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Discover the city of Yogyakarta with the convenience of private transportation to get around the city and a personal guide to tell you about its attractions on this private tour. Begin your sightseeing with the Royal Palace of Yogyakarta complex to learn its history before heading to the Water Castle to see its gardens. Continue your tour by visiting local museums and workshops where local artisans create traditional batik.

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.

Explore Yogyakarta on a private half-day sightseeing tour, led by your own personal guide and available in a choice of languages. Admire cultural attractions including the Kraton, or sultan’s palace, and the Water Castle (Tamansari) pleasure gardens. Visit, too, the historic neighborhood of Kota Gede, known for its silver industry. Ride in the comfort of a private vehicle direct from your central Yogyakarta hotel: Upgrade for more premium transport.

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day with this shared tour from Yogyakarta. Climb fully to the top of Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, with a local guide providing insights into its intricate carvings. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Prambanan Temple Complex, Indonesia’s tallest Hindu temple, and enjoy a sunset in its serene surroundings. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Explore the lights and vibrant nightlife of Yogyakarta on a peddle car tour of the city after dark. Experience the night markets and taste authentic local food, and see Ketendan Village, Chinatown, and many more cultural hotspots in and around the city center. Learn about local culture, and find hidden gems like a local with your guide.

See Borobudur, the world’s biggest Buddhist temple, and the Prambanan Temple Complex, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get a taste of local culture too on this private tour, with round-trip transfers from your Yogyakarta address. In between the two temples, discover local life in Prambanan village. Meet a beekeeper, watch tofu being made, and visit a cracker workshop—all on two wheels. Temple tickets are at your own expense.

Whitin 6 hours tour, I will take you to the best country side near by Solo city. all the destination are located at the western slope of mount at 1000 meters above sea level and more, which is located about 1 hours drive to the east of Solo, pasing green country road. visting the erotic temple sukuh, drink tea and have a local snack at Kemuning tea plantation, or showering at natural waterfall are things you shouldn't miss

Enjoy the perfect combination of culture and adventure in one unforgettable day. Visit Borobudur and Prambanan, two UNESCO World Heritage temples and the most iconic cultural landmarks in Java. Then continue to Mount Merapi for an exciting 4WD Jeep adventure, exploring the volcanic landscape while enjoying spectacular views of one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. A great mix of history, nature, and fun that will make your visit to Yogyakarta truly memorable.

This activity is interesting and authentic because this is done by local artisan (silversmith) that becomes their daily job. Further more, you do it at their work space with authentic condition. All the process done by hand and finally bring home your work.

Experience the sacred atmosphere of Borobudur on a sunrise tour of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark from Yogyakarta. After an early pickup, travel to the world’s biggest Buddhist monument to watch the sun rise over the complex. After, continue to other sites of interest, including Pawon and Mendut temples and volcanic Mt. Merapi, which you can tour by Jeep (own expense).

This private tour combines visits to both places of natural beauty, plus historical and heritage sites around Yogyakarta in one full day-tour. You can go at your own pace, since you won’t have to share with a large tour group. Your day will begin early, with convenient hotel pickup in time for sunrise. Later in the day you’ll explore temples and other lovely Buddhist archaeological sites.

Experience the rich culture of Yogyakarta in one unforgettable day with a visit to Pasar Ngasem, the vibrant traditional market where you’ll explore local spices, snacks, and daily Javanese life. Continue to the majestic Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan’s Palace) to uncover royal history and Javanese traditions. At the Sonobudoyo Museum, step into the past by trying on elegant traditional Javanese costumes and posing for a unique photo session. End your journey with a hands-on batik workshop, where you'll learn the centuries-old art of batik-making and create your own fabric masterpiece. This immersive cultural tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and interactive Yogyakarta experience.

Private Java Temple Immersion: Borobudur VIP Sunrise & All-Inclusive Prambanan. Experience the best temples without the crowds with your truly private package. You will never be merged with other participants on board. Start your day with the Borobudur VIP Sunrise Experience: Enter at 4:00 AM for privileged access to ascend the temple structure itself. Witness a serene sunrise over the stupas, followed by an exclusive luxury breakfast. Continue with Prambanan Exploration. Your journey is highly flexible and fully customized to your time pace—guaranteeing you are unhurried! Explore the magnificent Trimurti Temples and the intricate Ramayana reliefs at Prambanan Temple Complex. Everything is included in one single price: all tickets, activities, and private, dedicated transport. Book now for a luxurious, stress-free, and profoundly personal journey into Indonesia's sacred heritage. Total duration of the tour is 8hrs including travel time between the destinations.

Yogyakarta is famed as Java's cultural capital—but locals know neighboring Surakarta (Solo) offers competition. Discover this regal city at a pace that suits your group on a private tour direct from your Yogyakarta hotel. You'll visit historic Radya Pustaka Museum, browse antiques at Triwindu Market, and explore Mangkunegaran Palace and Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. Wrap up the day with Sukuh Temple, known for its erotic carvings, and sunset from Cetho Temple.

This tour is designed to give you the real experience in Yogyakarta. Begin with visiting the splendid Sonobudoyo Museum, then, you can witness the ONE AND ONLY living monarchy in Indonesia by visiting Kraton (Yogyakarta Palace). Next, we will visit the wonderful building of Water Castle. We have practise eco-friendly concept and sustainability concept. When you join our tour, you will also directly support sustainable tourism! This tour is the right balance of adventure, heritage while trying to implement tour in sustainable concept. Provides positive impact on the locals and community but minimise the negative impact on the destination and local culture. We practise sustainable tour concept. We are trying to minimise the one-single plastic use in our tour, so we ban single plastic use of water bottle and provide refill water. We are also involving local community/people in our tour.

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Visitors begin this private shore excursion with pickup at Semarang Port and transport to the magnificent Borobudur Temple. This is the world’s largest Buddhist temple and is regarded as one of the world’s seven wonders. Visitors have plenty of time to explore the temple’s material culture and enjoy panoramic views of lush fields, hills, and Mount Merapi.

Spend the day discovering Java’s temples and traditional villages on a private full-day tour from Borobudur. With just your guide and private party, you’ll visit the Buddhist temples of Pawon Temple and Mentit Temple, before embarking on a gentle walk through Selogriyo village. On the hike, admire rice terraces, volcanic landscapes, and village activity. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This tour package guarantees you can access all the temples in full and climb to the top of temple structure, enjoy the most complex Buddhist temple in the world & admire the largest Hindu temple in detail.

Watch the Ramayana Ballet at the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, and enjoy dinner along with the performance, too. This ticket included round-trip transport from your hotel, the performance ticket, and dinner, so you won’t have to hassle with any of that yourself. Just relax and enjoy the ballet.

Travelers looking to gain a deeper understanding of Solo can embark on this historical and cultural tour. Begin your adventure at Mangkunegaran Palace, then journey to the highlands to visit the sacred temples. Explore Sukuh Temple, famous for its distinctive reliefs and early life depictions. Next, visit Ceto Temple, where you can feel transported to another realm. Dive into Solo’s royal palaces and temples, allowing your guide to provide insights along the way.

Experience the essence of Yogyakarta with our sharing cycling tour, which combines authentic local insights, a sense of adventure, and a commitment to sustainability. Begin your journey along the serene riverside Kalicode areas of the city center and continue to the historic Sultanate's grounds, home to the royal family. This unique tour provides an insider's view of life in Yogyakarta, a city still governed by a Sultan who serves both as king and governor. Tour Highlight : - Cycling along riverside - Knowing Jogja’s way of life - Meet local people with urban living - Visit a chinese temple - Explore hidden sultanate royal family - Short visit Kraton area - Neighborhood behind small streets - Short visit Tamansari - Traditional culinary market - Having some local snack & drink - Experience: Masangin between banyan tree - Off the beaten path

Borobudur and Prambanan, two of the three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Yogyakarta area, lie more than an hour apart. Spare yourself the expense of a private tour but enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transfers and included tickets when you book this small-group adventure. Climb to the top of Borobudur, for sweeping views across volcanoes and more, with guides to put both Hindu and Buddhist culture in context.

The Javanese countryside offers bags of rural charm but it’s poorly mapped and hard to explore independently. Get insights into local lives on this private bike tour that takes you down routes that cars can’t follow and gets you up close with traditional work. As well as transfers, bike, and a helmet, your day includes lunch at a local fish farm where you can try "fish therapy" for dry skin.