Yogyakarta: Palace, Taman Sari, & Borobudur Day Trip

Discover the rich history and culture of Yogyakarta on a day trip. Visit the Yogyakarta Palace, Taman Sari, and Borobudur Temple with a local guide.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Yogyakarta. Head to the Yogyakarta Palace, where you’ll spend an hour with a local guide who will share the history of the kings of Islamic Mataram. Learn about the split of the kingdom into two: Kasunanan in Surakarta and Kasultanan in Yogyakarta.

Witness Javanese cultural performances, including traditional dances and gamelan music, held on certain days. After exploring the palace, continue to Taman Sari, also known as the Water Castle. Discover the luxurious garden and bathing pool complex built by the first king of Yogyakarta.

Admire the blend of Javanese and European architectural styles as you spend an hour exploring the site. Next, head to Borobudur Temple, stopping for lunch along the way if you wish. Upon arrival, spend 2 hours exploring the temple and its surroundings.

Climb the temple structures and learn about its history from a local guide. Enjoy 30 minutes of free time to capture photos of the lush, natural, and serene surroundings. After your visit, return to your hotel in Yogyakarta.

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.

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.