4 Temple Sunset Tours in Yogyakarta Worth Flying For

1.prambanan temple sunset with expert local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 5 hours · from $27Our pick

Travel from Yogyakarta to Prambanan with a friendly English-speaking driver, then explore the temple with a local guide such as Dwi. Expect detailed stories, time to walk or use a bicycle or electric car, and sunset views before your hotel drop-off. Dinner stops can be requested.

“Excellent tour. The driver Yovi was right on time, had a lots of interesting stories to tell about Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta. Lots of very good advice as well, we were ahead of schedule so he took me to another temple near Prambanan before we went to the main complex. The guide Dwi was also great, he explained a lot, answered all my (silly) questions. It was real added value.”

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2.Sunset at Prambanan & Including Ticket Ramayana Ballet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $61

Spend eight hours with a private or small-group team exploring Prambanan at sunset, then watch the Ramayana Ballet. English-speaking drivers such as Judi, Luppa, Dwi, and Bowo have been praised for helpful service. Dinner is extra, and outdoor performances run Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“Our guide was amazing! We learned so much about the local history and learned some of the language. The show is a blast 😊”

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3.Borobudur sunset(guarantee climb up) & Prambanan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $123Top rated

Travel from Yogyakarta to Prambanan and Borobudur with an English-speaking driver, shared temple guides, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and Upanat sandals. The main draw is climbing Borobudur, though the operator says access is available on Mondays, so confirm the date and sunset timing before booking.

“We had an amazing time on this day trip and were super lucky with the weather. The afternoon light and setting sun at Borobudur was our highlight. We also very much appreciated our driver Bagus who was super knowledgeable and kind throughout the entire trip. We absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to visit both temples in the same day!”

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4.Prambanan Sunset and Ramayana Ballet with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $65

Spend an unhurried evening at Prambanan with an English-speaking driver-guide, sunset temple visit, dinner, and Ramayana Ballet. Guides such as Maxi, Fery, Amar, and Matteas are praised for clear storytelling and flexible planning. Shows usually run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

“Our tour guide Fery was very kind, really passionate in the story telling and helped us with everything! At the Prambanan temple Fery asked us if we needed a local guide or if his “summary” will do. But boy it wasn’t a summary!! The history anRead more”

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