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If you want to explore Yogyakarta as a solo traveller, juts book this Solo Backpacker Tour. On this tour, you can explore Yogyakarta top tourist destination with an expert guide. Learn about the rich history of 4 famous temples in Yogyakarta; Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut and Prambanan. Hike up Nglanggeran Ancient volcano and don't miss the opportunity to catch the beautiful sunset from Nglanggeran Reservoir. Discover and taste the best of Kotagede with a culinary walking tour. Visit Kotagede market then indulge in Yogakarta most famous cuisine, including Gudeng Yu Jum. Escape the bustling city with 90 minutes bike ride around Prambanan Temple. Pass by the lush rice fields then stop at emping crackers, tofu and tempe home industry. Experience a thrilling river cave tubing at Kalisuci Cave before you spot the sunset at Drini Beach. Your tour will end with a convenient airport drop from your hotel.

Spend 6 days in Yogyakarta and explore its landmark with this budget backpacking tour. Alongside an expert guide; explore Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut and Prambanan Temple in one day. Marvel yourself with its stunning architectural masterpiece and fascinating history. Next day, pedal across Yogyakarta City and pass by its iconic landmark, like Southern City Square, Yogyakarta Monument and Fort Vredenburg Museum. Stop at Tamansari and Bakpia 25 to see the process of making traditional shadow puppet and bakpia. Treat yourself on a halfday exploration to Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano. Hike to a height of about 700 meters and catch the breathtaking moment right before the sun sets at Nglanggeran Reservoir. Hop on a river cave tubing along the underground river of Kalisuci Cave. Then move to drini beach and enjoy the sunset vibe there.

Spend 7 days at Yogyakarta and immersed in its heritage and natural wonders. Start your trip with a convenient airport pick up then transfer to your hotel. The next day, witness the natural beauty of Yogyakarta with a visit to one of the waterfalls in Kulonprogo. Pedal through the street of Yogyakarta City. Start your cycling tour from Parawirotaman, stop at around Taman Sari to see the production of traditional shadow puppet, continue to Bakpia 25 to see Bakpia production. Pass by Yogyakarta Monument & Fort Vredenburg on your way back to Prawirotaman. Explore the largest Budish Temple in Indonesia, Borobudur Temple. Then be awed with the intricate architecture of Prambanan Temple. Conquer your fears with a raft through the stream of Elo River. Paddle down its rapids and marvel it's beautiful surroundings. Experience a super fun jeep tour at Kaliadem. Enjoy your jeep tour through rough terrains and visit some tourist attractions there, including Bunker Kaliadem & Sisa Hartaku Museum.

Discover Yogyakarta on this immersive 6 days tour to its popular attraction. Escape the bustle of Yogyakarta City with an exciting tour to Kaliadem, Merapi. Once you arrive at Kaliadem, hop on a thrilling off road jeep tour to Merapi Bunker, Hill, Sisa Hartaku Museum and Alien Stone. The next day, immerse yourself in the rich history of Yogyakarta as you tour to its 4 popular temples. First explore Borobudur Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, be awe with the architecture of Pawon and Mendut Temple. Then visit the other UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta, Prambanan Temple. Quench your thirst for adventure with a 2 hours rafting activity at Elo River. Paddle through its stream and be wowed with the gorgeous surroundings. Indulge yourself in Yogyakarta best cuisine, including Gudeg Yu Jum and Kopi Jos Lik Man. Your tour will end with a convenient airport drop.

Spend a morning cycling in the middle city of Yogyakarta. You will be accompanied by a guide to see Yogyakarta prominent attractions. Surely this an eco-friendly and fun city cycling since you will feel the warmness of Yogyakarta. Ride your bike and feel the breeze also. It includes hotel transfer service and English / Dutch / Italian / French speaking guide. You will be picked up at 9 AM and let's start to explore the highlights of Yogyakarta such as Southern City Square, Taman Sari Water Castle, Yogyakarta Monument, and Fort Vredeburg Museum. You have a chance for short visits to the Javanese shadow puppet (Wayang) production center and Bakpia (Javanese traditional snack) production center. Don't forget to purchase Bakpia as a food souvenir since it is one of the signatures of Yogyakarta culinary.

