Private 3-Day Karimunjawa Islands from Yogyakarta

The Karimunjawa Islands lie in the Java Sea, off the north coast of Central Java. The route from Yogyakarta is a drive to Jepara followed by a ferry. This three-day private trip covers the logistics for you: a private air-conditioned car with a driver, hotel pickup in Yogyakarta, the round-trip fast boat tickets and a guide who speaks English.

On Day 1 you drive to Jepara and take the Express Bahari ferry to the islands. After checking in to your accommodation and having lunch, you visit Boby Beach, Love Hill and Tanjung Gelam Beach for sunset. Day 2 is the sea day. After breakfast, a private boat takes you to snorkelling spots, among them the Nemo/Teaspoon spot, around Small Menjangan and at Cemara Besar Island, and the day ends with dinner in Karimunjawa's town square. On Day 3 you have breakfast, return to Jepara by boat and drive back to Yogyakarta.

The price includes the car, driver and fuel, the ferry tickets, the accommodation, the private boat sea tour and land tour, photos and video of the trip, six meals with grilled fish on the island, port and national park fees, snorkelling gear, entrance tickets and a free shark breeding ticket. Meals not mentioned, personal expenses and travel insurance are extra. The listing refers to two days and one night of accommodation in its inclusions, while the itinerary describes three days, so confirm the number of nights with the operator.

The listing advises bringing cash because ATMs are limited on the islands, and warns that internet connectivity is limited. Bring a hat, swimwear, a towel, a camera, snacks, sunscreen, water and insect repellent. Smoking, littering and touching plants are not allowed. The trip is not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments or people prone to seasickness.

The operator is IndoTravelSapiens, and the trip is booked through GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. It suits travellers who want a short island stay from Yogyakarta without organising the ferry and transfers.