JOGYAKARTA, BOROBUDUR & PRAMBANAN TEMPLES

Main Interests
Borobudur the World's largest Buddhist Temple, Prambanan Temple, Dieng Plateau, Mt. Merapi, Sultan's Palace, Ramayana Dance, Javanese Art & Cultures, Museums and more.

Access/Entry Point
JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT. Jogyakarta is one of the largest cities in Central Java. The airport is accesible by daily flights from JAKARTA, BALI and other major cities in Indonesia as well as international flights from SINGAPORE and MALAYSIA.

Duration
Half day - 4 Days
Best Season
All Year Long
Minimum Size
02 People
Maximum : 15
Dependencies
No dependencies
We invite you to the visit Jogyakarta, the center of Javanese Arts & Cultures and one of Indonesia's most important centers of learning. Here’s you can visit the Kraton, Royal Palace of the Sultan (Javanese King) where Javanese traditional music Gamelan and Ramayana Ballet are regularly performed. During the free program, during the free program, you explore around the long main street Jalan Malioboro, a great place to practice your bargaining skills before you enter the higher quality Batik workshops and enjoying the night life.

We will also visit Borobudur Temple, one of the world wonders, located about 42 kilometers in the north of Yogyakarta. This largest Buddhist shrine in the world stands majestically and serene on a hilltop-overlooking lush green fields and distant hills. Built in the 8th century, made of gray andesite stone, the basic structure it consists of ten terraces each smaller than the one bellow it, rising to the Great Stupa on the top standing about forty meters above the ground. The walls on the lower six square levels are sculptured in the life of Buddha, extending over the length of six kilometers, it is the most complete ensemble of Buddhist relief in the world. Also visit to the nearby Mendut temple and Muntilan as the center of the andesite stone carving.

We will not skip the visit the Prambanan Temple. Prambanan is the Hindu counterpart of Borobudur built by the 10th century Mataram Kingdom, a mighty empire covering a large part of Indonesia. The remains of a complex of a dozen candis spread over the Prambanan Plain 50 exist but the focus of restoration has been the central complex originally fortified by a series of walled enclosures containing 232 temples. In the evening, we will attend a special theatre for Ramayana Ballet performed under the full moon with the floodlit Prambanan temple as a back drop.

Our Indonesia travel tour in Central Java will also take you to walk among steaming sulphur spouts and mountain mists in Dieng Plateau. The plateau is the caldera of an exploded volcano which the original seventh century Hindu inhabitants called "Dieng" meaning "the abode of the gods" because of its proximity to the elements. It makes a refreshing stroll to wander around the scattered temples, sulphur springs and mineral lakes in the cool mountain air of Dieng Plateau.

Itineraries:
Jogyakarta Sightseeing
Duration : 03 - 09 HOURS
Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT
Grade : EASY

JOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR (03 hrs)
Visit Kraton Palace which was built in stages between 1756 and 1790 by Jogyakarta’s founder Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, is a splendid example of traditional of Javanese court architecture.Onward visiting traditional batik home industry where famous batik are made in unique way. Next visit Silversmith Kota Gede to see Craftmanship of some hundred years ago being practiced and mastered

PRAMBANAN TEMPLE TOUR (03 hrs)
Enjoy Java’s most beautiful Hindu temple, Prambanan which also well known as complex of Lorojongrang, generally considered to be Java’s most elegant and awe spring temple, noted fer the graceful proportions of it’s 47 meters central Siva temple.

THE SOUL OF PRAMBANAN (09 HRS)
Afternoon begins with a visit to Sambisari temple. From Kalasan temple to Sari temple, the admire the beauty of Prambanan temple. After wards visit Plaosan, Banyunibo and Ratu boko before short Drive back to Prambanan for dinner. Time to enjoy a performance of Ramayanan ballet or Javanese classical dances at Prambanan temple.

RAMAYANA BALLET PRAMBANAN
Ramayana ballet at present time being to must popular performance in Jogyakarta. This dance based on the Ramayana story, the epic of hindu. The performance telling about the story of Rama, the crown prince of Ayodya and his wife Shinta when the were wandering in the forest by command of the king. Upon some reason Rama fight against Rahwana, the king of Alengka. It will your most memorable time in Jogyakarta for enjoying the momst spectacular dance, which is performance by more than hundred dancers.