Yogyakarta temples should be your prime destination if you are a traveler who loves art and history. Indonesia’s main religion is Muslim with only pockets of Buddhists and Hindus left. But Hindu and Buddhist are dominant religions for a much longer period. This tour offers a private full-day tour package to explore the beauty of the Hindu and Buddhist temples in Yogyakarta. Accompanied by our experienced Dutch/ Italian/ French/ English Speaking Guide, you will witness the splendor and beauty of Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut to Prambanan Temple. The tour guide will explain everything you see in this one day tour. If there is time left, you can also ask the guide to accompany you to try the local foods (price not included in the package).

Discover Prambanan temple and the nature around such as rice paddy fields and farm from the saddle of your bike. Get extraordinary photos with the background of Prambanan temple, rice terrace and farm. Also visiting the local home industry to see the process of making emping crackers, tofu and tempe. This half-day tour package also provides a variety of guides in Dutch, Italian, French and English Speaking Guide. You will get to explore all layers of Yogyakarta that you would never find on your own. We do not pass major tourist sites to see Prambanan Temple, but instead give you a unique insight into Yogyakarta has nature and visiting some of its home industries.

Skip the self-drive hassles and hit one of the finest beaches in the Yogyakarta area on this private door-to-door snorkeling tour. Discover the colorful sea creatures and coral that lie beneath the tropical waters of Nglambor Beach with a professional guide and full snorkeling gear. Your day includes a snack, tea or coffee, and underwater photos: Upgrade to add an indulgent massage in Yogyakarta.

Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa Yogyakarta is the best gift for your body. After travelling a whole day in Yogyakarta or having a tiring week, release your fatigue with body treatment at Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa Yogyakarta. Enjoy some authentic Javanese treatments such as Javanese Massage, Yogya Massage, Taman Sari Massage, Royal Balinese Programs and Gayatri Crystal Clear Treatment. Choose your favorite one, and feel the best traditional massage in the majestic city. If you love intense massage, then the Javanese Massage would be the best choice for you. It will serve you a medium until strong massage treatment, from an hour until two hour packages. Offering its visitors only the best products with all-natural ingredients that are good for your skin. You can enjoy the relaxing moment here.

Go back in time and feel the mystical adventure on a Solo City tour! Solo or Surakarta is also seen as the cultural city of Java. So, while you are staying in Jogja, it’s worth to have a short visit to its neighboring city with similar ancient vibes. A tour around Solo is no less exciting than your Yogyakarta City tour. This package has included transfer service to your hotel in Yogyakarta. So, hop into your comfy car and get ready for your exploration to catch the antique vibe of Surakarta Hadiningrat. This vintage tour takes you around Solo to witness the classic looks of this cultural city. While you are enjoying this tour, don’t forget to bring along your fully-charged camera to capture the moments and snap lots of dope photos of the antiques. Not only visiting Radya Pustaka Museum, Mangkunegaran Palace, Kasunanan Palace, and Triwindu Antique Market in Surakarta. But also, to get the fullest experience, have a visit to the neighboring area of Karanganyar Regency.

It's time to discovery the perfect historical culture! If you already knew the history of Yogyakarta through its historical places, why don’t you go to Solo City and find out more about the untold history? Solo has been known as the city that will give you a better understanding of the local’s life, culture, and history. You will have a chance to explore the royal palaces and sacred temples in Solo. Start from Mangkunegaran, Kasunanan, Ceto Temple, and Sukuh Temple, your adventure to reveal the untold history begins. Firstly, you will visiting Mangkunegaran Palace, after that let’s move to the highland area where the sacred temples nestled. The first temple is Sukuh Temple. This temple is quite popular with its distinctive reliefs and sculptures that depict sexual and early life before birth. The next is Ceto Temple. Unlike the previous temple, Ceto will make you feel like entering another realm.

A nice spa treatment is always great after a tiring trip. While you are having your holiday in Yogyakarta, trust your healing and beauty treatment to Saraah Day Spa & Beauty, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can choose among the 1-hour, 1.5-hour, 2-hour, and 3 hour massage treatment that fits your need best. Unwind yourself as you feel the touch of your professional therapist on your body. While the massage release the stiffness of your shoulder and the stress on your muscles, the aromatherapy will help your mind feel calmer.

