Tours from Homeview
Welcome to Homeview Indonesia
Our aim is to offer you excellent Service and a vacation you will never forget, away from crowded Tourists areas.
Our Apartments are clean, modern Apartments can accomodate upto 4-8 people.
East Java is an interesting place to visit, enjoy a vacation with wonderful scenery just a half hour flight from Bali island, Malang or to the east Javanese capital of Surabaya.
Meet friendly people, try fresh sweet and healthy fruit, traditional food at a cheap budget. In East Java you will find wonderful & unforgetable places & scenery : Bromo Mountain, Ijen Crater, Batu & Malang city. Great zoo, nice villages, green forests, beautiful Paddy fields carved into the landscapes.
The best form of Transport in Indonesia as you know is the Motorbike, we offer Motorbike tours to all destinations its a wonderful experience to ride through the mountain roads and tracks, discovering new breath taking scenery on the way.
Of course Cars, Buses and Trains are available.
Our aim is to offer you excellent Service and a vacation you will never forget, away from crowded Tourists areas.
Our Apartments are clean, modern Apartments can accomodate upto 4-8 people.
East Java is an interesting place to visit, enjoy a vacation with wonderful scenery just a half hour flight from Bali island, Malang or to the east Javanese capital of Surabaya.
Meet friendly people, try fresh sweet and healthy fruit, traditional food at a cheap budget. In East Java you will find wonderful & unforgetable places & scenery : Bromo Mountain, Ijen Crater, Batu & Malang city. Great zoo, nice villages, green forests, beautiful Paddy fields carved into the landscapes.
The best form of Transport in Indonesia as you know is the Motorbike, we offer Motorbike tours to all destinations its a wonderful experience to ride through the mountain roads and tracks, discovering new breath taking scenery on the way.
Of course Cars, Buses and Trains are available.
Homeview farm
Has concentrated itself over the years on Dragon fruit, the Super Red variety, which has a sweet taste like Kiwi, the fruit is very healthy and its said good for Diabetes, no pesticides or chemicals are used.
Guests are welcome to come and visit, or join in. the harvest is every six months, Homeview farm has around 3000 trees, with an annual harvest of around 2.5 metric tons.
The farm also keeps Cows, Goats, Rabbits and a small stock of live cat fish.
Around the house are many Paddy fields and farming, is well worth it to spend some time seeing how things are done here with no machines. The locals will love to meet you and show there produce.
Has concentrated itself over the years on Dragon fruit, the Super Red variety, which has a sweet taste like Kiwi, the fruit is very healthy and its said good for Diabetes, no pesticides or chemicals are used.
Guests are welcome to come and visit, or join in. the harvest is every six months, Homeview farm has around 3000 trees, with an annual harvest of around 2.5 metric tons.
The farm also keeps Cows, Goats, Rabbits and a small stock of live cat fish.
Around the house are many Paddy fields and farming, is well worth it to spend some time seeing how things are done here with no machines. The locals will love to meet you and show there produce.
In good reach from Homeview are three Beaches worth visiting.
Pantai Ngliyep with Temple
A Volcanic reef with vast marine life, you will be occupied a whole day just exploring the holes or snorkling, crabs and fish, as a refreshment a cooled baby coconut can give you energy for more exploring at the beaches temple.
Pantai Balekambang with sea Temple
Is a more popular point of interest for Indonesian people, here are white sands corel reefs and a cool breeze, outside the beach area is a market where clothes and souvenirs can be found at low prices bargening is advisable.
Pantai Ngliyep with Temple
A Volcanic reef with vast marine life, you will be occupied a whole day just exploring the holes or snorkling, crabs and fish, as a refreshment a cooled baby coconut can give you energy for more exploring at the beaches temple.
Pantai Balekambang with sea Temple
Is a more popular point of interest for Indonesian people, here are white sands corel reefs and a cool breeze, outside the beach area is a market where clothes and souvenirs can be found at low prices bargening is advisable.
Pantai Jolosutro
Famous to the Snake Queen legend, it is said that a river is running under the sea which can draw people in, not suitable for swimming, paddling is ok, just outside the beach area is a traditional market restaurant where Indonesian Bakso and Noodles are served along with Coffee and Juices.
The Beaches can be reached by Car or Motorbike.
Famous to the Snake Queen legend, it is said that a river is running under the sea which can draw people in, not suitable for swimming, paddling is ok, just outside the beach area is a traditional market restaurant where Indonesian Bakso and Noodles are served along with Coffee and Juices.
