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TREASURES OF AND | OCTOBER 1 – 13, 2020

Find harmony in the beautiful sites and exquisite landscapes of Java and Bali. Dive right into the soul of the country on the island of Java, exploring ’s creative and traditional culture. Visit Indonesia’s most important archaeological sites; the 10th century and the colossal Buddhist monument of , both UNESCO Heritage Sites. Hop the train for a ride across the bucolic landscape of and spend time in two smaller towns to enjoy a cooking class, a bicycle excursion, and community explorations. The natural environment is as stunning as the architecture and one of the highlights of your trip is sure to be your experience of , Java’s highest peak set in a lunar landscape of epic proportions.

The cultural landscape of Bali, where we spend the second part of our trip, is another UNESCO World Heritage site; the verdant rice terraces speak of an entire way of life. Explore ’s traditional culture in temples, art, and dance, and marvel at the views by the sea at Canggu Beach.

You’ll be staying in small boutique hotels; we have selected three hotels of the Tugu group for stays in , , and Bali. These hotels are owned by one of Indonesia’s biggest collectors of fine art and cultural antiquities; we will see stunning collections on display at each hotel. Visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art to meet with the founder who has built one of Indonesia’s most impressive private art collections.

Join study leader Paula Swart for a leisurely exploration of the best of Java and Bali.

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WHY TRAVEL WITH THE ALUMNI UBC TRAVEL CLUB?

• Marvelling at three UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Cycling and walking in small towns

• Preparing a traditional meal with the chef INDONESIA

• Watching the sun rise over magnificent Mount Bromo

• View private art collections and meet the artists Java Sea Bali • Enjoy traditional dance and music performances Yogyakarta Blitar Malang Ubud

STUDY LEADER Paula Swart is a museum curator and expert on Asian culture and history. Paula has degrees in Sinology, Asian art history, Chinese history, and archaeology and has published several books and numerous articles on the art and architecture of Asian cultures. Paula has been introducing travellers to this part of the world, its history and culture, for more than 20 years.

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Thursday, Oct. 1: Meet in Yogyakarta Arrive in Yogyakarta where a local representative provides a transfer to our hotel. Join participants for dinner this evening as we begin exploring the soul of Java. Yogyakarta is the only Indonesia royal city still ruled by a monarch and is an important centre for classical fine arts and textiles. Overnight: The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta Meals: Dinner

Friday, Oct. 2: Yogyakarta’s palace and temple After breakfast, meet with Paula Swart, participants, and our dagger with distinctive blade pattern. It is an integral part of guide for a briefing. Then head out to visit the vast, ornate Kraton the rituals, ceremonies, and epic poetry of central Java; learn (the Sultan’s Palace), dating from 1755. This walled city is home about the tradition of Kris makers imbuing their blades with to over 20,000 people and encompasses a complex of pavilions, mystical powers. workshops, homes, and the Taman Sari (Water Castle) designed Overnight: The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta as a royal pleasure park. Visit the 10th century Prambanan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Temple, a World Heritage Site and the finest Hindu temple complex in the country with the remains of over 200 temples. Sunday, Oct. 4: Temples and Town Life in Blitar Rising above concentric squares are three temples dedicated Hop on the train this morning for the scenic six-hour journey to the three great Hindu divinities (, , and ). to Blitar, a delightful provincial city off the standard Javan Admire the outstanding sculptural detail illustrating the epic of tourist trails. We’re coming here to experience beautiful the . Freshen up at the hotel before dinner this evening countryside, green rice fields, and the remains of the ancient and a kulit (leather puppet) performance. This traditional Kingdom. It’s also an opportunity for an authentic Javanese theatre features a puppet made of buffalo leather experience of Javanese daily life. This afternoon visit the 12th behind a white screen. century Penataran Temple, one of the largest in , Overnight: The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and the library of Indonesia’s Meals: Breakfast, Dinner first president . Overnight: Hotel Tugu Sri Lestari, Blitar Saturday, Oct. 3: The iconic Borobodur Temple Meals: Breakfast, Dinner One of ’s most impressive sites and the largest single Buddhist monument in the world is our focus today. The Monday, Oct. 5: Cooking and Cycling in Blitar World Heritage Site of Borobudur dates from the 8th and 9th Join the chef at the local market to shop for fresh ingredients centuries. Over two million stone blocks were required to build for this morning’s hands on cooking class. Learn to prepare a the three-tiered temple with more than 2,500 panels, and traditional Javanese dish, such as Nasi Goreng, and some local more than 500 Buddha statues. Borobudur perfectly reflects delicacies like Kue Cara Isi (round cake with a savoury chicken the Buddhist cosmology, which divides the universe into three filling). In the late afternoon, head out by bicycle for a leisurely separate levels; the worlds of desires, forms, and formlessness. ride through rice fields and rural . Enjoy ample time to explore. On our way back to our hotel, visit Overnight: Hotel Tugu Sri Lestari, Blitar a traditional Kris maker. The distinctive Kris is an asymmetrical Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tuesday, Oct. 6: Coffee Plantations on the road to Malang Follow the road through green hills and valleys to the Kawisari coffee plantation. The scenery is breathtaking with lush jungles as far as the eye can see punctuated by waterfalls, rivers, and a magical mist. The plantation is surrounded by two mountains; here coffee is produced using a secret recipe from the Dutch era. Further on, visit a rubber plantation to see the tapping of the trees and the processing of raw rubber into sheets. Stay for two nights in Malang, a cultured city established by the Dutch at the end of the 18th century. Enjoy a guided walk in the colonial city centre admiring the elegant whitewashed mansions, the fascinating backstreets, and soak up the ambiance at one of the charming Dutch era cafés. Overnight: Hotel Tugu, Malang Borobudur Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

