A journey through Central Java takes the traveler from the mysteries of the Royal Courts to the craft markets. Central Java has been the cradle of refined Kingdoms and Royal dynasties. Java has a long history of trade with Europe and the Far East. The volcanoes and fertile valleys of Central Java have inspired many artists in the past and continue to inspire today. 1265 In "Il Millione", Marco Polo wrote: "There is a huge island which is called Jawa. Navigators and sailors report that it is the biggest island in the world" 1850 Ms Marianne North, an English travel writer, described it "one magnificent garden of luxury". 1930 Alfred Russell Wallace, a botanist and ethnologist wrote: "taking it as a whole and surveying it from every point of view, Jawa is the very finest and most interesting tropical island in the world”. The courts of Jogjakarta and Solo became the center of culture and the Sultans are keeping alive the old traditions and court arts; such as music, dances, batik and silver craft. Both these cities are only 2-hour drive away from our resort. Jogjakarta has an impressive Royal Palace, a Water Palace, several museums and private art-curio centers such as the Affandi’s and Ardijanto’s Collections.
Its main street - Jalan Maliboro - houses a street market where a huge variety of art and handicraft is displayed from dusk to midnight. Surakarta or Solo was before home to the capital of the ancient Mataram Empire. Besides the majestical royal palace.
Come to Losari and see for yourself all that Central Java has to offer!
refreshing swim after a challenging hike through countryside
On this beautiful hike you will experience all the different layers of Javanese flora from the hilltops with its incredible views and waterfall of Sekar Langit, down a river where you can freely swim in a natural pool of cold mountain water. A picnic will be organized for you half way down the hike with beverages and light food. After the waterfall visit, you can continue the trip to visit a real Javanese rural village where simplicity of life is still authentic. Enjoy a glass of hot Javanese tea with our village friends.
Candi Umbul, Royal Hot Baths
an original Majapahit hot spring water royal bath
From Losari Spa Retreat & Coffee Plantation you will walk or ride through beautiful little sleepy Javanese villages, following the abandoned train tracks of the old plantation trains. You pass through lush flora and breathtaking valleys reaching the Candi Umbul Majapahit baths hidden in a flowery valley. Its warm water, which comes directly from the volcanic reservoirs, is still considered sacred for the Javanese. You can enjoy this thermal bath while being served a light lunch / picnic. 
Andong Ride Around Traditional Villages
Indonesia has some traditional transportations that look really unique. Indonesians like to use them because they are affordable and can be found everywhere. Andong, a horse carriage, is one of them. It can fit five to six people facing each other. Andong is very popular and used in every rural village or small town in Java. Enjoy this traditional way of moving around the villages and discover how actually beautiful it is to move at a slow pace.
Indonesia has some traditional transportations that look really unique. Indonesians like to use them because they are affordable and can be found everywhere. Andong, a horse carriage, is one of them. It can fit five to six people facing each other. Andong is very popular and used in every rural village or small town in Java. Enjoy this traditional way of moving around the villages and discover how actually beautiful it is to move at a slow pace.
White Water Rafting
Enjoy the challenges to keep adrenaline high throughout the first part of this journey.
Borobudur International Golf & Country Club
Situated at the slope of Mt. Tidar, right in the heart of Magelang Regency, Borobudur International Golf & Country Club (BIGCC) is a world-class 18 holes golf course. Designed by British Native Golf Legend, Nick Faldo, BIGCC offers not only a challenging course for golfing aficionados but also breathtaking mountainous scenery. Its cool climate has turned it into a daring course all the year around.
Cycling
Starting at our “Mayong Reception”, this breathtaking bicycle tour winds down through 10 km of lush valleys, Javanese villages, train tracks and rich green rice fields. Expert guides will explain the history of the land, the culture and its people taking you through unforgettable experience that will remain with you long after your leave. Stop at the Royal Baths and enjoy the picnic.
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