Visit one of the World’s wonders in Indonesia, Borobudur. This half-day tour is designed for early risers who love to see the first rays of sunlight illuminating the 7th century of the most famous Buddhist temple in Java. Explore the Borobudur temple and its surrounding once the sun just softly shining and crowds are not yet to come is the best experience ever.
Itinerary
Depart from Yogyakarta in the pre-dawn and drive to Magelang city where lies the UNESCO heritage site Borobudur Temple. Borobudur temple also transcribes as Barabudur is a 7th-century Buddhist temple located in the Magelang regency with around 504 Buddha statues,72 Stupas, and a number of marvelous manuscripts.
We will be arriving in the Borobudur temple complex when stars still blinking in the dark. Prepare your camera and pick the best site to enjoy the magical moment once the sun rising and the first rays of light illuminated the Borobudur structure then take a walk to admire the heroic stories are carved along the wall and learn about the history behind them and how incredible the Borobudur been constructed.
Refresh with a cup of coffee and a light breakfast at a local restaurant up the hill while enjoying views over the Menoreh hills that are often rumored as a form of sleeping Buddha.
Visit the other two smaller temples; Pawon Temple with its typical Javanese village surrounding and Mendut temple with its 3 meters high monolith statues of Buddha Shakyamuni on the way back to Yogyakarta or to any hotel around Magelang (B).
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private air-conditioned transportation with mineral water is provided in the car.
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees and activities as mentioned
- Meal as specified (B=lunch)
Price Excludes
- Other meals than mentioned.
- Other services than mentioned.
- Personal travel Insurance.
- Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks, and other items.
- Other services are not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above.