Yogyakarta Private Custom Day Trip: Borobudur & Prambanan

5.0 (45 reviews) Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Mlaku Ijen Tours offers a truly flexible private day trip in Yogyakarta. Instead of following a fixed schedule, you choose your own destinations—Borobudur, Merapi, Prambanan, caves, beaches, city culture, or hidden local spots—and your English-speaking driver helps arrange the best route for your group.

Choose a classic Borobudur & Prambanan day trip, the popular Borobudur–Merapi–Prambanan route, or fully custom private transport. Your group will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with larger vehicles or multiple vehicles arranged when needed.

For longer adventures, multi-day custom trips to Dieng, Solo, Bromo, and Ijen are also available on request. With local recommendations, ticket assistance, and flexible timing, your itinerary is designed around your group—not a fixed group tour.

Options

Borobudur Prambanan

Private Standard Service: Private standard service: air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, flexible itinerary, and exclusive for your group.
Duration: 8 hours: Duration: 8 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours for traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays at no additional charge.
Lunch Stop Included: Includes a 1-hour lunch stop. Meals and other drinks are excluded. Local restaurant recommendations are provided.
Classic Routes: Discover Borobudur and Merapi — a perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure in Central Java.
Private AC Vehicles: Private air-conditioned vehicle, adjusted to group size.
Flexible Trip: Includes flexible pickup in Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, local recommendations
Pickup included

Private Custom Trip

Optional Activities: Add Merapi Jeep, Jomblang, Pindul, Timang Beach, or customize within our service area. Fees apply separately.
Private Standard Service: Private standard service: air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, flexible itinerary, and exclusive for your group.
Duration: 10 hours: Duration: 10 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours for traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays at no additional charge.
Lunch Stop Included: Includes a 1-hour lunch stop. Meals and other drinks are excluded. Local restaurant recommendations are provided.
Fully Customizable Route: Create your own custom route.
Private AC Vehicles: Private air-conditioned vehicle, adjusted to group size.
Flexible Trip: Includes flexible pickup in Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, local recommendations
Pickup included

Borobudur Merapi Prambanan

Private Standard Service: Private standard service: air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, flexible itinerary, and exclusive for your group.
Duration: 10 hours: Duration: 10 hours, plus up to 2 extra hours for traffic, weather, or unforeseen delays at no additional charge.
Lunch Stop Included: Includes a 1-hour lunch stop. Meals and other drinks are excluded. Local restaurant recommendations are provided.
Classic Routes: Discover Borobudur, Prambanan, and Merapi — a perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure in Central Java.
Private AC Vehicles: Private air-conditioned vehicle, adjusted to group size.
Flexible Trip: Includes flexible pickup in Yogyakarta city area, fuel, parking, local recommendations.

Pickup included

Multi-Day Private Custom Trip

Hotel Accommodation for Multi-: Hotel arrangement is available for multi-day custom trips only. Please contact us
Optional Activities: Optional activities available; customize within our service area. Fees apply separately.
Private Standard Service: Private standard service: air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, flexible itinerary, and exclusive for your group
Duration: 1 day: Multi-day trips are available on request.
Lunch Stop Included: Includes a 1-hour lunch stop. Local restaurant recommendations are provided.
Fully Customizable Route: Custom multi-day routes across Java, on request.
Private AC Vehicles: Private air-conditioned vehicle, adjusted to group size.
Payment: Listed price is a down payment only. Final cost depends on your trip details. Contact us for a quote.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Borobudur temple tickets
  • Prambanan temple tickets
  • Jeep Merapi Volcano Tour
  • Borobudur Sunrise via Manohara
  • Punthuk Setumbu Sunrise

What to expect

  1. Yogyakarta
    1h 30m
    Your private day trip begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or preferred pickup location in Yogyakarta. From there, you will travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The route and travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, road closures, and the locations you choose.
  2. Borobudur Temple
    2h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Your first stop is usually Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra dynasty, Borobudur is famous for its massive stone structure, hundreds of Buddha statues, and more than 2,000 detailed relief panels depicting Buddhist teachings, daily life, and ancient Javanese culture. Your driver can share a brief history of the temple, explain the best photo spots, and help you make the most of your visit.
  3. Merapi Volcano
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    (Optional) After Borobudur, you will travel to your second destination, often Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes and an important part of Javanese culture and local life. Depending on your chosen option, you may take a Merapi Jeep Lava Tour to explore the volcanic landscape, former villages affected by eruptions, lava formations, and the Merapi bunker. Your driver will explain the volcano’s history, its eruptions, and how local communities continue to live around this remarkable natural area.
  4. Prambanan Temples
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The final stop is usually Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 9th century, Prambanan is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Its towering central temples, detailed stone carvings, and the famous story of Ramayana make it one of Java’s most impressive cultural landmarks. Your driver can share the history of the temple complex and recommend the best areas to explore.
  5. Yogyakarta
    1h 30m
    At the end of the trip, you will be driven back safely to your hotel or preferred drop-off location in Yogyakarta. Throughout the day, your driver remains flexible to adjust the pace, route, and stops according to traffic, weather, and your interests.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please provide an active WhatsApp number or email address so we can confirm your pickup details, itinerary quickly. WhatsApp is preferred for faster communication. Please note that pickup outside the Special Region of Yogyakarta may require an additional fee, depending on the location and distance.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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