung.
Bandung – Yogyakarta
Several trains operate on the
Bandung–Banjar–Yogyakarta route, most continuing on to Surabaya. Most are night
expresses, such as the business-class Mutiara Selatan, which passes through
Bandung at 5.05pm on its way to Yogyakarta (80, 000Rp) and Surabaya (120,
000Rp). The Lodaya leaves Bandung at 8am for Yogyakarta and Solo
(business/executive 90, 000/150, 000Rp). For buses, Kramatdjati (4239860; Jl
Kebonjati 96) and Pahala Kencana (4232911; Jl Kebonjati 90) run luxury buses to
long-distance destinations, such as Yogyakarta (81, 000Rp). Usually takes 5
hours.
What to do in Yogyakarta
Benteng Vredeburg Museum
The
architecture is worth a look, but the dioramas are designed for Indonesian
patriots.
Tembi
The fine old
wooden houses here contain an outstanding collection of kris, a few wayang
puppets, batik and basketry and some historic photographs of Yogya. There’s a
highly recommended restaurant and accommodation too. To get to Tembi, jump
aboard any bus bound for Parangtritis beach from Jl Parangtritis and get off at
kilometre 8.4 on the highway; Tembi is 400m east of here along a side road.
Affandi Museum
Paintings,
including some astonishing self-portraits
Taman Sari
A splendid
pleasure park of palaces, pools and waterways for the sultan and his entourage.
The Portuguese architect of this elaborate retreat, built between 1758 and
1765.
Borobudur it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour by bus.
Merapi Volcano! Water Temple! Pantai Sundak!
And a lot of
shopping places I don’t have to write here. You can easily search on internet.
Yogyakarta - Surabaya
Lots of
choices to choose from, especially for the night express bus. If you go to the
bus station, there will be lot more choices. One of reliable one is Safari
Dharma Raya. It's executive bus departs Yogya Giwangan terminal at 7pm and
arrives at Surabaya Bungur Asih Terminal at 4am (all intercity buses from Yogya
arrive at Bungur Asih in Surabaya) Other serving the route: AKAS, Mira, Eka,
etc... All has moreover similar departure time. Alternatively, for more
comfortable journey (but little expensive), take train. Mutiara Selatan, Bima,
and Turangga (all executive class trains) depart past midnight from Yogyakarta
and you'll arrive in the morning. Train departs from Tugu Station in Yogyakarta
and arrives at Gubeng Station in Surabaya. Executive class seat in Indonesian
train is equivalent to First Class seat in European.
What to do in Surabaya
Old City
Even though
much of Surabaya's historical centre is literally falling to pieces, the old
city easily wins the 'Most Attractive Neighbourhood' prize. With crumbling
Dutch architecture, strong Chinese influences and an Arab quarter, it's also
the most interesting and idiosyncratic. A good place to start exploring the old
city is Jembatan Merah, the so-called 'Red Bridge' that saw fierce fighting
during Indonesia's battle for independence.
House of
Sampoerna
Just
northwest of Jembatan Merah is the city’s best-presented attraction, the House
of Sampoerna which is the home of one of Indonesia’s most famous kretek
cigarette manufacturers. Whatever you think about the tobacco industry, this
factory and museum makes a fascinating place to visit. The building itself is a
wonderful 19th-century Dutch structure, originally an orphanage but later
converted into a theatre (indeed Charlie Chaplin once dropped by).
Monumen Kapal
Selam
In keeping
with Indonesia's fascination with all things military, Surabaya's foremost
stretch of renovated, waterside real estate centres around the hulk of the
Pasopati, a Russian submarine commissioned into the Indonesian navy in 1962.
The Pasopati itself is well maintained and there is a small landscaped park
with a couple of cafés popular with young smoochers.
Chinatown
To the east
of Jembatan Merah is Surabaya's Chinatown, with hundreds of small businesses
and warehouses. Becak and hand-pulled carts are still the best way to transport
goods in the crowded, narrow streets.
Kalimas
Harbor
From
Suribaya's old city you can then head north to the Kalimas harbour, where
brightly painted pinisi from Sulawesi and Kalimantan unload their wares.
And visit
Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater, more cool restaurant and entertainment places to
visit.
Surabaya – Bali
If you prefer
to take train, there is only 1 business or executive train serving Surabaya -
Banyuwangi route which is Mutiara Timur. Train will terminate at Banyuwangi
Baru station which is just few hundred meters from Ketapang ferry terminal.
After reach Gilimanuk, continue your journey to Denpasar by bus. The train
company sell combo ticket (train + ferry + bus) ride between Surabaya to
Denpasar.
Please do so.
It's just the same like having a trip from KL to Langkawi but you want to stop
at Cameron Highlands. The main difference here is there is NO north-south
expressway as Peninsular Malaysia has, so hitting the road will take much time
in here, besides Bali is much larger than Penang island. Hence, to make the
most of your trip to visit as many places as possible, flying is the best thing
to put into consideration.
What to do in Bali
You got
everything in Bali, but just a reminder, Bali is a bit pricey as it is main
attraction in Java island. So you really have to spend less money on hotel and food. Go
travel Bali, try all activities there such as go swim with dolphin, bungee jump
and more. Read more here, because there are
A LOT of things and it would never end if I write it here.
Total for
expenses (excluded activities fee/entrance/shopping and food) is about RM 650.
From my estimation RM 2500 is enough including flight ticket from KL - Jakarta
and Bali - KL. It will be much cheaper if you know how to cut the expenses on
food and accommodation.
Nice one Mr Dean. I'll wait for my guy to bring me there one day.
ReplyDeletemr. Dean
ReplyDeleteif i were to travel from jkt-bndung-jogja-bromo-bali with a MYR3500-4000 budget, would it be enough? I'm planning to do it in 30 days.
Thanks