Indonesia · Religious & Spiritual

Borobudur Hill's Sunrise and Temples Tour from Yogyakarta

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Yogyakarta. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the sunrise near Borobudur in the early morning
02 Explore Borobudur Temple with a local guide
03 Visit a small Buddhist temple linked to Borobudur and Mendut
04 See how local coffee is made
05 Take a jeep ride at the foot of Mount Merapi
06 Stop at scenic spots for photography
07 Visit Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia
08 Enjoy a private full-day tour from Yogyakarta

Discover some of Central Java’s most iconic sacred sites on this full-day journey from Yogyakarta. Begin before dawn for a sunrise experience near Borobudur, then explore the majestic Buddhist temple with a local guide and visit another small Buddhist temple connected to the area’s fascinating temple alignment and history.

The day continues with a glimpse into local life, including a visit to a coffee home industry, before heading to the slopes of Mount Merapi for an exciting jeep ride with scenic photo stops. Complete the experience at Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, for a memorable contrast of Java’s Buddhist and Hindu heritage.

Begin before dawn for a sunrise experience near Borobudur, then explore the majestic Buddhist temple with a local guide and visit another small Buddhist temple connected to the area’s fascinating temple alignment and history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Yogyakarta, Mount Merapi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit Borobudur temple at dawn to see sunrise and exploring the temple by a local tour guidevisit a tiny Buddhist temple which is located in one line with Borobudur and Mendut temples. There is an interesting story behind this line architecture. Afterwards, have a look how the local coffee is made.Take a jeep's ride exploring the foot of Merapi volcano, stops at great spots to photography.Let's complete the day tour visiting this largest Hindu temple in Indonesia.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Yogyakarta. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned car / minivan
English speaking driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Breakfast after Borobudur visit
Coffee/tea and snacks
Bottled water/cold mineral waters
Jeep's ride
Private tour
Breakfast
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Please ask your receptionist a take away breakfast if entitled
Subject to favorable weather conditions (during the rainy season Nov-March) If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Not stroller accessible
Please bring your passport to register on the ticket box (new regulation when entering the ancient's heritage out of the public hours)
Not suitable for pets
Dress code is smart casual
No public transportation nearby
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems (Ride in a Jeep during Merapi volcano tour) • Not recommended for pregnant women (Ride in a Jeep during Merapi volcano tour)
Other pick up points in Yogyakarta city