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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: IDR
- Languages: Indonesian, Javanese, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: Asia/Jakarta
- Population: Approximately 36.5 million people
- Best Time to Visit: May to September) is the best time to visit.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries, including the US, EU, and UK, can enter Indonesia visa-free for short stays up to 30 days. Visa on arrival is available for several other nationalities. E-visa options exist for longer stays or specific purposes. A valid passport with at least six months validity is required. Travelers should check the latest regulations before travel as policies may change.
About Central Java
Central Java is a culturally rich and historically significant region in Indonesia that offers a unique blend of ancient heritage and vibrant local life. Known for its majestic temples, lush landscapes, and traditional arts, it is a destination that appeals to history buffs, nature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts alike. The region is home to the famous Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist monument in the world, and the Prambanan Temple complex, a stunning example of Hindu architecture. Beyond its temples, Central Java boasts beautiful volcanic mountains, traditional markets, and vibrant festivals that showcase Javanese culture. Visitors can experience authentic local life through batik workshops, gamelan music performances, and traditional dance. The warm tropical climate makes it suitable for year-round travel, with the dry season offering the best conditions for sightseeing. Central Java’s accessibility from major cities like Yogyakarta and Semarang makes it a convenient yet enriching destination for travelers seeking to explore Indonesia’s heartland.
Top Attractions
1. Borobudur Temple – The world’s largest Buddhist temple, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and panoramic views from the top. 2. Prambanan Temple – A spectacular Hindu temple complex known for its tall, pointed architecture and detailed reliefs. 3. Dieng Plateau – A highland area with volcanic craters, colorful lakes, and ancient Hindu temples, perfect for trekking and nature exploration. 4. Karimunjawa Islands – A group of tropical islands offering pristine beaches, snorkeling, and diving opportunities. 5. Lawang Sewu – A historic Dutch colonial building in Semarang famous for its unique architecture and ghost stories.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy temple tours, hiking in volcanic landscapes, and exploring traditional villages. Cultural experiences include attending wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performances, learning batik making, and participating in local festivals. Adventure seekers can go snorkeling or diving in the Karimunjawa Islands, trek the Dieng Plateau, or cycle through rural areas. Culinary tours and market visits offer insight into local food culture. Relaxation options include spa treatments and beach lounging.
Central Java Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Indonesia
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The dry season (May to September) is the best time to visit. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes. Respect local customs by dressing modestly, especially when visiting temples. Carry small change for markets and transport. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use official taxis or ride apps for safety. Learn a few basic Indonesian phrases to enhance interactions.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $200
699 Available Tour Excursions in Central Java
Discover Java’s Timeless Heritage in Private Explore Central Java’s cultural wonders Borobudur and Prambanan in a private tour designed for comfort, freedom, and deeper insight. Add an optional Merapi Jeep adventure for a touch of volcanic thrill, or upgrade to a Flexible Tour Option that lets you design your own route for up to 12 hours of exploration. Led by an English-speaking driver, your trip blends flexibility with local insight for a seamless, stress-free experience. ✔ Private air-conditioned vehicle ✔ Driver with cultural & historical knowledge ✔ Customizable route & flexible start time ✔ Assistance with entry & jeep tickets For the Flexible Tour Option, booking is available up to one day before departure. Start anytime, even before dawn for a Borobudur sunrise. To witness sunrise inside Borobudur Temple, tickets must be booked via the official website at least two days prior; otherwise, sunrise will be enjoyed from Hill with stunning views of Borobudur and Mount Merapi.
Price: $26.20
Duration: 8-10 hours
Experience the rich culture and traditions of Borobudur through our guided tours, led by knowledgeable local guides who live around the temple. This tour not only showcases the area to everyone but also offers a unique and immersive experience that you won't forget.
Price: $25.00
Duration: 2-3 hours
In a nutshell. We're all about fun and memorable vacation.We organize special and unique tours in Java.Through years of work experience with the overland tour from Java to Bali, we know what tourists expect in Java. Our passion for traveling and exploring all of places in Java has made us local experts.We like to share our love for Java with our international guests.We are eager to create your unique and personal experience. With our local knowledge you will explore the hidden gems of our beautiful Java.