Wondering what to visit in Yogyakarta? Have a city tour to the Sultanate Palace, Taman Sari Water Castle, and Prambanan Temple is the basic. Start by paying a visit to the palace of Yogyakarta to get to know more about the place and the royal family. Then, go back in time to see the former royal bathhouse: Taman Sari Water Castle. Fill up your energy by having a short lunch break before heading to Prambanan Temple as your last stop. Your visit to the legendary Hindu temple will officially mark the end of your Yogyakarta day tour. But, if you choose all-in package, you can have a 1-hour massage treatment before returning to your hotel.

Do you fancy a Borobudur day tour for your private Yogyakarta trip? Or, do you prefer thrilling your adrenaline? Well, why not both? Borobudur Temple sightseeing trip and Elo River rafting activity is a great combination for your exciting and unforgettable Jogja day tour. Start with a 2-hour tour around the outstanding Buddhist temple. Get to learn the history of its making and the values of Buddhism depicted in the temple reliefs. After that, head to the starting point of Elo River Rafting. Fill up your energy with a good lunch before enjoying the rafting activity along the river. This tour will end at around 5 p.m. when your local driver takes you back to your hotel.

As the one of World’s Heritage Site, Borobudur offering a complete package of golden sunrise, calm morning view with the breeze up on the temple and also the great story behind the Buddhist ways of life that resemble on the temple’s architecture. After enjoying Borobudur, we can visit Mount Merapi as the most active volcano in Java. We can enjoy ‘lava tour’ along the traces of Merapi last eruption with jeep riding. On the next destination, we’re going to visit Prambanan Temple as the largest Hindu temple in Java. Find the complete history of Lara Jonggrang’s who also known as the other name of Prambanan temple compounds. This place also worth for wait the sunset down in temple area.

As the one of World’s Heritage Site, Borobudur offering a complete package of golden sunrise, calm morning view with the breeze up on the temple and also the great story behind the Buddhist ways of life that resemble on the temple’s architecture. After enjoying Borobudur, we can visit Mount Merapi as the most active volcano in Java. We can enjoy ‘lava tour’ along the traces of Merapi last eruption with jeep riding. On the next destination, we’re going to visit Prambanan Temple as the largest Hindu temple in Java. Find the complete history of Lara Jonggrang’s who also known as the other name of Prambanan temple compounds. This place also worth for wait the sunset down in temple area.

Feel the breeze up on the temple with sunrise blooming in Borobudur Temple as your tranquility experience. As the one of Word’s Heritage Site, Borobudur offering a complete package of golden sunrise, calm morning view with the breeze up on the temple and also the great story behind the Buddhist ways of life that resemble on the temple’s architecture. We can enjoy the sunrise from the temple in early morning by take ride from Yogyakarta start from 03.30 am to reach the sunrise point and wait until the sun blooming in golden. After enjoying sunrise, we can visit Mount Merapi as the most active volcano in Java. We can enjoy ‘lava tour’ along the traces of Merapi last eruption with jeep riding. Lava Tour Merapi is a natural attractions located in Yogyakarta province, this tour is a journey by car Willys jeep.

Yogyakarta are famous for their culture and heritage spot from Royal Palace to its temples. Explore the glory of the past through a variety of Royal Palace ornament-laden that symbolizing the value of life. discover historical stories about palace life and the various activities that has continued until today with the Royal guides. Still chained to the Royal Palane history, Tamansari water castle are about worth the visit since it’s only next to Royal Palace. This Royal Palace ancient private ‘resort’ were include private bath-house, resting place and also prayer room. Tamansari transform into tourist attraction since it has historical story and the building are magnificent. The ornaments was mixture from western and eastern, the off-white building also famous as its place for Sultan to seek potential wife. From Tamansari, visit to Prambanan as the largest Hindu temples in Java.

Explore the thousand temples in Prambanan may sound very tiring. Not only a thousand temples that can be explored with a legendary history, the sunset also could be enjoyed while release tiring mind. After enjoying the sunset, we can take you to try the delicious traditional food of Yogyakarta. The journey is not just up here. If you go to Prambanan, it is not complete if you don’t watch Ramayana Ballet. After dinner, we’ll take you to see these performances. Based on an epic Hindu poem, the story of King Rama was adapted to become an important local dance, encompassing the Javanese style, culture and music. Whilst the story originated in India, the Javanese version is a representative of the local art and culture. The show started in the evening when the sky’s getting dark. Involving hundreds of professional dancers and musicians on an open air stage that takes advantage of the Prambanan Temples as a backdrop.

