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Yogyakarta: Borobudur and Prambanan Day Trip
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Admire magnificent nine-structure stacked platforms in Borobudur relief panels.
- Experience Shared Guided tours are available to climb up to the Borobudur temple
- Enjoy the beauty of the Prambanan complex, the largest Hindu temple in Asia.
- Discover two small temples (Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple), which are closely related to the history of Borobudur.
Activity location
- Yogyakarta
- Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Yogyakarta
- Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Check availability
Yogyakarta: Borobudur and Prambanan Day Trip
- 1d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Pick-up and drop-off services
- Private air-conditioned cars include English speaking driver
- Fuel for tours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
- Entrance tickets to go up the Borobudur Temple to the top floor with a shared local guide
- Entrance tickets to go inside the Prambanan Temple with a local guide
- Pawon and Mendut Temples
- Mineral water
- Optional/Add-on
- Tip
- Meals (self-pay)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Making fire
- Not suitable for: People with back problems
What you can expect
From Yogyakarta, you can take a day trip to Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, the world’s largest Buddhist temples and the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, by visiting Borobudur in the morning and Prambanan in the afternoon.
Here’s a breakdown of possible day trips:
Morning:
08.00: Pick up from your hotel or train station in Yogyakarta.
09.30: Arrive at Borobudur Temple and explore the largest UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple. This includes climbing to the top, or 9th floor.
12.00: Tour of the surrounding smaller temples, Mendut and Pawon Temples.
14.00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant around Borobudur or on the riverbank behind Prambanan Temple.
Afternoon:
15.30: Arrive at Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Spend the remaining time exploring the temples, and if possible, until sunset.
17.30: Return to Yogyakarta.
18.30: Transfer to hotel/train station. Tour ends.
Tips for a Borobudur and Prambanan Day Trip:
Choose a suitable tour:
If tickets are available for the 13.30 session and above, you will visit Prambanan Temple in the morning and visit Borobudur Temple afterward.
Prepare yourself for this day trip:
The weather in Yogyakarta can be very hot, so don't forget to bring a hat, comfortable clothes, and enough drinking water.
Book your tour package well in advance:
Borobudur Temple entrance tickets are very limited! So, booking tickets online well in advance is your best choice.
Forget the worries:
Choosing a Borobudur and Prambanan tour package here will give you an amazing experience, and without any hidden costs! It is highly discouraged to buy a tour package with various additional costs during the tour.
Enjoy a one-day tour to Borobudur and Prambanan:
Yogyakarta is a city rich in culture and history, so don't hesitate to explore this city and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Borobudur and Prambanan.
Exploring Borobudur and Prambanan temples is a must-do experience for travelers in Indonesia.
Borobudur and Prambanan tours to explore ancient temples that were impressive architectural wonders and hold significant cultural and historical importance. The historic structures of Borobudur and Prambanan provide a glimpse into the rich heritage of your Yogyakarta day trips.
From Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan to immerse themselves in the spiritual atmosphere of these gem sites. Exploring the surrounding landscapes and scenery on the way offers a deeper insight into the local way of life and traditions preserved for generations.
Borobudur and Prambanan Tour Experience from Yogyakarta
These Borobudur and Prambanan temple day trips offer historical landmarks and great cultural and religious importance for the Indonesian people.
Exploring Borobudur and Prambanan by climbing up the temple's structure to the 9th floor allows travelers to immerse themselves in the rich history, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
Location
Activity location
- Yogyakarta
- Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Yogyakarta
- Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia