Indonesia · Monuments

6-Day Yogyakarta to Ijen Tour with Borobudur Sunrise and Bromo

6 Days Round trip from Pintu Masuk Yogyakarta International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take in the magnificent sunrise at Borobudur
  • 02 Ride through Yogyakarta's villages on a horse carriage
  • 03 Experience local village life through cassava chip making and gamelan
  • 04 Watch traditional art performances at the Sultan Palace
  • 05 Explore Prambanan Temple and Taman Sari Water Castle
  • 06 Witness volcanic landscapes at Mount Bromo and Ijen crater

Embark on this 6-day tour through Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Mount Bromo, and Ijen to explore some of Java's most remarkable historical and natural attractions. Discover Borobudur Temple, the Arjuna Temple Complex, the Sultan Palace, and Prambanan Temple, while also experiencing village life through cassava chip making and traditional performances such as Macapat Java and Javanese dance. The journey continues with dramatic volcanic landscapes at Mount Bromo and the Ijen volcano crater, ending at Ketapang Harbour.

At 04:00 am, head to Pananjakan in a jeep to capture the golden sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Yogyakarta, Mount Bromo, Ijen, Ketapang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Yogyakarta and Village Experiences

  • Meet your tour guide at the airport and explore the villages in Yogyakarta on a horse carriage.

  • Take part in local activities such as making cassava chips, learning to play gamelan, and strolling around the vegetable garden.

2
Day 02

Borobudur Sunrise and Dieng Plateau Excursion

  • Witness the magnificent Borobudur sunrise and return for breakfast.

  • Enjoy a comfortable ride to the charming Dieng Plateau, at an altitude of 2,093 meters above sea level.

  • Start from the oldest Arjuna Temple Complex in Java and continue towards Crater Sikidang, Telaga Warna, and Telaga Pengilon.

  • Encounter the phenomenon of child dreads believed to be descended from the ancestral founder, Dieng.

  • Return to Yogyakarta to rest at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Yogyakarta Heritage and Prambanan Temple

  • Visit the Sultan Palace for the beauty of its architecture and a variety of traditional art performances such as Macapat Java, gamelan, and Javanese dance.

  • Take a pedicab through the village to Taman Sari Water Castle.

  • Grab a delightful lunch at Pasar Burung (Bird Market).

  • See the historical neighbourhood of Kotagede, which was once the capital of the Old Kingdom of Mataram and is known as a silver craft center.

  • Head on to explore the serenity of Prambanan Temple.

4
Day 04

Journey to Mount Bromo

  • Set out on an approximately 10-hour journey to Mount Bromo.

Enjoy your stay at the Yoschi Hotel or a similar accommodation.

5
Day 05

Mount Bromo Sunrise and Transfer to Ijen

  • At 04:00 am, head to Pananjakan in a jeep to capture the golden sunrise.

  • Descend into the sea of sand near Mount Bromo on horseback and then return to the hotel.

  • Proceed to the Ijen crater area and stay at the Ijen Resto or guest house.

6
Day 06

Ijen Crater Experience and Ketapang Harbour

  • At 04:00 am, head to the Ijen crater in a jeep to experience major activities of the natives, such as mining and transporting sulfur.

  • Return to the hotel for some rest.

  • Proceed to Ketapang Harbour for surreal water views.

Trip ends.

Borobudur Temple, Dieng Plateau, Mount Bromo, Ijen crater

Where this trip takes you

Borobudur Temple, Dieng Plateau, Mount Bromo, Ijen crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pintu Masuk Yogyakarta International Airport 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel
  • Mineral water
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Breakfast 5 times
  • Lunch 4 times
  • Private vehicle
  • Jeep
  • All entrance fees
  • Parking fee

What's Not Included

  • Dinner
  • Tip for guide and driver

Know before you go

  • This package tour is the best in Java, starting from Yogyakarta to Ketapang port.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yogyakarta
Tour start
Pintu Masuk Yogyakarta International Airport, Jl. Nasional III, Area Kebun, Kebonrejo, Kec. Temon, Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55654, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Pintu Masuk Yogyakarta International Airport.

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