Cycling the Prambanan UNESCO Temples & Plaosan from Yogyakarta
Overview
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5 hours
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Experience Java's cultural landscape from a bicycle saddle on this half-day cycling adventure. Go beyond tourist buses into authentic rural Java, where UNESCO Prambanan Temple rises from verdant rice fields.
While Prambanan is known for its 9th-century Hindu temples, the surrounding area offers rural charm. Lush rice paddies, cornfields, and tobacco plantations paint the landscape, while traditional wooden houses add authenticity. Life moves at a slower pace, with agriculture and handicraft forming the local economy's backbone.
Beginning at Opak River Bridge near Sambisari Temple, cycle through rice farming areas with stops at a traditional market and small industries. Photo stop at Plaosan Temple before concluding at iconic Prambanan.
This tour maintains a relaxed pace with frequent stops for photography and cultural explanations, accessible for basic fitness levels.
Duration: ~2 hours, 10 km.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is operated on a full private basis with an English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
Not wheelchair accessible. Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps. Infant seats unavailable
Return transfers apply only for customers staying in downtown Yogyakarta; transfers outside these areas, including Borobudur, Prambanan regions and Yogyakarta International Airport, are excluded and subject to supplements
Light hills, unequal terrain and occasional bike carrying may be expected
A minimal degree of fitness is required
This bicycle tour is recreational and includes various stops
Pick-up time will be confirmed after reservation or the day before departure if not possible in advance
Pick-up and drop-off may not be available at private residences or non-registered accommodations; a nearby hotel may be requested
Natural elements may damage electronic equipment; customers are responsible for protecting their devices
Sunglasses, hat/cap and high SPF sunscreen are strongly recommended
Strict dress code applies at royal temples and palaces; shoulders must be covered and clothing must fall below the knees
Obscene or disrespectful clothing may result in refused entry
Correct hotel information is the customer’s responsibility; changes within 24 hours are subject to request
No-shows or accommodation changes without prior confirmation may result in cancellation charges
This tour operates only in the morning
Changes may occur due to weather or safety conditions
Flora, fauna and environmental protection principles are strictly respected
Hotel pickup usually starts 30–60 minutes before departure; exact time advised on reconfirmation
What To Expect
Prambanan Temples
We include a morning pick-up from your hotel in Yogyakarta, and a short drive will bring you to the main starting point of this great, half-day cycling experience. During a short safety briefing, your bicycle will be set for a comfortable 2.5-hour ride through the local landscape, following paths and roads where cars not always can reach. Cycling to explore is the name of the game here. The Prambanan Temple and its surroundings, Indonesia’s largest, and one of the most beautiful Hindu temple complexes in Indonesia are the star attractions. Built in the 9th century, today, after extensive restoration projects, only the three main venerable sanctuaries, and three of the slightly smaller complexes, are still standing.
Ratu Boko Temple
With plenty of stops, your guide will tell you not only about the importance of the temple but also highlight what makes this region so unforgettable. You’ll gain a deep respect and understanding for farmers and local villagers on how they’re making a living by cultivating and traditionally irrigating the land, planting, tending and harvesting, often only done by hand. Children often play around the lands where the parents are tending to their crop that offers pleasant sceneries while you cycle around. A stop at the Boko Temple is included, complemented with amazing views await once you reach the top of the hill where coconut trees, rice paddy fields and the green lands dominate the landscape up to the horizon. From the moment you sit comfortably on your bike saddle until we reach the final stop where you will be brought back to your hotel, we guarantee a slightly different perspective of seeing this Hindu marvel and its scenery when touring around by car.
Options
Private Tour (25-26)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Use of a well-maintained bicycle during the tour, complete with helmet
All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
All applicable taxes and service charges
A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Supplements for transfers outside the general area
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Operated by Asian Trails LTD