The Beaches can be reached by Car or Motorbike.
Fresh Fruit, Vegetable, Clothes and Gold Market
Markets in Indonesia start at around 2am in the morning and close at 5pm. The early bird will find the best products and price, until around 8am the market traders can be found on the roadside outside of the market, after 8am the main traders for the day move into the covered market, where fruit, veg, fish, clothing, flowers and solid gold jewelry can be found, Indonesian people invest there hard earned money mainly in Gold, because of the fast profit, the price compared to western standards is very cheap and there are no fakes around, some designs are very good, after buying, a certificate with weight and price will be issued.
Markets in Indonesia start at around 2am in the morning and close at 5pm. The early bird will find the best products and price, until around 8am the market traders can be found on the roadside outside of the market, after 8am the main traders for the day move into the covered market, where fruit, veg, fish, clothing, flowers and solid gold jewelry can be found, Indonesian people invest there hard earned money mainly in Gold, because of the fast profit, the price compared to western standards is very cheap and there are no fakes around, some designs are very good, after buying, a certificate with weight and price will be issued.
Clothes are cheap and real bargins can be found, inside and outside the market small kiosks stalls can be found, where many Indonesian specialities can be tasted like Rendang (spicy beef in coconut) or Sate with peanut sauce.
Later in the evening when the shops are closing, the night market stalls move in selling fried Fish from Schrimp - Octapus, Nasi Goreng, Sate, Mie Goreng and much more. Alot of foods are packed or served on fresh banana leaves, it keeps the food fresh and in some cases gives a good aroma to the food inside.
Most foods in Indonesia are served with chilli, our advice is take a small amount first, to find out the right dosage, some chillis can blow your head off so be warned... on the road side some western foods can also be found , like Burgers and french fries.
All in all a trip to the market is a splendid day out, and an experience which should not be missed.
Later in the evening when the shops are closing, the night market stalls move in selling fried Fish from Schrimp - Octapus, Nasi Goreng, Sate, Mie Goreng and much more. Alot of foods are packed or served on fresh banana leaves, it keeps the food fresh and in some cases gives a good aroma to the food inside.
Most foods in Indonesia are served with chilli, our advice is take a small amount first, to find out the right dosage, some chillis can blow your head off so be warned... on the road side some western foods can also be found , like Burgers and french fries.
All in all a trip to the market is a splendid day out, and an experience which should not be missed.
Motorcycle Tour through the Mountain tracks
Four hours touring the close by area of Homeview, this is a motorbike tour, where you will go offroad on stone and mud tracks, ability and skill for this tour is experienced, there is alot of down hill and up hill and the ground is not fixed, (loose stones). This tour is available only out of the raining season.
On the way you will see the Tea plantations, pass over mountains see the clove trees planted by the dutch many years ago. We will stop for pictures and refreshments. The tour is around 100 km depending on track conditions and weather. Motorcycles and Helmets will be provided, it is advisable to bring your own shoes or boots, jackets or warm clothes should be worn, as it gets cold as we climb.
Motorcycles vary on what track or road we are travelling, in Indonesia the biggest bikes have 250cc, for Indonesian roads this is more than enough.
Four hours touring the close by area of Homeview, this is a motorbike tour, where you will go offroad on stone and mud tracks, ability and skill for this tour is experienced, there is alot of down hill and up hill and the ground is not fixed, (loose stones). This tour is available only out of the raining season.
On the way you will see the Tea plantations, pass over mountains see the clove trees planted by the dutch many years ago. We will stop for pictures and refreshments. The tour is around 100 km depending on track conditions and weather. Motorcycles and Helmets will be provided, it is advisable to bring your own shoes or boots, jackets or warm clothes should be worn, as it gets cold as we climb.
Motorcycles vary on what track or road we are travelling, in Indonesia the biggest bikes have 250cc, for Indonesian roads this is more than enough.
ITS NOT WHAT YOU RIDE ITS HOW YOU RIDE.....
On the way we will pass many Villages, the people will look, and wave. The Indonesian culture and people are very friendly wave back, stop if you like for some photos, asian people love to pose for a picture.
Some people will invite you into there homes offer food and rest, in Indonesia it is polite to accept.
Explore the Indonesian life with its culture, and have a good time with them all.
Its a pretty hard track, beginners can come if, a tutorial test is done to make sure that the persons are safe riding off road on slippy tracks.
There are clothing shops nearby for motorcycle jackets can be picked for next to nothing with protection.
The pictures show tea, landscape and road cafes along the way. Some Kiosks are open 24 hours a day.
