10 Tours in Yogyakarta That You Shouldn't Miss

July 27, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Yogyakarta boasts stunning architecture and a truly spiritual sensibility. The ancient Hindu temples of Prambanan look like hand-drizzled sand castles, while the Sultan's palace is reminiscent of a gilded music box filled with jewels. Known for its arts and handicrafts, Yogyakarta is a cultural hub, a nerve center for traditional and modern puppetry.
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1. Private Tour of Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta

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This tour will start from Prambanan village to the Prambanan Temple. The Hindu temple of the “slender virgin”, also known as a complex of Lorojongrang, was erected in the 9th century while Java was ruled by the Hindu Sanjayas of Old Mataram in the north. It consists of 3 major temples/shrines in the main area dedicated to respected Hindu’s God Trinity such as Candi Shiva Mahadeva, Candi Brahma & Candi Vishnu. Enough time is given to walk around and observe the beautiful carvings and the neighborhood shrines such as the Candi Palosan and The Candi Sewu. The Ramayana story is carved into the walls of the temples.

Inclusions: Private driver and guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch or Dinner, Harbor entrance fee, if applicable

Reviewed By CHILDHOOD10

it was 1951, i was ten years old and the family went for the weekend up to malino.i swam in the pool and i was woken up in the middle of the night to see the lunar eclipse.

2. Private Tour: Full Day Lava Tour By Jeep In Merapi Volcano Including Borobudur Sunrise Pawon Mendut and Prambanan Temples Tour

Yogyakarta Region, Yogyakarta Region, Java MAM Holidays Indonesia
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Join this private tour with your friends or family member to explore Merapi Volcano by Jeep and Wonderful Sunrise at Borobudur Temple. Also you will get chance to visit famous Pawon temple, Mendut temple and Prambanan temple.

Inclusions: Private Air Conditioned transportation, Entrance Fees as per itinerary, Jeep In Merapi, English Speaking Driver cum Guide, Breakfast, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Local Tour Guide, Food and Drinks

Reviewed By nurulnisaulfa

this experience was so great we enjoyed it a lot we met inggrit, and she was friendly and told me everything about the animals, especially binturong

3. Private Royal Heritage Tour: Yogyakarta Palace, Watercastle, Sonobudoyo Museum

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This tour is designed to give you the real experience in Yogyakarta. Begin with visiting the splendid Sonobudoyo Museum, then, you can witness the ONE AND ONLY living monarchy in Indonesia by visiting Kraton (Yogyakarta Palace). Next, we will visit the wonderful building of Water Castle. Finally, make your own handicraft and souvenir by learning to do some Batik paintings. We have practise eco-friendly concept and sustainability concept. When you join our tour, you will also directly support sustainable tourism! This tour is the right balance of adventure, heritage while trying to implement tour in sustainable concept. Provides positive impact on the locals and community but minimise the negative impact on the destination and local culture. We practise sustainable tour concept. We are trying to minimise the one-single plastic use in our tour, so we ban single plastic use of water bottle and provide refill water. We are also involving local community/people in our tour.

Inclusions: Lunch at local famous restaurant, Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel, All Entry/Admission Tickets, One Batik painting craft and workshop fee, Air conditioned hired van/car, Fuels, parking, and other fees, Knowledgeable, photographer skill, friendly, fun, and fluent English speaking guide, Refill water

Exclusions: Flight ticket , Hotel/accommodation, Visa, Personal Travel Insurance , Personal Medications, Personal expenses , Those not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviewed By djurias2020

Great trip,the tour guide is very professional. eventhough the weather was hot in Borobudur we didn't feel tired.we enjoyed the guide story. When we went to Merapi,t was raining.we still can enjoy lava tour well. Thanks to Pak Gilang Travelxism

4. Morning Tour: The Heritage of Java

Raminten Kitchen, Jl. Sabirin, Kotabaru, Kec. Gondokusuman, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55224, Indonesia Moana - Yogyakarta's Authentic Bicycle Tour
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Tour with MOANA provides a refreshing alternative adventure by bicycle to explore Yogyakarta. We do not battle the crowds at touristic destinations promoted in guided books, but turn your attention to friendly local communities and charming excursions into the fascinating lifestyle and culture of real Javanese people. Every day is different and every tour is a surprise, as we focus NOT on destinations, but lose ourselves in the enchantment of the journey itself. Let us take you off the beaten path and show you the real thing, real life, REAL Yogyakarta.

Inclusions: Bike rental, Donation to local community, Experienced guide, Refreshing local food/drinks, Helmet (if desire)

Exclusions: Tips guide (if satisfied only), Transport to meeting point

Reviewed By iamandyna

It was beyond a cycling tour. They served and introduced some local values/people around the village. Def a great storyteller to guide you along the afternoon.

5. Borobudur Sunrise and Great Temples Tour

Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort & Spa, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto KM.8,7, Nayan, Maguwoharjo, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia Izzati Jogjatour
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Yogyakarta is well known as a Culture city in Indonesia.Visiting some temples in Yogyakarta is a very interesting tour.Besides beautiful,those places have a historical values and unique architectures.You can explore them in a day tour. With us, we packed them in "Fun Culture Full day tour.

Inclusions: Cold Water, Private transportation, Personal protect equipment ( Masker,hand sanitizer )

Exclusions: Lunch, admission

Reviewed By supandif2021

My family and I took tour to Merapi and temple tour with Izzati Jogjatour.Was very fun and enjoyable tour.The Driver was very knowledgeable,explained during the trip and on the temple in the program.

