Itinerary

Indonesia from the ground up! will include:

Jakarta (3 nights)

• An orientation program including a briefing on health and security, an Indonesian language basic survival skills tutorial, and a reception organised by the Australian embassy (subject to confirmation).
  Briefings on current Indonesian politics and the vibrant post-Suharto media scene in Jakarta, including a tour of an Indonesian newspaper.
• A tour of the Sunda Kelapa harbour area.
• A visit to a community school in one of Jakarta’s slum areas that power the informal economy of Southeast Asia’s largest city.

Bandung (2 nights)

• A tour of an active volcano near Bandung.
• An introduction to the Indonesian view of international relations at Parahyangan University, including group discussions with Indonesian students.
• An angklung performance and workshop.

Yogyakarta (4 nights)

• Visits to World Heritage-listed temples such as Borobudur and Prambanan, and a tour of Kota Gede.
• An overnight stay in a village and a tour of one of the lava fields.
• An evening performance of the epic Hindu Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan temple or perforemance area.
• A visit to an Islamic boarding school (pesantren).
• Practical workshops on batik making and silver making.

Bali (3 nights)

• Tours highlighting Balinese architecture and culture.
• A visit to a turtle breeding program.
• A visit to a school participating in the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE program.

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.