Go river rafting on the Progo River and visit the World Heritage–listed Borobudur Temple on this full-day private tour from Yogyakarta. Your 2.5-hour rafting trip over challenging grade III rapids boasts prime views of five waterfalls, a historical bridge and the Menoreh Mountains. After a Javanese restaurant lunch, continue your full-day tour with a visit to the stunning Borobudur Temple Compounds.

On this private half-day tour, visit Prambanan Temple (aka Loro Jonggrang), part of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Prambanan Temple Compounds. Erected around the 9th century when Java was ruled by the Hindu Sanjaya Dynasty, the complex consists of three major temples dedicated to the deities Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. Walk around neighboring shrines, such as Palosan and Sewu, as your own personal guide points out the ‘Ramayana’ epic carved into the walls. Includes pickup and drop-off from Yogyakarta hotels.

Visit the world’s most spectacular Buddhist monument — the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Borobudur Temple Compounds — on a private tour with an art historian as your guide. Built in the 8th and 9th centuries, the colossal relic looms above an emerald green landscape in East Java. Learn why the complex was abandoned around the 14th century and how it was rediscovered in 1814. Your half-day itinerary from Yogyakarta includes the Pawon and Mendut temples.

Explore Yogyakarta on a private city sightseeing tour, led by your own personal guide. You will be introduced to cultural attractions such as the kraton, or Sultan’s palace, with a walking tour of the vast royal complex including the Taman Sari Water Castle. Visit, too, the historic neighborhood of Kotagede, known for its silver industry. Ride in the comfort of a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important historic monuments in Java. This bike tour offers a unique way to visit Borobudur and explore the surrounding countryside. After marveling at the magnificent 9th-century temples, enjoy a scenic bike ride around the rural villages and rice paddies, with stunning views of the Merapi and Sumbing volcanoes.

Yogyakarta is famous for its UNESCO-listed temples but most visitors only take in the top attractions. This half-day bike tour will whisk you away from the tourist trail to explore the atmospheric neighborhood of Kota Gede, and the traditional villages of Bumen and Kembang Waru. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

The “becak” pedal-powered rickshaw is a Yogyakarta icon, but their drivers are some of Indonesia’s toughest negotiators. Let your guide arrange everything—hotel transfers, itinerary, and prices—on this half-day tour of Kota Gede, once capital of the kingdom of Mataram. See an ancient mosque, traditional bakers, a local market, silver stores, royal tombs, and a traditional Javanese “joglo” home, all with your guide on hand.

Witness the stunning sunrise over Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Constructed in the 8th and 9th centuries and abandoned around the 14th century, Borobudur was largely forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1814. The UNESCO-protected Borobudur Temple Compound is situated in central Java, an approximate 45-minute drive from Yogyakarta. Get an early start and beat the crowds with a pre-dawn departure on this 6-hour private tour with your own personal guide.

Explore the must-see sites of the historically and culturally important city of Yogyakarta and its surrounding areas on this convenient private tour. Visit UNESCO-listed sites away from the center of Yogyakarta, like Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, without worrying about transport. An ideal trip for visitors short on time, as it covers many places in a single day.

Visit the world’s largest Buddhist Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur, with this private trip from Yogyakarta. After touring the temple with your professional guide, you'll have plenty of time left over to see other area hot spots such as the older Mendut Temple, the symmetrical Pawon Temple, and the charming Candirejo Village, with its charming traditional houses.

With sights scattered around the city and the countryside, it pays to have a private guide and driver for Yogyakarta. Make the most of Indonesia’s cultural capital on this comprehensive private tour that includes two nights’ B&B accommodation at a hotel that suits your budget, two lunches, and one dinner. Along the way, see two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Borobudur and Prambanan—Kota Gede and the Kraton, and shop at Malioboro.

