Things to do in Bantul, Java: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Do you want to catch the sunset in different way? Prambanan Golden Sunset Tour will be worth to try. Prambanan temple is located in Klaten, the city near Yogyakarta. The driver will pick you up at your hotel then transfer to Prambanan temple. It’s the largest Hindu temple site in Southeast Asia. It’s remains about the folklore about love story between Bandung Bandawasa and Rara Jonggrang. Explore through the beauty of Prambanan temple get more explanation about the temple. Wait a moment and you’ll see the sun sets beautifully to end your tour. Don’t forget to take a pictures or videos!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English Speaking Driver, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Prambanan Admission Fee

Exclusions: Personal Expense, Admission Fees Not listed in Inclusion, Personal Insurance, Parking fee outside Prambanan

To experience what the past look like in Kotagede, Travelovers can explore this historical site by enjoying our half-day Kotagede Heritage tour which include Kotagede Traditional Market, King Tombs of Mataram Kingdom , Old alleys, Between Two Gates, Watu Gilang, and Kotagede Mosque considered as the oldest mosque in Yogyakarta. Kotagede also offers experience for those who enjoy old and antique architecture. Kotagede is also the center for silver art and some silver handicrafts. In this walking tour with TRAVELXISM, you will also learn how to make silver handicraft yourself!. 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. For those who arrange accomodation through TRAVELXISM, we partner with a 3-star hotel that also practise eco-friendly and sustainable concept.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Air-conditioned car/van hire, English speaking driver, English speaking guide, Entrance fee in several destination, Refill mineral water, Fuel and parking fee

Exclusions: Flight to Indonesia and Yogyakarta, Visa, Personal expenses, Silver Art Workshop (Extra US$20 if you want to do a silver art workshop paid on tour day), Others not mentioned in the inclusions

This activity is organized by local community (Local Empowerment). It is such an effort of heritage conservation through tourism. So that we guarantee that this experience is an authentic. Kotagede is form of some kampung which used to be a Palace area of Mataram Islam in 16th century. It has a concept of Catur Gatra Tunggal that consist of Mosque (religion), Market (economic), Palace (goverment), and Square (public). As the time goes by, starting from the royal era, colonialism, independence and modern era there is a uniqueness in the forms of architecture, culinary, social life, and local wisdom that become into the cultural frame of the locals. in the end you will enjoy the coffee break at javanese house in rukunan alley.

Inclusions: very local snacks that may be not found at other place, Bottled water, Donation, Rent traditional Javanesse dress

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Pick up at 07.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. We will drive to Wonosari Regency to visit Timang Beach. It will take around 3 hours to drive to the beach. The striking feature of this beach is the Gondola. The Gondola was used by fishermen to fish for lobsters. Gondola ride and suspension bridge is not included. We will ride a jeep from timang village to the beach before having a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. When we make our way back to the city, we will stop at the unique Pengger Pine Forest. Finally, we’ll head back to the Hotel in Jogjakarta

Inclusions: • 01 x Lunch at local restaurant, • English License speaking guide, • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Jogjakarta City area, • Entrance fees and Admission ticket, • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle / minivan / coach

Exclusions: • Pengger Photo Spot, • Other expenses not mention above, • Travel Insurance, • Tipping for Guide & Driver, • Suspend Bridge and Gondola at Timang Beach

Private tour with English speaking guide • Explore the biggest Buddhist temple in Indonesia,"BOROBUDUR"  • Enjoy the Lava Tour at Merapi Borobudur • Wear Javanese Tradional costume • Enjoy the village with OX Cart • Visit the Javanese old town :  KOTAGEDE • Instagrammable spot at Pengger Pine Forest • Meals included as per itinerary. 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, • 3 nights accommodation based on twin or triple share., • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), • English License speaking guide, • Entrance fees and Admission ticket, • Airport / Train station / Hotel pickup and drop-off at Jogjakarta City..., • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle / minivan / coach

Exclusions: Other expenses not mention above, Jeep at Merapi Volcano = USD 32 / jeep & Photo Spot, Travel Insurance, Tipping for Guide & Driver, Compulsory Dinner on 13 May, 24 Dec and 31 Dec 2021 will be apply, pay cash upon arrival

