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Borobudur & Prambanan: The 15 Best Temple Days

30 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Nine stacked terraces and a daily cap on climbing them, then a Hindu complex twenty minutes the other side of the city. The 15 below compare sunrise access, upper-terrace tickets and the combined days, priced with entry included or not.

Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour - Setumbu Hill before sunrise
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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105Our pick

Start around 4:00 AM at Setumbu Hill for sunrise over Borobudur and two volcanoes, then climb Borobudur, ride a Jeep around Merapi, and tour Prambanan. Your private driver-guide, including guides such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, or Matteas, handles transport and entry details during this 12-hour day.

“Thomas was a fantastic driver and tour guide. When we originally booked the tour, he was fantastic with communication and logistics about the trip. Extremely friendly and knowledgable about the surrounding area and the trip itself. Would recommend to everyone!”

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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple - 1 day tour - Why Borobudur timing needs special attention
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Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

2.Borobudur Temple Climb To The Top & Prambanan Temple – 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · from $105

Spend about eight hours visiting Borobudur, Mendut Monastery, and Prambanan with a private English-speaking driver-guide. The Borobudur summit ticket is included, but daily climbing places are limited to 1,200. An optional sunrise upgrade is available. Guides such as Adit, Thomas, Arma, Maxi, and Himawan are frequently assigned, though names are not guaranteed.

“From the moment we were picked up, our driver Thomas made everything perfect. He was incredibly kind, punctual, and organized throughout the entire journey. His warm personality and attention to detail truly elevated the entire experience. The tour itself was stunning – exploring Borobudur Temple, Prambanan and Candi Mendut was breathtaking, and Thomas ensured we were always at the best spots to fully enjoy every moment. He shared interesting insights along the way, and his local knowledge made the day even more enriching. We never felt rushed, and he made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. If you’re visiting Yogyakarta, I highly recommend this tour – and…”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Borobudur: the morning’s main challenge
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

3.Borobudur Top Access & Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan with an English-speaking driver. Wahyu, Gito, Ahmad, Nusrul, and other local drivers have handled this route. Borobudur’s limited top access requires a separate structure ticket, while Prambanan admission is also extra. Expect 8 to 10 hours, temple time, and flexible stops.

“It's wonderful. The tour operator communicated with via WhatsApp before I even embarked on my journey. My driver/tour guide, Utama picked me up promptly at my hotel. He was friendly and we had a nice conversation along the way. At my request, he made two extra stops. Im truly enjoy this tour.”

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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour - Climbing Borobudur, the day’s major cultural stop
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Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

4.Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $125

Spend about 12 hours exploring Yogyakarta’s three major sights in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Climb Borobudur, ride a 4x4 jeep near Mount Merapi, and visit Prambanan with a driver-guide such as Fajar, Pras, Hendra, or Tinton. Temple admission and taxes are included, but lunch and local temple guides are extra.

“Pras, our driver, came on time for the tour. He speaks understandable English and was fun to be with. He gave clear orientation on how the tour would flow. We had a fantastic experience at the Prambanan Temple, the Lava Tour (Mt. Merapi) and the Borobudur. I am very satisfied with this tour package with Viator. I will surely recommend this tour to my friends.”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive - The shift from Buddhist terraces to Hindu towers
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive

5.Borobudur Climb-up & Prambanan Day Trip All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $60

Spend about eight hours visiting Borobudur and Prambanan from Yogyakarta in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your small group, capped at 15 people, gets hotel pickup, entry fees, climb-up access, and a local temple guide. Expect two major temple visits, optional Mendut and Pawon, a paid lunch stop, and clear meeting instructions from guides such as Atok, Haidar, Brian, or Youss.

“Really nice guides and super interesting trip. Absolutely worth it, I would recommend to do this trip”

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request - Prambanan gives you a completely different temple day
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Yogyakarta: Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request

6.Borobudur (climb), Prambanan & Other Visit By Request

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $120

Start at 8:00 a.m. with a private, air-conditioned ride from your Yogyakarta address. Climb Borobudur with the special summit ticket, visit Prambanan, then add one of nine optional stops at your own cost. Drivers such as Faiq, Tomo, Mas Han, and Eko have been praised for safe driving, clear communication, and helpful local advice.

“Important to note that this is the climb up ticket, the one that gets you to the top of Borobudur - only a limited nr of these tickets per day. Great trip overall, the driver Mas Han was great, very helpful and friendly, very polite. RecommendeRead more”

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1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple) - Borobudur: start with Buddhist stone and open air
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1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple)

7.1 Day Yogyakarta tour ( Borobudur temple, Merapi Lava Tour, Prambanan Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Yogyakarta to Borobudur, the Merapi Lava Tour area, and Prambanan. Your English-speaking driver handles the roads while you set the pace at each site. Temple admission and the Merapi Jeep ride cost extra. Drivers may include Rio, Wedha, Wisnu, or Adri.

“Our guide, Rio, was kind and helpful throughout the trip. He is very knowledgeable and shared a lot about Yogyakarta's culture. We really enjoyed our time with him. Thank you, Rio, for your hospitality and for guiding us!”

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Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour - What the Borobudur climb adds
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Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour

8.Borobudur ClimbUP guaranteed (sunrise option)& Prambanan Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $24

Travel from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan in one day with pickup, transport, and Borobudur climb access arranged for you. An English-speaking driver handles the route, while a Borobudur guide is included. Drivers such as Noe, Teguh, Irfan, and Toni have been praised for smooth logistics and helpful local insight. Entrance fees are extra.

