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The 15 Best Yogyakarta Tours & Temple Trips

29 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Yogyakarta is the base for Borobudur, Prambanan and a volcano that erupts regularly. The 15 below cover the sunrise slots, the climb-up tickets and the Merapi jeep runs, priced, with the start times that decide the day.

Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour - Climbing Borobudur after first light
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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

1.Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105Our pick

Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur sunrise, Merapi Jeep ride, and Prambanan tour, with practical timing, costs, highlights, and drawbacks.

“Maxi is a very nice tour guide… and so happy, helpful, and HAPPY! We saw and did everything WE wanted to do…meaning we skipped and/or modified some of the planned itinerary to meet our needs.”

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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple - 1 day tour - Borobudur from the ground to the upper terrace
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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

2.Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $105

Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur summit and Prambanan tour, with Mendut, transport, timing advice, costs, and practical booking tips.

“The trip was very well organized and all details were taken care of; we had time to explore Borobudur and Prambanan, to have a cup of luwak coffee, to enjoy a good lunch, and to visit a very nice batic shop. The best part of the tour though, was our guide and driver Maxi. He is the kindest person ever, knowledgeable about local culture, and passionate about his job. Highly recommend this tour and particularly our guide MAXI!”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Borobudur: allow 90 minutes for the Buddhist monument
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

4.Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews

Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur and Prambanan tour, with top access tips, costs, timing, guides, transport, and practical advice.

“My driver was punctual, polite, kind and helpful. Gito had helped with my tickets walked me in through the attractions, made sure I was safe and getting a full experience. I was extremely grateful to him for also driving be back all the way to my hotel which was near the airport. I had a great experience!”

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Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta - Coffee and street food along Malioboro
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Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta

5.Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $36

Taste Javanese street food, ride becak rickshaws, and play traditional games on a small-group night tour through Yogyakarta.

“Don’t know what to say since I had to cancel this tour cause of flight delays. The app insist I write a review anyways. If it’s anything like the one I just took in Jakarta it’s time well spent.”

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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour - Borobudur: the main event and the tightest schedule
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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

6.Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $125

Review of Yogyakarta’s private Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, and Prambanan tour, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, meals, and weather.

“My adult son and I really enjoyed the entire experience, firstly seeing these amazing ancient structures and learning about both Buddhism and Hinduism. Our driver arrived on time in a comfortable aircon car. He was chatty and a pleasure to travel with. Thanks Eko.”

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Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour - Starting near Prambanan, not in central Yogyakarta
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Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour

7.Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $22

Cycle through Prambanan rice fields, temples, villages, tofu workshops, emping chips, and stingless-bee farms on a friendly Yogya tour.

“Very enjoyable tour in a beautiful green area. Even though after half of the tour it started to rain, it was nice to spend time at locals houses and taste nice food. Very recommended”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive - The optional Mendut and Pawon temples
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive

8.Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $60

Climb Borobudur, visit Prambanan, and ride between Yogyakarta’s great temples with guides, tickets, hotel pickup, and air conditioning.

“Amazing leader Atok was so friendly and helpful, it was such a fun day. He took care of us very well and was very clear in his instructions about where to meet after activities”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request - The third stop lets you shape the experience
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request

9.Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $120

Compare Borobudur and Prambanan in one private Yogyakarta day, with Borobudur climb tickets, flexible stops, transfers, and local drivers.

“We felt really touched by our visits to Prambanan, Plaosan and Borobudur. We learned a lot about the religious and spiritual history of Indonesia and marvelled at the stunning architecture and art within the temples. Dwi, our guide in PraRead more”

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Kotagede Royal Route - Cycling Tour - Old buildings, temples, and the Mataram Kingdom
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Kotagede Royal Route – Cycling Tour

10.Kotagede Royal Route – Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $57

Cycle Kota Gede’s lanes, markets, temples, and Mataram royal tombs while tasting local food on a 3-hour Yogyakarta tour.

“Good fun cycling around Yogyakarta! Lots of information about the local history and saying hi to locals. The cycling is a bit harrowing since you'll be cycling on the main roads and small alleyways with cobblestone, so I recommend having decent confidence on a bike beRead more”

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Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java - Selogriyo Temple: peaceful, but modest in size
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Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

11.Selogriyo Temple and Trekking Java Rice Terraces, hidden waterfall -Nature Java

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $55

Trek Java rice terraces to quiet Selogriyo Temple, sip local coffee, and see Kedung Kayang Waterfall with Mount Merapi nearby.

“We had an amazing time on our tour with Arma. This was a fantastic off-the-beaten path cultural experience. We went to a beautiful waterfall and hiked down to the falls. Note to wear water sandals or take off shoes because you do need to cross some streams. We then did rice trekking and had some tea and visited a historic temple. The rice fields and temple were stunning. Overall, this was an amazing experience to get to learn a sense of the Central Java countryside. It's also an active day filled with fresh air, beautiful hiking, and cultural insights. I fully recommend it to anyone staying in Yogyakarata who wants…”

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Yogyakarta Car Rental with Driver for Daily and Multi-Day Tours - Borobudur and Prambanan: the classic temple day
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Yogyakarta Car Rental with Driver for Daily and Multi-Day Tours

1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple) - Borobudur: two hours at Java’s great Buddhist monument
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1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple)

14.1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews

Compare Borobudur, Merapi, and Prambanan in one private Yogyakarta day tour with transport, water, and an English-speaking driver.

“Driver was very engaging and informative. The temples and volcano were most impressive. Do note that it says in the tour details that admission to the temples and lunch is not included in the price, so do bring payment (we paid admissionRead more”

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Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour - Borobudur climb access and the upper terraces
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Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour

15.Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $24

Climb Borobudur and visit Prambanan in one Yogyakarta day tour, with hotel pickup, organized temple access, and an English-speaking driver.

“It was an amazing experience! The temples are amazing and you can really feel the history! Our driver was Noe and he also has been amazing! He had an answer to all our questions and always available to help us! Thanks Noe”

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