Indonesia · Sunrise Tours

6-Hour Borobudur Sunrise Tour with Merapi and Merbabu Volcano Views

6 Hours Round trip from Borobudur Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the spectacular Borobudur sunrise from the temple's upper terraces
  • 02 Feel the peaceful atmosphere of Arupadatu Level surrounded by stupas
  • 03 Watch the silhouette of Merapi and Merbabu Volcano emerge with the morning light
  • 04 Explore more than 3 km of temple reliefs and see 432 Buddha statues at Rupadatu Level

Begin the day by witnessing the indescribable tranquillity of the Borobudur sunrise on this 6-hour tour. Feel Buddha's spirit at Arupadatu Level, admire the silhouette of Merapi and Merbabu Volcano, and explore Borobudur's terraces, reliefs, and Buddha statues in the quiet morning light.

Let Buddha's spirit envelop your soul and bring a sense of enlightenment at Arupadatu Level.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Magelang, Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu
Languages Dutch, English, French, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Borobudur Sunrise and Temple Exploration

  • Depart with the guide at 04:00 am to witness the spectacular Borobudur sunrise.

  • Climb to the peak of the highest stupa on the 10th terrace of the pyramid.

  • Stand in peace surrounded by stupas all around. Let Buddha's spirit envelop your soul and bring a sense of enlightenment at Arupadatu Level.

  • Face east between two stupas while waiting for the sun to rise and begin giving life to the earth.

  • Watch the silhouette of Merapi and Merbabu Volcano become clearer as the sun starts to shine from the volcano peaks.

  • Continue climbing level by level to explore more than 3 km of reliefs.

  • See 432 Buddha statues at Rupadatu Level, depicted around the body of the temple.

  • Descend to the last two floors below ground level to reflect on the meaning of Karma.

  • Enjoy one last glimpse of the temple in the morning before returning to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Borobudur 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned car, gasoline, and driver

  • First aid box

  • Experienced tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance ticket to the temple

  • Parking fee and all personal expenses

  • All meals and other optional tours

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Tour start
Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Borobudur.

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