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Borobudur Sunrise Tour: Temples and Mount Merapi Views
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29 Ratings
Magelang
Experience the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise, explore the UNESCO heritage listed Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, and marvel at the epic scenery of Mount Merapi on this guided day tour. Includes hotel pick up and drop-off in Yogyakarta.
Experience the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise, explore the UNESCO heritage listed Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, and marvel at the epic scenery of Mount Merapi on this guided day tour. Includes hotel pick up and drop-off in Yogyakarta.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Punthuk Setumbu - Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up and head to Setumbu Hill to experience the stunning Borobudur sunrise. As the fresh air fills your lungs and the mist starts to clear, the sun will illuminate the volcanoes and terraced fields.
- Borobudur Temple - Explore the world’s largest Buddhist monument, Borobudur Temple. Marvel…
- Punthuk Setumbu - Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up and head to Setumbu Hill to experience the stunning Borobudur sunrise. As the fresh air fills your lungs and the mist starts to clear, the sun will illuminate the volcanoes and terraced fields.
- Borobudur Temple - Explore the world’s largest Buddhist monument, Borobudur Temple. Marvel at 504 life-sized Buddha statues, each intricately carved from a single stone. Discover seated Buddha statues beneath each bell-shaped stupa. Appreciate its magnificence, beauty, and uniqueness. Optionally, complete your visit by exploring the nearby Mendut and Pawon Temples, which align in a straight line with Borobudur for a mysterious ritual purpose. Uncover the marvels of this ancient wonder today!
- Merapi Volcano - Take an unforgettable private Jeep tour to Mount Merapi. Hear fascinating stories from your guide about this 10,000-year-old active volcano and visit the Mini Museum.
- Prambanan Temples - Journey to Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries, this grand temple complex honors both Hindu and Buddhist traditions and is truly awe-inspiring in scale. Dedicated to the Trimurti, representing God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu), and the Destroyer (Shiva), it stands as the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off service for hassle-free travel
- Professional tour guide to enhance your experience
- Convenient transfers between scenic destinations
- Entry fee included for Setumbu Hill’s breathtaking sunrise views
- Jeep adventure through the rugged terrain of Merapi Volcano
- All entry fees covered for a stress-free visit to Merapi…
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off service for hassle-free travel
- Professional tour guide to enhance your experience
- Convenient transfers between scenic destinations
- Entry fee included for Setumbu Hill’s breathtaking sunrise views
- Jeep adventure through the rugged terrain of Merapi Volcano
- All entry fees covered for a stress-free visit to Merapi Volcano
- Parking and toll costs taken care of for a smooth journey
What's Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Tour guide tips
- Entry fees to the temples (guarantee, but must be paid separately on the day of the tour)
- Food & drinks
- Tour guide tips
- Entry fees to the temples (guarantee, but must be paid separately on the day of the tour)
Additional Information
Soak in the morning sunrise at Setumbu Hill overlooking Borobudur. Tour the UNESCO recognized Borobudur and Prambanan Temples. Discover the grand Mount Merapi and take in the amazing landscape from various lookout points. Listen to detailed narratives about the temples from your local guide. Enjoy the convenience of having a hotel pick up and drop-off…
Soak in the morning sunrise at Setumbu Hill overlooking Borobudur. Tour the UNESCO recognized Borobudur and Prambanan Temples. Discover the grand Mount Merapi and take in the amazing landscape from various lookout points. Listen to detailed narratives about the temples from your local guide. Enjoy the convenience of having a hotel pick up and drop-off service from your lodging in Yogyakarta.
- Please note, you can not going to the upper part of the temples on Mondays
Location
Punthuk Setumbu
Jl. Borobudur Ngadiharjo KM 4, Karangrejo Village
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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300carlotag
Sep 24, 2024
Herri the best! - The tour could not be more complete and enjoyable. Early in the morning we were picked up by the driver and Guide Herri and since then he did not leave us alone at any time, helping and greatly facilitating the entrances to the temples or the jeep climb to the Volcano. It is a perfect way to complete a round day full of culture, adventure and fun. We recommend it 100%
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Florianld5247cw
Sep 4, 2024
Very nice experience! - My wife and I were really lucky with this tour! Our driver Febrian picked us up on time at 04:00 and gave us a very warm welcome. We really enjoyed the sunrise at the Borobudur temple. We were relatively late in the season, so it wasnt that crowded. The view was amazing.
Febrian really did a great job organizing everything for us, taking care of the entrance fees, handing us over to our temple guide and even taking our shoes (you get special slippers for the temple). Our guide in the temple was also great and took us into the world of Borobudur and Buddhism. We then went on to the Merapi volcano, for which we were picked up at the parking lot by jeep. Unfortunately, the volcano was completely in the clouds - there's nothing you can do about that, it's nature ;)
The volcano museum was interesting, unfortunately the jeep driver couldn't answer all our questions as he couldn't speak English very well. In general, it is very touristy there, which seemed a bit deliberate. The jeep ride in the water park was fun, but also very touristy. We personally could have done without it, we just wanted to see the volcano :)
Febrian took us for a small soup (very good!) - his insider tip! Then we went on to the Prambanan temple, which impressed us even more than Borobodur. Here we had a great private guide who even spoke German. Febrian then took us back to our accommodation safely. His friendliness and the nice conversations in between rounded off our tour pefectly - thank you Febrian for the good organization!
