Surabaya Sights
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Port
Surabaya, Indonesia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The capital city of East Java and the island’s second-largest city after Jakarta, Surabaya is your gateway to the historical intrigue of Old Java. A warm Javanese welcome awaits you -- watch a traditional Javanese dance and enjoy a local refreshment of various Javanese cakes and beverages.
Take a brief tour of the building that was the first Dutch Government building in Surabaya during the colonial era.
Next, you’ll see the Submarine Monument -- a real KRI Pasopati 410-type Whiskey-Class Russian submarine used in 1952 by the Indonesian Navy. This is a reminder of the fragile alliances forged throughout Asia in the post-war era.
Don’t miss the riotous colors and scents of the Kayoon Flower Garden Market, located on the western bank of the Kayoon River. Vendors here offer fresh forsythias, dried flowers, artificial gardens, beautiful orchids and tropical decorative blossoms.
A bit of ancient history awaits you at the Joko Dolog Statue. Legend holds that it was erected in 1289 to honor King Kertanegara of the Singosari Dynasty.
Browse for arts and crafts in the Surabaya Kriya Gallery.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars.