Indonesia · DAY TRIPS IN YOGYAKARTA
The 12 best day trips in Yogyakarta you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Priority top access at Borobudur plus Prambanan in one day from Yogyakarta, with an English-speaking driver-guide and door-to-door transport.
“Great tour, the temples are amazing. My guide Himawan was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. ;)”
Yogyakarta day trip with Borobudur climb-up access and Prambanan entry, guided small group with hotel pickup and tickets in 8 hours.
“Was a good eight hour full day, prompt pick up at 7am by Haidar, who is an excellent guide, driver and host. We visited another temple as traffic was light, before arriving at Borobudur. Once there you have to join an organised group to visit tRead more”
One-day Yogyakarta tour linking Borobudur, a Merapi lava jeep ride, and Prambanan, with private transport, AC, and early start.
“Driver was very engaging and informative. The temples and volcano were most impressive. Do note that it says in the tour details that admission to the temples and lunch is not included in the price, so do bring payment (we paid admissionRead more”
One day in Yogyakarta combining Jomblang Cave sun rays with Pindul Cave tubing, with hotel pickup, lunch, and private transport.
“A very enjoyable experience exploring the unique cave formations! The driver picked us up on time and was very accommodating!”
One day private adventure in Yogyakarta, combining Jomblang Cave rappelling for a sunray moment and Pindul Cave tubing over underground rivers.
“This was a great adventure. Being repelled down the cave was amazing. Tour operators were super helpful and attentive and did a great job helping with photos too. Our driver Widi was friendly, fun and full of information.”
Private full-day temples from Yogyakarta, with hotel pickup, AC and Wi-Fi, plus visits to Borobudur and Prambanan in one smooth schedule.
“We spent a full day with ardi as a private driver to go to Borobudur and Prabanam. It was pleasant and perfect.”
Jomblang Cave day trip from Yogyakarta with hotel pickup. Rapel 59m, walk 270m to the light beam, and enjoy cave lunch.
“on the way to the caves, the trip was cancelled because of some kind of problem at the caves. Instead I opted for the Mt. Marapi volcano trip. It was cloudy and although we got close to the volcano, it was cloudy so could not see it. Howver the tour guide Yuni was a delight to converse with.”
A guided one-day trek from Yogyakarta to Mount Merbabu, starting 05:30, with forest, savanna, and summit views at 3,142m.
“Very happy with the service. I wasn't ready on time but the driver agreed to wait for me. The guide was experienced, friendly and relaxed.”
Go deep into Java with Jomblang Cave’s light-beam wonder and Pindul Cave tubing on a donut boat, with lunch and round-trip transport.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Our guide/driver Yos, was amazingly friendly & helpful, always caring for our wellbeing along the way & ensuring we were looked after by the activity operators. We got to Pindul cave tubing early morning (thankyou for earlier pickup Yos) so we were the only ones & Danny really showed us a good time & took lots of pics. The Jumblang cave experience was amazing despite the long waits to descend & ascend. Suggest you take head torch & water & snacks with you because the wait times are long. We even made friends with 3 lovely Indo guys whilst down in the cave & had such…”
Jomblang Cave day trip from Yogyakarta with hotel pickup, a guided 50-meter rappel, muddy tunnel walk, and the famous ray of light.
“guide is very kind and the best driver and very bright l was satisfied guide”
Midnight pickup from Yogyakarta for golden sunrise at Sikunir Hill, plus Telaga Warna, Sikidang Crater, and Arjuna temples.
“My day with Arief, my driver and guide, offered an unexpected window into Javanese culture and Indonesian history. I was travelling solo, so it was just the two of us on the road. We left Yogyakarta early and drove toward the Dieng Plateau Read more”
Private Yogyakarta day trip with sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur sights, then Prambanan temples. Includes AC transport and water.
“We had an excellent time. Pickup from Semarang cruise port and drop-off to yia airport was seamless. We did Prambanan, Borobudur and shopping with a bartik class. Everything was seamlessly coordinated. We will come back and recommend to friends.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
