12-Hour Borobudur Sunrise and Kotagede Tour from Yogyakarta

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Watch the sunrise over Borobudur in a mesmerizing foggy morning setting
• 02 Explore the village around Borobudur and observe local farmers at work
• 03 Discover hidden spots and historic streets in the Kotagede area
• 04 Visit Kotagede's Javanese-Islamic mosque, imperial graveyard, market, and silver stores
• 05 Take photos in traditional Javanese costume while exploring Kotagede

Travel along small village roads to Borobudur in Magelang and enjoy the beautiful scenery around one of South-East Asia's most outstanding Buddhist temples. Take in the mesmerizing foggy sunrise, explore the surrounding village, and learn about local morning activities over tea and a local snack. Back in Yogyakarta, discover hidden corners of Kotagede as you walk its historic streets and visit sites that reflect the area's Javanese-Islamic heritage.

View the sunrise and enjoy the mesmerizing foggy morning at this majestic Buddhist temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Yogyakarta, Magelang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Borobudur Sunrise and Kotagede Cultural Walk

• Pick-up is around 03:30 am, followed by a drive to Borobudur Temple in Magelang.

• View the sunrise and enjoy the mesmerizing foggy morning at this majestic Buddhist temple.

• Grab a snack and explore the surrounding village. See local farmers' morning activities, including the making of traditional tobacco, tempe, and bricks.

• Return to Yogyakarta.

• Stroll through one of the most beautiful streets in Jogja that has not yet been explored by tourists.

• Walk along the streets of Kotagede to learn about local history.

• Visit a Javanese-Islamic mosque, imperial graveyard, market, street food stalls, and silver stores.

• Take pictures wearing traditional Javanese costume while in Kotagede.

• Drop-off is at the designated place.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Car transportation

• Snacks

• Mineral water

• English-speaking driver and guide services

What's Not Included

• Entrance fee

• Meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Tour start

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.