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Private Day Tour of Jogja’s Big 3: Temples & Merapi Volcano
See all of Yogyakarta's must-sees in a day!
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Group size
Up to 20 guests
DURATION
12 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 20 guests
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Don’t just tick off Jogja’s highlights. Understand them.
This private day trip covers all the must-sees in Yogyakarta — Borobudur, Mount Merapi and Prambanan Temple — in one smooth, well-planned day. It’s perfect for travellers who want to actually understand what they’re seeing with a great guide, rather than just tick the boxes.Many tours simply give you a car and a driver with basic English. This one gives you a fluent, experienced guide who actually explains what you’re seeing. It’s the difference between just taking photos and truly understanding the place. This experience already includes the hefty entrance tickets for Borobudur, Prambanan and Setumbu, so the overall price works out better value than similar tours that charge these separately.You’ll start at Setumbu Hill for sunrise, one of the most iconic views of Borobudur rising from the mist with Mount Merapi behind it. After breakfast, you’ll climb to the top of Borobudur (limited daily access), then switch to an open-top jeep ride across Mount Merapi’s lava fields before ending the day at the soaring Hindu spires of Prambanan.It’s a long, full day but worth it!What to ExpectPrivate day tour of Yogyakarta's highlights with a fluent English speaking guide. As it is private, it can also be customised to your itinerary!Early morning pick-up from your hotel to catch sunrise at BorobudurGuided exploration of Borobudur’s breathtaking terraces and intricate reliefs.Off-road jeep tour around Mount Merapi’s slopes, exploring one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes.Visit to Prambanan Temple, admiring its detailed stonework and the stories behind each sculpture.Personalised attention with a friendly local guide, packed with local knowledge and tips.Good to KnowAt Borobudur Temple, you will be accompanied by a local guide who may be shared with other visitors, with a maximum of 15 visitors per guide, in accordance with local regulationsIf your trip is on Monday, you are allowed to climb up Borobudur Temple but for Prambanan Temple, visits are limited to viewing the temple complex from the courtyard onlyThe temples have some high areas and stairs, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommendedIncludes all entrance fees for Borobudur, Prambanan, and Mount Merapi jeep tours.If you’re bringing a drone, a permit needs to be purchased three days beforehand at the park office.Meals are not included, so pack some snacks or be prepared to purchase food along the way.Remember to bring some Indonesian Rupiah for personal expenses and tips for your guide.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Explore Borobudur, Merapi, and Prambanan
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What’s Included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private transportation
Fluent English-speaking driver/guide
Borobudur top-access ticket
Prambanan entrance ticket
Mount Merapi jeep tour
Setumbu Hill sunrise ticket
Local Borobudur temple guide (shared with other groups as required by regulations)
Mineral water
All parking fees
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 28 May 2026
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Your hotel in Yogyakarta(Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
- Meet at selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
03:30AM - 03:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
- Hat
- Long pants or skirts lower than your knee
- Trekking sandals/shoes
From
Rp2.266.000
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Meet your host
The company located in Yogyakarta and offers the best trips around the region. The company is owned by a professional guide Andy, he is super friendly, helpful, speaks good English and knows inside out about Yogyakarta and around. Travellers say he explains the architectural elements in great detail and often goes the extra miles to help them.
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 100%
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