Chasing LenScape

Chasing LenScape

The best way to boost up your morning is to see the sunrise greeting the start of your day as you get ready for an inspiring journey!
Explore and experience a HIDDEN gem waterfall along with a MYSTERIOUS lake with twin waterfalls. Your guide will take you to many secret locations, only the locals know of. You visit a variety of ancient temples and cities, whilst enjoying the beauty of the KECAK DANCE.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVING YOGYA - A HARMONIOUS LIFE

Stop At: Prambanan Temples, Jl. Raya Temulawak, Prambanan 55514 Indonesia
Near the royal city of Yogyakarta, Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia’s cultural heritage, see this Prambanan Temple and take wonderful photos; Explore the grounds of the largest Hindu temple and catch a mesmerizing sunset over the temple. Afterward, we heading to Malioboro, the most famous street in Yogyakarta. Located in the heart of the city, this is the main street and was once the ceremonial avenue for the Sultan to pass through on his way to and from the Keraton. The street is packed with shops selling curiosities, and street vendors offering souvenirs at affordable prices, so you’re bound to find something of interest in this street. At night, the street comes alive with merchants opening up tents serving all kinds of local cuisine. You need to sit down cross-legged in the tents, which the locals refer to as "lesehan". Enjoy your meal while taking in Malioboro's vibrant nightlife. It's an experience for your lens to shoot.


Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at The 101 Yogyakarta tugu

Day 2: SUNRISE AT BUDDHIST REVELATION & TREK THROUGH JAVANESE RICE TERRACE

Stop At: Borobudur Temple, Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang 56553 Indonesia
Nothing is more beguiling than to watch the sunrise from the top of the magnificent Borobudur temple in Central Java. As the first rays appear, slowly the silhouettes of tiers of Borobudur stupas come into view and in the background the sun gradually unveils the wide scenery of green valleys and looming Mount Merapi, spreading peace and serenity all around. A spectacle never to be forgotten for life. After leisure breakfast, we will explore the most remote temple in Java, the beautiful Selogriyo Temple. Enjoy stunning views during your trek among the scenic rice terraces
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Yogyakarta Tugu

Day 3: ARRIVING BALI: RYTHEM OF THE NIGHT

Stop At: Uluwatu Temple, Jl. Raya Uluwatu Southern part of Bali, Pecatu 80361 Indonesia
Arrival in Bali, depending arrival time, leisure lunch before heading to Uluwatu. Late afternoon time, driving to one of Bali`s holiest and most important temples, Pura Luhur Uluwatu, located in a picturesque place on the southwestern coast of the island, on top of a cliff hanging over the
ocean. The simple construction of Pura Luhur Uluwatu consists almost entirely of white and gray blocks of petrified corals; it is a state temple dedicated to the spirits of the sea. In addition to a marvelous location, in the evenings in front of the entrance to the temple you can see the Kecak dance performance. During this dance, hundreds of men in black and white sarongs, sitting in a lotus position and raising their hands, say monotonously "ke-cak-ke-cak". Men are sitting around the platform on which the dancers, in the light of the lamp, tell the story of Rama and Sita. The a combination of ancient ritual, dance, drama, sunset and stage on the cliff makes Kecak and Fire Dance one of the most spectacular dance performances.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Akana Boutique Hotel

Day 4: THE BEACHES AND HIDDEN GEM WATERFALL

Stop At: Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Jl. Tembuku Dusun Penida Kelod, Tembuku 80671 Indonesia
Let's take you for a peaceful walks to Pantai Karang, a small and secluded beach in Sanur. Calm waves off a coast that’s protected by an extension of Sanur’s reef makes for a great beach scene for your sunrise picture. After breakfast and refresh, we heading to the eastern part of Bali. Kusamba Beach also gives you a different and unique sight to experience, not only would you enjoy the black sand beach of Kusamba, but you would also be greeted by locals harvesting sea salt at the crack of dawn. Afterwards we driver further east to a hidden gem of Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Mesmerized everyone who have managed to spot it. Well-guarded by the cliffs, the circular cliffs give you the feeling of being in a cave, while the open sky right from where the waterfall emerges, gives you the most enchanting view. The sunlight falls on the glistering waterfall creating a rainbow, which feels as though it is projected right up to you. If you have never seen water flowing from the sky, then this would be your chance. You can swim in the waterfall and get pretty close without getting too wet from the spray, so get your cameras ready. This quaint little waterfall is the perfect place to capture precious moments. Leisure lunch at a local restaurant located in East Bali, far removed from the hectic bustle, worth visiting for the stunning location alone, with unhindered views overlooking Mount Agung. Your journey will end in a resort located within the beautiful, secure 22-acre grounds of Bali’s most treasured Royal Water Palace at Tirtagangga.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tirta Ayu Hotel & Restaurant

Day 5: TO THE PEAK LEMPUYANG TEMPLE

Stop At: Lempuyang Temple, Jl. Pura Telaga Mas Lempuyang, Karangasem 80852 Indonesia
Before the sun rising, drive further east to one of Bali’s oldest and most venerated temples, believed to predate the majority of Hindu temples on the island. Enjoy splendid panoramas of the eastern Bali mountain range and coastline step after steep step, along with the lush surroundings and fresh mountain air. Where pilgrims do worshiping in several main temples here until they reach the peak of Lempuyang Temple. Return back to the resort for a delicious Balinese lunch style of Megibung in Tirtagangga, a water Palace, wellrestored, it features a terraced area with numerous pools, water channels and fountains, set in a wellmaintained garden with large stone statues, depicting traditional Balinese mythological figures. Afterward we heading to central of Bali, Ubud
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Green Fields Resort Ubud


Day 6: ANCIENT SITES AND NATURE BEAUTY

Stop At: Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Sebatu, Tegalalang 80511 Indonesia
Today will drive via rural routes to Tampak Siring and visit en route Gunung Kawi temple. Gunung Kawi is only to be reached via a flight of stairs. You will however be rewarded by magnificent views over rice terraces and the Pakrisan river. Then it is onwards to Tirta Empul, a major temple complex and holy mountain spring in the village of Manukaya. Continue to grain terrace or rice terrace in Tegalalang situated within the hillsides above Ubud, this is a typical scene in Bali, the terraced rice-field is typical of the beauty of the Balinese countryside. Driver further to the highlands of the mountainous Bedugul Regency in Bali, a top a plateau that sits on Lake Beratan, stands the majestic Ulun Danu Temple and catch this beautiful lake over the sunset.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saranam Resort & spa

Day 7: MYSTERIOUS TAMBLINGAN LAKE & TWIN WATERFALL

Stop At: Tamblingan Lake, Desa Munduk Kecamatan Banjar, Munduk Indonesia
For a lake that is so far away and so remote, the misty and mystical Danau Tamblingan gets mighty crowded at sunrise. One of the holy trinity of lakes lying by Bedugul, her quiet beauty attracts hordes of people who come to take advantage of her remoteness and natural charm which is at its best around sunrise. Lost in the cool air of the volcanic mountains that surround Bedugul, this lake becomes swathed with mysterious mists as the sun rises above the surrounding caldera. This other worldly appearance and stillness is what makes it a favorite for photographers. Continue a not as well-known and frequently visited as other waterfalls in Bali, Banyumala Twin Waterfall still maintains their pure natural beauty. The definition of “nothing worth having comes easy”, as it is not an easy hike or even an easy waterfall to find, but definitely worth the walk. Your whole journey will be surrounded by lush trees, rocks, a river you’ll come across and the beautiful waterfall itself. Afterwards we heading to the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in the heart of Tabanan Regency is the best example of Bali's outstanding picturesque rice fields and represent the Subak system as Bali's Cultural Landscape which has been inscribed a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Kirana Canggu Hotel

Day 8: LEAVING BALI

Stop At: Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia
Free at leisure to enjoy the resort’s facilities until departure time, meet your guide at hotel lobby for your transfer service back to Denpasar airport
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.