Price: $580.00
Duration: 72 hours
Borobudur the UNESCO site, Pawon and Mendut Temples are Buddhist Temples built by King Samaratungga of the Syailendra dynasty in the 8th century. The three Buddhist temples have interesting beliefs or embossed images depicting the life of the Buddha and his reincarnation in the form of Jataka and Lalitavistara stories. Doing exploration on the slopes of Mount Merapi by a Jeep 4WD is quite exciting to do in Java. Mount Merapi is the most active volcano on the island of Java. Last erupted in 2010, tourists will see the atmosphere of the natural beauty of the slopes of Mount Merapi which looks stunning. Excited to explore on a jeep drive. A combination of wonderful heritage places and a nature atmosphere. Followed by a visit to the Prambanan temple complex. Can visit Bubrah, Lumbung, and Sewu temples to the north of Prambanan Temple. A romantic story will be impressed to enjoy the relics of the past.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 10-12 hours
Not just Cycling as a sport ,but this tour also will guide you to enjoy Jogja from the outskirts,natural beauty,local culture ,world heritage and much more which of course make visiting Jogja is FUN and memorable vacation.
Price: $27.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
Please Note: We give special discounts every day on our tours! If this tour doesn’t show a discount today, try searching “JOMBLANG DRONE” on the main page — you might find our similar tour with a great deal. Discover three most spectacular natural wonders in Yogyakarta. Start your journey with a vertical descent into the most iconic cave in Yogyakarta namely Jomblang Cave, where a beam of “Heavenly Light” shines through the forest above. Best of all, your descent will be filmed with a SPECIAL service that's a DRONE video, giving you a stunning aerial memory. Continue with cave tubing inside Pindul Cave, floating along an underground river surrounded by ancient limestone. Then drift down the scenic Oyo River, where you can swim, relax under a waterfall, or jump from an 8-meter drop into crystal-clear waters. This tour combines adventure, nature, and comfort—With limited spots and special DRONE Footage, this is the most cinematic way to explore Yogyakarta
Price: $30.82
Duration: 10 hours
- Combine some activites in one day such as Heritage, culture, natur, local life and sport. We will visit some temples and cycling tour in the village to enjoy the nature and see the local life. - Accompanied by professional english speaking driver so will make you enjoy and easy to make communication during the tour. - The Bike tour package already included local guide and some fees in the activities - Ready to help booking temples ticket (Prambanan and Borobudur)
Price: $55.00
Duration: 10-12 hours
Why not make the absolute most out of your time in Jogja and turn few “dead hours” in the morning into the most memorable part of your trip? Local market is not just a place to buy and sell, but also hold a lot of local wisdom. Market is always be the best place for trying local food and seeing the real local life. From our meeting location (Lupis Mbah Satinem), you will take off to explore one of local market that was founded in the early 19th century during Dutch colonial rule and one of the economic centers in Yogyakarta, which located next to Chinese district. You will try some traditional snacks and foods that focus a little more on what "wong yogjo", local people in Yogyakarta, eat at this time of the day for breakfast or brunch.
Price: $25.00
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the most popular and famous volcanoes of Java Island, Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater on this 3-days tour from Yogyakarta with all included.
Price: $450.00
Duration: 72 hours
We will explore Yogyakarta's countryside! Discover Yogyakarta and its surroundings on a 3-hour bike tour that covers both the town and villages nearby. Marvel at the spectacular natural scenery and scenic rice fields. You'll have the chance to interact with the people and get to see how the locals live. Playing traditional game, Next visiting the Visit the museum which was once the site of the Mataram kingdom, the life of the royal family in this area in the past. Before finishing the trip, we will enjoy lunch with Local food. Your guide shares commentary about the places you see and Yogyakarta's heritage.
Price: $25.00
Duration: 4 hours
Indonesia's most important archaeological sites are the temples Borobudur and Prambanan. Yogyakarta is also where the Javanese language is at its purest, Java’s arts at their brightest and its traditions most visible. This exhibition of culture combined with 2 of Indonesia's renowned landmarks in the form of the volcanoes Bromo and Ijen and their landscape all in one tour. Get ready to experience Java. After the tour you will be dropped in Ketapang harbour, where you can take the ferry to Bali. Hotels used: First night: in the train Second night in Cemara Lawang village: Cafe Lava Hotel (or similar) Third night in Bondowoso city: Ijen View Hotel. All included except travel insurance, personal expenses, horse riding Bromo, optional tours, lunches and dinners. If the party consists in 4 or more an English speaking guide is added.