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE TOUR (05 HRS)
Discover the Mystery and history of Borobudur temple, one of the seven wonder of the world which is stands on a small hill around 42 km to the west of Jogyakartakarta. You’ll visit 2 other temples surrounding as Mendut 2,9 km east of Borobudur was discovered in 1834 and Pawon temple on a direct lint between Mendut and Borobudur, near the confluence of the Elo and Progo rivers.

BOROBUDUR SUNRISE TOUR (08 HRS)
Leave very early morning from Jogyakarta direct to Borobudur. You will enjoy the Beautiful sunrise from this beautiful temple. Special permit needed so we need your passport copy to apply the permit.After morning coffee you still have a chance to visit another temple nearby such as Mendut and Pawon temple. On the way back to Jogyakarta drive via Babadan village, stop point to see the Merapi volcano. The beautiful Panorama can be seen on the way to Babadan stop point to see the Merapi volcano when the weather is clear.

PARANGTRITIS BEACH TOUR (04 HRS)
One of the most attractive beach near Jogyakartakarta which is located on the coast of Indian ocean. This is believed to be realm of powerful queen of spirit, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. ParangTritis openend it self to myth,mystic and meditation. This area also usaet to carry out the traditional ceremony from Sultan Palace called Labuhan to honor Nyai Roro Kidul.

VILLAGE ART (06 HRS)
Visit Kasongan village, about 8 km south west of Jogyakarta as the central of all the folk ceramic and earthenware’s in Jogyakartaakarta. Here enjoy the aret of making pottery with new unique design. Continue to Wonosari to visit Kekayon Museum where you could see all kind of wayang in the Museum also mask. Museum close on Monday.

SOLO CITY TOUR VIA PRAMBANAN (07 HRS)
Drive east to Solo about 66 km from Jogyakartakarta. En route visit Prambanan the most beautiful /hindu Temple. Afterwards visit Mangkunegaran Palace, Kasunan and Triwindu flea market.

SOLO, SUKUH, SANGIRAN (10 HRS)
Drive eastward to Solo and direct to Sukuh temple which is located about 35 km from Solo was built like Maya stepped pyramid and is believe to have been built to around the time when the Glory of Majapahit was already waning. Then to Sangiran well known to anthropologist and geologist. Fossils hominids, animals and plants from prehistoric times were found here.

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Borobudur & Prambanan Temples Tour
Duration : 02 DAYS / 01 NIGHT
Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT
Grade : EASY
DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – BOROBUDUR TOUR - HOTEL
Arrive Jogyakarta airport, drive to see Borobudur temple and other temples surroundings. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (L,D).
DAY 02: HOTEL – PRAMBANAN TOUR – JOGYA DEPARTURE
Visit Prambanan Temple then transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination (B,L).

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Borobudur Temple & Merapi Volcano View
Duration : 02 DAYS / 01 NIGHT
Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT
Grade : EASY

DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – KALIURANG – BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Arrive Jogyakarta airport, direct to Kaliurang to Ulen Sentalu Mesuem and enjoy the Mt. Merapti volcano view, then visit Borobudur and other temples nearby. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (L,D).

DAY 02: JOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR – PRAMBANAN – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel, Kraton Palace, bird market, water castle, silver and wayang leather factory, lunch at local restaurant, Prambanan then transfer to Jogyakarta Airport (B).

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Borobudur, Prambanan Temples & City Tour I
Duration : 02 DAYS / 01 NIGHT
Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT
Grade : EASY

DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – BOROBUDUR TOUR - HOTEL
Arrive Jogyakarta airport, transfer to Borobudur and other temples nearby. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (L,D).

DAY 02: HOTEL – CITY TOUR - PRAMBANAN TOUR – JOGYA DEPARTURE
Visit Kraton Palace, batik and silver home industry, lunch at local restaurant, direct to Prambanan. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination (B,L).



