Borobudur, Merapi & Prambanan Private Tour from Yogyakarta

Three temples and a volcano in one day, all arranged for you

A private 10-hour tour of Yogyakarta covering Borobudur Temple, Mount Merapi and Prambanan Temple with an English-speaking driver, all entrance fees, transport and a local guide at Borobudur included. You pick your Merapi option at checkout: sunrise jeep ride, daytime jeep, or viewpoint-only access. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Borobudur, Merapi, and Prambanan

• Explore Borobudur Temple
• Visit Klangon Hill for Merapi views
• Tour Prambanan Temple complex

The experience

The tour starts at Borobudur Temple, an 8th-century Buddhist monument with nine stacked platforms, over 2,600 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues inside 72 bell-shaped stupas. A local guide walks you through the site and you get special sandals (UPANAT) as both a souvenir and a mandatory requirement for climbing the temple structure. From there, the driver takes you to Mount Merapi, where you either ride a jeep into the volcanic landscape at sunrise or daytime, or stay at Klangon Hill viewpoint to see the volcano's peak and smoke plumes from a distance. The choice depends on which option you select when booking.

Prambanan Temple, Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex, closes out the day. Built in the 9th century, its towering spires are dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, with intricate reliefs telling stories from the Ramayana. The whole route runs 10 hours and covers roughly 60 kilometers across Central Java. Your driver speaks English and acts as a tour manager throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water waits at each temple. All entrance fees, the Merapi National Park permit, parking and transport are built into the price, no hidden costs.

Weather at Merapi midday turns hot, and the viewpoint option takes less time than a jeep tour. Borobudur's climb suits most fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver.
• entrance fees for Borobudur, Prambanan and Merapi National Park.
• a local guide at Borobudur Temple.
• special sandals (UPANAT) as a souvenir.
• bottled water at temples.
• parking fees.
• Merapi viewpoint access or jeep ride depending on your chosen option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Merapi viewpoint, no jeepGuide in English · 06:30 and 07:00Klangon Hill: positioned between Borobudur and Prambanan, this stop is at Klangon Hill, one of the nearest viewpoints to Merapi for taking in the panorama. Pickup is included.

Daytime jeep ride on MerapiGuide in English · 06:30 and 07:00Jeep tour of Merapi: between Borobudur and Prambanan, the route stops to explore the Merapi National Park area by jeep. Pickup is included.

Jeep trip to Merapi at sunriseGuide in English · 04:00Sunrise jeep excursion to Merapi: alongside Borobudur and Prambanan, we also visit Merapi at sunrise by jeep. Off-road jeep: we explore the Merapi National Park area by jeep and also visit other places apart from the viewpoint. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 04:00, 06:30 and 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Journeast Indonesia Tour and Travel

Is this one for you?Book the sunrise jeep if you want the closest look at Merapi's volcanic terrain and prefer an early start; choose the daytime jeep for a later departure with the same immersive access; pick the viewpoint option if you'd rather see Merapi from a distance and spend less time there, leaving room for a slower pace at the temples.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is inside Borobudur Temple that makes it worth the climb?

Borobudur holds over 2,600 relief panels carved into its nine platforms, depicting Buddhist cosmology and the life of Buddha, plus 504 Buddha statues nested inside 72 bell-shaped stupas. A local guide explains the spiritual narratives as you move through the structure.

Can I see Mount Merapi clearly, or does weather often block the view?

Mount Merapi's peak and smoke plumes are often visible on clear days from Klangon Hill viewpoint, though visibility depends on weather conditions. If you book the jeep option, you get closer access to the volcanic landscape itself.

What's the difference between the jeep ride and the viewpoint option at Merapi?

The jeep ride takes you into the volcanic terrain itself at sunrise or daytime. The viewpoint-only option keeps you at Klangon Hill for panoramic views. The viewpoint takes less time and costs less, while the jeep offers a more immersive experience of the landscape.

Is lunch included, or do I need to arrange meals myself?

Meals are not included in this tour. You'll have time to eat at stops along the route, but you arrange and pay for your own food and drinks beyond the bottled water provided at temples.

How long does the whole tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Start time depends on which Merapi option you choose: sunrise jeep departs early morning, while the daytime jeep and viewpoint options have later starts. Confirm your exact pickup time when you book.