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Trip Itinerary
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Surakarta
Day 1-2
Welcome to the heart of Central Java! āØ There are 3 ways of going to the city 1. By plane - Landed at Adi Sucipto Airport 2. By train - From Jogjakarta/ Surabaya/ Semarang/ Jakarta - Arrived at Solo Balapan Station 3. By travel - From any city in Java We will meet at the accommodation place, and please be sure to arrive around 12 - 5 PM ya! What to expect from the accommodation (for 4 days): šæ Eco-Boutique hotel š In the heart of the city š Located nearby a shopping mall, and convenience store (walking distance) Agenda for Day 1: We will spend the afternoon together; chilling, getting to know each other, and having a welcome dinner in a local eatery. The restaurant is only 4 minutes walking from our accommodation and it maintains the "old" vibes very well. Let's try: š« "Wedangan" - Javanese local drink made from herbs š“ Local dishes - Meals and snacks šæ And enjoy the vibes The evening and nighttime are free activities, you can explore the city or stay at the accommodation. What's NOT included: š
š»āāļø Transportation cost to the city š
š»āāļø Onsite transportation (from airport or station) to accommodation place
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Mangkunegaran Palace
Day 2
After some rest and a tasty breakfast, let's head to day-1 main activity! One of the Javanese king's residential places. The Palace holds a few antique carriages, pendant lamps, grandeur Javanese-European architecture, and other collections. What's included: ā
Ticket ā
Museum Guide ā
1 bottle of water
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Museum Keris Nusantara
Day 2
The second stop today! Do you know Javanese mighty weaponry? It's called Keris. Keris comes in many forms and lengths. Some ancient Javanese people also worship the Keris, thus, the majority of Keris has one "penunggu" (read: a mystical creature living inside that thing). Let's dive deeper into the culture in this place. What's included: ā
Ticket ā
Museum Guide ā
1 bottle of water
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Sriwedari Wayang Orang Dance Theatre
Day 2-3
Last stop for the second day! Wayang Orang means Human puppets, one of the old performance art in Javanese culture. Nowadays only several places still held this type of performance, while 50 years ago you can easily find it in any region from Central Java to East Java. Like other performances, it is equipped with proper costumes, fantastic stage sets, and lighting. The differences are; it last for 5 hours (straight!!) so prepare your drinks and snacks beforehand, it is also complemented by Sinden, live music using Javanese musical instruments. What's included: ā
Ticket ā
1 bottle of water
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Rumah Atsiri Indonesia
Day 3
We will head to a renowned essential oil plantation for around 5 hours. The plantation is restored Indonesian-Bulgarian Citronella factory from 1963. Today, it houses various activities related to essential oil edu-recreation, research & development, and production activities What's included: ā
Round trip transportation ā
Ticket (Museum and Plantation) ā
Museum Guide ā
See the process of creating essential oils ā
1 bottle of water What's NOT included: š
š»āāļø Lunch š
š»āāļø Personal expenses
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Surakarta City
Day 3-4
Back to the city š šØ After a full day doing things outside the central area, let's take some time to breathe. The evening will be spent in the accommodation and have fun activities together. Or, if you wish to explore the city by yourself, feel free to do so šš»
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Museum Sangiran
Day 4
Let's be local today, and enjoy public transportation. Will depart early in the morning (8 AM) up north. For those who enjoy history, fossils, and other "ancient artifacts", this museum is perfect for you! The museum holds lots of rare fossils that are arguably one of the beginnings of the civilization of the world. What's included: ā
Round trip transportation ā
Ticket ā
Museum Guide ā
1 bottle of water What's NOT included: š
š»āāļø Lunch š
š»āāļø Personal expenses
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Surakarta
Day 4-5
Our last day! Let's decide together on what to do today. The trip is going to an end, would it be best for us to look for some souvenirs? Or continue our walking tour? Or check some street foods nearby?
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