Borobudur Temple Climb to the Top, Mendut Temple & Prambanan Temple - 1 Day Tour in Yogyakarta
by Asmaradhana Borobudur Tours
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This full-day bus tour in Yogyakarta covers three major temple sites: Borobudur, Mendut, and Prambanan. The tour lasts about 8 hours and includes entrance fees and a ticket to climb to the top of Borobudur Temple. The visit begins at Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, built in the 9th century on Indonesia’s 4th largest island. Visitors have priority access to climb to the top, with a daily visitor limit of 1,200 to preserve the site. The temple was abandoned in the 14th century and later restored. The climb offers views of the surrounding hills and forests, and the site is maintained under UNESCO protection. Next, the tour stops at Mendut Temple for about 30 minutes. This is the oldest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, currently undergoing renovation, with a visit to the nearby Mendut Monastery area instead. The final stop is Prambanan Temple, the second largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Guests spend two hours here exploring the three main temples dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, along with their attendant animal temples. The temples feature reliefs depicting the Ramayana epic. After Prambanan, the tour returns to the hotel, with an optional lunch stop on the way back. The tour includes an English-speaking driver/guide and parking but does not include lunch, personal expenses, driver tipping, or an optional local guide at Prambanan. Visitors should check availability for climbing Prambanan’s upper levels on Mondays before booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Borobudur Temple
Guests have priority access to climb to the top of Borobudur Temple, which is limited to 1,200 visitors per day. This 9th-century Buddhist temple is Indonesia’s largest and was abandoned in the 14th century after the population converted to Islam. It remained lost for almost 500 years until explorers rediscovered it in 1814. The temple is protected by UNESCO with ongoing restoration and maintenance. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding hills and forests.
120 min
Candi Mendut (Temple)
The tour includes a 30-minute visit to Mendut Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Due to current renovation, guests visit the nearby Mendut Monastery area, noted for its attractive surroundings.
30 min
Prambanan Temples
The final stop is Prambanan Temple where guests spend two hours exploring the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. The temples date from the mid-9th century, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma and their animal attendants, with reliefs depicting the Ramayana epic. After the visit, the group returns to the hotel with an optional lunch stop.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Borobudur Temple Climb to the Top, Mendut Temple & Prambanan Temple - 1 Day Tour in Yogyakarta
by Asmaradhana Borobudur Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$98Overview
This full-day bus tour in Yogyakarta covers three major temple sites: Borobudur, Mendut, and Prambanan. The tour lasts about 8 hours and includes entrance fees and a ticket to climb to the top of Borobudur Temple. The visit begins at Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, built in the 9th century on Indonesia’s 4th largest island. Visitors have priority access to climb to the top, with a daily visitor limit of 1,200 to preserve the site. The temple was abandoned in the 14th century and later restored. The climb offers views of the surrounding hills and forests, and the site is maintained under UNESCO protection. Next, the tour stops at Mendut Temple for about 30 minutes. This is the oldest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, currently undergoing renovation, with a visit to the nearby Mendut Monastery area instead. The final stop is Prambanan Temple, the second largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Guests spend two hours here exploring the three main temples dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, along with their attendant animal temples. The temples feature reliefs depicting the Ramayana epic. After Prambanan, the tour returns to the hotel, with an optional lunch stop on the way back. The tour includes an English-speaking driver/guide and parking but does not include lunch, personal expenses, driver tipping, or an optional local guide at Prambanan. Visitors should check availability for climbing Prambanan’s upper levels on Mondays before booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Borobudur Temple
Guests have priority access to climb to the top of Borobudur Temple, which is limited to 1,200 visitors per day. This 9th-century Buddhist temple is Indonesia’s largest and was abandoned in the 14th century after the population converted to Islam. It remained lost for almost 500 years until explorers rediscovered it in 1814. The temple is protected by UNESCO with ongoing restoration and maintenance. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and views of the surrounding hills and forests.
120 min
Candi Mendut (Temple)
The tour includes a 30-minute visit to Mendut Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. Due to current renovation, guests visit the nearby Mendut Monastery area, noted for its attractive surroundings.
30 min
Prambanan Temples
The final stop is Prambanan Temple where guests spend two hours exploring the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. The temples date from the mid-9th century, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma and their animal attendants, with reliefs depicting the Ramayana epic. After the visit, the group returns to the hotel with an optional lunch stop.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.