Amanjiwo

While staying at this charming temple-like property surrounded by green rice fields and the Menoreh Hills, guests have the opportunity to visit the UNESCO-protected Borobudur Temple as well as the vibrant city of Yogyakarta. Borobudur is one of the best-preserved monuments in the world, boasting stupas and 6 platforms decorated with 2672 panels with bas-reliefs and 504 life-size Buddha statues. To reach it, you only need a 25-minute walk from the hotel.

The area also has the temples of Pawon - a real gem of Javanese architecture, and Mendut - built around 800 AD. The volcanic terrain and Mount Merapi are perfect for trekking for both advanced and beginners. In Yogyakarta, guests will see the magnificent Sultan's Palace. 2 hours away A drive away from the hotel is the town of Solo, a cultural center where you can experience local music, art, dances and crafts. During trips around the area, guests have the opportunity to see traditional celebrations, when many people play an instrument called gamelan and perform regional dances.

The decor of the hotel suites refers to the style of the Borobudur Buddhist sanctuary, with windows overlooking the Menoreh Hills, the valley or Borobudur. Some suites have private pools. The restaurant overlooks the rice fields and offers Javanese and Indonesian specialties prepared with ingredients from nearby farms. The spa offers treatments based on centuries-old Javanese healing and beauty rituals. For example, Mandi Lulur is a treatment that tones and cleanses the body. It combines massage, exfoliation and a warm herbal bath.

Keret Api Wisat train

While standard luxury hotels offer wonderful amenities, extraordinary landscapes and comfortable relaxation, Amajiwo goes a step further and offers guests a truly royal journey on the Kereta Api Wisata train. It offers various itineraries and tour programs that include visits to popular Indonesian tourist attractions such as volcanoes, beaches and historical cities. Travelers can use the services of guides who show them around places worth seeing and share knowledge about the history and culture of the country.

One of its most popular routes is between Jakarta and Amanjiwo. The seven-hour journey takes you through spectacular landscapes, and guests will be accompanied by Amanjiwo anthropologist Patrick Vanhoebrouck, who will share his insights into Javanese culture and the historical sites you will encounter along the way.

The two-day trip includes:

• One-way Kereta Api Wisata train journey (on specified dates) between Jakarta and Amanjiwo
• Entrance to the VIP lounge at Gambir and Yogyakarta stations
• VIP Fast Track at Jakarta Airport
• Private ride for up to 15 people
• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and alcoholic beverages served during the trip
• Cultural and historical curiosities told by an anthropologist accompanying the journey
• Private return transfers Yogyakarta-Amanjiwo
• Transfer from Jakarta airport to hotel in Jakarta area and from hotel in Jakarta to Pasar Senen station
• Two-day stay in Amanjiwo
• Daily breakfast at Amanjiwo for two

Available dates in 2023:

• May 5 – 7
• May 19 – 21
• June 2 – 4
• June 30 - July 2
• July 14 – 16
• August 11 – 13
• August 18 – 20
• September 29 - October 1
• October 20 – 22
• November 24 – 26
• December 22 – 24