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The 15 Best Yogyakarta Tours & Day Trips

37 tours  ·  from $6

Yogyakarta is the base for two of the biggest temple complexes in Southeast Asia and a live volcano between them. The 15 below sort the sunrise runs, the climb permits and the Merapi jeeps by price and how early the pickup is.

Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour - Climbing Borobudur is the day’s main cultural experience
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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

Start around 4:00 AM with sunrise at Setumbu Hill, then climb Borobudur, ride a Jeep through Merapi Volcano sites, and finish at Prambanan. Your private driver-guide handles transport, tickets, parking, and timing. Guides such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, and Matteas have been praised for flexibility and local insight.

“Tour driver Thomas picked at the hotel at 4:00 am to Punthuck Setumbu is a point where you have a view of volcan Merapi and Mount Gunung you takes pictures during sunrise. Afterwards we went to Borobudur temple, Thomas helped me with the ticket and checking in and made sure I went with the group tour guide of the temple. Borobudur is recognized the greatest Buddhist temple in the world built with mindful spiritual meaning.. Thomas drove me to Prambanam Hindu temple also recognized by the Unesco heritage site where you can lean about Hindu religion. My tour guide was great in driving and organized the tour efficiently.”

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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple - 1 day tour - Borobudur summit climb: the day’s main event
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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

This private eight-hour tour pairs a limited-entry climb to Borobudur’s upper terraces with Prambanan and Mendut Monastery. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Adit, Thomas, Arma, or Maxi handles transport and local insight. Sunrise is an optional upgrade, while lunch and Prambanan’s optional local guide cost extra.

“Great tour, the temples are amazing. My guide Himawan was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. ;)”

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Menoreh Village Cycling - Starting at MOANA Nanggulan basecamp
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Menoreh Village Cycling

3.Menoreh Village Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $22

You’ll cycle 11 to 17 kilometers through Nanggulan with a guide such as Alfat, stopping at rice fields, villages, and riverside paths. Expect local snacks, tempe benguk, fried tofu, jamu, nature stories, and a community donation. Adults only, with groups capped at five for a personal outing.

“I had an AMAZING tour with Alfat. This is by far the best thing I’ve done in Indonesia! I signed up immediately for another tour with Moana. The care they take to partner with the locals and teach you about the natural surroundings, history, religion and folklore is so thoughtful. I highly recommend!”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Borobudur and the limited top-access ticket
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

4.Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews

Visit Borobudur and Prambanan in one private, air-conditioned day from Yogyakarta. Your English-speaking driver handles the roads and ticket process, while temple guide service is included at Borobudur with a structure ticket and at Prambanan. Expect 8 to 10 hours, local stops, and flexible pacing.

“The diver arrived on time and was always patiently waiting for us. The car was clean and air con worked. Note that this tour is just for a driver and so they didn’t join us at the various sites.”

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Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta - Starting at Tugu Jogja after dark
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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

Meet at Tugu Jogja at 6:30 pm for a three to four-hour food walk led by English-speaking guides such as Kalika, Anisa, Jasmine, or Dhea. Try Javanese snacks, food, coffee, and herbal drinks, ride covered becaks, and finish with traditional games at Alun-Alun Kidul.

“This was such a great way to experience Yogyakarta and try delicious and authentic Javanese foods from places we definitely wouldn’t have found on our own! There were just four people on our tour which was a nice number and meant we could all ask questions etc. Kalika the guide was really lovely and knowledgeable about the city and Indonesia. You get to ride in a Becak motor which was really fun, and Kalika also bartered with our Becak driver for us so we could get a good price on a ride back to our hotel! We also got so much food! If you like trying different cuisines and want…”

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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour - Merapi by 4x4 jeep
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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

Spend about 12 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Borobudur, Merapi Volcano, and Prambanan. You climb Borobudur with an included ticket, ride a 4x4 jeep near Merapi, and finish at Prambanan. Guides such as Pras, Hendra, Fajar, and Tinton are praised for clear English and careful planning.

“Yogyakarta tour is very memorable and interesting. It is definitely worth visiting again. The tour guides are friendly and helpful.”

