BOROBUDUR SUNRISE VIA SETUMBU HILL, SULTAN PALACE & PRAMBANAN TEMPLE
This tour package gives travelers a chance to explore Setumbu Sunrise and the cultural landmarks of Borobudur Temple, Sultan Palace, Prambanan Temple. Expect to learn about the rich history and cultural heritage of Yogyakarta.
Highlight:
- Catch the stunning sunrise over Borobudur Temple from Punthuk Setumbu Hill
- Explore the greatest single budhist monument, Borobudur Temple
- Visit the Sultan Palace, the residence of the Yogyakarta Sultan
- Visit the stunning Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
- Learn about the history and culture of Yogyakarta from the expert guide
Full Description
Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta and making your way to the awe-inspiring sunrise at Puntuk Setumbu Hill. It is a small hill located about 3 km west of Borobudur Temple. From its summit at dawn, you a short 10 minutes’ drive from Plataran to the starting point, continued by 15 minutes of trekking up to the summit. Traditional morning tea and coffee will be served at the summit while you are enjoying the view up there.
After enjoying sunrise, you will be driven to see buddhis temple Borobudur. The Borobudur Temple Compounds is one of temples that every visitor can enjoy the mystical panorama of the temple, the surrounding Kedu valley and distant mountain peaks. The trip involves the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world and was built in the 8th and 9th centuries AD during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty. The monument is located in the Kedu Valley, in the southern part of Central Java, at the centre of the island of Java, Indonesia.
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.
Next in your journey, 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.
PRIVATE TRIP
| PARTICIPANTS | DEPARTURE | PRICE per PERSON |
| Single Traveller | 03.30 am | $ 104 |
| Regular Package (min 2 people) | 03.30 am | $ 87 |
| Family Package (min 3 people) | 03.30 am | $ 82 |
| Family Package (min 4 people) | 03.30 am | $ 79 |
| Family Package (min 5 people) | 03.30 am | $ 76 |
Visit: Setumbu hill, Borobudur, Sultan palace & Prambanan
Duration: 12 hours
ITINERARY:
- 03:30 AM – 04:00 AM: Hotel pick-up (Yogyakarta area)
- 04:00 AM – 05:00 AM: Drive and Hike Up Punthuk Setumbu Hill
- 05:00 AM – 06:30 AM: Witness the stunning sunrise over Punthuk Setumbu Hill
- 06:30 AM – 07:30 AM: Have breakfast in local restaurant on your own
- 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM: Proceed to Borobudur Temple
- 08:00 AM – 10.30 AM: Explore the stunning Borobudur Temple & learn about its history and significance from the expert guide
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Head to Sultan Palace
- 12:00 PM – 13: 00 PM: Explore Sultan Palace
- 13:00 PM – 13:50 PM: Proceed to Prambanan Temple
- 13:50 PM – 15:30 PM: Explore Prambanan
- 15:30 PM – 16:20 PM: Return & transfer to hotel. End of services!
THE PRICE INCLUDED:
- Private A/C Vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
- English Speaking Driver
- Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket (Foreigner)
- Ticket to climb up Borobudur Temple
- Punthuk Setumbu Hill Entrance Ticket (Foreigner)
- Sultan Palace Entrance Ticket (Foreigner)
- Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket (Foreigner)
- Guide in Sultan Palace, Borobudur and Prambanan Temple
- Petrol
- All parking fees
- Mineral water
THE PRICE EXCLUDED:
- Hotel, Meal & drink
- Personal Expenses
Important Information:
- What to bring: Umbrella, Sunscreen
- Not allowed: Drones, smoking in the car
YOU HAVE TO 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 choose a restaurant with food hygiene standard on your own. (optional)
- Reserve now & Pay Later (down payment 50% is recommended)
- Reservation can be done at least two days in advance
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 on the tour.
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Update: 19 May 2025