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Prambanan & Ramayana Ballet Tours

Marvel at Java’s greatest Hindu temple: Prambanan, a soaring 9th-century complex of pointed spires dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, breathtaking at sunset. Many tours pair it with the spectacular open-air Ramayana ballet, where the epic is told through Javanese dance against the floodlit temple backdrop.

3 excursions · prices per person, book with partner

Prambanan & Ballet in Yogyakarta — FAQ

What is Prambanan?
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, a UNESCO-listed 9th-century site near Yogyakarta with towering spires dedicated to the Hindu trinity.
What is the Ramayana ballet at Prambanan?
The Ramayana ballet is a spectacular open-air dance performance telling the Hindu epic through Javanese dance and gamelan music, staged against the floodlit Prambanan temple.
How far is Prambanan from Yogyakarta?
Prambanan is about 30–45 minutes from Yogyakarta, easily visited on a half-day or sunset tour, often with the Ramayana ballet.

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