Borobudur Sunrise and Temples Tour from Yogyakarta
Overview
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Let's explore part of Java island by visiting the Majestic Buddhist temple Borobudur at early morning to see the sunrise and visiting the other two important temples nearby, a local market, a local coffee home industry. Afterwards, we drive to the slope of Merapi volcano to have a lava tour by Jeep, before visiting the largest Hindu temple called Prambanan.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please ask your receptionist a take away breakfast if entitled
Subject to favorable weather conditions (during the rainy season Nov-March) If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Please bring your passport to register on the ticket box (new regulation when entering the ancient's heritage out of the public hours)
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What To Expect
Borobudur Temple
Visit Borobudur temple at dawn to see sunrise and exploring the temple by a local tour guide
Candi Pawon
visit a tiny Buddhist temple which is located in one line with Borobudur and Mendut temples. There is an interesting story behind this line architecture. Afterwards, have a look how the local coffee is made.
Options
Borobudur Sunrise and Temples Tour from Yogyakarta
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Coffee/tea and snacks
Bottled water
Private tour
English speaking driver
Jeep's ride
Breakfast after Borobudur visit
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Prambanan, Borobudur and Taman Sari
Mario164,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent two wonderful days in Yogyakarta thanks to Java Bali Trips and our guide Jerry. Everything was perfectly organized: the tour was fully customized according to our wishes and enriched with very helpful suggestions. Jerry is an excellent driver – always punctual, friendly, and incredibly kind. It was a real pleasure to chat with him along the way. Even when unexpected situations arose (Kraton closed), they managed everything smoothly, providing alternative solutions (Batik class) that pleasantly surprised us. Thanks to Java Bali Trips and Jerry, our two days in Yogyakarta turned into an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
Rabenove,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended. The agency is super efficient and offers very professional service at a more than fair price. Thanks to them, we secured admission to the top of Borobudur and tickets to the Ramayana ballet on Saturday night. Our driver, Hanif, picked us up at the hotel and accompanied us throughout the day, providing us with all the necessary details. The car ride was very pleasant, and Hanif gave us very interesting information in perfect English. We definitely recommend the experience!
Nice choice in Yogyakarta.
juix 11,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ardi was an excellent guide and driver during our visit to Borobudur and Prambanan temples. His way of working is very pleasant and he knows a lot of historic and cultural facts. Ardi loves his work and try to give the best of him.
A wonderful tour!
florah397,May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really are so happy we managed to get Mr Ardi as our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgable about all the temples as well as the history of Yogyakarta, in fact he is Mr Yogyakarta. We learnt a lot from Mr Ardi during the trip.He also helped us with our journey to Bromo and Ijen, matur nuwun Mr Ardi 🙏
“Big like”:D - would definitely recommend!
T8161TXalicjak,Feb 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our stay in Yogyakarta would not have been the same without Ardi and Damar… Not only was everything perfectly organized with Ardi - who was always on time - foreseeing the need for things like water, rain ponchos, or even just sunscreen (which felt like a miracle after realizing that we hadn’t packed it in the morning), but also there was simultaneously lots of room for flexibility. Throughout the 3 days we planned in the area, we ended up adjusting our itinerary multiple times due to weather conditions, and Ardi’s team’s sustained understanding was something we truly appreciated. The recommendations for local restaurants, dishes to try and tips on interacting with locals and how to avoid some less pleasant experiences as a tourist were also spot on and much appreciated. If you’re open-minded and ready for a real cultural exchange filled with sharing knowledge and interesting conversations to make you realize exactly how fascinating of a place and culture you found yourself in, Ardi is your person. By the end of the trip, you will hopefully not only feel like your worldview expanded, but that you have made some new friends on the other side of the world. Also, 11/10 for the music taste in the car (and willingness to listen to and explore your music too!). Maturnuwun!
Ardi as a driver/tour guide is a MUST!
monals311,Feb 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our time in Yogyakarta and that’s mainly because of our very kind and informative driver, Ardi. Even though we were only in town for two short days, it felt like we learned and explored so much of the city thanks to Ardi. He is so knowledgeable about everything, thoughtful in letting us try local foods, and a fantastic driver. Thanks again Ardi!
Excellent experience in Yogyakarta
X4905HTcamilac,Jan 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with Ardí was very good, we toured the temples in Yogyakarta but it also took us to meet local people from the city that made the whole experience more enriching. We recommend Ardí if you want a reliable and safe service.
Amazing experience!
892cl mentinef,Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This visit to Yogyakarta, guided by Ardi, was just incredible! Motivating, open-minded, adaptable and resourceful, Ardi allowed me to discover the best aspects of Yogyakarta by taking into account my personality, desires, constraints, and by calculating extremely well the sequence of the day to always take the best from a place (whether because of the weather, the number of activities desired, the geographical proximity of things he considers attractive,...) while always being very chill and smiling! He's resourceful and knows how to seize opportunities to try out local things without breaking my budget, which is why, instead of spending one day with him as planned, I spent two! Ardi is never in a hurry and is very honest: he doesn't hesitate to say when something seems like a bad idea, but won't oppose it if it's just us. Thank's again for this fabulous experience and these in-depth discussions!
Amazing time with Ardi!
slickman0,Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a day trip with Ardi to both Borobudur and Prambanan temples, and had a fantastic time. We highly recommend him as a guide to the temples. We have travelled a ton and have had many guides, and I have to say Ardi is one of the best we've had. He goes the extra mile to make sure you are having a good time and also open to taking you to new experiences, but is also respectful enough to let you know the costs upfront. In addition to the temples, we also went to a local snake fruit stall, and a traditional puppet show (amazing!). He is also quite a talker (if you're into talking), and so it was nice to talk to him to learn about Indonesian culture and lifestyle during the long drive.
Great tour content & guides
P9830EJ,Jan 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I participated in a one-day tour. Our guide, Ardi, was a very nice person and we really enjoyed the day. The tour does not include a guide inside Borobudur or Prambanan, but we have asked Ardi to do an additional one this time. I was very satisfied that he told me about the history and way of thinking related to the temple, and also told me the best photo spots. It was a private tour, so we were very flexible, seeing the bad weather and coming up with alternatives (as a result, we followed the itinerary at our request). I don't speak Japanese, so Ardi's tour is highly recommended if you don't have any resistance to English! Borobudur is not yet repaired, so you can't climb it, and it's important to note that even on this tour you will still see the sunrise from nearby Hill. It also appears that Prambanan is unable to climb now (as of January 2023) Minus that, it was a very good tour!
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