Journeys and Tours to Have in Java Island
Java Island is the most famous island in Indonesia. It is where the capital city of Indonesia located and it is where most of the greatest tourist destinations in Indonesia are situated. If you want to visit Java Island, some of the activities that you have to do there is making some of these journeys and tours below:

1.Cultural Journey in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Java, even in Indonesia. This province, also well-known, as "Jogja", is not only renowned as the center of education but also as the center of classical Javanese fine art. This is the right place for you to find numerous tourist attractions related to cultural heritage. One of the most special things about Yogyakarta is that in this province, there is a kingdom called "Keraton Yogyakarta" or Yogyakarta Palace. The kingdom is currently ruled by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. This kingdom inside a democratic country such as Indonesia makes Yogyakarta a special province. This is why the official name of Yogyakarta is "Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta" or Special Province of Yogyakarta.
There are numerous tourist destinations to visit in Jogja. That is why you need more than a day to explore Jogja. Some of the most-visited tourist destinations in Jogja are including the Keraton Yogyakarta or the Palace, Parangrtitis Beach, Taman Sari, Malioboro, and so on. In Yogyakarta, you can do so many things as well including watching contemporary puppetry and theater, learning to make Batik (traditional fabric of Yogyakarta), watching traditional Javanese dance performances (including the famous "Ramayana" in Prambanan Temple), visiting culinary spots (including the center of "Bakpia" making. Bakpia is a traditional mung bean cake found only in Yogyakarta), and so on. Basically, Yogyakarta is a perfect place for you to visit, especially if you want to explore the real beauty of Indonesia and the richness of traditional culture.

2.Mt Bromo Probolinggo
Mount Bromo is a famous place in Indonesia. Numerous tourists come to Bromo to admire its beauty. The mountain is located in the eastern edge of Java Island. It is simply majestic and the scenery around the mountain is amazing. Bromo becomes prominent among tourists coming to Indonesia because it offers great adventure and great scenery. One of the best things that you can do in Bromo is watching the sun to come up. Yes, this sunrise watching is truly amazing because from the viewpoint of Bromo, you can see clearly the sun slowly rise and it is beautiful.
To have this experience, you will have to start your journey at midnight because you have to ride a jeep to the viewpoint of Bromo. However, the waking up early and stuff are totally worth it when you get to see the sunrise. After watching the sunrise, tourist usually continues the adventure in Bromo by trekking the mountain, riding horse to the crater of the mountain, or just ride a jeep to continue enjoying beautiful mountainous scenery of Bromo.
Since Bromo is very famous, there is no chance at all to enjoy the location by yourself. There will be numerous other tourists with you there. That is why it is important for you to pick the right time to visit Bromo. Holiday seasons are totally packed and thus must be avoided. Plan your vacation to Bromo carefully and wisely then you can have unforgettable vacation there.
Those are some of the spots in Java Island that you need to visit once you are there. Rather than planning your vacation to Java by yourself, you can get help from professionals such as the tour guides and travel agencies in Indonesia. One of the best tour guide slash travel agency in Indonesia is Dukun gunung.

3. Karimunjawa Island
One of the most mandatory things that you have to do while you are in Java is visiting Karimun Jawa. Karimun Jawa is an island located in the Javanese Sea. Geographically, Karimun Jawa belongs to Province of Jepara, Central Java. If you love beach, sea, and beautiful scenery, you really have to go to Karimun Java. The scenery there is as beautiful as Bali's. You can really have a great vacation there since there are so many amazing spots in the island that you can visit. In Karimun Java, the sea is simply amazing. It has stunning beauty and perfect for snorkeling and diving since the sea is home for numerous sea creatures, from fish to coral reefs. In the bottom of the sea, you can also explore abandoned ship wrecks full of mystery. Not only that, the charm of Karimun Jawa is added by the wonderful cultural richness and hospitality shown by the locals. If you want to know more about Karimun Jawa and plan to visit the area someday, below are some of the things about Karimun Jawa that you need to know:

1.The Marine National Park of Karimun Jawa
Karimun Jawa is the location of one of the most famous marine national parks in Java Island. Since the sea in Karimun Jawa is extremely beautiful and it is populated by huge numbers of sea creatures, the place is named as a marine national park. The marine national park has clear sea, numerous coral reefs, and beach with beautiful white sand. You can do many things in the national park, including tasting local exotic dishes of seafood in the culinary center nearby.

2.Tanjung Gelam Beach
In Karimun Jawa, there are many places to visit. However, Tanjung Gelam Beach is one of the mandatory ones. This beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beach in the area. The panorama of the beach is simply stunning with cool sea breeze and numerous coral reefs scattered along the way. The beach has smooth and clean white sand. It has also some palm trees lining up along the way to the beach. The beach is the perfect place if you love beautiful beaches. You can enjoy amazing scenery and take beautiful selfies here in the beach. The best time to visit this beach is during sunset because watching the sun slowly sink is the most beautiful thing you can see here. The sunset is clear and enjoyable from the beach. Near the beach, you can visit the culinary center, selling foods and beverages, including coconut ice and some seafood.

3.The Love Hill
Coming to Karimun Jawa with your significant other is incomplete if you do not visit the Love Hill. The Love Hill is a suitable place for couple because the hill is filled with beautiful scenery and amazing backgrounds to take photo. The beauty of the hill is perfect for couple to spend their time together. Some inns and homestays are available near the hills so that you can spend the night in the hills. This is why this hill is very famous for couples. Honeymoon couples are often found in this area. However, you do not have to be couple to come to the area. This hill is open for anyone, including families and even backpackers.
Those are some of the things that you have to know about Karimun Jawa. You really have to visit this place because it is a rare beauty of Java. There are a lot of local travel agencies and tour guides that will take you there, including the Java Tour Guide, the most professional and experienced tour guide in Indonesia to offer you unforgettable vacation in Java.

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