Another great day out with breath taking landscapes.
On the way we will pass many Villages, the people will look, and wave. The Indonesian culture and people are very friendly wave back, stop if you like for some photos, asian people love to pose for a picture.
Some people will invite you into there homes offer food and rest, in Indonesia it is polite to accept.
Explore the Indonesian life with its culture, and have a good time with them all.
Its a pretty hard track, beginners can come if, a tutorial test is done to make sure that the persons are safe riding off road on slippy tracks.
There are clothing shops nearby for motorcycle jackets can be picked for next to nothing with protection.
The pictures show tea, landscape and road cafes along the way. Some Kiosks are open 24 hours a day.
Another great day out with breath taking landscapes.
Balekambang Beach Resort
The beach has three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which are connected with a one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers perfect atmosphere situated in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists. The beach is good for access with car or motorcycle. Drive time about 1.5 hours depending on traffic and weather. Enjoy its wonderfull waves with soft sea wind. Watch the sunset and sunrise in this beach and do some of beach activities, such as; swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.
The beach has three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which are connected with a one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers perfect atmosphere situated in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists. The beach is good for access with car or motorcycle. Drive time about 1.5 hours depending on traffic and weather. Enjoy its wonderfull waves with soft sea wind. Watch the sunset and sunrise in this beach and do some of beach activities, such as; swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.
Mount Bromo National Park
Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit / Old Javanese: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), the volcano is still active and is the most famous tourist attraction in East Java. Mount Bromo belongs to one the wonders of earth, with dessert sands and extreme temperatures ranging from +4°c - 45°C.
Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. The surrounding Valleys and canyons spread over 10km² with challenging terrain. Horse rides are available and refreshments along the way. The best way of visiting is by Jeep or as experienced a Motorcyclist, the roads can be challenging. The time to arrive at Bromo is 3 or 4 am in morning to see the spectacular Sunrise which should not be missed. We normally leave Homeview around 1am in morning to arrive in Bromo on time.
Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit / Old Javanese: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), the volcano is still active and is the most famous tourist attraction in East Java. Mount Bromo belongs to one the wonders of earth, with dessert sands and extreme temperatures ranging from +4°c - 45°C.
Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. The surrounding Valleys and canyons spread over 10km² with challenging terrain. Horse rides are available and refreshments along the way. The best way of visiting is by Jeep or as experienced a Motorcyclist, the roads can be challenging. The time to arrive at Bromo is 3 or 4 am in morning to see the spectacular Sunrise which should not be missed. We normally leave Homeview around 1am in morning to arrive in Bromo on time.
Ngliyep Volcanic Beach
Ngliyep beach has beautiful volcanic rocky beach at the southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet coral reefs. In addition, it has an island with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, souvenir shop, cafe`s, etc.
Ngliyep beach has beautiful volcanic rocky beach at the southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet coral reefs. In addition, it has an island with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, souvenir shop, cafe`s, etc.
Lapindo the sea of mud
Lapindo, volcanic mud
This is not one of East Java cultural heritage or even Tourism destination, Lapindo hot mud is such a tragedy for Sidoarjo people as victims of this thing happened. The natural disaster shows how strong nature can be.
The Sidoarjo mud flow or Lapindo mud, that has been ongoing since May 2006. Approximately 2,500 m³ (88,000 cubic feet) of mud are expelled per day, which is equivalent to the contents of a dozen Olympic-size swimming pools. It appears that the flow will continue indefinitely. As of November 2008, the Sidoarjo mud flow is contained by levees. Lapindo can be viewed from above on walkways which have been to built to contain the volcanic mud. Under the mud Buildings can be seen spreading over kms of mud sea, in the distance the frequent explosions can be seen.
Lapindo, volcanic mud
This is not one of East Java cultural heritage or even Tourism destination, Lapindo hot mud is such a tragedy for Sidoarjo people as victims of this thing happened. The natural disaster shows how strong nature can be.
The Sidoarjo mud flow or Lapindo mud, that has been ongoing since May 2006. Approximately 2,500 m³ (88,000 cubic feet) of mud are expelled per day, which is equivalent to the contents of a dozen Olympic-size swimming pools. It appears that the flow will continue indefinitely. As of November 2008, the Sidoarjo mud flow is contained by levees. Lapindo can be viewed from above on walkways which have been to built to contain the volcanic mud. Under the mud Buildings can be seen spreading over kms of mud sea, in the distance the frequent explosions can be seen.
