Borobudur and Prambanan Tours from Yogyakarta City
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Borobudur and Prambanan Temple Tour from Yogyakarta 1. Borobudur Temple – The World’s Largest Buddhist Monument Explore Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, built in the 9th century. Walk through its impressive structure featuring over 2,600 relief panels and 500 Buddha statues. For an unforgettable experience, choose the sunrise option and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and volcanoes. 2. Prambanan Temple – Indonesia’s Largest Hindu Temple Visit Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its towering temples and detailed carvings. Discover the three main temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, and learn about the rich history and mythology behind this iconic complex.
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Explore the biggest Buddhist temple in the world Learn from your guide about the history of Borobudur temple This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. 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. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s. Pick up and drop off transportation by private car from Yogyakarta ( Borobudur tickets 455.000 IDR / person )
Explore the Trimurti temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma and Listen to the explanation from your guide about the history of the Prambanan temple. Some historians that adhere to dual dynasty theory suggest that the construction of Prambanan probably was meant as the Hindu Sanjaya dynasty's answer to the Buddhist Sailendra dynasty's Borobudur and Sewu temples nearby, and was meant to mark the return of the Hindu Sanjaya dynasty to power in Central Java after almost a century of Buddhist Sailendra dynasty domination. Nevertheless, the construction of this massive Hindu temple did signify a shift of the Mataram court's patronage, from Mahayana Buddhism to Shaivite Hinduism. Pick up and drop off transportation by private vehicles from your hotels ( Prambanan tickets 370.000 IDR / person )
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Departure Point Centrally located Yogyakarta hotels Departure Time 07.00 - 10.00 AM Inclusions Private driver (English speaking) Private tour / car / gasoline / parking fees Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(81)
We had an excellent experience with Deo. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly kind throughout the entire day. He drove safely, spoke excellent English, and made our trip smooth and stress-free. He was very knowledgeable about the local attractions and gave us helpful tips that made our visit even more enjoyable. We highly recommend Deo to anyone looking for a reliable, friendly, and trustworthy driver in Yogyakarta. Thank you for making our day so memorable
I couldn't have made the most of this experience without Dhani's help!! He has not only been a very skilful driver, but also a magnificent person and wonderful tour guide. I can't recommend him enough. I'll definitely repeat!! Thanks for everything!!
My spouse and I (Singapore) had booked a tour + driver for: - Jombalang cave - Borobudur (Sunrise) and Prambanan (sunset) Tours - Taman Sari water palace tour - Mt merapi jeep tour - 2 way transport from hotel to attractions Our driver was Dhani - A young and cheerful person who is also knowledgeable with the various attractions, local culture and food recommendations. Conversing with him was easy as he was proficient in English, making it comfortable to have casual conversations & jokes with him. He was punctual and professional throughout our trip and went the extra mile to recommend us places/shops that were relevant to our trip as well as giving us the opportunity to try local delicacies. We truly appreciate this experience and we will look forward to subsequent trips in Jawa.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We could not have had a better guide. Thank you, Dhani, for making us feel at home from the very first moment. Your warmth, confidence, freshness, and professionalism made the difference throughout the entire experience. You were always punctual, accessible, and willing to help us, and all your recommendations were perfect. Thanks to you, we were able to discover the city in a much more authentic way and enjoy every moment without worrying about anything. Cities are special because of their places, but above all because of the people you meet along the way. Thank you, Dhani, for being one of those people who make a trip become an unforgettable memory. Without a doubt, we would choose you a thousand times over.
The organization of my trip was excellent. Everything was great! My particular gratitude is to Mr Dhani for his kindness, helpfulness, professional driving / guiding. And his English is very good.
Our driver Rio was punctual at the airport and dropped us to our Merbabu trek on time. The trek itself was well organised, with the guide knowledgable and professional. Rio then dropped us back to the villa and was willing to facilitate lunch and coffee stops on the way
It was an amazing experience. Dhani is one of the best guides I have ever seen. I truly reccomend him and hope you have the luck to get a guide and driver like him.
We had a great time with Dani, our driver. He was on time, precise and an interesting person to talk to. Very flexible with the schedule and he shared a lot of information about indonesia in general. It was also very easy to arrange everything with the agency beforehand. Communication was great. This team is very highly recommended and will make sure your experience is amazing.
Rio was an amazing driver and took great pictures! Super friendly and catered the tour to what I wanted to do.
Driver Mr Dhani is knowledgeable and a polite driver-guide. He was well-versed in the local sites, historical background, and culinary delights in Yogyakarta, Magelang, and the surrounding areas. The trip started with a visit to the traditional Ngasem Market in the morning. Mr Dhani acted as our guide through the busy market. We picked up Ngasem bakpia — thank you, Puteri (CS), for the suggestion and advance booking. Next, we visited three ancient temples: Borobudur, Pawon, and Mendut, for a spiritual pilgrimage and meditation time. Since I was on a tight schedule, Mr Dhani suggested an alternative route from Yogyakarta to Magelang, which proved to be more efficient and time-saving than the usual route. Do not hesitate to hire Mr Dhani. His guidance will make your holiday memorable and pleasant.
