An Active and Cultural Family Adventure

Experience the beauty of the national park on horseback, taking in views of the jungle and beach. These faithful Australian horses know these woods inside out and you will be guided by the resort’s trained staff who tailor each trek to suite your riding ability.

Explore the jungle on foot, listen to your guide sharing their stories about this beautiful region. Find out which leaf to use for antiseptic and which one to grab for the perfect manicure. Discover some of the best views only reachable by foot, and discover the flora and fauna of the park. Chance upon a monitor lizard sunning himself on a warm rock or a family of monkeys in search of lunch, and keep quiet to discover the Menjangan, a unique species of deer.

At approximately 2am, you will make your way through rural villages, coffee and clove plantations, and rainforest to Paltuding. From the park ranger’s post, walk up the Ijen plateau and through the hilly landscape until you reach the crater edge. The stunning view is unveiled at 2,368m altitude. The reward of your effort is a breathtaking view and during clear weather, you may see the great turquoise sulfur lake. Mount Ijen is the most acid volcano in the world and the fumaroles are so hot that sulfur comes out as green vapour. After spending some time at the crater, you’ll make your way back down.

Kaliklatak plantation, which was originally owned by Dutch company, started out growing coffee, rubber and cocoa but has since expanded to include pepper, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut and various types of fruits. At the highest point, at about 850 metres above sea level, you can see views of the city of Banyuwangi, the Bali Strait, Blambangan Peninsula, and the island of Bali.

Meet your professional volcano climber at the hotel lobby and together you will make your way to Selo Village, located on the slopes of Merapi Mountain, for the start of your hike. At around midnight, after a safety briefing at base camp, you will start hiking to the peak – a trek which takes approximately 5-6 hours. You should reach the peak for sunrise where you will have the chance to take pictures of Merapi Mountain with other mountains, including Sindoro, Sumbing and Merbabu, in the background. As you enjoy the view, food will be prepared and after tucking into your freshly cooked breakfast, you will begin the descent.

The Borobudur Temple is an outstanding dynastic monument of the Syailendra Dynasty that ruled Java for around five centuries until the 10th century. You’ll visit at a particularly magical time, enjoying watching the sun slowly setting and a mighty volcano emerge from the shadows. Total silence befalls the ancient monument, and you turn on your torch to take in the intricate relief carvings along the walls. The experience starts at 5pm, when it closes for public visiting.