YOGYAKARTA · INDONESIA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 15 most popular borobudur sunrise tours in Yogyakarta. The ones worth building a morning around, with run times, prices and who actually runs the trip.
A fast, well-guided Yogyakarta day pairing Borobudur at dawn (with climb access) and Prambanan, with full temple access and easy transport.
Most Popular“The tour guide Nabiel was excellent, very knowledgeable and professional, and the itinerary was perfectly arranged.”
Sunrise views from Setumbu Hill, a Merapi jeep lava visit, then Borobudur and Prambanan temples in one private 12-hour day.
“Rizki was a great driver. He also gave some insight on each location which was helpful in understanding what I am seeing. Thanks to him, I didn’t miss the last train to the airport.”
Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, Merapi by Jeep, and Prambanan’s Shiva temples in one long, well-paced day tour from Yogyakarta.
“I had the best day and Ardhan was the best tour guide, driver and photographer! Nothing was too much. I am a solo traveller so sometimes doing these things can be nerve wracking but I felt in very safe hands. We even visited Bukit Rhema Gereja Ayam (a church shaped like a chicken) and Selasar…”
Catch Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, climb up the temple, then tour Prambanan with an English guide from Yogyakarta.
“Ipung was a wonderful guide! Everything she did for us was great and also her explanations very telling. She was very nice, funny, and told us a lot of interesting stories. In my opinion, price too high for not including entrance tickets to the temples.”
Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill or inside the temple with Yogyakarta hotel pickup. Small-group access and an expert guide.
“Antoni was an excelent Driver very profesional. This tour is really good, I recomended.”
Sunrise at Setumbu Hill, guided Borobudur structure climb, then Prambanan temples with optional lunch from a small-group van.
“Pak Rossi was excellent. Very helpful and knowledgable guide who had detailed background knowledge of the sites and the related history. He was very helpful and friendly.”
Chase Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, then ride a Merapi Jeep and finish at Prambanan on a guided 10-hour Yogyakarta tour.
“Really great tour, everything was smooth from start to finish thanks to our driver Haidar! All four activities were really fun.”
Sunrise at Setumbu Hill plus a guided Borobudur visit from Yogyakarta, with entry fees and small-group comfort included.
“We had a great time with our driver Kin, he took great care of us and is super kind! The tour went very smooth and all the prices for entering the borobudur and such were already included which made it very easy and is a guarantee that you will be able to enter the temple!…”
Sunrise-style Prambanan and Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta with skipped lines, full access tickets, and a Borobudur top climb.
“Het is goed aan te raden om de tempels te bezoeken op één dag. Topik, de driver, kon goed Engels, was geduldig en regelde alles. En na afloop reed hij met ons nog even langs de Karton, als service.”
Private Borobudur sunrise tour in Yogyakarta with early access, guide stories, and Manohara breakfast for $125 per person.
“We hired their driver and a car for 2 whole days. We already did our homework and have specific points of interest, in addition to the must-see Borobudur. So our itinerary was rather different from any standard tour.”
Sunrise at Borobudur, a 4x4 Jeep ride toward Merapi, and Prambanan’s Hindu stories in one long but well-paced 11-hour Yogyakarta day.
“The trip was really great. It was a busy and long day but so worth it. especially for those only staying a short time in Yogyakarta, this trip allows you to see all of the important spots. My driver Himawan was the best. Not only does he know so much about all of the places…”
Catch Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, then go early to Borobudur Temple with Mendut and Pawon stops for a full dawn-to-morning plan.
“Pour que certaines personnes le sachent, le guide peut être en retard, en revanche, nous sommes bien arrivés à l’heure pour le levé du soleil. Malheureusement le temps n’était pas avec nous et nous n’avons pas pu voir le levé du soleil à cause du brouillard. La vue en vaut quand même le détour. Nous…”
Sunrise at Setumbu Hill, a climb inside Borobudur, then Prambanan’s Brama, Shiva and Vishnu temples from Yogyakarta.
“I had a great day, I took a solo trip. I was able to see a lot of places in one day. The driver was amazing, Really convenient, kind with me, he explained me a lot of things… Don’t hesitate if you want to spend your day by visiting temples etc around Yogyakarta. Also, I…”
Borobudur sunrise and temples day trip from Yogyakarta: UNESCO sights, Merapi Jeep photo stops, home coffee, hotel pickup, breakfast.
“This tour does a great job of packaging many of the key sites of the area into a convenient day. We felt like we made great use of our time in Yogyakarta. Great information and nice pace. Be sure to bring along some snacks/food as it may be a long stretch between mealtimes.”
Sunrise at Borobudur from Setumbu or inside, then Merapi jeep adventure and Prambanan. Hotel pickup included, small group.
“We had an exceptional experience on our recent trip, which included a stunning sunrise at Setumbu Hill, followed by visits to Borobudur and Prambanan. What truly elevated the experience was our driver, Yoyokk. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating from start to finish. Yoyokk went above and beyond—not only providing insightful commentary on local…”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
