Borobudur Sunrise Tour from Yogyakarta

Borobudur Sunrise Tour

Begin your day with an early departure at 03:30 AM for the Borobudur Sunrise Tour. We’ll ascend Dagi Hill (just 300m from the temple) to catch the amazing sunrise before exploring Borobudur Temple, the incredible biggest Buddhist temple and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Java, built in the 8th Century AD. On the journey back to Yogyakarta (Jogjakarta), we will stop to visit the smaller, related Buddhist temples: Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple.

Highlight of Your Days

  • Borobudur Temple is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. It is located in central Java province, which is reachable from Yogyakarta and also from Semarang Port.
  • Enjoy Sunrise from the top of the temple
  • Exploring the ancient Buddhist temple is built on a hill compound with 3 levels that correspond to Buddhist spiritual life: Kamadatu, the base of the temple; Rupadatu, the location where the relief of Buddha’s life is depicted on the walls; and Arupadatu. The third is a circular level that symbolizes the prefect level.
  • Stop at Pawon and Mendut Temple

Start Points

  • all hotels in Yogyakarta
  • requested location in Yogyakarta

Why Choose Our Private Tour?

  • Flexibility: As a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to include optional visits to nearby Pawon and Mendut temples.
  • Avoid the Crowds: Get the best viewing spot on before the large groups arrive.
  • Convenience: Early morning pickup and comfortable drop-off back in Yogyakarta.

Tour Itinerary

Borobudur Sunrise Tour

  • 03.30 – Leaving Jogjakarta transfer to Borobudur Temple
  • 04.30 – Arrive at Manohara, location where we buy entrances ticket and the climb up to top
  • 05.00-06.00 – Enjoy sunrise that may appear at above of a valley between Mount Merbabu and Mount Merapi
  • 06.00 – Going down to Manohara Resto to take morning cafĂ© break and then visit Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple Tour

  • 07.00: Walking 300 meters from Manohara to Borobudur temple We are not allowed to go up to the temple, but from the courtyard around, we can see the statues with different hand positions from 4 different angles. We can also see on the open basement a piece of relief from the Mahakaramawibangga story (stories that contain the teachings of cause-and-effect stories).
  • 08.30: Going back to Jogjakarta, stop over at Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple on the way back to Yogyakarta.
  • 10.00: Arrive back at Jogjakarta 

What’s Included?

  • Private Transport (van driver fuel and parking fees)
  • Entrances Tickets (sunrise and Borobudur)
  • English speaking tour guide

What’s Note Included?

  • All Personals Expenses
  • Gratuity
  • Tour and service that not mentioned as above

Price List

What the price of the Borobudur Sunrise tour from Yogyakarta cost?

ParticipantPrice Per Person
01USD 240
02USD 155
03USD 145
04USD 135
05+USD 125
The price may change without notice, to get a discounted price, please contact us.

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