Things to do in Yogyakarta

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.

Mount Merapi is definitely a must go attraction in Yogyakarta. Where can u can get close to a live volcano which is still having a small eruption 2 months ago. We were brought close the 4km radius but unfortunately we couldn't see the top bcos of the cloud. But on the way to the place, were able to see the whole volcano from the car. The jeep driver which is also our guide could speak good English and able to explain all the stuff and being a local who lives within 6km radius when it last had a big eruption in 2009/10. The jeep ride was an experience for my wife and kids. The water ride through the river bed, if want to do it, must wear rain coat. U will definitely get wet. We chose not to do it as I think even with rain coat, it will still get wet. Moreover, it was quite a dry river bed and when the jeep rode over, brought water and sands as well.

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.

Worth the amount paid ! Friendly driver and the private tour provided flexibility. Pick us up earlier as we requested when we were ready. Provided suggestions for extra itineraries but driver was not demanding that we must take up !

The Prambana temple visit was fantastic and good. The driver Pak Anton picked us up from the hotel and coordinate well with us. We had a good time overall.

The Tokyo T-shirt looked great on you! Nicko was very kind! I was surprised that the Japanese song called "Aishiteru" is popular! Bunen Panan and Jomblang Cave in Yogyakarta were very mysterious and deeply memorable places. The deeper I went into the cave, the more enveloped in silence I became, and I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the stalactites created by nature over a long period of time. The moment when the light shines on the rocks is magical, and it feels like you've wandered into another world. It was more of an experience of quietly facing the greatness of nature than sightseeing, and the afterglow didn't disappear even after visiting.

I had an amazing Yogyakarta day tour and the best time with my guide, Mas Adit. We began with the Merapi Sunrise tour led by Mas Fanny, from the viewpoint to the bunker and museum, everything was exciting and well organized. The packed itinerary kept me engaged all day, from Jomblang Cave (bring headlights; it can get dark and slippery) to the relaxing Timang Beach. A surprise highlight was the impromptu lobster dinner at Timang Beach, which I think should be included in the itinerary. It was fresh and unforgettable. I loved how friendly and engaging everyone was, and that my guide joined in the activities, making the trip even more fun. My only suggestion is to make certain add-on fees (equipment, food, and some activities) more affordable for local visitors. Overall, this tour was fun, seamless, and highly recommended!

Our driver, Nur, was on time and super accommodative. He shared some local insights as we drove to our locations and suggested food to get as well. He was also attentive and guided to our locations clearly. Recommended. Merapi and Borobudur were both beautiful locations. Truly enjoyed it.

A wonderful experience! The buffet dinner was excellent and very varied, also suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and those with intolerances. The staff was kind enough to seat us together even though we had made separate reservations, and they even accommodated our request to sit in the front row facing the ballet. The show was very engaging, much better than the ones we saw in Ubud, Bali. The covered stage in an amphitheater made the atmosphere even more immersive. A must-do if you are in Yogyakarta!