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)