YOGYAKARTA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 15 most popular things to do in Yogyakarta. Borobudur at sunrise, the Prambanan temples, Merapi jeep runs and the Jomblang caves, all in one place.
A fast, well-guided Yogyakarta day pairing Borobudur at dawn (with climb access) and Prambanan, with full temple access and easy transport.
Most Popular“I strongly recommend it! I had a great time! Purnomo our guide was excellent!”
Sunrise views from Setumbu Hill, a Merapi jeep lava visit, then Borobudur and Prambanan temples in one private 12-hour day.
“The main highlights are the buddhist (Borobudur) and hindu (Prambanan) temples, both are exquisite structures. Unfortunately on a Monday full access to the Prambanan temple is limited due to cleaning. The early morning visit to BorRead more”
A full-day Yogyakarta cave adventure: Jomblang’s light-from-heaven moment, Pindul donut-boat tubing, and an Oyo River waterfall stop.
“very good and fun day, the cave tubing was funner than expected and probably more enjoyable than jomblang cave”
Guided Yogyakarta day trip to Borobudur and Prambanan UNESCO temples with skip-the-line access, English guides, and optional pickup.
“Everything was perfect. Nanda was a good driver, and the guides were also amazing:) thank you🤍”
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…”
Climb Borobudur to the top with included tickets, then visit Mendut and Prambanan UNESCO sites in one long Yogyakarta day.
“My tour guide Thomas was the best. He was so friendly and thoughtful. In addition he had a wealth of information about the history of the temples. I would highly recommend this tour and Thomas!”
Boutique bike ride through Nanggulan rice fields near Yogyakarta, with local snacks, farm stories, and a community donation for $22.
“A fabulous way to gorgeous Indonesian countryside and village life. Eco friendly and supporting local communities. Excellent guide!”
Private car with an English driver in Yogyakarta. Plan your own day, from Borobudur and Prambanan to museums, art, and more.
“Our Driver Brian, was very engaged, helped us to find right entrances, explained a lot about country and culture and was always in time! Thank you Brian it was a pleassure having you as Driver!”
Yogyakarta night food tour with a small group, becak rides, street snacks, jamu, and Alun-Alun games, tailored for dietary needs.
“It was amazing, everything explained very well and the guide knew a lot about food. I had a good time and had lots of good local food. I would recommend it to everybody. The best way to get to know the city!!”
A private day trip from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with an English-speaking driver, mobile tickets, and temple guides where included.
“We had a great tour of these magnificent temples. Our driver was very knowledgeable and helpful in navigating our way through the entry and ticketing process. He was an excellent driver and very friendly as well.”
Watch Merapi’s glowing lava from Turgo Hill with a guide, snacks, and safe viewpoints from Yogyakarta. Options: hike or easy viewing.
“Straight up, Toto is amazing and it felt like I had a long lost mate accompany me to the viewpoint. It wasn't just a basic tour of giving me some history lesson but had genuine conversation about the Volcano and life. I was lucky weather wise and had great views of seeing Merapi spit out…”
A small-group day trip from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with guaranteed Borobudur climb-up access, guides, transfers, and tickets.
“Our day trip with our driver and guide Kin was really amazing! since there were no other guests we had a private tour. Kin told us a lot during the drive and was very polite. His english skills are remarkable and we had very interesting conversations. The temples were spectacular and everything was well organized.…”
A long, well-planned day tour from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan, with top access at Borobudur and guided temple walks.
“Nana was a great host taking us to the various sites. Really enjoyed the day. Worth witnessing the history. Everything coordinated very well.”
Yogyakarta jeep safari to Mount Merapi with pickup and an English guide. Hit viewpoints and the Mini Museum on the 2010 eruption.
“The drivers were very nice, shoutout to Yash whi drive us to the activity☺️☺️☺️☺️”
A 5-hour guided Borobudur trip from Yogyakarta with hotel transfers, skip-the-ticket line entry, and a climb to the top (except Mondays).
“My driver and virtual tour guide Imam Febrian was great company on the journey, a safe driver and very knowledgeable about all things Java. The temple climb is limited to one hour, highly organised and good guide Yudi. It is very worthwhile if you don’t want to spend a whole day or more touring but…”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
