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Yogyakarta Sightseeing Tour

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Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
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  • The Buddhist temple of Borobodur retains its grandeur after more than 1000 years
  • Priceless antiques are on display at the Sultan's Palace
  • You can take home a tropical bird from the Ngasem bird market

An excursion in Yogyakarta or Jogja is a great chance to learn about the culture of Indonesia and visit some of its popular temples. Browse around the Sultan’s Palace and you will come across centuries-old musical instruments and other antiques.

Take a trip to the Buddhist temple of Borobodur constructed as a building with ten terraces. One of the architectural masterpieces of the world, Borobodur is four centuries older than the Grand Cathedrals of Europe.

Stroll through the Ngasem bird market that has been around since the early nineteenth century and you could choose from a variety of colourful birds to take home! Your Jogja cultural tour will truly be a time to remember.

Itinerary

Day 1: Upon your arrival at the Yogyakarta (Jogja) airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in a car. Spend the night at your hotel. Day 2:

0800h (08:00am): After breakfast, depart from your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Yogyakarta (Jogja).

• Visit the Borobudur Buddhist Temple situated in eastern Java on the Kedu Plain. It is one of the largest temples in the world perched majestically on a hilltop overlooking lush green felids and distant hills. The smaller Buddhist temples of Mendut and Pawon are visited en route.

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

At around 1400h (02:00pm), return back to your hotel and you are at leisure for the rest of the day. Day 3:

0800h (08:00am): After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a city tour and visit the following places:

Keraton: It is the magnificent palace of the Sultan. The palace was founded by Prince Mangkubumi in 1755. Javanese classic dancing rehearsal, royal wedding ceremonies, puppet show, and other Javanese cultural performances are often held here.

• Wander through the Ngasem bird market and the Water Castle. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Prambanan Temple: It is a beautiful 9th century Hindu temple built by the Sanjaya Dynasty. It is also known as Roro Jonggrang, or the Slender Virgin Temple, and has an open theatre where the popular Ramayana ballet is performed annually from May to October during the full moon. Visit the Archeological Museum in the premises to learn about the history of Prambanan and the surrounding temples. You will also visit the nearby Kalasan, Sewu, and Plaosan Temples.

At around 1500h (03:00pm), return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

At around 1900h (07:00pm), enjoy dinner at Gazebo Garden Restaurant and watch the Ramayana ballet staged in the Purawisata open-air theatre.

Return back to your hotel and spend the night. Day 4:

After breakfast, you are at leisure until appropriate time for departure to the Yogyakarta (Jogja) airport for your onward flight.

Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm your tour and departure details.
Compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Based on twin-sharing in double rooms.

Yogyakarta Hotels:
Var. A:Puri Artha Hotel 3 Run of House (No Extra Bed)
Var. B: Hotel Novotel Yogyakarta 4 Superior (No Extra Bed)
Var. C: Melia Purosani 5 Deluxe Room (No Extra Bed)
Inclusions
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • English-speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Applicable entrance fees
  • Airport assistance
Exclusions
  • Airfares and airport taxes
  • Extra meals or drinks
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
Daily
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Start time
Your chosen time
Meeting point
Yogyakata airport.
(Please mention your hotel name, address and the flight details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
Please also mention your preferred start time.
Ending point
Yogyakata airport.
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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