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Visit the holy temples of Yogyakarta and Java with a local guide, and discover the hidden gems of the area. See Borobudur Temple, a hugely important temple in the Buddhist faith, as well as Prambanan Temple, a significant Hindu temple. Travel all over the island of Java and discover its scenic countryside and imposing mountains as well as its rich culture.

Check out three of the best sites in Yogyakarta on this trip to Merapi Volcano, Prambanan Temples, and Borobudur Temple. Your guide and driver will pick you up early for sunrise at Setumbu Hill, then take you to tour Merapi Volcano. You’ll then visit two more temples, for a full day out. This is a private tour, so no sharing with a large group, and you can go at your own pace.

Escape the bustling city streets of Yogyakarta and spend a day exploring the outskirts of the city on this cultural tour. With a private guide, visit the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan to learn about the Buddhist religion and enjoy the serene surroundings. You also stop at the Merapi Volcano, one of the most active in Indonesia, to take in the beautiful landscapes.

Lose yourself in the sacred atmosphere of Borobudur on a full-day sunrise tour of the UNESCO-listed landmark from Yogyakarta. After emerging early, you’ll travel to the world’s biggest Buddhist monument to watch the sun rise majestically over the bells and statues of the complex. Then, you’ll stop at the Pawon temple and gain insight into Javanese culture on a visit to a local home. Ascend the slope of the Merapi volcano in a jeep, revitalize with lunch and conclude your tour with drop-off at your Yogyakarta hotel.

1. Visit Prambanan Temple Prambanan Temple is an UNESCO site, the most beautiful temple in the world and the highest Hindus temple in Indonesia. Note: Every Monday, Prambanan Temple is closed. Actually it's still open, but you'll see the main temple far away from the yard only. 2. Ramayana Ballet Performance Ramayana Ballet Performance in Prambanan is the most interesting night performance in Yogyakarta that telling stories about Rama Sitta or Roro Jonggrang. Note: Ramayana Ballet Performance in Prambanan is open only 3 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It tells the story of Ramayana. Especially on Friday, it's open but telling the Legend of Roro Jonggrang, not Ramayana. Roro Jonggrang is a famous legend from Central Java. The story was about a beautiful princess who was cursed into a statue of a Hindu Goddess, Durga. Note: The tour needs flexibility. If the performance is not open, you will change it to another performance or activity. Entry ticket is excluded.

Self-driving on Java is challenging for people who are used to more regulated roads. Skip the stress (and the navigation hassles) when you book this private transport-only tour to Yogyakarta's big three attractions: the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Borobudur and Prambanan, plus the Merapi volcano. Please note that the Jeep tour, like entrance fees, is at your own expense.

Ramayana Ballet performance at Purawisata is divided into several acts. The entire Ramayana story is presented through body movements or dancing, without any dialogues. The melodious strains of Java Gending softly sounded to the beautiful dancers gracefully dancing. Occasionally heard, the Sinden is humming songs in Javanese. When the scene changed into Rahwana or Hanoman and the monkey army appearances, the sound is turned into the more lively Gending. The stage becomes more crowded when the war begins and the show becomes more compelling at Anoman Obong’s scene. Having enjoyed the show, you can take pictures with all the players on the stag

The only old Javanese Puppets Museum in Yogyakarta where you will learn a history, culture and art. Java Puppets Museum is a must museum to visit during your holiday to Yogyakarta.

Experience and practices some cultural activities while visiting the museum which has many interesting collections. You will guided to make (choices) batik, mask painting, Javanese dance or canvas oil painting.

Topeng (Indonesian for "mask") is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or more mask-wearing, ornately costumed performers interpret traditional narratives concerning fabled kings, heroes and myths, accompanied by gamelan music.