Ana's insight into Indonesia was the key to a memorable Indonesian adventure!
Indonesia | Jul 4 - Jul 9, 2024

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Carole F.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Our trip to Indonesia was fantastic, thanks to Ana! We visited Mt. Bromo, Borobudur, and Prambanan in quick succession. The trip required careful consideration for transportation between these locations, and all transfers were made easily. Our guides spoke enough English so that we could communicate most of the time. Our hotel in Borobudur had the best customer service we have ever experienced, anywhere around the globe. There were a few stumbling blocks along the way, but overall the trip was excellent. Thank you, Ana, for your insights and hard work!

Hotel Reviews
Dusun Jogja Village Inn
Yogyakarta

Great location, loved the decor, comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the South American/Mexican decor.
Location
Walk to ATMs and eateries.
Staff
Restaurant staff especially helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was spacious and comfortable.
Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa
Borobudur

The staff at Plataran were nothing short of exceptional! I cannot overstate how superlative the customer service was. Every person, every day, went out of their way to make sure we had an unforgettable experience. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Authenticity & Character
The staff makes this hotel exceptional.
Location
Views of Borobudur!
Staff
Polite, friendly, helpful and always respectful and courteous. They went out of their way to help us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was spacious and well appointed. The A/C worked very well, thank goodness!
FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta
Tangerang, Banten

Basic and gets the job done. Closer to the airport would be better.

Location
Closer to airport would be better.
Staff
Very basic. Good enough.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lava View Lodge Hotel

Very basic but can't beat the location!

Authenticity & Character
Bare bones but it worked.
Location
Great views of Mt. Bromo. Visit late afternoon and go to lookout point (short walk).
Staff
Restaurant waitstaff especially pleasant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness.
Activity Reviews
Sunrise Trek to Mount Bromo
Sunrise Trek to Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo, East Java

Get up early and go go go to sunrise! You'll see the light change on Mt Bromo, exposing the layered look of the ridges, etc. Gorgeous!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was adequate but not exceptional.
Transport
Good jeep driver. Not an easy task.
Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Kota Gede District, Plaosan and Sewon Temples, Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Show
Yogyakarta

Do not miss Prambanan! Rent bikes or walk to all the other smaller temples as well. Worth it! Reminiscent of Angkor WAt.

Quality of Experience
No crowds at the temples on the perimeter--very special.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, Mendut Temple, and Yogyakarta Market
Indonesia

Must experience. But be sure to visit Prambanan.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ana Bicanic
Ana
Ana Bicanic
Local specialist in Bali | Replied on Jul 17, 2024

Hello dear Carole,

Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy to hear you've had a wonderful time visiting Java!

Wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again to this part of the world!

Best,
Ana