Discover Yogyakarta on this immersive 6 days tour to its popular attraction. Escape the bustle of Yogyakarta City with an exciting tour to Kaliadem, Merapi. Once you arrive at Kaliadem, hop on a thrilling off road jeep tour to Merapi Bunker, Hill, Sisa Hartaku Museum and Alien Stone. The next day, immerse yourself in the rich history of Yogyakarta as you tour to its 4 popular temples. First explore Borobudur Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, be awe with the architecture of Pawon and Mendut Temple. Then visit the other UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta, Prambanan Temple. Quench your thirst for adventure with a 2 hours rafting activity at Elo River. Paddle through its stream and be wowed with the gorgeous surroundings. Indulge yourself in Yogyakarta best cuisine, including Gudeg Yu Jum and Kopi Jos Lik Man. Your tour will end with a convenient airport drop.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport pick up & drop off, Transportation service as itinerary, 5 Nights accommodation based on double/ twin/ triple sharing at Amaris Sagan Hotel/ similar, Entrance fee or donation as itinerary, Merapi Jeep tour to Bunker, Hill, Sisa Hartaku Museum and Alien Stone, Rafting equipment (life jackets, helmets, and rafting boat), Rafting Guide, Selected food during “Culinary Tour” (Gudeg Yu Jum, Bakmi Pak Pale, Pempek Kamto, Kopi Jos Lik Man), Expert Dutch / Italian / French / English Speaking Guide.

Exclusions: Flight ticket and airport tax , Personal Expenses (shopping, extra meals, drink, laundry, shopping, personal toiletries, etc) , Local guide (if any), Tipping for tour leader, driver, and airport porter , Personal traveler’s insurance, Documentation, Everything that do not mentioned at inclusion

If you want to explore Yogyakarta as a solo traveller, juts book this Solo Backpacker Tour. On this tour, you can explore Yogyakarta top tourist destination with an expert guide. Learn about the rich history of 4 famous temples in Yogyakarta; Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut and Prambanan. Hike up Nglanggeran Ancient volcano and don't miss the opportunity to catch the beautiful sunset from Nglanggeran Reservoir. Discover and taste the best of Kotagede with a culinary walking tour. Visit Kotagede market then indulge in Yogakarta most famous cuisine, including Gudeng Yu Jum. Escape the bustling city with 90 minutes bike ride around Prambanan Temple. Pass by the lush rice fields then stop at emping crackers, tofu and tempe home industry. Experience a thrilling river cave tubing at Kalisuci Cave before you spot the sunset at Drini Beach. Your tour will end with a convenient airport drop from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Airport pick up & drop off using car, Pick up and drop off using motorcycle for Sunset Hiking, Walking & Culinary Tour and Cycling Tour, Tour service using car for 4 Temples tour and Yogyakarta Kalisuci & Drini Beach Tour, 5 Nights accommodation based on basic room (Non-AC) with sharing toilet and shower at YezYezYez , Entrance fee or donation as itinerary, Selected food during “Culinary Tour” (Gudeg Yu Jum, Bakmi Pak Pale, Pempek Kamto, Kopi Jos Lik Man), Cave Tubing equipment (life jackets, headlamps, helmets, knee and leg safety, and buoy tires), Bike rent for Yogyakarta City cycling tour, Expert Dutch / Italian / French / English Speaking Guide.

Exclusions: Flight ticket and airport tax , Personal Expenses (shopping, extra meals, drink, laundry, shopping, personal toiletries, etc) , Local guide (if any), Tipping for guide, driver, and airport porter , Personal traveler’s insurance, Documentation, Parking fee & Toll fee, Everything that do not mentioned at inclusion

Because Jogjakarta -Solo is connected to each other, in terms of cultural heritage and historically. We can experience one of the old world's seven wonders, different temples and heritage sites, also rich cultural places. The tour itself will connect different timelines and cultures into one line of Jogjakarta and Solo lineage.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, 1 night accommodation based on twin sharing, English / Malay / Japanese speaking guide, Private transportation, Admission Fee, Hotel pickup / drop-off.

Exclusions: Tipping for guide and driver, Travel Insurance, Other expenses not mention above, • Compulsory Dinner on 13 May, 24 Dec and 31 Dec 2021 will be apply, pay cash upon