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Tomoka925
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful full day tour - It was a great trip and experience to us. We had a wonderful time all day long from sunrise to sunset by touching the natures and cultures. The driver was flexible and friendly. We asked bunch of questions about life in Indonesia and the driver taught us many things while driving. At the end, we joked around and laughed, which the trip became totally fun even in a car during traffic time. Thanks a lot for the wonderful time!
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Marek_h
May 21, 2024
Amazing trip with Arief! - Thanks for an amazing trip today! The pickup was smooth, Arief was really friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the trip from beginning to end. The temples we visited were amazing, and the duration of each stop was adjusted so we could stay anywhere as long as we wanted. Would certainly recommend!!!
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Chad
Mar 15, 2024
Great tour of the temples - The temples were beautiful. We really enjoyed the entire tour, Youss our host picked great restaurants for breakfast and lunch and was a great organizer and driver. Unfortunately we had a bunch of cloud cover for our sunrise and trip to the volcano but this is the one thing nobody can control. The tour is an excellent day spent and well worth the money!
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Komator
Nov 4, 2023
Great tour - We went with JB Tours and our driver was Udik.
Udik is a very nice and friendly guy, always willing to help. He never rushed us.
The tour starts with the sunrise point (you’ll have to wake up early!). If you’re lucky (and we were) you’ll see the sun coming from behind the Merapi Volcano. Very nice.
The next stop is Borobodur temple. It’s impressive, a wonder.
You then head to the Merapi volcano, where you take a tour with a Jeep. Our driver there was Blondo, friendly and always laughing. We stopped in a couple of places, and we were supposed to go to the volcano base. But it was cloudy, and we saw nothing :( That’s nature!
We had lunch in a touristy restaurant and headed to Prambanan temple. Another speechless wonder.
One advice: on Mondays, both Borobodur and Prambanan are partially closed because of maintenance. In Borobodur you’d miss the stuppas and the statues, the most impressive parts. In Prambanan, you won’t be able to get in the temples. So, don’t go on a Monday.
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Roelh5678
Aug 7, 2023
Amazing experience, definitely worth to go! - We had an amazing day with our guide April and driver Bryan. Both were extremely friendly and we got a lot of interesting information about what we went to visit. When there was some extra time leftover, we even went to visit a local village to see how they made typical Indonesian snacks and a cool art gallery. Would definitely recommend!
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Azrizzan
Jul 31, 2023
Trip to Yogyakarta - We had a pleasure of joining a day tour with these two amazing tour guides April and Bryan, and it was an experience beyond compare. From start to finish, they demonstrated unparalleled knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm (but not towards the end cos we were already exhausted :-D). The early morning trip to Setumbu Hill was a tiny bit disappointed because there was no sunrise due to the fog but we had a blast hiking through the hill and the experience at the top was magical. April’s insightful commentary and knowledge made our walk to top more energetic especially at 5 AM.
Next we went to Borobudur temple, the historical background shared by April made the ancient temple come alive, and we were able to appreciate its beauty in a whole new light. Her attention to detail and passion for the local culture made the visit truly enriching .
We then ventured to Merapi Volcano guided by one of the local there and his explanations of the volcano’s history and its impact on the region were both captivating and informative. We also had a chance to roam around the area using the Jeep and it was a great experience. Plus, the water activity was hella fun!
Before we went to our last stop which is Prambanan, we had a delighful local lunch close to it. At Prambanan, April’s stroytelling skills shone once again. Her explanation of the intricate carvings and the legends behind the temples were enthralling. The entire complex was a mesmerizing sight, and we were grateful to have such knowledgeable guides to enhance our understanding. What stood out throughout the day was not only April and Bryan’s professionalism but also their genuine warmth and friendliness, and April’s photography skills (that’s a plus which is super amazing and she knows how to shoot a video using just a phone). They were approachable, accommodating, and made us feel like old friends exploring the wonders of Yogyakarta together.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable day tour to Borobudur, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan, I wholeheartedly recommend April and Bryan as your guides Their passion for their work, coupled with their deep knowledge of the region, made this journey an exceptional and memorable one. Thank you, April and Bryan, for an outstanding and enriching experience!
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Nishanthinig2023
Jul 20, 2023
A wonderful place and many great people - A wonderful experience! I only spent 2 days in Jogja, so this tour let me see many amazing sights in a short time. It was just the right amount of activity for the day. My guide, Joko was friendly and helpful. If you like rock music, he has a fantastic playlist for you in his car! My guides at Merapi, Borobudur, and Prambanan were also great. They grew up in their respective locations, and this meant that they have lots of wisdom on the area. I learnt a lot from them!
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Ekadayantri
Jul 10, 2023
Awesome Day tour - Perfect tour that cover the main attractions of Yogyakarta. This tour allow us to visit more places in one day as we were in Yogyakarta for limited number of days.With the transfers provided, there is no need to worry about the arrangements of transportation to go to each attractions.They contacted us a day before the tour to confirm the details about the tour. A shoutout to our driver,Bayo,who was engaging, very accommodating and knowledgeable.He brought and recommended to us places to eat for our breakfast and lunch.He had also share the history and the significance of the temples.Offered to help us take photos which turn out very nice.The tour also included guides that was informative. We took back home some knowledge about the history of these places after this tour. The guides and people involved on this tour made sure that we had a memorable and wonderful time.The jeep ride was fun we chose a water route that involved getting wet.The prambanan and borobudur temple is very majestic to see in real life. The only downside that is that we could not see the sunrise at punthuk setumbu as it was raining in the morning that day and the sun was covered by clouds. Apart from that, the setumbu hill has many nice spot to take photos with.The people there will gladly help you capture a picture of you with a nice view in the background.
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