Renowned for its ancient architecture and natural beauty, Central Java is the cornerstone of Indonesia’s great artistic developments in dance, music, painting, silverwork and weaving. For those seeking the roots of Indonesian culture, Amanjiwo’s Cultural Trails offer a lively experience of Central Java’s powerful legacy.
Amanjiwo or ‘peaceful soul’ is a monumental, 36-suite resort fashioned of sandstone and rooted to the cultural and rural heartland of Central Java.
Amanjiwo sits in the very heart of Java and looks out over the spectacular 8th century Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur. A wonder in itself, the resort is a sweeping circle of limestone against forested hills. This extraordinary location fosters exploration of the surrounding countryside, local villages and the spiritual home of Javanese Buddhism.
Sunset over the Borobudur
Discover this intriguing region by private car, bicycle, horseback or andong, horse-drawn carts used daily by villagers. A number of treks can also be arranged from the resort.
The Amanjiwo Cultural Trails offers a lively experience of Central Java’s powerful legacy.
This offer includes 03 nights’ accommodation, daily Continental breakfast for 02 persons, airport transfers and a choice of 03 complimentary activities from a menu of 12 options.
Prices
- US$1,950 Garden Suite
- US$2,250 Borobodur Suite
- US$2,550 Garden Pool Suite
- US$2,850 Borobodur Pool Suite
- US$7,800 Dalem Jiwo
Validity
- until Apr 30, 2010
Quiet pool
Inclusions
Choice of Activities
- Hike the rugged limestone Menoreh Hills
- Ride in an andong through nearby kampungs (villages)
- Take a guided tour of Borobudur or experience the mystic of Borobudur at dawn
- Discover the temples of Kedu Valley
- Explore the local villages on a bicycle and witness age-old skills
- Practice semadi, a silent Javanese meditation in the ancient Mendut temple strewn with rose petals
- Have a fortune-telling session with the royal astrologer
- Visit the local markets of Muntilan and Borobudur
- Spend half a day at the temples of Prambanan Valley
- Enjoy sunset martinis in Amanjiwo’s rice fields overlooking Borobudur
- Visit a ‘home restaurant’ for classic warung dishes painstakingly prepared over a charcoal fire
- Have an Amanjiwo feast of traditional Javanese dishes
Amanjiwo Pool Suite