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. You'll discover pyramids, pagodas, and the fascinating history behind them!

Tour Details

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

We'll explore this grand pyramid, composed of nine platforms and covered by 504 statues of Buddha. Standing at the foot of the monument, we'll hear about the legend of its origins. As we stroll along the ancient track surrounding the temple, we'll learn about its significance as the most visited Buddhist pilgrimage site in Indonesia.

Ten minutes away, we'll find the temples of Pawon and Mendut. As we contemplate their structures, you'll learn about the connections between all three temples. After this, you'll have 1 hour free for lunch on your own (not included).

We meet again to set off for Prambanan, a complex of over 200 Hindu temples. We'll walk through this city of stone and discover why the Sanjaya dynasty sought to create the largest Hindu temple in the world. Before departing, we'll visit the foundation stone, placed in 856.

Finally, we'll return you to your hotel, concluding our 10-hour excursion.

Tour Ending in Yogyakarta

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

Partial closures

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