WORLDWIDEQUEST.COM/ALUMNIUBC | TOLL-FREE 1-800-387-1483 / 416-633-5666 | [email protected] | 491 KING ST. E. TORONTO, ON M5A 1L9 Wednesday, Oct. 7: Epic Sunrise on Mount Bromo Saturday, Oct. 10: Traditional Balinese Arts: Gamelan, The volcanic Bromo area is one of Southwest Asia’s most , and Kecak breathtaking sights; the epic lunar landscape, the huge Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure, then head out this Tengger crater, and the dramatic highland light make the afternoon to the Agung Rai Museum of Art to meet with the whole experience unforgettable. It will be a very early start founder (schedule permitting) who has built one of Indonesia’s (around 2AM) this morning to reach the lookout point for most impressive private art collections. Learn about his vision the best view of that ethereal sunrise. Then, drive across the to establish a centre for visual and performing arts to sustain sand sea to the base of Mount Bromo itself and walk up to the these traditions. Join a batik workshop; compare Balinese and rim of the crater for yet more incredible vistas! Note that if Javanese and the history of this art form. Learn to play weather conditions are not suitable for sunrise viewing, we’ll the traditional gamelan with master musicians. Enjoy dinner visit Mount Bromo later in the day. This afternoon tour the with a spectacular Kecak fire dance performance. hotel’s collection of Asian arts and antiquities including 19th Overnight: Komaneka at Monkey Forest, Ubud century ceramics, 13th century jade carvings, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner porcelain, and the complete façade of a Chinese temple. Overnight: Hotel Tugu, Malang Sunday, Oct. 11: Temples and a Hosted Dinner Meals: Breakfast, Lunch The temple of is a perfect expression of Bali’s enduring serenity. The huge water temple dating from Thursday, Oct. 8: Fly to Bali, a First Look of Ubud 1634, is surrounded by a wide moat; stroll through the inner Drive to Airport to take the morning flight (about courtyards and admire the multitiered shrines. The Alas two hours) to Airport, followed by the hour-long Kedaton Temple is similarly peaceful, situated in the midst of drive to our hotel, a tranquil oasis on one of Ubud’s main green forest. Temple is one of the most important streets. The hotel began as a residence for artists specializing sea temples; although largely reconstructed, it is nonetheless in contemporary art. Relax by the pool this afternoon or head a spectacular sight, perched on a rock surrounded by the out on Monkey Forest Road, lined with boutiques. sea. Arrive at our seaside resort this afternoon, with time to Overnight: Komaneka at Monkey Forest, Ubud enjoy the nearby beach. This evening meet Dr. Lawrence Blair, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner explorer, film maker, and long time resident of Bali. Lawrence will discuss the making of the EMMY award-winning Friday, Oct. 9: Balinese Rural Life adventure series ‘Ring of Fire’, describing his ten years Head out of Ubud to the of Guliang, where a of filming Indonesian explorations. community guide will show us the way of life in rural Bali. Overnight: Hotel Tugu, Bali Visit the primary school for insight into the educational Meals: Breakfast, Dinner system and a traditional home to learn how the design of house compounds adhere to Asta Kosala Kosali rules, similar Monday, Oct. 12: Countryside Exploration by Land Rover to Feng Shui, about the location of buildings and the height An eye-popping exploration of Bali’s unspoiled lush of steps. Learn about the complexities of rice growing from countryside today. Head out by four-passenger Land Rover planting through harvesting to the best cooking methods. high into the mountains through the spectacular rice terraces Enjoy lunch outdoors before returning to Ubud for an of Jatiluwih. The water temples providing irrigation are part afternoon at leisure. of a cooperative water management system known as Overnight: Komaneka at Monkey Forest, Ubud dating back to the 9th century. The cultural landscape of this Meals: Breakfast, Lunch part of Bali is recognized as a World Heritage Site for the subak system is a manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy that we will learn about today. The thousands of hectares of lush green paddy fields cascading in terraces from the upper reaches of volcanoes into the deep valleys is a sight that will surely stay with you as one of the iconic images of your trip. Celebrate your experiences over dinner together this evening. Overnight: Hotel Tugu, Bali Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday, Oct. 13: Depart Bali Transfer to the airport today to homeward-bound flights. Please ask us about extending your stay in Bali or travelling to . Meals: Breakfast

Deep fried soft shell crab with sweet and sour sauce Note: The itinerary and accommodation described in this detailed itinerary are subject to change due to logistical arrangements and to take advantage of local events.