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Borobudur, Prambanan Temples & City Tour II
Duration : 03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS
Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT
Grade : EASY

DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL - BOROBUDUR TEMPLE TOUR

Arrive Jogyakarta airport, transfer to Borobudur and other temples nearby. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (L,D).


DAY 02: JOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE

Visit Kraton Palace, batik and silver home industry, lunch at local restaurant, direct to Prambanan. Back to hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 03: JOGYAKARTA DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination (B).

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The Spirit of Jogyakarta

Duration : 03 DAYS / 02 NIGHTS

Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT

Grade : EASY



DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – BOROBUDUR TEMPLE – RAMAYANA DANCE PERFORMANCE

Arrive Jogya airport direct to Borobudur and Mendut temple, in the evening having dinner with Ramayana Dance Performance (D).



DAY 02: JOGYAKARTA FULL DAY TOUR

Visit a Javanese famous painter's museum, Sonobudoyo Musseum and Kraton Palace. Visit bird market and water castle. After lunch continue to Batik home industry, silver smith at Kota Gede, the day ends with a shadow puppet performance (B,L,D).



DAY 03: PRAMBANAN TEMPLE – JOGYAKARTA DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel, visit Prambanan temple before you depart to Jogyakarta airport (B).





Jogyakarta & Solo Tour

Duration : 04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

Start/Finish : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT

Grade : EASY



DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE TOUR

Arrive Jogyakarta airport direct to Prambanan Temple. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (B).



DAY 02: BOROBUDUR TEMPLE TOUR – JOGYA CITY TOUR

Visit Borobudur and Mendut temple, lunch at local restaurant, visit Kraton the magnificent place of Sultan, Water castle and bird market, traditional batik home industry and silver ware in Kota Gede. Overnight at hotel in Jogyakarta (B,L,D).



DAY 03: JOGYAKARTA – SOLO

Drive eastward to Solo to visit Mangkunagaran Palace, Triwindu flea market, Sukuh and Cetho temple. Back to the hotel in Jogyakarta (B,L,D).



DAY 04: JOGYAKARTA DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination (B).





Jogyakarta - Bromo Overland

Duration : 04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

Start : JOGYAKARTA AIRPORT (CENTRAL JAVA)

Ends : SURABAYA AIRPORT (EAST JAVA)

Grade : EASY



DAY 01: JOGYAKARTA ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR – BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Arrive Jogyakarta airport, visit the Sultan's Palace, Water castle and bird market, traditional batik home industry, Borobudur and Mendut temple. Overnight at hotel in jogyakarta (L,D).



DAY 02: JOGYAKARTA – PRAMBANAN TEMPLE – TLOGO PLANTATION

Visit Prambanan then drive to Salatiga to Tlogo Plantation. Using jeep drive to the top of the hill to enjoy the beautiful panorama of Rawa Pening surrounded by Merbabu, Telomoyo and Ungaran from the top of Tlogo hill. Back down to see traditionally process of Rubber. Overnight at Tlogo plantation cottage (B,L,D).



DAY 03: TLOGO PLANTATION – SOLO – TOSARI IN MT. BROMO AREA

Drive to Solo to visit Kraton Mangkunegaran, Antique market. Proceed drive to Bromo mountain area for overnight (B,L,D).



DAY 04: BROMO SUNRISE TOUR – SURABAYA AIRPORT

Very early morning enjoy the beauty of nature of Mt. Bromo crater through shimmering sea of sand with horse back riding. Back to hotel for breakfast, transfer from hotel to Surabaya airport (B)

Excursion

PRAMBANAN TEMPLE (PSK EXC 01)Enjoy Java’s most beautiful Hindu shrine - the 9th century Prambanan temple. Next, we drive through paddy fields and sugarcane plantations to the two - storey Buddhist temple at Plaosan, and then go on to Java’s oldest Buddhist temple at Kalasan. (3 hours)

