Full-Day Yogyakarta Cultural Tour to Prambanan, Sultan Palace and Borobudur
Highlights
Yogyakarta
religious, cultural, photography
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Embark on a full-day cultural journey through Yogyakarta, exploring its rich historical and spiritual landmarks. Begin at the majestic Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Visit the Sultan's Palace, still inhabited by the royal family, and learn about traditional shadow puppetry and batik-making from skilled local artisans. Wander through the beautifully preserved Taman Sari Water Castle before concluding the day at the awe-inspiring Borobudur Temple, the world’s largest Buddhist monument.
Itinerary
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Yogyakarta Cultural Heritage Full-Day Tour
- Begin the tour at 6:30 AM with a hotel pick-up in Yogyakarta.
Drive to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.
Explore the 240 temple structures and observe monks who may be seen praying on-site.
Continue to Kraton (Sultan Palace), the royal residence of the Sultan of Yogyakarta.
Walk through the palace grounds and possibly witness traditional shadow puppet performances or ceremonial displays by palace guards.
Visit a Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet) Workshop to observe artisans handcrafting puppets from buffalo leather.
Proceed to Taman Sari Water Castle, the former royal garden and bathing complex of the sultanate.
Discover its pools, tunnels, and a unique blend of Javanese and Portuguese architecture.
Head to a Batik Factory to learn about this traditional Indonesian textile art.
Observe the detailed techniques of waxing and dyeing, and understand the cultural symbolism behind Batik patterns.
Break for lunch at a local restaurant (at guest's expense).
Travel for approximately 1.5 hours to reach Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
Explore its grand architecture, spiritual carvings, and panoramic views.
Choose between ground-only or full structure access tickets for an enhanced experience.
Return to Yogyakarta by evening.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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