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Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour - Rice Fields, Villages, and Local Life
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Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour

7.Authentic Yogya Bicycle Tour

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

Start outside Prambanan with Alga Lova Tour and cycle flat village roads to Plaosan Temple, rice fields, emping and tofu workshops, and stingless-bee hives. Your guide provides bikes, water, rain gear, tea, and local insight. Plaosan admission costs extra.

“It was a great experience! We did a bike tour along several authentic places around Prambanan, including a small temple. We discovered local agriculture and production of food. Afterwards, our host was willing to drive us to Prambanan.”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive - 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

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with hotel pickup, entry fees, climb-up access, and a local temple guide included. Expect up to 15 people, about two hours at each temple, optional Mendut and Pawon stops, and lunch at your own cost.

“Really nice guides and super interesting trip. Absolutely worth it, I would recommend to do this trip”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request - Climbing Borobudur’s upper terraces
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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

Spend 10 to 12 hours visiting Borobudur and Prambanan with a private English-speaking driver. Climb Borobudur with the premium summit ticket, then add a stop such as Yogyakarta Palace, Mt. Merapi, or the Water Castle at your own cost.

“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 - Seeing the old buildings, temples, and street art
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Kotagede Royal Route – Cycling Tour

10.Kotagede Royal Route – Cycling Tour

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

Ride 12 to 15 kilometers from MOANA Hub Prawirotaman into Kota Gede, Yogyakarta’s old royal quarter. Your guide leads you through alleys, markets, temples, street art, and Mataram tombs, with local snacks, drinks, and a traditional clothing visit to the royal cemetery.

“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, quiet rather than grand
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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

Spend about 10 hours outside Yogyakarta, hiking through Central Java rice terraces to 9th-century Selogriyo Temple, then visiting Kedung Kayang Waterfall near Mt. Merapi. Guides such as Arma, Didik, Sigit, and Maksi are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, and taking excellent photos.

“Great coffee, great food, an amazing view over (mostly) rice fields and a nice waterfall to end. The guide was very friendly and shared alot about his life and thoughts, definitely recommend the trip”

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Yogyakarta Car Rental with Driver for Daily and Multi-Day Tours - Planning Borobudur and Prambanan in one day
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Yogyakarta Car Rental with Driver for Daily and Multi-Day Tours

12.Yogyakarta Car Rental with Driver for Daily and Multi-Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews

Hire a private air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver for up to 5 people in Yogyakarta. Build a day around Borobudur, Prambanan, Merapi, beaches, caves, palaces, markets, or food stops. Drivers such as Didik, Ariya, Eko, Tugi, and Yosi can help with timing and local planning.

“I was given a great tour to many fascinating historical sites that were brought to life with with this guides vast knowledge of present and past Indonesia.”

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Jogja Hidden Gems - Cycling Tour - Starting at MOANA Hub Prawirotaman
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Jogja Hidden Gems – Cycling Tour

13.Jogja Hidden Gems – Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $45

Ride 11 kilometers through central Yogyakarta with a local guide, visiting Kalicode riverside areas, a Chinese temple, kampung lanes, Kraton and Tamansari surroundings, and a traditional market. You’ll sample local snacks and drinks, learn Javanese culture and script, and try Masangin.

“We did the Hidden Gems bike tour and had a really enjoyable afternoon. Our guide Alfat was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of the history of Yogyakarta with us. We got to see parts of the city that as tourists we wouldn’t ordinarily get to see. We also learned about daily life in the “kampung” and were able to sample some local snacks and drinks. A great way to spend an afternoon.”

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1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple) - Mount Merapi and the 2010 eruption route
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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

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Yogyakarta to Borobudur, Mount Merapi, and Prambanan. Your English-speaking driver handles the roads while you pay site and Jeep fees separately. Drivers named Rio, Wedha, Wisnu, and Adri have been praised for helpful local insight.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared much about the history and culture of Java. Tremendously enjoyed the day! Highly recommend the Volcano Jeep tour and the temples. Beautiful country and people.”

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Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour - Prambanan’s tall Hindu towers and carved stories
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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

Travel from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan in 8 to 10 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, and an English-speaking driver. Borobudur includes climb-up access arrangements and a guide, while Prambanan is explored independently. Temple fees are paid separately.

“Beautiful and historical! We had a wonderful driver, Noe, who made all the difference by offering cultural knowledge on the way to the temples, as well as really taking good care of us. Try to book Noe if you can!”

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