




Mlaku Ijen Tours offers a truly flexible private day trip in Yogyakarta. Instead of following a fixed schedule, you choose your own destinations—Borobudur, Merapi, Prambanan, caves, beaches, city culture, or hidden local spots—and your English-speaking driver helps arrange the best route for your group. Choose a classic Borobudur & Prambanan day trip, the popular Borobudur–Merapi–Prambanan route, or fully custom private transport. Your group will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with larger vehicles or multiple vehicles arranged when needed. For longer adventures, multi-day custom trips to Dieng, Solo, Bromo, and Ijen are also available on request. With local recommendations, ticket assistance, and flexible timing, your itinerary is designed around your group—not a fixed group tour.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $55.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Your private day trip begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or preferred pickup location in Yogyakarta. From there, you will travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The route and travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, road closures, and the locations you choose.
Your first stop is usually Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra dynasty, Borobudur is famous for its massive stone structure, hundreds of Buddha statues, and more than 2,000 detailed relief panels depicting Buddhist teachings, daily life, and ancient Javanese culture. Your driver can share a brief history of the temple, explain the best photo spots, and help you make the most of your visit.
(Optional) After Borobudur, you will travel to your second destination, often Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes and an important part of Javanese culture and local life. Depending on your chosen option, you may take a Merapi Jeep Lava Tour to explore the volcanic landscape, former villages affected by eruptions, lava formations, and the Merapi bunker. Your driver will explain the volcano’s history, its eruptions, and how local communities continue to live around this remarkable natural area.
The final stop is usually Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 9th century, Prambanan is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Its towering central temples, detailed stone carvings, and the famous story of Ramayana make it one of Java’s most impressive cultural landmarks. Your driver can share the history of the temple complex and recommend the best areas to explore.
At the end of the trip, you will be driven back safely to your hotel or preferred drop-off location in Yogyakarta. Throughout the day, your driver remains flexible to adjust the pace, route, and stops according to traffic, weather, and your interests.
Please provide an active WhatsApp number or email address so we can confirm your pickup details, itinerary quickly. WhatsApp is preferred for faster communication. Please note that pickup outside the Special Region of Yogyakarta may require an additional fee, depending on the location and distance.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Yogyakarta Private Custom Day Trip: Borobudur & Prambanan lasts about 8–10 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $28 per person for this Yogyakarta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $55. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 16 departures a day between 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 0–11 pay from $23, adults from $28.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please provide an active WhatsApp number or email address so we can confirm your pickup details, itinerary quickly. WhatsApp is preferred for faster communication. Please note that pickup outside the Special Region of Yogyakarta may require an additional fee, depending on the location and distance. Pickup points include Attanaya Malioboro Suites, The Bloomy House.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MI (Mlaku Ijen) Tour and Trans.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yogyakarta Private Custom Day Trip: Borobudur & Prambanan | 8–10 hours | 5.0 (45) | $28 | |
Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive | 8 hours | 5.0 (240) | $60 | View |
Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour | 12 hours | 4.9 (1,128) | $99 | View |
Borobudur Climb-up, Mount Merapi & Prambanan Day Trip | 10 hours | 5.0 (17) | $115 | View |
Private Day Trip to Borobudur and Prambanan Temples | 11 hours | — | $38 | View |
Yogyakarta Borobudur Climb up and Prambanan Temple Day Trip | 10–12 hours | — | $150 | View |
Custom Private Tour in Yogyakarta with French Speaking Guide | 12 hours | — | $190 | View |