Yogyakarta Borobudur & Prambanan Private Day Trip, Your Own Route

Two UNESCO temples and an optional volcano, shaped around your group

Pick the places you want to see and let an English-speaking driver shape the day around your group. This private day trip in Yogyakarta takes in Borobudur, the great Buddhist temple, and Prambanan, the Hindu temple complex, with an optional Merapi volcano jeep tour between them, and the route bends to your interests as the day goes.

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From US$ 28 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Borobudur Prambanan 7 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 09:30 Guide in English Private standard service: an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, a flexible itinerary, and exclusive use for your group. Duration: 8 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours at no additional charge to cover traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays. Lunch stop included: a 1-hour lunch break is part of the trip. Meals and other drinks are not included, but local restaurant recommendations are provided. Classic routes: explore Borobudur and Merapi, combining culture, history and adventure in Central Java. Private AC vehicles: a private air-conditioned vehicle, sized to your group. Flexible trip: includes flexible pickup within the Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, and local recommendations. Pickup is included.

Borobudur, Merapi and Prambanan 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 Guide in English Private standard service: an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, a flexible itinerary, and exclusive use for your group. Duration: 10 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours at no additional charge to cover traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays. Lunch stop included: a 1-hour lunch break is part of the trip. Meals and other drinks are not included, but local restaurant recommendations are provided. Classic routes: explore Borobudur, Prambanan and Merapi, combining culture, history and adventure in Central Java. Private AC vehicles: a private air-conditioned vehicle, sized to your group. Flexible trip: includes flexible pickup within the Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, and local recommendations. Pickup is included.

Private Custom Trip 16 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 14:00 Guide in English Optional activities: Add a Merapi Jeep tour, Jomblang, Pindul, or Timang Beach, or customize within our service area. Fees for these apply separately. Private standard service: an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, a flexible itinerary, and exclusive use for your group. Duration: 10 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours at no additional charge to cover traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays. Lunch stop included: a 1-hour lunch break is part of the trip. Meals and other drinks are not included, but local restaurant recommendations are provided. Fully customizable route: you can create your own custom route. Private AC vehicles: a private air-conditioned vehicle, sized to your group. Flexible trip: includes flexible pickup within the Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, and local recommendations. Pickup is included.

Private custom trip spanning several days 16 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 14:00 Guide in English Hotel accommodation for multi-day trips: hotel arrangements are available only for multi-day custom trips. Please contact us. Optional activities: optional activities are available, and you can customize them within our service area. Fees apply separately. Private standard service: an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, a flexible itinerary, and exclusive use for your group. Duration: 1 day. Multi-day trips are available on request. Lunch stop included: a 1-hour lunch break is part of the trip, and local restaurant recommendations are provided. Fully customizable route: custom multi-day routes across Java are available on request. Private AC vehicles: a private air-conditioned vehicle, sized to your group. Payment: the listed price is only a down payment, and the final cost depends on your trip details. Contact us for a quote. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private day trip in Yogyakarta

• Pickup from hotel or location
• Travel in private air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit Borobudur Temple
• Optional: Explore Mount Merapi volcanic area
• Visit Prambanan Temple complex
• Return to hotel or drop-off location

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Yogyakarta 1h 30m
2. Borobudur Temple 2h 30m
3. Merapi Volcano 2h
4. Prambanan Temple Complex 2h
5. Yogyakarta 1h 30m

What’s included

• Your own vehicle for the day.
• Driver.
• Cooled ride for the whole day.
• Parking charges paid.

Times

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• Every day 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00

Information

Choose your own route through Yogyakarta with a private driver, visiting Borobudur and Prambanan temples, plus an optional Merapi volcano jeep tour.

Group Private 5 similar group tours ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day is built around your group, not a timetable. In a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, you set off on a route you helped shape. Traffic and road closures can change how long the drive takes, and the driver adjusts the pace and stops as you go, so the day can turn toward what you care about most.

The first stop is usually Borobudur. Its stone structure rises in front of you, with hundreds of Buddha statues and more than 2,000 relief panels that show Buddhist teachings, daily life and ancient Javanese culture. Your driver knows the best photo spots and can share the temple's history, so you move past the carvings knowing what they tell. If you take the Merapi stop, the scenery changes: a jeep carries you across the volcanic landscape, past former villages touched by eruptions, among lava formations, to the Merapi bunker, while your driver explains how people still live around the mountain.

Prambanan usually closes the day. Its towering central temples and detailed stone carvings tell the story of the Ramayana, and the complex is dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Your driver can share its history and point you to the areas worth exploring. Then you are driven safely back to Yogyakarta, with the day's stories still fresh.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

Can I skip the Merapi volcano jeep tour?

Yes, the Merapi stop is optional and only happens if you pick it, so the day can focus on the two temples.

What happens on the Merapi jeep lava tour?

You explore the volcanic landscape, former villages hit by eruptions, lava formations and the Merapi bunker. Your driver explains the volcano's history and how local communities live around it.

Does the driver help with temple tickets?

Yes, ticket assistance comes with the trip, and the driver offers local recommendations along the way.

Can the driver change the stops during the day?

Yes, the driver adjusts pace, route and stops for traffic, weather and what you are interested in.

Can I swap in beaches or caves?

Yes, you can choose caves, beaches, city culture or hidden local spots, and the driver helps arrange the best route for your group.

Which temple comes first on the trip?

Borobudur is usually the first stop and Prambanan usually the last, though the order can shift with traffic and your interests.

Operated by MI (Mlaku Ijen) Tour and Trans. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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