Borobudur (Climb + Guided), Merapi Jeep Ride & Prambanan Temple Tour

Borobudur and Prambanan are must-visit, reflecting the Buddhism and Hinduism footprints in Yogyakarta. Opted for this itinerary as others offered sunrise option. Driver Joko was very punctual and patient. He brought us to Borobuddur and accompanied us until the in-house guide took over. The tour in the temple was well-organised and limited to 150pax per hour. Everyone has to wear special slippers to protect the relics, and can be kept as momento after the tour (a bag is given for your shoes). At the 2nd stop, we transferred to a jeep and was shown 2 spots at Mt Merapi, there is an option to see the bunker or Kali Kuning (Yellow River) for the 3rd spot. It was cloudy so we couldnt see the peak. Final stop at Prambanan, we paid for in-house guide, which helped us to understand the complex better. Besides main complex, do take the paid buggy to Sewu temple (walking isnt so interesting). Heard that nearby Keraton Ratu Boko is nice for sunset but weather wasnt ideal during my time there.

The tour consists of the 2 UNESCO world heritage sites and Mount Merapi as a day tour. It's worth-it for the price as Yogyakarta's attractions are quite scattered. Although I'm Indonesian, I have never been to Yogyakarta yet so decided to head off and see the attractions. I booked this a day before the tour and the process was simple. As soon as I booked the tour, I was contacted by Klook's affiliate in Yogyakarta and we confirmed the itinerary. Our driver, Mas Budi, also contacted and confirmed very promptly. He was extremely punctual and even arrived 30 minutes prior to our arrangements (07:00 AM). He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the roads, cultural, and historical aspects of the land. In addition, he showed us the best culinary gems in Yogyakarta and even drove us to one of the best batik stores I've seen yet. Prambanan Temple Tour: We reached our first destination early in the morning which allowed us to explore the temple with fewer visitors. The ticketing process took less than a minute and we were guided within the grounds. The area itself was quite lovely and picturesque with beautiful temples as its main view. I was recommended by Budi to hire a guide within the temple and I'd highly recommend doing the same. Although the view itself is already well-worth the price, the history and culture behind it is what makes it even more wonderful. Despite the fact that I lack prior knowledge in Hinduism and Buddhism, the guide provided the stories, fun-facts, and history in a way that kept us interested. In addition, within the vicinity, there are other temples that you can visit and with our guide in tow, we rode the buggy (IDR 20,000 per person) to the other temples within the grounds (Sewu Temple, Burbah Temple, and Lumbung Temple). Borobudur Temple: After leaving Prambanan, we had some time to kill before our group could enter Borobudur. Budi led us to a cozy and coffee-centric cafe. The store only sells luwak coffee and I have to say that it's a definite must-try for any caffeine lovers, especially ones who enjoy coffee with less acidity. It's definitely an experience to suck on small candy-like sugar and sip the coffee. Then we headed off to Borobudur. Keep in mind, the basic Klook package only covers the temple yard. While coordinating with the Klook affiliate, we were offered special access tickets (IDR 100,000 per person). Honestly, the special access tickets make the trip more valuable because although you can explore the grounds, you can't climb the stairs without it. Prior to entering the grounds, we were provided slippers to change into to enter the area. Budi was kind and considerate enough to help us with bringing our shoes to the car so we didn't have to hold our footwear while climbing. The climb up the temple was quite fun as our group guide was a very jolly and knowledgeable man. He showed us the walls lined with stories and elaborated it in a way that we could have fun while also learning about the history and religion. The view from above was probably one of the best in this trip. Mount Merapi: After leaving Borobudur, we went to a restaurant recommended by Budi and ate a delectable Javanese meal (self-paid). Then we drove to the stop where we got to hop-on a jeep and go on a tour. I chose the 90 minutes Merapi tour and overall, the experience was very thrilling and the history behind the mountain adds another layer to the trip. The only downside of the tour is that I went when it was cloudy so the mountain wasn't completely visible though it was still worthwhile. Overall, the package itself is well-planned and I had a really pleasant experience in Yogyakarta. I'd like to express special thanks to our driver Budi for making the tour much more enjoyable. He guided us through roads that allowed us to skip traffic jams and led us to places where we wouldn't be able to find ourselves. He never rushed us and allowed us to rest between destinations because of his stable driving. In summary, this Klook tour of Yogyakarta's UNESCO World Heritage sites and Mount Merapi offers excellent value for money. The tour is well-organized, covering key attractions efficiently. Our driver, Budi, significantly enhanced the experience with his knowledge, punctuality, and thoughtfulness. The temples (Prambanan and Borobudur) were breathtaking, and the guides provided insightful information. The Mount Merapi jeep tour added an exciting element to the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Yogyakarta. It provides a comprehensive overview of the region's cultural and natural highlights in a single day.

I signed up for many group tours, but none of them formed a group, so I finally chose to travel independently. Fortunately, there was a one-day tour from Klook. It took 10 hours from 8:00 to 18:00 in the morning to visit 3 attractions (hotel pick-up and drop-off). It was very customized. We had enough time to stay at any attraction, as long as we contact driver Yahya at any time using WhatsApp. Borobudur has a dedicated tour guide to lead the climb and explanation, which is very beneficial. The MERAPI volcano adventure tour covers 3 units: museum, volcanic lava tour, and stream tracing. It is exciting and interesting. Yahya also recommended a very distinctive bamboo forest restaurant for lunch. The only drawback is that when we arrived at Prambanan Temple at 16:00 in the afternoon, it rained heavily and it was difficult to move... Overall, we are very satisfied and thank Klook for providing this series. I highly recommend this itinerary to friends who want to go to Yogyakarta. It's really great.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Our driver was called Woody and I give him six stars.

This one-day tour was incredibly fulfilling. The driver was very sincere, thoughtful, and provided excellent service. He was also very conversational and easy to communicate with. The itinerary was smooth and well-organized. He is very trustworthy and highly recommended for Taiwanese visitors coming to Yogyakarta.

This is a big day so bring drinks sunscreen the temples have a wow factor but the short jeep ride I was disappointed the jeep was rust bucket which broke down and saw other jeep company’s with a more modern fleet the short trip can be easily done with a standard car

Driver Romy is nice and punctual, with good driving skills. The private tour is nicely organised, and you can finish all major toursits spots in one day, which is good for me in a short vacation

Participated in the Borobudur one-day tour. With the help of Cia who speaks fluent Chinese, it went very smoothly and the attractions were introduced very clearly. Thank you very much!

The day with Dana was very good, we were amazed. I highly recommend it! You won't necessarily be able to admire the Merapi with the weather but that's the game and it doesn't take away from the history that surrounds it.

All 3 places are nice, except very pack, thanks to the rain, we have a rainy jeep experience, can't see Merapi at all and all wet!!