Yogyakarta Cultural Tour (5D/4N)

Our Yogyakarta Cultural Tour (5D4N) is perfect for travellers who wish to explore the rich history of this ancient city and immerse themselves in the traditional arts, food and heritage of the Javanese culture.

The following itinerary encompasses several must-visit cultural landmarks in Yogyakarta, where you get the chance to explore the city’s most iconic historical structures Borobudur and Prambanan Temples.

Witness the breathtaking views of Indonesia’s most active Volcano Mount Merapi, try out various of Yogyakarta’s mouth-watering traditional hawker street food as featured on Netflix’s ‘Street Food’ series, and learn about the city’s heritage and origins at Sultan Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle!

This tour package is inclusive of accommodation, breakfast, private transportation, airport transfer, local tour guide and entrance fees to all locations within the itinerary. 

Get ready for an immersive experience at Java’s very own cultural soul. Travel with us and discover the heart and soul of Indonesia!

If you are organising for bigger groups over 8 pax, kindly chat with us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Yogyakarta Cultural Tour (5D/4N) Highlights

The prices are indicated above depending on the number of people. 

You can book directly online and pay using Credit Card or Bank Transfer (including PayNow, PayLah etc.

Day 1: Arrival - Prambanan Temple - Malioboro Street - Alun-Alun Kidul

Your Flight Arrival Time

Pick up from Yogyakarta International Airport at your arrival time. If you are already at Yogyakarta, we will pick up at your hotel at 9:30am

11:30 AM

Explore Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple compound in the whole of Indonesia

1:30 PM

Lunch Time!

3:00 PM

Check into Gaia Cosmo Hotel Yogyakarta

4:30 PM

Have dinner and shopping at Malioboro Street

6:30 PM

Ride an Odong-odong at Alun-Alun Kidul to enjoy Yogyakarta cultural scene at night.

8:00 PM

Return to hotel and rest

Day 2: Borobudur Exploration - Batik Village - Mount Merapi 

3:30 AM

Pick up from the hotel at 3:30am

5:00 AM

Catch the magnificent sunrise from Borobudur Temple

6:00 AM

Explore the Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 9th century

9:30 AM

Visit Batik village, where you can buy and learn how to make batik fabrics

11:00 AM

Lunch Time!

12:30 PM

Travel to Mount Merapi, enjoy the challenging jeep journey

3:00 PM

Witness the beauty of Indonesia’s most active Volcano Mount Merapi

4:00 PM

Back to the hotel

Day 3: Netflix Street Food Tour

6:30 AM

Pick up from the hotel

7:00 AM

Travel to Lupis Mbah Satinem to try the famous Jajan Pasar, a sweet dish made from palm sugar, sticky rice, cassava, and coconut

Mbah Satinem is known as the master of Jajan Pasar, with her local fame growing after President Suharto (a former president of Indonesia) became a loyal customer.

8:00 AM

Head to Gudeg Mbah Lindu to taste the legendary gudeg

It is a traditional rice dish served with jackfruit stewed in coconut milk and various side dishes by Yogyakarta’s legendary gudeg seller Mbah Lindu.

9:00 AM

Head to Arya Snack & Food, which sells a variety of Jajan Pasar

In contrast to very traditional jajan pasar, which features natural, earthy colors, Arya Snack & Food‘s modern take on the sweet is extremely vibrant and decorative.

11:00 AM

Visit Mie Lethek Cap Garuda to try Cassava Noodles

The mie lethak factory of Yogyakarta is the only place still making these noodles in the traditional way, and the result is a truly authentic taste.

Free & Easy Time

Free & Easy for the rest of the day

You can do some souvenir shopping or chill at cafe to enjoy the high tea or relax in the hotel.

Day 4: Sultan Palace - Taman Sari - Hutan Pinus Pengger - Becici Peak - Bukit Bintang

8:00 AM

Pick up from the hotel

8:30 AM

Visit Sultan’s Palace, it is the seat of the reigning Sultan of Yogyakarta and his family. The complex is a center of Javanese culture, and contains a museum displaying royal artifacts

10:30 AM

Visit Taman Sari Water Castle, also known as the garden for the Sultan of Yogyakarta. See the historical royal family bathing palace, get a deeper understanding of the history of Java

12:00 PM

Lunch Time!

2:30 PM

Explore Hutan Pinus Pengger, it is a pine forest area with unique sculptures made from the trees itself, turning the whole place into a photogenic mini theme park

4:00 PM

Travel to Becici Peak, take a breath of fresh air. Former US President Barack Obama and his entourage travelled to visit here during his visit in Yogyakarta

5:30 PM

Have dinner at Bukit Bintang, Well-known hill known for its picturesque views, especially of the star-filled night sky

7:00 PM

Travel back to the hotel

Day 5: Free & Easy - Departure

12:00 PM

Pick up from the hotel

Your Flight Departure Time

Drop off Yogyakarta International Airport according to your flight departure time

Our tour ends here.

*Exact timings and sequence are subject to change depending on the conditions of the day. Our guide will discuss with you to decide.However, we do intend to keep as much as possible to the itinerary stated above.

Hotel details:

Gaia Cosmo Hotel Yogyakarta (4 – Star). If this hotel is not available, we will use another same standard hotel.

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Exclusions

Flight Schedule From Singapore To Yogyakarta:

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