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Yogyakarta Extreme sports & adrenaline

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Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

1. Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

After being picked up from your hotel and head to Setumbu Hill to witness the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise. When the air is fresh and as the mist begins to lift, the sun will surround the volcanoes and terraced fields. After sunrise, you have the option to explore the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple, the single largest Buddhist structure on earth. Be the first of the day to enter the gates as they open. This is one of the world's greatest ancient monuments. Continue your tour on board a jeep to the Merapi volcano, one of the most popular volcanoes in the country. Snap your own momentous memories over the picturesque spots of the volcano. Finish the tour with a visit to one of the most beautiful Hindu temples, Prambanan. Built-in the tenth century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. See the three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma) and the animals who serve them. Once your tour is finished, sit back and relax while your driver escorts you back to your accommodation.

Yogyakarta: Mount Merapi Jeep Safari with Guide & Transfer

2. Yogyakarta: Mount Merapi Jeep Safari with Guide & Transfer

Leave Yogyakarta and explore Mount Merapi on this private guided Jeep Safari. Feel the thrill of driving on one of the world's most active volcanoes, visit the museum and learn all about the devastating 2010 eruption, which took the lives of 353 people. Start your trip with a pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta. Jump in the car and marvel at the passing views while your guide fills you in on the region's history.  Drive up the epic Mount Merapi volcano and feel the endorphins rush through your body as you enjoy the ride. Stop at several viewpoints, such as the Bunker, to get Instagram-perfect pictures of the active volcano. Visit the Mini Museum with your guide, and learn about the 2010 eruption that affected 350,000 people who had to be evacuated from the area. See pictures of the sacred mountain and find out why this eruption was the largest since the 1870s. End your day with memories and photos that will last a lifetime on this unforgettable tour.

Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Timang Beach Day Tour

3. Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Timang Beach Day Tour

Descend into Jomblang Cave with abseiling equipment and see the famous light enter the cave. Eat lunch and then gaze at the blue ocean at Timang Beach. Sit back and relax on a 2-hour drive to Jomblang Cave. Meet your driver at your hotel and sit back as you are taken through the streets of Yogyakarta to Jomblang Cave. Put on your rappelling harness and enter the cave vertically by rope. Walk 270 meters through a dark, muddy tunnel and reach the spot where the rays of sunlight enter the cave from above. Eat lunch then continue your tour at Timang Beach. Marvel at the blue waters, huge waves, and tall cliffs. Walk across to the island by rope bridge or take the hand-drawn gondola over the sea. Do not miss the experience to have a typical fresh lobster dish, the local fishermen catch directly from Timang Beach. Relax as you are driven back to your hotel.

Yogyakarta Instagram Tour: Volcano, Jungle Swing & Waterfall

4. Yogyakarta Instagram Tour: Volcano, Jungle Swing & Waterfall

First, head to the Merapi Volcano and be awed by the magical views. Take cool photos and learn about the history of the volcano and its endless stories. Visit the Kalibiru nature park, where you can take stunning pictures with a background of the lake and jungle. Your next scenic spot will be at the 'Sky Swing' located in the Menoreh hills, about 850 meters above sea level. Experience incredible and challenge yourself with around 18 meters of rope and fly above the valley and jungle. Last but not least, end your day by visiting the hidden waterfall and enjoy a refreshing swim. If you go on a weekday, it is likely that you will have the waterfall all to yourself.

Yogyakarta: 3-Hour Countryside Guided Bike Tour

5. Yogyakarta: 3-Hour Countryside Guided Bike Tour

Pedal through the picturesque countryside on a Javanese bike. Explore the peaceful Yogyakarta countryside and take part in the daily activities of the locals such as making tempeh (a traditional soy product from Indonesia), ketupat (a type of dumpling made from rice packed inside a diamond-shaped container of woven palm leaf pouch), witness how locals harvest, sow and plow the rice plants. See the local crafts, and don't miss the opportunity to stop at the local elementary school. Choose to take private pickup and drop-off from your accommodation with additional charge for more convenience experience.

Mount Merapi Sunrise, Jomblang Cave, & Timang Beach Day Tour

6. Mount Merapi Sunrise, Jomblang Cave, & Timang Beach Day Tour

Discover the breathtaking natural landscape of Yogyakarta, on the island of Java, on a guided tour. Experience the imposing Mount Merapi at sunrise and descend to the magical Jomblang Cave. Visit the unique Timang Beach, with an incredible gondola linking it to a nearby island. Be collected from your accommodation in Yogyakarta early in the morning and travel to Mount Merapi to see the sunrise. Feel the thrill of driving on an active volcano, explore the museum, and learn about the devastating 2010 eruption, which took the lives of 353 people. After witnessing the colorful sunrise, continue your trip toward Jomblang Cave, on the southern side of Yogyakarta. Use rappelling gear to descend around 59 meters to the bottom of the cave, then walk about 270 meters through a muddy tunnel to the spot where you'll catch a spectacular ray of light. End your journey at Timang Beach, known for its crystal blue waters, huge waves, tall cliffs, and iconic hand-drawn gondola. Choose to take the manual gondola ride or a rope bridge to the island nearby at an extra cost. Before taken back to your accommodation, do not miss the experience to have a typical fresh lobster dish, the local fishermen catch directly from Timang Beach.

From Bali: Private Yogyakarta Day-Trip with Flight Option

7. From Bali: Private Yogyakarta Day-Trip with Flight Option

Get picked up from your hotel, head to the airport and hop on a plane for a full-day adventure in Yogyakarta on Java Island. Once landed, you will meet your professional guide and head to Indonesia's largest and most beautiful Hindu temple, Prambanan. Learn about the history and folklore of the ninth-century temple before going to the Sultan Palace Kraton. Built in 1790, the Sultan Palace Keraton remains a center of the walled city with shops, markets, schools, mosques and the city’s batik dyeing and silver industries. Your next destination is the world's largest Buddhist Temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur Temple. An example of Indonesia’s classic art and architecture, the temple consists of three monuments, which together represent the phases in the attainment of nirvana. Upon arrival back in Bali, you will be picked up and brought back to your hotel. This is a perfect tour if you have only one day for exploring the Yogyakarta area and want to see its most famous sites.

From Yogyakarta: Mount Bromo and Ijen Vulcano Private Tour

8. From Yogyakarta: Mount Bromo and Ijen Vulcano Private Tour

Day 1: our driver pick up your hotel in Yogyakarta area. Then journey to bromo and overnight at bromo Day 2: start 3.am take a jeep to pananjakan to see sunrise with view mount bromo and other vulcano. After that come to sand and see mount bromo crater. Then back to hotel for breakfast and continue to ijen and overnight at ijen Day 3: start 3.am journey to paltuding for hike to ijen vulcano to blue crater.then drop you at ketapang harbour. The end our services We inform for ijen you can choice for blue fire or sunrise

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What people are saying about Yogyakarta

I had an amazing morning with Yuni and Boim. Yuni is so funny and fun to hang out with, and I learned a lot about Merapi and Yogyakarta. Boim was a great guide around the volcano, I learned a lot about the 2010 eruption, and riding in the jeep was so much fun. Perfect way to start 2023

I booked this trip to visit Borobudur and Prambanan on the same day and it didn't disappoint. 100% recommended. Atok, the guide, was fantastic. He was fun, knowledgeable and friendly. He is an amazing photographer. If you need any photo taken, don't hesitate to ask him.

We had a great time. Yuni (driver from Jogja) and Nur (jeep driver) explained us a lot about Mount Merapi, culture, tradition and spiritual connection between people and mountain. It was our pleasure to meet them. We highly recommend booking this tour :)

We enjoyed the trip with Yoyokk being our driver for the day. He’s a friendly and fun person and definitely worth the trip if he’s your tour guide. He can communicate with good English and he’s very helpful to us throughout the journey.

Recommended. A quite different kind of experience about the devastating effects of Volcano eruption.