Two temples. Two religions. Twelve centuries of Javanese history in a single day. You begin at Borobudur — the world's largest Buddhist monument — climbing through nine terraces of stone reliefs as the morning light fills the Kedu Valley. By afternoon you stand beneath the Hindu spires of Prambanan, where Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma tower above you in carved volcanic stone. Between them, lunch at a local restaurant and the unhurried drive across the Javanese countryside. This is Java's defining day.
The complete Java temple experience for visitors who want both UNESCO World Heritage Sites without the logistics of organising two separate trips. A private English-speaking driver collects you from your Yogyakarta hotel in the morning, takes you to Borobudur first, then drives you to Prambanan for the afternoon. Official entry tickets and expert bilingual guides are included at both sites. The tour ends with a drop-off back at your hotel — approximately 10 hours door to door, at a comfortable pace with no rushing.
| Price | €129 per person (all tickets, driver & vehicle included) |
|---|---|
| Duration | ~10 hours door-to-door |
| Start time | Morning hotel pickup (exact time confirmed at booking) |
| Itinerary | Borobudur morning → lunch en route → Prambanan afternoon → hotel drop-off |
| Pickup | Your Yogyakarta hotel (or Borobudur hotel — tell us at booking) |
| Vehicle | Private air-conditioned MPV, up to 4 passengers |
| Includes | Private driver, vehicle, both official tickets, both expert bilingual guides |
| Not included | Lunch (paid on the day at a local restaurant, ~€3–6) |
| Runs | Every day |
| Cancellation | All sales final |
"Buddhist and Hindu — side by side — in one day. It's impossible to appreciate Borobudur without seeing Prambanan, and vice versa. Our driver was superb and the pace was perfect."
"We only had one full day in Yogyakarta. This tour was the best possible use of that time. Both temples are extraordinary and the guides brought them to life."
"The contrast between Buddhist Borobudur and Hindu Prambanan is fascinating. Seeing both in one day gives you a sense of the richness of Java's history that visiting just one site cannot."
Complete your day
Add the Ramayana Ballet — the perfect evening
After Prambanan in the afternoon, stay for the ballet at dusk. 200 dancers, live gamelan, illuminated spires. The complete Prambanan experience — temple by day, epic by night.
Book Ramayana Ballet — €39pp →Approximately 10 hours door to door. The pace is comfortable — roughly 2–3 hours at each temple with travel and lunch between. You won't feel rushed.
Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant near Borobudur or en route to Prambanan. The cost is not included in the tour price and is paid on the day — typically IDR 50,000–100,000 (approximately €3–6).
Yes. Let us know at booking and we'll adjust the itinerary. If you're staying near Borobudur, the route reverses — Borobudur first (morning), then Prambanan in the afternoon, with hotel drop-off at the end.
The private vehicle accommodates up to 4 passengers comfortably. It's fully air-conditioned and used exclusively for your group — you won't share with other travellers.
All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable once we have purchased them on your behalf. The only exception is if we cannot secure your tickets, in which case we refund you in full within 24 hours.