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HOW TO BOOK Please contact Worldwide Quest. TOUR DETAILS 1-800-387-1483 Tour Cost (per person): US$5295 Including all taxes and gratuities.

Single Supplement: US$1200 We would be happy to try to match you with a suitable roommate. If we are unable to, the single supplement will apply.

Group Size: 14 – 18 participants

What’s Included: Not Included: • Airport transfers for participants arriving and departing • Round trip flights from participant’s home to Indonesia as per the group itinerary • Cancellation and excess medical insurance (medical • Accommodations at hotels listed or similar, based on insurance is mandatory) double occupancy • Fuel surcharges, if any • Flight from Surabaya to Denpasar, economy class • Excess baggage charges • All land transportation by private vehicle with air • Camera and video fees, if applicable conditioning • Items of a personal nature: laundry, drinks, telephone • Bottled water available on coach for use while on coach calls, etc. • Meals as indicated in the itinerary including bottled water, • Any item not listed under “What’s Included” coffee & tea • Additional arrangements required due to emergency • Experienced local English-speaking guides for sightseeing or other situation • All sightseeing as listed in itinerary • All entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary • All taxes Payment Details: • Gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel, and group meals A non-refundable deposit of US$500 per person • Cooking class is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second • Batik workshop and Gamelan workshop payment of US$1000 per person is due six months • Two traditional dance performances prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days • Two presentations by local scholars prior to departure. We accept payment by VISA, • Presentations by your study leader MasterCard, or cheque.

WORLDWIDEQUEST.COM/ALUMNIUBC | TOLL-FREE 1-800-387-1483 / 416-633-5666 | [email protected] | 491 KING ST. E. TORONTO, ON M5A 1L9 Balinese God statue WHAT TO EXPECT

Joining Instructions This tour begins with our welcome dinner at 7PM on October 1st. Please ensure that you arrive in Yogyakarta by this time to join the group. All travellers arriving on the start date of the tour will be met on arrival and transferred to the group hotel. This transfer is included in the cost of the tour. When you book the designated pre-trip accommodation with Worldwide Quest, your transfer from the airport to our group hotel on arrival is included. If you are making your own pre-trip arrangements, this transfer can be provided at additional cost. The tour concludes with a single complimentary transfer from the hotel to the Denpasar Airport on the last day of the tour. Please contact us to verify timing of this transfer prior to making any flight arrangements.

Level of Activity: Moderate A good level of fitness is important for this trip. You must be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and irregular paving and climbing stairs. You should be comfortable walking for up to three hours at a stretch, unassisted. We will be doing a fair amount of walking in town centres.

Accommodation The Phoenix Hotel in the heart of Yogyakarta is a fusion of Asian and European décor with an inviting swimming pool and spa. The Tugu Hotel in Blitar is a beautiful East Javanese mansion dating from the 1850s, carefully renovated to preserve its artistic and historic character, blended with modern touches. The Tugu Hotel in Malang is located in the city centre and houses a vast, priceless collection of antiques amassed by the hotel’s founder. Kamoneka at Monkey Forest is perfectly located close to the Ubud Market and all the cultural activities of the Ubud Palace. The Tugu Hotel in Bali is set in a tranquil coastal enclave in stylish surf outpost Canggu Beach with thatched roof suites dotted in the lush gardens. All hotels have swimming pools and spas.

Transportation We will be using a medium-sized air-conditioned coach for transportation throughout the tour.

Weather We expect clear sunny skies with average daytime temperatures of about between 25°C and 30°C and overnight lows of about 20°C.

Travel Documents You will require a passport for this trip. Please ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return home.

Travel advice Before booking, please refer to the Canadian government website to obtain travel advice for the destination(s) you are visiting: www.travel.gc.ca

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Terms and Conditions For additional information about our terms and conditions, please refer to your booking form, the current brochure or our website. All participants booking with Worldwide Quest are covered by the terms of the Ontario Travel Industry Act (Worldwide Quest International, Ontario - License # 2667946).

Cancellation Policy All payments are non-refundable, however you may transfer your initial deposit for any land tour to another tour 90 days or more prior to your scheduled departure date. Initial deposits for cruises are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your second payment and your final payment are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you cancel within 90 days prior to trip departure, all associated trip costs are non-refundable. The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credits will be given for services not used. In the event of a cancellation, you must notify Worldwide Quest immediately and in writing.

Travel Insurance We urge you to ensure that you have adequate cancellation and medical insurance in place, should an unexpected event cause you to cancel or interrupt your trip or should the tour not be operable per our terms and conditions. We will offer you Manulife insurance coverage. Medical insurance including emergency medical evacuation coverage is mandatory on all our tours.

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