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We were incredibly lucky to stumble upon this hidden gem in Yogya! Getting here was a bit of a challenge with the steep roads, but the breathtaking views of tea and coffee plantations made it all worth it. Mbak Mar is truly remarkable; her passion for coffee is evident as she not only cultivates this unique blend herself but also involves the local community in its cultivation, resulting in a distinct chocolatey flavor. The quality of her coffee speaks for itself, having been rigorously tested in the lab! Here, we had the freedom to pick coffee beans (during harvest season) and plant coffee! all while being accompanied by Mbak Mar, who is knowledgeable and can answer any questions we have. Though her English is limited, she goes above and beyond to ensure her guests understand :) Will come back in 3 years to harvest my coffee plant :)

Devi

Booked: Yogyakarta Coffee Farm with Tree Planting!

Hendra was very friendly and helped us take lots of nice pictures! he is very punctual, and always helps to make sure we have all the tickets and entrance fees settled.

Glen

Booked: 10-hr Yogyakarta Private Car and Driver Hire | Make Your Own Itinerary

Pak Krishna was our driver for 5days in Yogyakarta and we all loved him very much. He may be on the quieter side but we totally loved this side of him. He's very helpful and caring as well. E.g. we decided to hike without a guide at Gunung Api Purba Nglanggeran. He was worried for us and decided to hike with us at his own cost (entrance fee to hike). This was totally uncalled for and we are grateful to have him with us. Overall very satisfied experience and will recommend Pak Krishna to any of my friends who are visiting Yogyakarta soon! :)

Wen

Booked: 10-hr Yogyakarta Private Car and Driver Hire | Make Your Own Itinerary

We were in Jogja for 5D4N and it was AMAZINGG. Jogja itself was amazing, amazing food, amazing people - and we loved our itinerary which Seek Sophie and Pak Sulis (boss) worked hard to help us plan as well! Pak Krisna was our driver, and was absolutely lovely! We made 0 plans for our meals, and he'd take us to eat based exactly on what we described we were craving each time; a couple times we told him we wanted to make a quick detour for XX reasons, and he tried his best to make arrangements for us despite it not being in the original itinerary (not just drive us there, but help us to do research + make plans while we're out on adventures!) He's on the quieter side compared to some drivers we've had, but we appreciate that so much as most of us are pretty introverted and need time to recharge - especially with such a fun and adventurous itinerary. His vibe was just wonderful and we were as reluctant to leave him as much as we were to leave Jogja! Overall, 1000/10 - couldn't have asked for more from this trip.

Jessica Tham

Booked: 10-hr Yogyakarta Private Car and Driver Hire | Make Your Own Itinerary

Great way to see and explore the temples round Jogja! Driver Andi was fantastic and got a great spot at the top of the hill to watch Borobudur emerge from the mist at sunrise. Car was a good 4x4 suitable for some of the bumpier roads. Clear and easy communication on the day and beforehand. Special thanks for Seek Sophie and Mega for double checking all post-Covid tour changes/accessibility of the temples and for coordinating with Ayla Tours. Would definitely recommend and use Seek Sophie again for future trips!

Lucy

Booked: Private Borobudur & Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta

Lucy

Booked: Private Borobudur & Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta

Hire car with driver that includes car’s petrol, parking and drivers meal I hired an Innova Reborn car package with driver, parking, drivers meal and petrol included. The price is competitive. More importantly, our driver, Andi is super friendly, helpful, and know ways around Yogyakarta inside out... We are very happy with our experience there and greatly appreciate his effort for making things go so well for us... note: we visited Borobudur at sunrise (must do), Prambanan temple (must do), Mendut Temple, Ullen Sentalu, Merapi Jeep tour, Klaten city, Sultan palace, water castle, Timang beach and Heaps of restaurants... we stayed at Hyatt Regency for three nights in dec 2019.

Adhitya G

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What is Borobudur Temple?

Borobudur Temple is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia. The temple is made up of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Buddha. The top of the temple is a large stupa, which contains a statue of Buddha.

Where is Borobudur Temple located?

Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta, and about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Semarang.

When was Borobudur Temple built?

Borobudur Temple was built in the 9th century by the Sailendra dynasty. The temple was abandoned in the 14th century, and was rediscovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.

What is the significance of Borobudur Temple?

Borobudur Temple is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is believed that the temple was built to commemorate the Buddha's enlightenment. The temple is also a popular tourist destination, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Indonesia.

What is Borobudur Temple?

Borobudur Temple is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple located in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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