6. Borobudur & Prambanan Guided Temple Tours ( Private Services )

Wonderful Borobudur Indonesia Travel Services
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Experience the extraordinary holiday in Yogyakarta by visiting the magnificent temples! We combine the experiences of culture, nature and adventure from a hill with the backdrop of Borobudur temple and volcanoes in central Java followed by a visit to Mendut & Pawon temples. End you temple tour at the biggest Hindu temple in Asia which is Prambanan Temple.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Entry / Admission to Borobudur temple, Entry / Admission to Pawon & Mendut temples, Entry / Admission to Prambanan temple, Local guide at Borobudur Temple, Local guide at Prambanan Temple, Bottled water, Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel services, Parking fees

Exclusions: Personal expences, Tipping

Reviewed By surfcub

I looked hard for this specific tour as it included the Borobudur sunrise along with Prambanan temple, but it also included Candi Mendut. We were picked up at 3:30 AM by Anang. Anang was a courteous, careful driver who spoke passable English and I was immediately comfortable with him. Anang was the main reason I really enjoyed this trip. We arrived at the Manohara restaurant where he offered us an English speaking guide. My daughter and I wanted a very quiet experience so I hesitated Unfortunately there were no guides left when I decided to get one, but Anang saved us a great deal of time by walking us to the temple entrance and showing us a great place to sit at the top. The sunrise was stunning. The way the sun glowed off the structures within the temple and through the fog surrounding the temple made the experience unforgettable, and well worth the 3:30 AM pickup. We then toured the ship museum and saw the full size Samudraraska ship (well with the small amount of extra money). We then ate a nice breakfast in the restaurant. We drove to two smaller temples including Candi Mendut. Though smaller, this temple was quite pretty. As a bonus, we met a puppet maker (one of the true local skilled craftsmen) and visited a Kopi Luwak coffee producer where we had a quite delightful cup of coffee and met an actual civit. We then visited the Prambanan temples complex. Our English speaking guide was Harris. Harris was amazing, both in his enthusiasm and in his knowledge of the temples. Harris was definitely the second reason I enjoyed the trip as much as I did. He was able to tell us about each of the statues inside the temples and even related the story of Rama and the monkey king carved into the stone of the Main temple. Prambanan was an amazing sight and an important part of the Javan heritage. We returned to the hotel (in Yogyakarta) around 2 PM. It was a very pleasant day and I felt like all my expectations had been fully realized. Thank you Anang and Harris

7. One day Yogyakarta Temples Tour

Borobudur temple Tour
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Hello! Welcome! Borobudur temple Tour was founded in 2016 as the most comfy travel buddy in Yogyakarta, Central Java, and many others exotic cities in Indonesia. We offer the best service in local transport, car rental, tour guide. Borobudur temple Tour is entrusted in its service, experience, and expertise to provide the customers’ needs in order to give you satisfaction. As a professional travel buddy, we can give you personalised services so you can decide your own itenary. In addition, we provide photography and videography service to make your tour more interesting and memorable.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Tickets

Reviewed By caratan2

Edho brought my friends and I to nice spots, local food places which you can't find on the internet, and even a village which we got to eat home cooked food and make bricks out of cement. He speaks English well and was a fun guide to have.

8. Private Borobudur Sunrise Tour from Yogyakarta

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On Indonesia’s island Java, there is Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Constructed in the 8th and 9th centuries and abandoned around the 14th century, Borobudur was largely forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1814. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia, and is still a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. This tour will bring you to enjoy the amazing sunrise view of Borobudur.

Inclusions: Local guide, Light Breakfast, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner, Gratuities, Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are not included in the service and supplements may apply, Harbor entrance fees if applicable, Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are not included in the service and supplements may apply

Reviewed By CHILDHOOD10

it was 1951, i was ten years old and the family went for the weekend up to malino.i swam in the pool and i was woken up in the middle of the night to see the lunar eclipse.

9. Sunrise and Temples Tour from Yogyakarta

Java Bali Trips
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Let's explore part of Java island by visiting the Majestic Buddhist temple Borobudur at early morning to see the sunrise and visiting the other two important temples nearby. Afterwards, we drive to the slope of Merapi volcano to have a lava tour by Jeep.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan, English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Bottled water/cold mineral waters

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance fee, Jeep's ride fee

Reviewed By Guojj

Visit Merapi to experience the after effects of a volcanic eruption. Prambanan and Borobudur are great cultural sites.

10. Borobudur Sunrise & Merapi Jeep Lava Experience

Lovely Borobudur Tours By Asni
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Experience the extraordinary holiday in Yogyakarta by visiting the magnificent temples & participating in the volcanic tour! We combine the experiences of culture, nature and adventure by enjoying the sunrise from a hill with the backdrop of Borobudur temple and volcanoes in central Java followed by a visit to Mendut & Pawon temples. Afterwards, we will explore one of the most active volcanos in Indonesia at Mount Merapi by 4WD jeep. Highlights: • Enjoy the spectacular sunrise view of Borobudur followed by Mendut & Pawon temples tour • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Borobudur • Witness the amazing view of Mount Merapi on a 4WD lava tour • Admission Fees included to avoid hassle

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel for tours, Return hotel transfers, Jeep for Merapi Lava Tour, Mineral water, English speaking driver

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Food & Beverages, Optional program, Gratuities

Reviewed By tropixX_CT

This was a beautiful tour except for the fact that it rained the whole time. The temples were beautiful, our guides friendly and attentive, and it was just too bad that it tipped it down the whole time and that put a dampener on the experience.

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