Bogor Highland Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Puppet Maker

Tea terraces, a temple, a waterfall, and the hands that carve Sundanese puppets

A full-day tour from Bogor takes you through mountain tea plantations, to Jagakarta temple built in the era of King Siliwangi, and down to Cinangka waterfall on Salak Mountain. You'll watch a local Sundanese puppet maker craft wayang golek figures by hand, then return with lunch, private transportation and an English-speaking guide included. The tour runs nine to ten hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bogor Highland Waterfall Tour

• Visit mountain plantation tea
• Visit house of God from Sunda era
• Experience Cinangka waterfall
• See Sundanese Wayang Golek puppet maker

The experience

The day starts in the tea plantations that blanket Bogor's highlands, then moves to Jagakarta temple, a site tied to King Siliwangi of Sunda and still a place where locals come to pray and pay respect. From there you head to Cinangka waterfall, one of the best spots on Salak Mountain, close enough to the temple that the area works for a longer stay if you want it. The waterfall is the centerpiece of the afternoon.

What sets this tour apart is the stop at a wayang golek puppet maker's workshop. Wayang golek, Sundanese puppets played with gamelan instruments, were once the main way religious stories reached people across different faiths. You'll watch the craftsperson work, seeing how the figures are carved and painted by hand. It's not a performance or a museum display. It's the maker at their bench, and you're there to see how it's done.

Private transportation picks you up and brings you back, with an air-conditioned vehicle for the full route. Lunch is included, and all entrance fees and parking are covered. An English-speaking guide travels with you the whole day.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and return.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• lunch.
• parking and fuel surcharge.
• GST.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (10 to 94 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tripyourtour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Bogor without a car: pickup is included, and the private vehicle means you don't coordinate separate transport between the tea plantations, temple, waterfall and puppet maker's workshop.

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Top questions

What is Cinangka waterfall like, and how much time do you spend there?

Cinangka waterfall is one of the best spots on Salak Mountain, located close to Jagakarta temple. The area is suitable for camping and longer stays, though the tour includes time to experience the waterfall as part of the full nine to ten hour day.

Will I see a wayang golek performance, or just the puppet maker?

You visit the puppet maker's workshop to watch the craftsperson at work, seeing how Sundanese wayang golek puppets are carved and painted by hand. It's a working visit, not a staged performance.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Bogor?

Yes, private transportation with pickup is included. The air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you at the end of the day.

What was Jagakarta temple built for, and why do people visit it now?

Jagakarta temple dates to the era of King Siliwangi of Sunda and was built as a house of worship. People still come there to pray and pay respect to the memory of Prabu Siliwangi, regarded as a father figure in Sundanese culture.

Is lunch included, and are entrance fees separate?

Lunch is included in the tour price. All entrance tickets, parking fees, fuel surcharge and GST are also covered. Nothing extra is charged at the sites.