EXOTIC BOROBUDUR SUNRISE, SULTAN PALACE AND PRAMBANAN TEMPLE

Experience the magic of Yogyakarta in one unforgettable day. Start with exclusive sunrise access at Borobudur Temple, where you’ll witness the first light from the top of this UNESCO site. Enjoy a peaceful breakfast at Manohara Resort before continuing your cultural journey. Visit the Sultan Palace and explore the majestic Prambanan Temple, Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple complex.

Highlights:

  • Witness the sunrise directly from the top of Borobudur Temple
  • Enjoy exclusive early access before the temple opens to the public
  • Breakfast at Manohara Resort with temple views
  • Visit the Sultan Palace, the heart of Yogyakarta’s royal history
  • Discover Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia
  • Learn local culture and history from experienced local guides

 Tour Description:

Departing from Yogyakarta at 3:30 AM, you’ll travel in comfort to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arriving before the gates open to the public, you’ll enjoy special access to this sacred monument while it’s still wrapped in silence and mist. As you climb the ancient steps to the upper levels, a sense of wonder takes over—especially when the first rays of sunlight spill over the horizon, illuminating the stupas in a golden glow. Then you will have breakfast at Manohara Resort, nestled within the Borobudur grounds, offering scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere.

 Next visit, you will be taken to visit Kraton or called Sultan Palace. It is a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos. This elegant complex of pavilions was constructed based on ancient beliefs, of the connection between the God, human and the natural realms. Each feature holds a special symbolic meaning related to the Javanese worldview, who considers the importance of Mount Merapi and The Indian Ocean. In Sultan Palace you will be explained the history of Kraton in detail by a local guide.

Afterwards, you will explore the exquisite Prambanan, Indonesia’s largest temple complex, dedicated to Shiva, where you will admire three temples adorned with intricate reliefs depicting the epic Ramayana and honoring the three Hindu divinities: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, along with their corresponding animal.

And once your inspiring tour is finished you may reflect upon the natural and spiritual beauty of Indonesia as you’re driven back to your hotel.

ITINERARY
  • 03:30 AM – 04:00 AM: Hotel pick-up from Yogyakarta area
  • 04:00 AM – 04:30 AM: Arrival & registration at Manohara Borobudur, wristband & flashlight distribution, meet the guide
  • 04:30 AM – 05:00 AM: Walk up to Borobudur Temple’s top levels
  • 05:00 AM – 06:30 AM: Witness the sunrise from Borobudur Temple
  • 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM: Breakfast at Manohara Resort
  • 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Drive to Sultan Palace
  • 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Visit the Sultan Palace with local guide
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Lunch break at a local restaurant (optional)
  • 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM: Proceed to Prambanan Temple
  • 11:50 AM – 14:00 PM: Explore Prambanan Temple with local guide
  • 14:00 PM – 14:50 PM: Return to hotel in Yogyakarta. End of services
  • Private A/C transportation
  • English-speaking driver
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Yogyakarta city only)
  • Borobudur Temple entrance ticket (foreigner)
  • Breakfast at Manohara Resort
  • Sultan Palace entrance ticket
  • Prambanan Temple entrance ticket
  • Local guides at Sultan Palace, Tamansari, and Prambanan
  • Fuel and parking fees
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Lunch and other meals
  • Personal expenses

PARTICIPANTS

DEPARTURE

PRICE (per person)

Single Traveller

03:30 am

$ 136

Regular package (min 2 persons)

03:30 am

$ 117

Family Package (min 3 persons)

03:30 am

$ 110

Family Package (min 4 persons)

03:30 am

$ 105

Family Package (min 5 person)

03:30 am

$ 99

  • Visit: Borobudur Sunrise, Sultan Palace & Prambanan
  • Duration of Tour: 10 hours

Important Information:

  • What to bring: Umbrella, Sunscreen
  • Not allowed: Drones, smoking in the car

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Please be ready 15 minutes before meeting time. The tour will depart from the Meeting point/your accommodation
  • Tour will take place both rain and shine
  • For lunch/breakfast, we suggest a restaurant with food hygiene standard on your own. (optional)
  • Reservation can be done at least two days in advance (low season)
  • Reservation can be done at least four weeks in advance (high season)

Additional Information:

  • Tour is conducted as a private tour—departure and return in Yogyakarta city
  • We are so flexible with the payment. We could accept cash, bank transfer or PayPal.
  • We could receive cash in USD, IDR, EUR, GBP, CNY, SGD, etc. All bank notes must be in good condition.
  • For payment via PayPal we require additional 5% due to low conversion rate.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off are available within Yogyakarta Region or in radius 20 KM from city centre
  • Hotel pick up and drop off from outside Yogyakarta Region are considered as additional service
  • Airport Pick Up or drop off (Yogyakarta Airport) is considered as an additional service.
  • You may stop for meals; suggestion a local food that you might try. The meals expenses are not included in the tour.

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