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Q: What is Yogyakarta best known for?

Yogyakarta is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and historical landmarks. It's a hub for Javanese arts and crafts, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in culture and history.

Q: When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?

The ideal time to explore Yogyakarta is during the dry season, from May to October. During these months, the weather is most favorable for sightseeing and enjoying outdoor activities.

Q: Where should tourists stay in Yogyakarta?

Tourists should consider staying near Malioboro Street, which is the heart of Yogyakarta. This area provides easy access to shopping, dining, and many of the city's main attractions, ensuring a lively and convenient stay.

Q: What activities are recommended for families in Yogyakarta?

Families visiting Yogyakarta can have a great time exploring historical sites like the Borobudur and Prambanan temples, visiting the Taman Sari Water Castle, and enjoying interactive experiences at the Taman Pintar Science Park.

Q: Is Yogyakarta suitable for solo travelers?

Absolutely! Yogyakarta is a safe and welcoming destination for solo travelers. The friendly locals and the opportunity to meet fellow travelers make it an ideal place for those exploring on their own.

Commonly referred to as Jogja or Yogya, this city in the Indonesian island of Java is home to the world’s largest Buddhist temple, interesting fine arts, cultural heritage, and more. Join a sunrise tour to Borobudur and Prambanan, two famous must-visit temples in Yogyakarta.

Capture pictures of the iconic sight of sunlight flooding through the hole on the roof in Jomblang Cave. Watch the spectacular dance and theater performance of an ancient Hindu love story, the Ramayana Ballet, where over 200 dancers and actors perform on an outdoor stage set against the stunning backdrop of the Prambanan Temple.

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Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Tour in Yogyakarta

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Pindul and Jomblang Cave Day Tour with River Tubing Experience

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Pindul and Jomblang Cave Day Tour with River Tubing Experience

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Yogyakarta Merapi Kaliadem Private Jeep Tour

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Yogyakarta Merapi Kaliadem Private Jeep Tour

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★ 4.8 (228) • 3K+ booked

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Ramayana Ballet Purawisata Jogja Ticket

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Borobudur Temple Tour in Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour

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Yogyakarta All-Time Favorites Private Day Tour (Per Car Basis)

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★ 4.8 (111) • 700+ booked

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Spa Experience at Spa Central Yogyakarta

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Prambanan Temple Morning or Sunset Tour in Yogyakarta

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Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, Prambanan Temple

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Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, Prambanan Temple

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Cultural experiences • Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Contemporary Batik Workshop and Natural Dyeing

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Yogyakarta Jomblang Cave Private Day Tour

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Yogyakarta Private Car Charter

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Yogyakarta Private Car Rental with Driver

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Yogyakarta Private Custom Sightseeing Tour

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Private Adisutjipto Airport Transfers (JOG) for Yogyakarta

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Swiss-Belexpress Yogyakarta

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Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta

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Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja

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Swiss-Belboutique Yogyakarta

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Grand Serela Yogyakarta

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Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta

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The Alana Malioboro Hotel & Conference Center

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Top Malioboro Hotel

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Ayaartta Hotel Malioboro

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Hotel O River inn Malioboro

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Hotel Neo Malioboro

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★ 4.2 (450)

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2025-10-22 05:17:15

Fantastic 5.0

Our driver is professional and with good driving skill and his car is in good condition and clean. He arrives on time and communicated with us via WhatsApp the day before and during the whole journey. He also recommended good restaurant for our lunch near Ratu Boko. Overall a very nice experience and highly recommend.

Yogyakarta Private Car Charter

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2025-10-23 10:44:26

Fantastic 5.0

The driver assigned to us, Mr/Pak Anto, was early meeting us at our hotel Melia Purosani. He also reached out to me via WA the day before although the company texted me as soon as the booking was confirmed, to ask me what I wanted to do and also suggested some places when I was undecided. Pak Anto was very assuring, friendly and drove us to all the places we wanted to go to shop, eat and sight see. He also assisted my mum up and down the hills, stairs and jeep for our adventure to Pantai Timang. My mum is super happy. He is a very good safe driver. thank you to Pak Anto. Highly recommended. excellent price point. Very good, comfy car.

Yogyakarta Private Car Rental with Driver

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2025-11-10 10:17:09

Fantastic 5.0

definitely 10000/10! it was probably one of the best decisions we made during our trip. best to avail this trip during your first night! The food? fantastic. Angelina, the culture, and the people? even more.

Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour

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2025-11-07 14:56:17

Fantastic 5.0

the food taste good chicken tasty and dessert is delicious as well, view is super nice.

Dining Experience at Enam Langit by Plataran

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2025-11-17 03:41:45

Fantastic 5.0

I did a breakfast tour with Gaudiya and had such a great time. Gaudiya showed me several Indonesian snacks that I would have not had tried myself. It was very enjoyable walking through the market and getting to know the local culture through Gaudiya's experiences. Overall, a great morning spent.

Breakfast and Evening Street Food Walking Tour in Yogyakarta

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2025-07-15 07:56:05

Fantastic 5.0

amazing experience, a little bit on the rougher side, but that's the beauty of it.

Yogyakarta Jomblang Cave Private Day Tour

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2025-06-07 09:18:45

Fantastic 5.0

It was a pleasure working with Romy. He made an effort to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. If there's a chance, I’d love to work with him again.

Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu, Borobudur Temple, with Merapi Jeep Ride

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2025-11-14 03:29:56

Fantastic 5.0

Borobudur Temple: Very easy flow steps of visiting the park and the temple. They provide slippers to wear- make sure you try both styles. The guide had a lot of knowledge, 30mins with guide. Then 30mins to explore ourselves - plenty of time. dont buy souvineers here as it is more expensive. There is a cafe and restaurant as you walk back to the start - has gelato, food, drinks, air conditioning- nice break! About 1hr - 1.5 hr drive in between Temples Prambanan Temple: Had a 30min guide-spoke English. Really nice area to check out other than the temples. You can get on a tram to get to the Siwa Temple = 25,000IDR /per person - however only have 10mins to check it out. They still putting the temples all back together. Buy your souvineers from here. The cheapest compared to Borobudur Driver: Erich messaged night before and he was on time. Safe driving and he made sure we were comfortable.He took us to a place for lunch which provided delicious food (additional). Very friendly and kind.

Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Tour in Yogyakarta

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2025-11-27 12:19:03

Fantastic 5.0

this is for the adventure seekers. really fun drop down Jomblang cave - you really need to set aside fear and go for it. the cave itself is easy to navigate with the crew. they will hold your hand on the muddy steps and help take photos. worth it! wear something waterproof, maybe need long tights or long pants and long socks. but all your clothes will get dirty so bring a new set of clothes to change. wear slippers there to change to their boots. a tip is to buy a cheap head lamp from Daiso for this trip! the river tubing is also very relaxed after the cave. great helpful guides.

Pindul and Jomblang Cave Day Tour with River Tubing Experience

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Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah
1THB = 523.32IDR
Official languages
Indonesian
Best time to visit
MAY - JUN
ARTJOG
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
8 hours
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