Soekarno Indonesians first president
One of the tourist attractions in Blitar municipality is the tomb of Soekarno, an Indonesian proclamation reader and the first President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The architectural "Joglo" dominates the tomb. It is in East Javanese style and combined with Gateway of Bentar. Beside the main building formed cover grave house of ‘Bung Karno’, this graveyard complex also completed with support building that hold a museum with the belongings of the first president. Outside the building small allees with traditional markets offer souvenirs, clothes, food, well worth a visit.
Situated 45 mins from Homeview
One of the tourist attractions in Blitar municipality is the tomb of Soekarno, an Indonesian proclamation reader and the first President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The architectural "Joglo" dominates the tomb. It is in East Javanese style and combined with Gateway of Bentar. Beside the main building formed cover grave house of ‘Bung Karno’, this graveyard complex also completed with support building that hold a museum with the belongings of the first president. Outside the building small allees with traditional markets offer souvenirs, clothes, food, well worth a visit.
Situated 45 mins from Homeview
Embultuk Cave
Embultuk Cave is a natural cave with beautiful stalagmite and stalactite. Embultuk cave is located in Tumpakkepuh village, Bakung district, to the south of Blitar city with a distance of about 40 kilometers. This cave is about 1500 meters long and about 3 meters wide and high.
In full of stalagmite along the length about 1,5 km, you will want to stay in the caves impressing atmosphere, underground water and the natural impression. The visitors have to use a ‘petromak’ lamp and double clothing.
Embultuk Cave is a natural cave with beautiful stalagmite and stalactite. Embultuk cave is located in Tumpakkepuh village, Bakung district, to the south of Blitar city with a distance of about 40 kilometers. This cave is about 1500 meters long and about 3 meters wide and high.
In full of stalagmite along the length about 1,5 km, you will want to stay in the caves impressing atmosphere, underground water and the natural impression. The visitors have to use a ‘petromak’ lamp and double clothing.
Gunung Kawi Mountain
As a pilgrimage tourism village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency. Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830.
Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc. The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or "Jum'at Legi" (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers.
As a pilgrimage tourism village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency. Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830.
Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc. The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or "Jum'at Legi" (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers.
Mount Kelud
Mount Kelud has had a change. It had a green crater before it exploded, but today the beautiful crater is gone. The new Kelud presents its new dome, which appeared in November 2007.
Breezes of fresh air and charming scenery make this area interesting for ecotourism, adventuring, and health purposes. Here we can enjoy the shady cool plantation, an area for rock climbing, jogging, cross country, and camping ground, a channel to the crater through the mountain, sulfur lake down the mountain volcanology.
Mount Kelud is a relatively small stratovolcano with a summit elevation at 1731m above sea level or 1650m above the densely populated and fertile plains of Kediri and Blitar that surround the volcano
It’s a fantastic and curious natural panorama, must be seen!
Mount Kelud has had a change. It had a green crater before it exploded, but today the beautiful crater is gone. The new Kelud presents its new dome, which appeared in November 2007.
Breezes of fresh air and charming scenery make this area interesting for ecotourism, adventuring, and health purposes. Here we can enjoy the shady cool plantation, an area for rock climbing, jogging, cross country, and camping ground, a channel to the crater through the mountain, sulfur lake down the mountain volcanology.
Mount Kelud is a relatively small stratovolcano with a summit elevation at 1731m above sea level or 1650m above the densely populated and fertile plains of Kediri and Blitar that surround the volcano
It’s a fantastic and curious natural panorama, must be seen!
Safari Park
This tourism object is located at Jatiarjo village Prigen distric. This natural preserve is the branch of Cisarua - Bogor natural preserve. As the natural wild life, preserve Taman Safari Indonesia collects various wild animals. This wildlife preserve is 295 hectares, the wild animal such as : lion tiger, wild buffalo, komodo, rhinaceros, bison that live in open area. Lies at the slope of Mt. Arjuno 800 – 1.500-meter sea level cover 340 ha and divided three zones. Wild life zone, place for visitor observing a natural wild life.
This tourism object is located at Jatiarjo village Prigen distric. This natural preserve is the branch of Cisarua - Bogor natural preserve. As the natural wild life, preserve Taman Safari Indonesia collects various wild animals. This wildlife preserve is 295 hectares, the wild animal such as : lion tiger, wild buffalo, komodo, rhinaceros, bison that live in open area. Lies at the slope of Mt. Arjuno 800 – 1.500-meter sea level cover 340 ha and divided three zones. Wild life zone, place for visitor observing a natural wild life.