Java Expedition 2025

11 to 24 August 2025

YOUR ULTIMATE 2025 JAVA ADVENTURE WITH LIKEMINDED LADIES

This is a fully guided tour with Wacky Jacky's Team as your host, where we are offering an exciting expedition into Java to experience the different side of Indonesia.

This is a once in a lifetime trip and is a fully guided tour Wacky Jacky's amazing team will be with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and fun trip.

The trip starts by flying into Bali, with a one-night stop - flights to and from Java are included in the price you paid! The next day we fly into Yogyakarta for 2 nights, with day trips to some of the most interesting sights in Asia. We are staying in an area called Malioboro in Yogyakarta which has lots of night markets, shops and street stalls within a short walk from the hotel.

We then move onto Surakarta where the fun begins. Making 50 metres of your own batik fabric – you can break this down to 5m lots. You will be choosing colours and tjaps to make up your own range and working alongside the staff in a batik factory.

We have 4 nights in Surakarta and the hotel is in one of the larger shopping precincts in the city. Apart from making our Batik, we will be visiting a Tjap maker (stamps for making batik), famous batik lane, antique market to buy tjaps and traditional batik factories where you can purchase batik at amazing prices.

After our intense 5 days in Surakarta, we will be heading to a lovely country town in the mountains for 2 nights (spending one day enjoying the sights and a bit of down time). On day 10 we fly back to Bali and head by bus back to Candidasa. The next 4 nights will be spent there and you’ll have time to chill out after a huge 10 days travelling.

This will be a trip you will never forget. Be quick to get in before it sells out. Positions are strictly limited.

Limited Mobility – We kindly ask that individuals who are unable to walk unaided refrain from joining our activities, as our daily routine often involves walking, albeit at a leisurely pace. There is a lot of walking involved in this particular retreat – so it is essential you must be able to walk unassisted.

Room Types and Rates

Twin Share - you must have your own twin share buddy - Wacky Jacky's does not buddy up guests.

  • Single

    AU$4,199

  • Twin Share

    AU$3,699

  • Triple

    Not offered on this retreat

Inclusion

Payment Terms

- Initial installment: AU$1,000, deposit required to secure your position on the retreat.

- Second installment: AU$1,000 will be due 6 months prior to your retreat.

- Final installment: The balance will be due 3 months prior to your retreat.

Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Transportation

- Transfers from Airport on Arrival:  (not included) Please organise your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the The Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

 - Transfer from Candidasa Hotel to the Airport on the last day:  We will organise those transfers for you and are included in the retreat.

- Flights – Bali to Java return including in your retreat price.

Accommodation and Dining

- All Meals whilst in Java included

- All meals in Bali (including Welcome Dinner) are not included

- All accommodation with Daily breakfasts.

- If you arrive before the retreat dates, I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one near the hotel.

- Transfers from the Airport on Arrival:  Please organise your own transfer from Bali International Airport to Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in the airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from the there).

*Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Fabric and Quilting Activities

- Fabric and Quilting Activities

- 50m of white cotton PFD cut down into 10 x 5m pieces.  If you would like to do Rayon – please advise.

- Access to Wacky Jacky’s Bali fabric shop at special VIP discounted rates.

Your Free Days

- Optional days out available, normally consist of batik painting, Balinese cooking Class, Indigo Batik Day.

- Plenty of good quality local restaurants, shops to browse through.

Massages / shopping / snorkelling / relaxing.

*Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Flights to Bali

- This retreat does not include return flights from your home country to Bali.

- Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts on 4 May to 16 May, you have to fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

- When booking, please aim to land in Bali in the early afternoon on your first day and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day or thereafter if you choose to stay somewhere else for longer.

- If you arrive before the retreat dates: I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one near the hotel.

- Transfers from Airport on Arrival:  Please organize your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the The Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

*Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Exclusion

Flying into Bali

- Return flights from your home country to Bali are not included in this retreat.

- Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts on 4 May to 16 May, you have to fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

- When booking, please aim to land in Bali early afternoon on your first day, and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day.

- If you wish to fly in earlier be sure to book your own accommodation in Sanur – as Wacky Jacky’s does not book for you.

What You Need to Bring

Extra Luggage

- Since shopping is guaranteed, you need lots of space in the luggage! 😜

- For the same reason, I also suggest you to get extra baggage for your flight back home, as airlines can be strict with their luggage regulation.

- However, if it still exceeds, we can help arrange shipping at your own cost.

Patterns and Samples

- Bring your favourite patterns for quilting/any textile projects so you can preplan your fabric shopping.

- Since we also offer tailoring services, you can also bring your favourite dress/tops/bottoms as samples for our tailors.

Cash and Cards

- You will need spending money for lunch, dinners, drinks, souvenirs, optional tours and shopping days etc.

- Though not all, most places accept cards in Bali (like in my shop and cafe). I suggest bringing a little bit of cash and converting it in Candidasa, or you can lend some from me to be paid back later. Plenty of money changers in Candidasa.

- Avoid converting it in the airport as it may delay the group's collective arrival.

Suggested Attires

- Be mindful that Java is predominantly Muslim, and it is respectful to cover your shoulders and knees.

- ¾ pants and T-shirts or knee-length dresses are suitable.

- Bathers for swimming

- Flip-flops and good walking shoes.

- Last but not least, your sunscreen.

Sense of Humour

- Sense of humour and easygoing approach to the Balinese people as they are one of the friendliest people on earth and really like to talk to guests.

MEET WACKY JACKY'S AMAZING TEAM IN CANDIDASA WHO HELP AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE RETREAT.

Wacky Jacky's Textiles is a fully Indonesian company

We are now located in Bali – the final charges during checkout will be in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), which may look like a lot of numbers (in thousands, 000).
Don’t worry, though, the prices have been adjusted correctly to our AUD benchmark