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GRAND TOUR OF PRAMBANAN (PSK EXC 02)Visit the Hindu temple at Sambisari, only recently discovered and already restored to something like its original state. Then, drive to Kalasan temple, stop off at the two - storey Sari temple. After visiting Prambanan temple, head for Plaosan temple. From Banyunibo temple continued to the palace of Ratu Boko with an offer of sunset, when the sky is clear. (5 hours)

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BOROBUDUR TEMPLE TOUR (PSK EXC 03)

Discover the history and mystery of Borobudur temple, one of the world’s great architectural masterpieces. We also visit Pawon temple, which is in the middle of a typical village, and Mendut temple with its magnificent statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni. (5 hours)

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BOROBUDUR SUNRISE (PSK EXC 04)

Wake up call will be made in the early morning at 04.00. With your guide – drive for Borobudur temple, breaking the morning scene. Climbing up the temple for welcoming the sunrise that will give you a spectacular moment. Then, explore the temple for its great history and philosophy. Before rejoin to your coach – enjoying your simple breakfast at Manohara restaurant. On the way to Yogyakarta visit Mendut and Pawon temples near Borobudur. (5 hours)

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YOGYA CITY TOUR (PSK EXC 05)

Visit “Kraton”, the magnificent palace of the Sultan. The bird Market of Ngasem and the water castle will be your nest visit after the Sultan’s Palace - and then go on to a traditional home industry batik making center to see the artisans at work. Next, visit Kotagede - the original home of Yogya’s silverware. See craftsmanship centuries old being practiced today. (3 hours)

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MAJESTIC DIENG PLATEAU (PSK EXC 06)

An early morning departure to drive via Magelang - home of the National Army Academy - and Temanggung. Enjoy dramatic scenery as we drive through the tea and tobacco plantations of the Sindoro - Sumbing valley - some of the most spectacular countryside you will ever see. Visit Java’s oldest Hindu Temples, dating from 9th century. See the active volcanic craters or take in the beauty of the Warna (coloured) and Pengilon (mirror) lakes. (10 hours)

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THE SOUTH OCEAN PARANGTRITIS BEACH (PSK EXC 07)

The tour begin with a drive through the lovely countryside of the Seribu (Thousand) Hills. Enjoy a panoramic view and later a sea view. On arrival at Parangtritis, you will have leisure time to browse the beach on foot. Complete the tour with a drive to the nearby Queen Of The South Resort to enjoy romantic sunset (4 Hours)

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MERAPI TOUR (PSK EXC 08)

Depart from your hotel in Yogya about 03.30 AM drive to Kaliurang Highland resort. The tour will start at 04.00 AM. You will explore the depths of Kaliurang Tropical rain forest. A five hours return walk through the rain forest, through valley, gorge and river enroute to the slopes on meeting Merapi. Also see unspoiled - original and real village life, where people carry their loads on their back while at work. Experience a variety of tropical plants and fruits, birds, giant spiders, unique vegetables and the beautiful landscape in the cool mountain air. Breakfast will be served in the small bamboo hut, outside the village next to the riverbank in the open air overlooking the mountain. You will return home again at 08.00 AM (7 hours)

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SOLO CITY TOUR (PSK EXC 09)

A morning drives to Solo - the Yogya’s sister city, about 66 km to the east of Yogya. On arrival in Solo, we will visit the Mangkunegaran Palace with its fascinating display of gold - plated ornaments, jewelry and wooden masks. Next, browse in the Triwindhu Flea Market, on to Radya Pustaka Museum. (6 hours)

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KOTA GEDE, OLD CAPITAL OF JAVA (PSK EXC 10)

Though Kota Gede is a little more than a village, it is steeped in history. Our morning tour explores Kota Gede’s cultural and monumental heritages. The first is at Kota Gede’s market that had been the center of development for centuries. Then we enjoy a leisurely walking tour through this old capital city, marvel at Kota Gede’s finest example of unique ‘between two gates community’ of Atmo Suprobo family, wander amid kampong houses to the monolith throne of Panembahan Senopati, the founder of the second Mataram Dynasty. Later, we se see the ruins of the palace wall. From Masjid Besar (the great mosque) we may be lucky to do a pilgrimage to Kota Gede’s Royal Tombs before wandering through its unique kampong which still retain its original character. Not to forget are its silversmiths, gold-plating cottage industryabd old houses of turn of the century-traditional Javanese Architecture. Walk between high walls that seems to lead nowhere, but, leads us to a Rudy Pesik’s owned old house that formerly belonged to a Kota Gede’s wealthy family. We visit ruins of old houses of the Kalang clan before we marvel at Anshori’s home; a fine example of well preserved Kalang’s House. (3 hours)

