Yogyakarta: Selogriyo Rice Terraces Off The Beaten Track Trip

Overview

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6 hours

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Visit the beautiful and remote Selogriyo Temple and trek through the surrounding scenic rice terraces on this small group guided day trip with pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta (or Borobudur area).

Begin your journey with getting picked up directly from your accommodation, then travel with your friendly driver to a peaceful Selogriyo Temple. Your journey will take about two hours from Yogyakarta city, and one hour from Borobudur area.

Admire the fairytale scenery as you approach the secluded hilltop temple by foot. Hike through the iconic rice terraces, which grow paddy, beans, corn, and more. Enjoy the majestic landscape and the quiet of the countryside.

Once you have finished exploring Selogriyo, sit back and relax while your driver escorts you back to your accommodation.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Selogriyo Temple

Visit the beautiful and remote Selogriyo Temple and trek through the surrounding rice terraces. Choose from a range of interesting sites to visit afterwards. Travel with your friendly driver from your accommodation in Yogyakarta or Borobudur to the peaceful Selogriyo Temple. Your journey will take about two hours from Yogyakarta, and one hour from Borobudur. Admire the fairytale scenery as you approach the secluded hilltop temple by foot. Hike through the iconic rice terraces, which grow paddy, beans, corn, and more. Enjoy the majestic landscape and the quiet of the countryside. Admire the Hindu temple's distinctive structure and explore the lush gardens surrounding it. Gaze out upon the verdant greenery of the volcanic hillside. Meet the kind and friendly local people, discover their stories and learn from their wisdom. For those who wish to visit other iconic sites in the area, there are several options you can choose from: you can visit Selogriyo Temple and Borobudur Temple during the daytime or at sunrise. You can visit Selogriyo Temple and Prambanan Temple during the daytime or at sunset. You can visit Selogriyo Temple, Borobudur and Prambanan Temple in the daytime. After your trip, sit back and relax while your driver escorts you back to your accommodation.

6 hours • Admission Included

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Selogriyo Temple Tour & Trek

Duration: 6 hours
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Reviews

5.00

35 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing!
zahabiyahm2025,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience on the rice terrace tour was incredible, our tour guide yuni was an amazing host, he took us through the entire terrace, through the local path while showing us all the vegetation and different plants there, it was incredibly fun and intuitive. He was very lively, then we also visited the local coffee shop where we had amazing coffee and coconut water. The transport was also nice and overall a great experience, would definitely recommend.
Amazing experience off the beaten tracks
Lissitwd,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When I booked this trip I thought there would be a whole group of other people but luckily I was the only one with Yuni, the amazing guide that made the tour unforgettable!! Not only did he give me a ton of information during the tour but you could also see how much he likes his job and how good he does it! I can recommend it 10/10, also the fact that the tour was off the beaten track made it extra special to me. Didn't feel like the typical tourist way! Loved it! Thank you Yuni for the great experience!
Great experience & beautiful scene
Excursion51662511043,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Its a fantastic tour, the rice terraces beautiful and the sceneries (trees, insects, river, hill water flowing, etc.) worth-while trekking up all the way to the Selogriyo temple. The tour guide, Pak Imam Febrian very helpful and knowledgeable in explaining the history, guiding the tour and friendly.
10/10 tour guide
Ernesto v,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yuni was the best tour guide we could have wished for. He knew so much about the local plants and culture specifically because he grew up at a rice farm himself. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgable tour guide.
Yuni helped make our trip so memorable!
leahn680,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible temple tour and rice terrace tour in Yogyakarta, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Yuni. From start to finish, Yuni truly went out of his way to share an authentic and exciting experience with us. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the culture and history, which made every stop feel meaningful rather than rushed. One of our highlights was the fun hike through the rice terraces. Yuni made it engaging and enjoyable, and we loved getting up close to the landscape and local life. His storytelling and insights brought everything to life and gave us a deeper appreciation for the area. We even made several stops on our way to and from our destination including a local batik and civet coffee shop. We enjoyed our time with Yuni so much that we didn’t hesitate to book another private tour with him the very next day to visit the Borobudur temples. We can’t recommend Yuni highly enough!
Impressive.
M4928ZVj rgenl,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very impressive. Yuni took all the time to show us these beautiful rice fields. End with a cup of coffee.
Out of the city and straight into the beautiful landscape!
O4401HNchristinew,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was great! Out of the city and straight into the beautiful landscape. Yuni was the best guide, knew everything, was able to tell me a lot, and guided me very well through the rice fields. He is also an excellent photographer and took me to the best café in the middle of the rice fields. An absolute recommendation!
Trip to the Selogriyo Rice Terraces with Atok
krag0ns,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We used this company for a trip to see the rice terraces and the Selogriyo Temple and we were super satisfied with everything. Atok was our driver and guide and he went well and beyond from what is expected and made sure everything was perfect for us! On top he is a very knowledge person and gave us the feeling to get to know the indonesian culture a little bit better. He is very charismatic and will make your day brighter! Definitely the best guide I have ever met!
Super experience!
8dewin,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience. Yuni knew a lot about all the plants and animals. He really took his time with us. Also, Yuni was very kind to us. On the way back, I had a lot of car sickness. He stopped a couple of times and got travel tablets. This tour I would absolutely recommend.
Super
688claudiaz,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yuni was a very knowledgeable and caring guide. We've seen and learned a lot in a day. It is definitely recommended! One of the most beautiful and elaborate things we have done!