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“Fantastic to see such old and intricate temples. Feels like stepping back in time. Highly recommend.”
Sunrise views from Setumbu Hill, a Merapi jeep lava visit, then Borobudur and Prambanan temples in one private 12-hour day.
“Our full-day tour in Yogyakarta with Matteas was absolutely amazing! Watching the sunrise over Borobudur from Setumbu Hill was breathtaking and worth the early wake-up. Visiting the Merapi Volcano was thrilling, with stunning views, and ending the day at Prambanan Temple was the perfect finale. Matteas was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible, adjusting the schedule…”
A full-day Yogyakarta cave adventure: Jomblang’s light-from-heaven moment, Pindul donut-boat tubing, and an Oyo River waterfall stop.
“We had an amazing and unforgettable day! The Jomblang Cave was absolutely impressive — especially now during the rainy season, when it’s more muddy and slippery, which made it feel like a real adventure! The nature was breathtaking, and the light inside the cave was magical. The team was highly professional, reliable, and caring, especially…”
Guided Yogyakarta day trip to Borobudur and Prambanan UNESCO temples with skip-the-line access, English guides, and optional pickup.
“Had a really nice trip! Bhimo was an excellent driver and made sure everything was arranged perfectly! Had a really nice time”
Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, Merapi by Jeep, and Prambanan’s Shiva temples in one long, well-paced day tour from Yogyakarta.
“I would skip the early wake up for the hill. Limited chances for the perfect view. Otherwise, the trip was very well organized.”
Climb Borobudur to the top with included tickets, then visit Mendut and Prambanan UNESCO sites in one long Yogyakarta day.
“Very nice guide, and very knowledgeable, but it’s too expensive. We had a good time though. Cheers!!”
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.
“We enjoyed the knowledge and history about the areas we visited which was shared with us by our driver, Atak. He was extremely courteous, professional, polite, patient and friendly. He gave good advice on which places to visit within our allocated time and according to my mobility restrictions. We thoroughly enjoyed our day; Atak made…”
Yogyakarta night food tour with a small group, becak rides, street snacks, jamu, and Alun-Alun games, tailored for dietary needs.
“Amazing tour. Geweldig eten en een geweldige gids. Everything was perfect! I would give 6 stars! Recommend!!👍🏽🙏🏼”
A private day trip from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with an English-speaking driver, mobile tickets, and temple guides where included.
“Our tour of Borobudur (the magnificent Buddhist temple) and Prambanan (the stunning Hindu temple) was truly one of a kind. These sites are breathtaking and absolutely worth visiting. Wahyu Travel Indonesia provided an excellent experiencRead more”
Watch Merapi’s glowing lava from Turgo Hill with a guide, snacks, and safe viewpoints from Yogyakarta. Options: hike or easy viewing.
“Great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Sadly it was cloudy and didn’t see the lava but you can’t predict nature!”
A small-group day trip from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with guaranteed Borobudur climb-up access, guides, transfers, and tickets.
“Haidar has been an incredible guide! Very helpful and knowledgeable about the temples, he is always willing to make the tour as interesting as possible. Whereas the tour itself was well organized, is takes around 9-10 hours to come back to Yogjakarta.”
A long, well-planned day tour from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan, with top access at Borobudur and guided temple walks.
“We had a great day visiting the two Yogyakarta temples. Everything was well organised, communication was smooth as well.”
Yogyakarta jeep safari to Mount Merapi with pickup and an English guide. Hit viewpoints and the Mini Museum on the 2010 eruption.
“The driver (Haidar) and guide are polite and well conversed in English, and guide us around the place with nice food during the trip”
A 5-hour guided Borobudur trip from Yogyakarta with hotel transfers, skip-the-ticket line entry, and a climb to the top (except Mondays).
“We really enjoyed the tour. Atok, our driver, was excellent – safe, reliable, friendly, and shared a lot of knowledge about Borobudur and Indonesia. Highly recommend!”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
