Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Prambanan Temple Day Tour
ID: GYG837067-1326451
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Explore the Jomblang Cave and Prambanan Temple on a day trip from Yogyakarta. Be lowered into the cave in a harness and see the sunlight pouring into the cavern.
Be one of the limited people allowed to access the Jomblang Cave per day on this exclusive guided tour from Yogyakarta. Feel the thrill of being lowered into the cave in a harness and descend underground. Take in the rays of sun coming from above on this unique cave exploration.
Start off with a 1.5-hour trip from Yogyakarta to reach the Jomblang cave. Be lowered inside a well-like formation manually by 4-5 people holding the harness to the rope. Feel yourself in safe hands with another two people waiting to get you out of the harness when you reach the bottom.
Once inside, start walking along the muddy rock trail to reach the cave. Take in the view of the sunshine pouring into the dark cavernous space from above, illuminating the plants that thrive in the moist environment.
Observe life inside Jomblang & Grubuk Caves that you may not have seen before. After taking pictures and observing the various beauties inside the cave, you will be invited back upstairs to enjoy a traditional lunch with the other guests.
After finish with Jomblang cave, continue your trip to Prambanan Temple. At Prambanan, explore this 10th-century temple, the largest Hindu compound dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Indonesia.
See the 3 temples that tell the story of Ramayana, and the animals who serve them. After visiting the temple, return to your hotel in Yogyakarta.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of being lowered into the Jomblang Cave in a harness
- Explore the Jomblang Cave and see the sunlight pouring into the cavern
- Enjoy a traditional lunch with the other guests after exploring the cave
- Visit the 10th-century Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu compound in Indonesia
- Learn about the 3 great Hindu divinities and the animals who serve them
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Limited to a certain number of visitors per day, booking in advance is recommended
Be prepared for a physical activity including being manually lowered into the cave
Wear comfortable and non-slip shoes as the terrain inside the cave can be slippery
The cave is dark and damp, so wearing appropriate clothing is advised
Photography is allowed
INCLUDED
- Instructor at Jomblang Cave
- Safety equipment and harness for cave descent
- Traditional lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yogyakarta
NOT INCLUDED
- Jomblang Cave & Prambanan Temples Entrance Fees in Cash
- Jomblang Cave: 500,000 IDR + Prambanan Temple: 400,000 IDR)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
