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Yogyakarta
Where history and adrenaline meets. Explore UNESCO temples, master batik art, and delve into hidden caves.
Top Things to Do in Yogyakarta
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
01
Borobudur: World's Largest Buddhist Temple
UNESCO Borobudur Temple is Yogya’s star attraction and it is very photogenic. It gets crowded, so take a guide to uncover hidden viewpoints (Punthuk Setumbu Hill!) & get deeper insights
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Prambanan: 9th Century Hindu Temple
Most people will do Borobudur in a day with Prambanan, a UNESCO temple complex with Ramayana sculptures. Tip: Cycle around for a relaxed visit, and don’t miss the nighttime ballet here
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03
Mount Merapi, Indonesia's Most Active Volcano
Indonesia has 130 volcanoes & Mt Merapi is the most active of them all! Explore the foothills of Merapi by jeep & visit the Eruption Museum. You can also pair Merapi with the temples!
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04
Learn Batik from local artists
Many don't know that Yogya is the birthplace of Batik, the beautiful fabric worn by Southeast Asians for special occasions. Learn to make Batik from local artists in a charming village!
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05
Explore Jomblang Cave like Indiana Jones
This is a fave for adventurers and photographers. Rappel 60m into Jomblang Cave and trek through muddy tunnels to see the magical sunlight streaming through the cave’s ceiling.
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06
Learn Granny's cooking in Local Village
Our fave day out in Yogya is spending learning to cook from Granny in a local village. It's super heartfelt, supports regenerative tourism and the food was the best we had in Yogya!
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07
Float in gorgeous
Kalisuci River
We love this tubing trip—float on turquoise water surrounded by caves and jungle. It’s both thrilling and peaceful! Pair it with Jomblang Cave for a full day of adventure!
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08
Take a Old Fisherman Cart Across the Sea
This is touristy, but it's also random enough to be fun. The locals converted an old fisherman cart into a gondola to take travellers across the sea. Do it for the pics and laughs!
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4.9 (95)
|3 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“It is a must if you are in Yogyakarta, do not miss it!!”
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superhost
4.9 (95)
|6 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“Freshly caught and marinated with local spices no fishy taste”
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5.0 (23)
|11 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“11/10 experience, blew my mind!”
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4.9 (95)
|3 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“We caught 4 fresh fish”
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5.0 (32)
|2 hrs
|Up to 9 guests
“Agung provided an amazing safe and informative Merapi tour”
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5.0 (23)
|2 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“We were incredibly lucky to stumble upon this hidden gem!”
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5.0 (32)
|2D1N
|Up to 20 guests
“Agung provided an exceptional memorable Yogyakarta tour ”
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4.9 (95)
|3 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“The whole experience felt very authentic and real.”
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What other guests say
4.9
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154 reviews
We had the most wonderful day! Our driver, Hengli, was very friendly, professional, and attentive, making sure we were comfortable throughout the trip. We’d be delighted to travel with him again on our next visit to Yogyakarta!
Katja
Pak Krishna was our driver - picked us up on time, drove efficiently, felt safe, car was very clean. The cost per person may seem high, but it includes the Borobudur and Prambanan tickets (about $100 each) so it’s actually quite a bargain! We liked how we could take as much - or as little - time as we wanted. Lunch was also a lot better than I expected … we could order whatever we wanted from the menu and all included in the price.
Lijing
It was fantastic! Such a nice workshop and you have all the time to finish your artwork, so no rush.
Freek
Amazing experience from beginning till end. We loved the walk through the village, the cooking, the singing, the specialty coffees... and the food was delicious! Recommended to everyone!
Anjo
We had such a great day doing the batik workshop here and was surprised about how many other workshops you could do at the location. Highly recommend for an authentic activity.
Rachel
Really enjoyed our batik class. All instructors very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you. Would recommend!!
Lea
Our guide, Bagus, is very friendly and lively! Even though our tour with him started so early, he was still so energetic. He also gave us lots of good suggestions for where to eat and buy treats and souvenirs. He was also a very good tour guide when he came with us to the Prambanan Temple. It's a bonus that he also knows and plays good music while we're on the road 🤍
Ella
Authentic experience for the family, they have great coffee and beans, and the fishing and cooking experience was great fun. Overall we had a good time for our family of 10 with grandparents and young kids.
Valerie
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