“Considered just taking a Grab to the temples, but this ended up being much easier. Noe was great, and took care of everything--even stopping at a place so I could knock trying Kopi Luwak off my bucket list.”

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Borobudur Full Climb Up And Prambanan All Inclusive Private Tour - Exploring Prambanan’s tall Hindu shrines
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Borobudur Full Climb Up And Prambanan All Inclusive Private Tour

9.Borobudur Full Climb Up And Prambanan All Inclusive Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $50

Travel privately from Yogyakarta to Borobudur and Prambanan in about 10 hours. Climb Borobudur’s temple structure with a local guide and special Upanat sandals, then explore Prambanan at your own pace. Drivers such as Eko, Bayo, Hendra, and Jarot are praised for punctual pickups, helpful advice, and flexible timing.

“Everything was as described in the listing. Driver, Bayo, was on time and the vehicle was good. Bayo also helped me try Gudeg and get coconut juice along the way. He was a good conversationalist and spoke good English. The whole experience was smooth and I had a good time visiting Borobudur and Prambanan.”

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Borobudur Sunrise, Mt. Merapi & Prambanan Day Tour with Entry Fee - Borobudur, from first light to the upper terraces
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Borobudur Sunrise, Mt. Merapi & Prambanan Day Tour with Entry Fee

10.Borobudur Sunrise, Mt. Merapi & Prambanan Day Tour with Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $85

Start before dawn at Setumbu Hill, then visit Borobudur, ride a Jeep on Mount Merapi, and finish at Prambanan. Hotel pickup, transport, temple guidance, and the Merapi Jeep ride are included. Check your booking option carefully, as Borobudur and Prambanan entry fees and sunrise access can vary.

“We had an amazing time with our guide Atok who has an amazing knowledge of the history of the region! Atok was extremely helpful and friendly and we could not recommend him or this tour enough! The temples of Borobudur and PraRead more”

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Borobudur Climb To The Top, Prambanan Temple And Ramayana Ballet - Prambanan and the Hindu temples of Shiva
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Borobudur Climb To The Top, Prambanan Temple And Ramayana Ballet

11.Borobudur Climb To The Top, Prambanan Temple And Ramayana Ballet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $135

Spend a full day with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Bima, Adit, or Widi. Climb Borobudur with an official site guide, explore Prambanan’s Hindu temples, then watch the Ramayana Ballet. Temple admission, parking, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but meals and some ballet venue details vary by date.

“Amazing trip to beautiful temples and a wonderful Indonesia ballet - my guide, Deny, was amazing and super kind 🤩”

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Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket - Entering through the ticket kiosk
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Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket

12.Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 1 day · from $3Best value

Visit Prambanan Temple at your own pace with a one-day admission ticket. Explore the Trimurti temples, study stone reliefs inspired by ancient legends, and see Shiva Temple, the complex’s tallest shrine. Redeem your digital ticket at the entrance kiosk. No guide or transport is included, so bring comfortable shoes and a passport or ID.

“Great I went by myself, without guide just walked around the temples but it is very easy to get there and they give a map at the entrance to know the history and all the important spots. There was also delicious street food market before the exit to try local delicacies.”

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Borobudur, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Private Tour - Mount Merapi by Jeep: noisy, rough, and fun
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Borobudur, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Private Tour

13.Borobudur, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $50

Spend about 12 hours visiting Borobudur and Prambanan temples and riding a 4x4 Jeep on Mount Merapi. Your private air-conditioned vehicle includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and admission fees, while climb-up access at Borobudur and sunrise options depend on the package you choose. Drivers such as Vega, Budi, Tanto, and Thoriq are praised for friendly service.

“I had the privilege to have Mas Tanto as my tour guide. He is an amazing guide and photographer too. He suffered from my many crazy questions and nagging the whole tours. He is so patient. Highly recommended. Though I didn’t get to see the sunrise ( due to cloudy morning ) , I still get the best experience in Puthuk Setumbu or Setumbu Hill. Merapi Volcano jeep tour was epic and sad at the same time. Prambanan also beautiful. Also check Jogya Tour Package for their Jomblang Cave and Timang Beach, I highly recommended it. please schedule them couple days apart. Unless you are physically fit, unlike me who…”

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Borobudur-Prambanan's Private Fullday Tour & Customized - Merapi by jeep, with another cost to count
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Borobudur-Prambanan’s Private Fullday Tour & Customized

14.Borobudur-Prambanan’s Private Fullday Tour & Customized

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews

You get a private, 10-hour Yogyakarta day with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned car, bottled water, and a flexible route for up to four people. Ari, Joko, Jecky, Andreas, and Indra are among the named drivers praised for friendly service. Add Merapi, cycling, other temples, or a Ramayana ballet, but budget separately for every ticket.

“Used this tour company to visit Borobudur, Merapi and Parambanan in March. This is the best tour you will ever get in Yogyakarta. Being able to customise your your is an icing on the cake. My tour guide Ari was so friendly and a good comRead more”

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Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Ballet Show (VIP Seat with dinner) - The Ramayana Ballet under the Prambanan sky
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Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Ballet Show (VIP Seat with dinner)

15.Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Ballet Show (VIP Seat with dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $125

Begin with a guided sunset visit to Prambanan, then enjoy an Indonesian buffet and the Ramayana Ballet with VIP seating. Guides such as Eko, Tinton, Dee, and Jono have helped make the evening smooth and personal. Confirm show dates and seating, since performances run mainly Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

“Guide was helpful. Weather was good. Food buffet was interesting. Ballet was beautiful. Lucky to have good weather.”

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