Total Budget
15 million rupiahs
Length of time 5 days 4 nights
One family
(2 adults and 2 children)
• Wicaksono
• Santi
• Jendra (12)
• Bunga (10)
Route
Jakarta – Surabaya – Bromo –
Batu – Surabaya – Jakarta
Family Vacation
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Batu
Santi, Wicak’s wife, prepared basic
medication. She also prepared some
traditional remedy for the children.
On the D day they depart for Suraba
ya. As they arrived at Juanda airport
arented car was re ady to take them
to Bromo. On the way the children
had a chance to see Suramadu
Bridge and stop by at the location of
Lapindo Mud. The purpose was to let
the children witness in real what they
have seen on television.
They reach Bromo at 3.30 PM.
They went straight to Kafe Lava Inn
with a Rp. 600.000/night rate. Kafe
Lava Inn was picked up because of
the wifi and some recommendations
of local and foreign tourists. At dawn
Jendra and Bunga was so eager to
get ready to head for Pananjakan
with the rented Jeep which often
used for sandy desert and rocky road.
From Pananjakan they continued the
journey by horse and foot heading for
the spot where they can feast their
eyes with the magnificent sunrise.
The kids had their clothing ready
skullcaps, gloves, jacket and raincoat
to cover their body from the dew.
Their next destination was the
crater. This time Wicak decided to
stay in the Jeep while his wife and
children enjoy the horse riding and
stepping each step towards the
crater. The journey continued to the
Whispering Sand and Teletabies Hill.
They got back to the inn just
in time for lunch. After they
enjoy their meal and packed
up their belongings they car
ried on with their journey to
Batu, East Java. Batu is a city
known as Little Switzerland of
Java. They spent the night at
Royal Orchid Garden.
The next day, the children’s
felicity was poured out at
Jatim Park 2. At Bromo the
kids were amazed by the
sand whereas here they can’t
stop moving. The animals,
the rides and the shows can’t
stop them from trying each
one. “They played since 10
AM until the place closed at 6
PM. They said it’s not enough
and wanted to come back
some other time, told Wicak
”
laughing.
After a short rest at the
hotel, they went to Batu Night
Spectacular. A recreational
place opens at night that com
bines culinary and children’s
games. Jendra and Bunga
spend their time playing until
midnight.
Tireless, the kids woke up
the next morning with the
same spirit. They seem to
have an extra energy to play at
Safari Garden, Pandaan. They
explore the arena and play.
The peak of the occasion was
to watched the Cowboy Show.
“The kids love this show. It
has lots of surprises like water
splashes that make them
Tips
Rejoice
Jendra, Bunga and Santi at
Batu Apple Plantation
laugh. They can tell what’s
going to happen but they still
shout and laugh happily, told
”
Wicak.
The trip from Pandaan Safari
Garden continued to Sura
baya. They stayed there for
one night at Mercure Hotel
Surabaya before they depart
for Jakarta the next day.
1. We can find recommendations for tourist destination
by browsing the internet to
see the web sites or blogs.
2. A well prepared plan will
help a lot. You wont get confused what to do and where
to go.
3. It will be easy to purchase
airline tickets because every
airline has a web site and
we can book tickets online.
We can order the seats that
we want if we plan the trip in
advance.
4. I suggest you to book a hotel through a website such as
Agoda. Not only it’s cheaper
and has lots of selection but
also you can read people’s
recommendation.
5. Ask friends or relatives who
have visited our destinaton
in the past.
6. Pack the things that you
need. Make sure you don’t
bring excessive luggage.
Make room for gifts to bring.
Jendra and Bunga at
Lapindo Mud Monument
Berkuda
di Bromo.
Posing at Jatim
Eco Park 2
7. Don’t forget to bring basic
and private medication.
Expenses
• Airline ticket
• Hotel (Bromo, Batu, Surabaya)
• Car rental (4 days)
• Hardtop rental (Bromo)
• Jatim Eco Park 2, Batu
• Night Spectacular, Batu
• Safari Garden Prigen, Pandaan
• Food
Itenarary
• Day 1 Wednesday, June 19th,
2013
• In the morning depart for Surabaya
• With the rented car heading for
Bromo
• Stop by the Suramadu Bridge
and Lapindo Mud site
• Arrive in Bromo
Day 2 Thursday,
June 20th, 2013
• At dawn, with the hardtop
heading for Pananjakan, Whispering Sand, Teletabies Hill
• At noon, back to the hotel to
check out and continue the trip
to Batu
• At dusk, arrive in Batu and rest.
Day 3 Friday, June 21st, 2013
• Morning, a trip to the apple
plantation
• Leave for Jatim Eco Park 2,
opening hours 10 AM to 6 PM
• Back to the hotel get ready to
go to Batu Night Spectacular
until midnight
• Back to the hotel and rest
Day 4 Saturday,
June 22nd, 2013
• Morning, depart for Safari Garden Prigi, Pandaan
• At dusk, heading for Surabaya
to stay for one night
Day 5 Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
• Depart for Jakarta
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Family Vacation
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