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.
Location | Day | Experience | Partner | Theme |
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Jakarta | 1 | Fly to Jakarta | ||
2 | Orientation Briefing from ACICIS | ACICIS | Security and Health | |
Everyday Indonesian | Atma Jaya University | Language Basics | ||
3 | Indonesian Trading | Sunda Kelapa Port | Indonesian History | |
Indonesian Media | Jakarta Post | Media | ||
School Visit | Kartini Emergency School | Urban Poverty | ||
Welcome Ceremony | Australian Embassy | Introduction to Indonesia | ||
Bandung | 4 | Bus to Bandung | ||
Volcano Tour | Vulcanology Centre | Geology, Earth Science | ||
5 | Discussion Forum | Parahyangan University | International Relations | |
Angklung workshop | Angklung Mang Udjo | Music | ||
Yogyakarta | 6 | Train to Yogyakarta | ||
7 | Batik workshop | Giriloyo Women’s Batik Cooperative | Traditional Craft & Arts | |
Tour of Kota Gede | Culture and Arts | |||
Silver workshop | Traditional Craft & Arts | |||
Ramayana Ballet | Prambanan Temple | Traditional Dance | ||
8 | Tour of Prambanan and Plaosan temples | Prambanan Temple | History & Culture | |
Islamic boarding school | Krapyak pesantren | Education | ||
9 | Sunrise Tour of Borobodur Temple | Borobodur Temple | History & Culture | |
9 | Village Living Seminar | Village Stay | Culture | |
Bali | 10 | Fly to Bali | ||
11 | School Visit | Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School | Education partnerships | |
Architecture & Culture Tour | Culture | |||
12 | Turtle Conservation | Serangan Island turtle tour | Nature & Conservation | |
13 | Fly to Australia |
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.