Yogyakarta Tour Heritage & Culture 5D4N
Yogyakarta Tour Heritage & Culture 5D4N – is a comprehensive five-day journey designed for travelers who want to experience the rich cultural heritage and living traditions of Yogyakarta at a relaxed and immersive pace. This tour highlights iconic landmarks such as Borobudur and Prambanan Temples, the Sultan’s Palace, and other historical and cultural sites, while also offering authentic local experiences in villages, museums, and traditional art centers. With comfortable accommodation, private transportation, and knowledgeable local guides, this 5D4N package is ideal for international travelers seeking a meaningful exploration of Yogyakarta’s history, culture, and timeless Javanese traditions.
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple is the world’s largest Buddhist monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its monumental stone structure, thousands of intricate relief carvings, and hundreds of Buddha statues arranged across ascending terraces. Built in the 9th century, Borobudur represents a symbolic spiritual journey from the earthly world to enlightenment.
Surrounded by green hills and a tranquil rural landscape, the temple offers a calm and inspiring atmosphere. The combination of cultural depth, spiritual meaning, and panoramic scenery makes Borobudur one of the most important highlights of the entire journey.
Dieng Plateau
Dieng Plateau is a scenic highland region known for its cool climate, volcanic terrain, and ancient Hindu heritage. The drive to Dieng is part of the experience, passing winding mountain roads with views of Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, terraced farms, and misty hills.
As one of the oldest inhabited areas in Java, Dieng offers a unique blend of dramatic natural scenery, spiritual history, and traditional highland culture that feels very different from the lowlands of Yogyakarta.
Telaga Warna
Telaga Warna, or the “Color Lake,” is one of Dieng’s most iconic natural attractions, famous for its water that changes color due to sulfur content and mineral reflections. From the viewpoint above the lake, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views surrounded by forests and volcanic landscapes.
Sikidang Crater
Sikidang Crater is an active geothermal area where sulfur gas, steam, and bubbling mud emerge from the ground. The constantly shifting vents and strong volcanic aroma make this site a fascinating stop, offering a close-up look at Java’s volcanic activity.
Walking around the crater allows visitors to feel the raw power of nature while learning about the geological processes that shape the Dieng Plateau.
Arjuna Temple
Arjuna Temple is part of an ancient Hindu temple complex dating back to the 8th century, making it one of the oldest Hindu sites in Java. Set in the open Dieng highlands, the temples stand against a dramatic mountain backdrop, creating a quiet and spiritual atmosphere that reflects early Javanese Hindu civilization.
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, distinguished by its tall, elegant spires and detailed stone reliefs depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic. Dedicated to the Trimurti gods Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma Prambanan represents the peak of Hindu art and architecture in ancient Java.
Exploring the vast complex allows visitors to appreciate both the religious symbolism and the impressive scale of this iconic cultural landmark.
Keraton Yogyakarta
Keraton Yogyakarta is the cultural and spiritual heart of the city as well as the official residence of the Sultan. The palace complex features traditional Javanese architecture, ceremonial halls, royal heirlooms, and cultural artifacts that reflect centuries of royal tradition and authority.
As a living palace where customs, rituals, and traditions are still practiced today, a visit to the Keraton provides deep insight into Javanese philosophy, royal life, and the cultural identity of Yogyakarta.
Taman Sari Water Castle
Taman Sari Water Castle is a former royal garden and bathing complex once used by the Sultan and his family. Known for its serene pools, underground tunnels, and unique blend of Javanese, Islamic, and European architectural influences, Taman Sari offers a fascinating glimpse into royal leisure and history.
Pindul Cave
Pindul Cave offers a fun and relaxing cave tubing experience, where visitors float through an underground river surrounded by stalactites and limestone formations. Combined with tubing along the Oyo River, this activity adds a refreshing adventure element that perfectly balances the cultural and historical experiences of the tour.
Itinerary of Heritage & Culture 5D4N Tour
Day 01 : Arrival – Borobudur Temple – Check in hotel
Arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport (afternoon flight)
Meet and greet with our representative
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive to Borobudur Temple
Visit Borobudur Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore temple terraces and relief carvings
Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding green hills
Photo session at Borobudur
Drive to hotel
Check in hotel
Free program and relax
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 : Dieng – Telaga Warna – Sikidang Crater – Arjuna Temple
Early pick up from hotel (05.00 AM)
Drive to Dieng Plateau
Enjoy scenic mountain road views with Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing
Visit Telaga Warna (Color Lake)
Walk up to the viewpoint and enjoy panoramic scenery
Continue to Sikidang Crater
See active crater with sulfur gas and volcanic activity
Visit Arjuna Temple complex
Enjoy the ancient Hindu temples in Dieng
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive back to Yogyakarta
Drop off at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Prambanan – Sultan Palace – Taman Sari
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up from hotel (08.00 AM)
Drive to Prambanan Temple
Visit Prambanan Temple Complex
Learn about the Trimurti concept and Ramayana epic
Photo session at Prambanan
Continue to Keraton Yogyakarta (Sultan Palace)
Visit the Sultan Palace and learn about Javanese royal culture
Continue to Taman Sari Water Castle
Explore royal pools, tunnels, and historical structures
Lunch at local restaurant
Drive back to hotel
Free program and relax
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Kotagede – Pindul Cave & Oyo River
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up from hotel (08.00 AM)
Drive to Kotagede
Visit Kotagede silver craft center
See traditional silver-making process
Explore handmade jewelry and handicrafts
Continue drive to Gunungkidul
Visit Pindul Cave
Cave tubing at Pindul Cave
Continue tubing along Oyo River
Enjoy fun and refreshing river activity
Drive back to hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Batik craft factory – Airport transfer
Breakfast at hotel
Pick up from hotel (08.00 AM)
Visit batik craft factory
Learn batik-making process and techniques
Visit leather puppet (wayang kulit) home industry
Free time for last shopping (if time allows)
Transfer to Yogyakarta International Airport
End of tour program
INCLUSION
- Goverment Tax and Service
- Private Transport and Driver
- English Speaking Guide
- Transfer in and out airport – hotel
- Nights accommodation (twin / double) with breakfast
- Entrance Ticket all object tourism that mentione above.
- Mineral water during Tour
- Gasoline and parking fee
EXCLUSION
- Personal expenses
- Gratitude
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment is required to secure your booking. Please note that cancellations or changes are subject to the following policy:
- More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund.
- Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund.
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