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We loved the trains in Java and used them for the full duration of our trip.įly: Internal flights within Java are not that expensive and if you’re short on time, then I suggest you make sure of the flights. You can also get overnight trains for longer journeys. Trains: the easiest and cheapest way to get around Java is to make use of the excellent train network available to you! You can get trains from one end of the island to the other. There are a few options available to you. The quality of food and flavour was amazing, and the coffee is the best in Java (which isn’t that great on a whole)- but this was awesome. It’s probably considered to be a mid-range restaurants in Java, but compared to Europe prices, it’s crazy cheap. It’s located in Yogyakarta, and it serves amazing food at a stupidly low price. Well, as a rule, I wouldn't normally, but the food here was the best I’ve had in Indonesia as a whole, and probably one of my favourite restaurants in the world. You’ll probably wondering why the hell I’ve included a restaurant on a list of things to do in Java. It’s not overly expensive and you’ll have the added benefit of aircon! :P 22. If you don’t feel confident on a moped, that doesn't mean you need to miss out.
It was always so pretty and as long as you’re careful when heading downhill it’s safe. It’s a colder climate and because you’re higher up, you honestly have some of the most beautiful views ever. One of my favourite things to do in Java was to rent a moped in Yogyakarta and just head to the mountains. We did the last and the drive was fairly straight and comfortable.
It’s an epic waterfall that’s well worth a visit, but it’s 2 hours from Malang city, so you’ll need to either rent a driver, use Grab or rent a moped and drive yourself. When flying a drone be careful about signal loss as drones have lost their lives here. There are actually two viewing points, both cost 20,000 entrance and you can buy snacks and food there. This waterfall is famous for its sight of the volcano in the background, which only happens when the clouds are gone.īut it’s an awesome place to fly a travel drone and you can even walk down to underneath the waterfall to feel its full force! It’s about a 30 minute walk with a guide but it’s not expensive. In a world of Instagram, we often worry whether picture perfect places will live up to their expectations in reality. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is often regarded as not only the most beautiful waterfall in Java, but in all of Indonesia, and seriously, it’s true.