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VILLAGE TOUR (PSK EXC 11)

A morning excursion, we head Southwards along jalan Parangtritis to Timbulhardjo village. Here we will see traditional herbal medicines being produced and Javanese traditional hat making. We continue to a traditional village market at Niten for a short exploration. Wander through villages to arrive at Kasongan - center of pottery before moving on to Gendeng village. Browse through countryside; stop off at Pajangan village to see wooden mask maker at work before a drive back to hotel. (4 hours)

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THE ROYAL CEMETRY IMOGIRI (PSK EXC 12)

Depart for Imogiri that lies on a beautiful hill about 12 kilometers from Yogya. All the Kings of Mataram Kingdom and the Kings of Surakarta Kingdom with their family were buried in this cemetry. All visitors have to wear traditional Javanese clothes that is called in Javanese as “kemben” for woman and “peranakan” for man. (4 HOURS)

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SUKUH AND CETHO TEMPLES + SANGIRAN MUSEUM (PSK EXC 13)

Drive eastwards to Yogyakarta’s sister city of Solo, about 66 km from Yogyakarta. We then travel on through lovely countryside to discover the mystery of the 14th century Sukuh temple. Next, we go on up scenic, Winding Mountain road to another 14th century Hindu temple at Cetho to enjoy the beauty of its peaceful surroundings. We rejoin the coach, retrace to road to Sangiran where fossilized remains of Phitecantropus Erectus (Java Man) were found: a discovery claimed right up to today as the oldest human remains in Java. See the museum, which displays fossilized Stegadon tusks and teeth, and visit the site of excavation (10 hours)

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GEDONG SONGO (PSK EXC 14)

Enjoy the beauty of The Sindoro – Sumbing valley, with coffee plantation and cascading rice terraces, as we drive up to Mt. Ungaran. Take a little exercise to get to Gedong Songo (9 buildings) temple on foot, where you can see, hear, and feel Gedong Songo’s tranquility. Retrace the road to Bandungan to see local fresh fruits and vegetables displayed in a traditional market, before moving on to Ambarawa. A short stop at coffee plantation nearby is possible to be done. (8 HOURS)

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Dinner + Ramayana Performance at PURAWISATA (PSK DIN 01)

Evening, drive for Purawisata located in the center of the city of Yogya. Dinner with Indonesia Buiffet Menu will be served at onew of the Djoglo. Live Gamelan Music and welcome dance will be shown while you enjoy your dinner. After finish the dinner, walking to the Open Air Theater, and seat on your reserved seat and starting enjoy the performance of Ramayana Ballet. If the weather is not good the performance will be moved to indoor theter nearby. (03 HOURS)

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Dinner + Ramayana Performance at Prambanan Open Air Theater (PSK DIN 02)

Evening, drive for Prambanan Open Air Theater – located on the east oof Yogya. It will take 15 minutes drive. You will enjoy your dinner at Prambanan restaurant that lies at the same location of Open Air Theter. While enjoying your dinner you could admiring the Prambanan temple spotted with nice lighting. After dinner, enjoying the Ramayana Ballet Performance on your reserved special class seats at Prambanan Open Air Theater. The ramayana ballet is performed at Open Air Theater on period of May – October on certain date (03 HOURS)

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DINNER at THE PRINCE’s HOUSE (PSK DIN 03)

Evening, drive for one of the Prince’s House. The family of the Prince will welcome you with a great pleasure. A traditional drink will be served while you enjoying the welcome dance. Then, you are pleased to enjoying your dinner on Javanese Menu. After dinner, seats and admiring the classical dances or Wayang Kulit or Wayang Golek. (03 HOURS)