Private Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Tour

See the world's largest Buddhist and Hindu monuments on this private tour to the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we will pick you up at your hotel in Semarang and drive through Central Java province for about 3 hours. Our first destination is Borobudur temple, the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

We will explore this grand pyramid, composed of nine platforms and featuring 504 statues of Buddha. At the foot of the monument, we will learn about the legend of its origins and discover why it is the most visited Buddhist pilgrimage site in Indonesia.

Ten minutes away, we will visit the temples of Pawon and Mendut. As we examine their stone structures, we will discuss the connection between all three temples. After this, you will have 1 hour free for lunch (not included).

We will then head to Prambanan, a complex of over 200 Hindu temples. We will walk through this site and uncover the reasons behind the Sanjaya dynasty's desire to create the largest Hindu temple in the world. Before concluding our visit, we will see the foundation stone placed in 856.

Finally, we will return you to your hotel after a 10-hour excursion.

Tour Ending in Yogyakarta

At the time of booking, you may choose to end your tour in Yogyakarta instead of Semarang.

Partial closures

Until further notice, Prambanan Temple is closed to many of its chambers, and Borobudur Temple only allows access to the first floor.