Luxe Java, Sumba and Komodo Adventure

Spend your days relaxing at the ever peaceful Amanjiwo luxury hotel. Set within an authentic ampitheatre in rural Java, you can cycle around the surronding villages or take a trip out to Borobudur where a ninth century Buddhist sanctuary is found. Jacada Travel can arrange tours and excursions for you.

Both a shrine to Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage, Borobudur comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 life-size Buddha statues, each sculpted from a single stone. The monument occupies a modest plateau and from the top gallery, beautiful views of Central Java are revealed.o lift, the sun scales the surrounding volcanoes and terraced fields, and highlights the stone reliefs and the many faces of Buddha. Glimpsing Borobudur for the first time is often a deeply felt emotional experience. Later in the day, visits can be made to appreciate the historic and cultural context of this enduring monument. Personal guides will bring to life the knowledge contained within the reliefs. Go by 'andong', the traditional horse cart used daily by villagers throughout the region.

Start cycling from Amanjiwo, stopping off to see how tofu and tempeh is still traditionally made. Continue riding to another village which specializes in making pottery and then on to Kali Tengah Village which is the starting point for your trek. The 90 minute walk leads up through a string of small settlements, farms and plantations of cloves, coffee and sweet potato. Rest in Suroloyo before climbing 280 steps up to a peak of the Menoreh Hills for an incredible view down the valley and to the mountains beyond. Cycle part of the way back on a scenic route down to Borobudur.

Spend some lazy days at Nihi Sumba Island. All your meals and non-alcoholic drinks are included, so relax, soak up the sun, watch the sunset then enjoy an atmospheric dinner in the restaurant or at one of the many romantic locations among the grounds. Swim in the crystal-clear waters, go mountain biking and paddle boarding or simply kick back with a yoga or meditation session. To mix things up a bit, why not try an excursion out to a traditional Sumbanese village? The choice is yours.

Get up bright and early for an open-water fishing trip. Seventeen miles off the coast of Sumba, head to NIHI Sumba Island's FAD (fish aggregating device), a raft covered with algae which attracts little fish and, in turn, bigger fish. Now it is an incredible fishing spot where you can catch mahi-mahi and wahoo, which will later be served to you at dinner as sashimi. If you like, you can also jump in and snorkel with the fish, tiny sharks, and often dolphins, too. You can try your hand at spear-fishing, too.

Relax after a morning at sea with a massage and a manicure on the terrace of your villa.

Start the day with yoga with Nihiwatu's resident expert and after breakfast head off to a local Sumbanese village to visit the locals and learn about the work of the Sumba Foundation (which receives all the profits from NIHI Sumba Island).

Head down to the legendary wave for a surfing lesson with famous pro surfer Mark Healey.

Start the day with a hike to Nihi Oka, which is about 90 minutes away. On your hike, you'll pass villagers bathing in the river, Sumbanese horses and kids on their way to school. On arrival at Nihi Oka, a beautiful clifftop spot, you'll be greeted with cold towels and a coconut cut down from the top of the palm trees by your guide. Then you'll be shown to your breakfast table under the shade of a huge tree and overlooking the surf, where you'll be served Sumbanese coffee, fresh fruit, cakes, eggs, bacon and toast. You'll then be picked up in an open-top jeep and taken back to the resort.

Today you will have the chance to learn how to stand-up paddle board.

Today you will watch a local horse race on the beach. Place your bets on the horses (the proceeds go to the Sumba Foundation) and enjoy some cocktails as the sun goes down over the surf.

Spend your days sailing around the marine-rich waters of the Komodo Islands. Enjoy trips to islands in search of the legendary Komodo Dragon, snorkelling and diving in some of the world's most exciting reefs and simply relaxing on your luxury cruiser. The exact itinerary will depend on which you choose, our travel designer will help you choose which suits you best.

Explore Rinca and Komodo Islands to witness the legendary Komodo dragons.