Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Day Tour Yogyakarta

Overview

This full-day tour from Yogyakarta packs the best of Central Java into twelve hours: sunrise at Borobudur, a guided climb up the temple, a 4x4 jeep ride on the slopes of Mount Merapi and an afternoon at Prambanan. Hotel pickup, the local temple guide, the Merapi entry ticket and the jeep ride are included, and the option you choose decides whether you watch sunrise from inside the temple, with breakfast, or from Stumbu Hill. Borobudur and Prambanan entry fees are paid separately on the day.

Highlights

• Borobudur sunrise, from inside the temple or from the Stumbu Hill viewpoint, depending on the option
• Guided climb to the top terraces of the world's largest Buddhist monument
• 4x4 jeep ride on Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, with the Merapi entry ticket included
• Prambanan, the ninth-century Hindu temple compound with Ramayana reliefs
• Local guide inside Borobudur, and hotel pickup and drop-off
• Breakfast included in the option with sunrise inside the temple
• Four highlights in one day, so you do not need to arrange separate tours

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in YogyakartaPickup at about 3:00 for sunrise inside the temple, or 4:00 for the Stumbu Hill option.
2. Sunrise at Borobudur or Stumbu HillWatch the sun rise from inside Borobudur or from the Stumbu Hill viewpoint, with breakfast on the option that includes it.
3. Climb up BorobudurWalk the terraces with the local guide and see the reliefs and stupas, about two hours.
4. Mount Merapi jeep rideA 4x4 ride across the lava fields and viewpoints on the volcano, with the entry ticket included.
5. Lunch stopA stop at a local restaurant; lunch is paid by you.
6. Prambanan TempleExplore the Hindu compound and its reliefs before the drive back to your hotel.

What's included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Sunrise from Stumbu Hill (entry ticket included)
• Climb up to the top of the Borobudur temple structure
• Local guide inside the temple
• Mount Merapi entry ticket
• Jeep ride at Mount Merapi
• Parking and donation fees

Not suitable for

• Travellers who cannot manage steep stone steps or long walks
• Anyone who cannot start before dawn
• Wheelchair users, because the upper terraces are reached by stairs
• Pregnant women and people with back problems, because the jeep ride is bumpy

Meeting point

Hotel pickup anywhere in the Yogyakarta area. You choose your pickup area when booking, and we confirm the exact time the day before. The Stumbu Hill option starts at about 4:00 and the sunrise-inside-the-temple option at about 3:00.

Important information

• Borobudur and Prambanan entry fees are not included and are paid on the day to your driver or guide
• Lunch is not included; the tour stops at a restaurant
• For the option with sunrise inside Borobudur, a copy of your passport is needed after booking
• Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a scarf and a light layer for the cold early morning
• Cover shoulders and knees at both temples
• Merapi views depend on the weather, and the jeep route can change for safety
• The main Roro Jonggrang temple at Prambanan is closed on Mondays