Mga bagay na dapat gawin sa Yogyakarta

Ang Borobudur tour ay talagang isang karanasan! Ang aming guide na si Trisno (hindi ako sigurado kung tama ang pangalan) ay nagbigay sa amin ng kaalaman tungkol sa kasaysayan at pilosopiya ng templo. Maganda rin ang Prambanan, wala lang kaming sapat na pera para sa tour guide. Bukod pa rito, napakababait ng aming mga driver na sina Sulis at Adit.

Wow! Isang karanasang hindi ko inakala!!! Nagsimula ang araw sa paggising ng 6:30 at sinundo kami ng aming napakabait na driver. Ang biyahe ay tumagal ng halos 1.5 oras patungo sa unang lokasyon (Jomblong Cave) kaya mayroon kang oras para umidlip, gayunpaman, hindi makinis ang mga kalsada pagkatapos ng isang oras kaya maghanda para sa isang baku-bakong biyahe. Nagpahinga kami ng halos 40 minuto, uminom ng masarap na tsaa at nagpalit ng bota at helmet. Siguraduhing magdala ng mahabang medyas para hindi maputikan ang iyong mga paa! At magsuot ng magagaan na damit dahil napakainit doon (maaaring depende sa panahon). Inikot namin ang kuweba at kumuha ng pinakamagagandang litrato. Pagkatapos ay bumalik kami at kumain ng masasarap na pagkain (maliit na bahagi lang para sa akin). Pagkatapos ay nag-river tubing kami at mas masaya pa iyon. Siguraduhing magsuot ng panlangoy dahil marami kang pagkakataong lumangoy at tumalon pa sa tubig. Hinding-hindi ko malilimutan ang araw na ito, 100% sulit!

Ito ang una kong pagkakataon na gawin ang isa o pareho sa mga aktibidad. Ang pagsubok na huwag madulas habang naglalakad sa maputik na daan ay medyo interesante. Ang pag-tubing sa agos ng tubig ay masaya. Ngunit bukod sa lahat ng ito, si Eza, ang aming driver, ay masaya at palakaibigan at laging handang tumulong. Pumayag siya sa lahat ng aming hiningi. Dinala pa niya kami sa Kopi Luwak kahit na wala ito sa itinerary.

Kagiliw-giliw na palabas na panoorin. Hindi ako nag-avail ng dinner buffet dahil kumain na ako, pero mayroon ding cafe sa labas ng amphitheater kung saan puwede kang mag-hangout habang naghihintay na magsimula ang palabas sa alas-siyete y medya (7:30 PM). Sana lang ay may opsyon kang pumili ng upuan dahil ang mga upuan sa gilid ay walang sandalan. Gayunpaman, sulit na makita ang palabas kapag nasa Jogja!

Had a smooth sailing trip to both Borobudur and Prambanan Temple thanks to our guide AG. He was really attentive at accommodating to our needs and made sure we were comfortable. He also recommended a few eating spots and helped us out when we needed some other tour arrangements.

We entered Loka Fun Zoo at 2:00 PM, and it was truly delightful. We got to interact closely with the animals. There's a free shuttle bus inside the zoo, so if you get tired of walking, you can sit on the bus and watch the animals along the roadside. We also encountered some local students on a field trip; a few little girls shyly greeted us. Perhaps not many foreigners visit here, which made us a novelty to them.

The transfer was wonderful; our driver was attentive to all our needs and very kind. The guide at the temple was very pleasant and humorous. Honestly, it's a highly recommended experience for understanding part of the island's historical culture. It's well-preserved, despite being a surviving temple, and the surrounding views are fantastic.

My husband and I always dreamed of visiting the Borobudur and Prambanan temples and they are more majestic in person than in pictures. The van we were in is clean and smelled good. Ray our guide is a skilled, professional, and a pleasant guide. I highly recommend this tour.

Our driver, Romy, was pleasant and fun to talk to. He contacted us the day before to confirm the pickup time, was punctual, and his vehicle was clean and comfortable. At the site, visitors descend according to a queue number system at 10 am. Our queue number was 18, and we waited around 45 minutes for our turn. As other reviewers have mentioned, the trek into the cave can get quite muddy and slippery, so proper clothing definitely helps. I slipped a few times, but thanks to my long tights and long-sleeved shirt, I only ended up with minor bruises and scratches. Tip: bring a hair cover and long socks if you feel iffy about the provided helmet and boots. There was also some waiting inside the cave as everyone queued for photos at different spots, but time passed quickly and the cave itself was stunning and absolutely worth visiting. We also added Kalisuci cave tubing to our itinerary. IMO, this is a great way to spend the afternoon after exploring Jomblang Cave in the morning.