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. Firstly, we will visit Plaosan , the most temple with the most romantic legend, is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist culture that can be seen from the shape and structure of the temple. The temple’s top is a characteristic of Hindu, while the base of the temple shows Buddhist structure. Then we will have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. We will then drive to Gunungkidul regency to visit the beautiful and calming Kukup beach and Ngrawe beach. End the day by transferring back to Hotel Jogjakarta city area

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. Drive to Kulonprogo regency to visit Pule Payung - a natural tourism village in the Manoreh hill with a beautiful scenery with Lake Sermo as the background. It is also famous for the best instagrammable photo spot. We will next have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the magnificent Borobudur temple. Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world with extremely detailed and outstanding construction all around it. Finally, we will head back to the hotel in Jogjakarta

Pick up at 07.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. We will drive to Wonosari Regency to visit Timang Beach. It will take around 3 hours to drive to the beach. The striking feature of this beach is the Gondola. The Gondola was used by fishermen to fish for lobsters. Gondola ride and suspension bridge is not included. We will ride a jeep from timang village to the beach before having a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. When we make our way back to the city, we will stop at the unique Pengger Pine Forest. Finally, we’ll head back to the Hotel in Jogjakarta

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. We will drive to Kulonprogo regency, visit Kalibiru a natural tourism village in the Manoreh hill with beautiful scenery and background of Lake Sermo , its the best instagramable photo spot ( excluding Photo Spot ) – lunch at local restaurant – next explore one the biggest Buddhist temple : “Borobudur temple” – back to Hotel Jogjakarta city area.

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. Firstly, we will visit Prambanan Hindu Temple also called “Roro Jonggrang Temple” from the traditional legend. Be ready to be awed at the biggest and finest Hindu temple in the whole archipelago. We will have a delicious lunch at local restaurant. We will visit Breksi cliff next before finally enjoying the beautiful scenery at the top Ijo Temple complex. At the end of the day, we’ll transfer back to hotel Jogjakarta city area

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. In the morning, we will visit “Kraton” - the magnificent royal palace of the Sultan (Closed on Monday) and Taman Sari water castle. We will also see the traditional batik home industry & silver processing at Kotagede. Lunch at local restaurant. We will next visit Kasongan village enjoy the art of making pottery from clay with their unique new designs before heading to the beautiful sand dunes at Parangkusumo. Finally enjoy romantic sunset at Parangtritis beach and then transfer back to hotel at Jogjakarta city area. ( L )

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. Firstly, we will visit Prambanan Hindu Temple also called “Roro Jonggrang Temple” from the traditional legend. Be ready to be awed at the biggest and finest Hindu temple in the whole archipelago. Next, we will visit Plaosan , the most temple with the most romantic legend, is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist culture that can be seen from the shape and structure of the temple. The temple’s top is a characteristic of Hindu, while the base of the temple shows Buddhist structure. We will have lunch at local restaurant before visiting Sojiwan temple. Finally, we will head back to Hotel Jogjakarta city area

Pick up at 08.00 am at Lobby Hotel Jogjakarta city area. We will first start off the day by going to Omah Kecebong. You will have a photo session wearing Javanese traditional costume ( include Documentation ) , enjoy going on a sightseeing around the village with ox cart and have a traditional lunch with “ Menu Ndeso “. We will then visit the magnificent Borobudur temple – the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Be prepared to be amazed at the extraordinary details of the relics around the temple. Finally, we’ll head back to the Hotel Jogjakarta city area.

Visit The famous Buddhist temple :"Borobudur Temple", dating from the 8th centuries.. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. Enjoy the activities at Candirejo Village. For a break from “modern” life, designate a few days to watch, learn and experience life in this this quaint town, where ancient traditions are still followed, and indeed the village is best known for how it has maintained the authenticity of such traditions. Candirejo is said to be a symbol of Javanese culture where visitors can experience and participate in a variety of cultural attractions and activities Explore the village by foot or horse carriage and discover the variety of things to see and do. Have a chat with the village’s inhabitants and get a closer look into the culture and way of life in the village.

Because Jogjakarta -Solo is connected to each other, in terms of cultural heritage and historically. We can experience one of the old world's seven wonders, different temples and heritage sites, also rich cultural places. The tour itself will connect different timelines and cultures into one line of Jogjakarta and Solo lineage.