Price: $464.11
Duration: 96 hours
Visit the beautiful and remote Selogriyo Temple and trek through the surrounding scenic rice terraces on this small group guided day trip with pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta (or Borobudur area). Begin your journey with getting picked up directly from your accommodation, then travel with your friendly driver to a peaceful Selogriyo Temple. Your journey will take about two hours from Yogyakarta city, and one hour from Borobudur area. Admire the fairytale scenery as you approach the secluded hilltop temple by foot. Hike through the iconic rice terraces, which grow paddy, beans, corn, and more. Enjoy the majestic landscape and the quiet of the countryside. Once you have finished exploring Selogriyo, sit back and relax while your driver escorts you back to your accommodation.
Price: $35.90
Duration: 6 hours
Tour to Bromo Volcano and Ijen Crater from Yogyakarta by a private car and driver. The tour takes 3 days and finally dropped off at Ketapang Harbour for crossing to Bali Island. Please give your correct WhatsApp number when you book the tour. It's important.
Price: $806.25
Duration: 72 hours
We are special driver who can speaking English well. We will make the travelers like our best friend. So you Will get driver,friend,and guide on the road with just pay driver only.
Price: $60.00
Duration: 1-12 hours
The best Highlight tour in Java visit temple, vulcano and crater We have a team that is experienced, friendly and speaks excellent English we are ready to accompany your holiday We provide private tours not sharing tour let's make your holiday with the experts Overview of tourist destinations - borobudur climb to the top the biggest budhist temple in the wolrd - Visit Prambanan Temple the highgest hindhu temple in Indonesia - very suitable for those who like photos and adventure -Mount bromo is the best see sunrise in Java -see the crater is blue and there are only 2 in the world
Price: $550.00
Duration: 96 hours
Yogyakarta is a city with numerous thousand-year-old temples as an inheritance of the great ancient kingdoms. The two big-name draws are Borobudur and Prambanan Temples. A visit to Yogyakarta is incomplete without seeing two historic temple, Borobudur is buddhist temple and Prambanan is Hindus temple. After you are satisfied touring Borobudur, your private driver is waiting for you, get back into the vehicle to visit Prambanan Temple, it takes about an hour and a half to drive to the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia and is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. During the journey to Prambanan you can stop for lunch or drink coffee at a local restaurant not far from Borobudur or at a restaurant near Prambanan. Borobudur and Prambanan, you can visit this place in a private trip format, according to your needs!
Price: $60.00
Duration: 9-10 hours
- Customized private tour - Accompanied by english speaking driver - Traveler can freely choose their own destinations - Fee consultation tour - Very Flexible in service
Price: $38.00
Duration: 10 hours
We will go to 2 Main Destination , Half day trip in the evening Visit Prambanan Temple in the Sunset time : The second Biggest Hindu temple in the world and enjoy the Ramayana ballet performance with Prambanan temple back ground We provided this tour for people want enjoy tour not so rush go to many destination, your day during the trip only focus about Hindu at indonesia We are a group of creative people who don’t like to serve same things. who love thinking outside the box to bring the Authentic essence of destination an designing concept for any corporate event, We always create or add something new. • Professional and friendly drivers. • Our team local people at Yogyakarta, knowing very well surrounding area of Yogyakarta Our team with a solid and recognized hospitality background also knows how to instill a level of comfort and trust in our guests, from the first greeting to goodbye
Price: $65.00
Duration: 6 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Central Java’s cuisine is characterized by rich, savory flavors with a balance of sweet, spicy, and salty tastes. Signature dishes include Gudeg (young jackfruit stew), Nasi Liwet (coconut rice with side dishes), and Sate Ayam (chicken satay). Street food is abundant, offering snacks like Lumpia (spring rolls) and Serabi (rice pancakes). Dining customs emphasize communal eating and sharing. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Yogyakarta offering traditional Javanese meals and Semarang’s seafood eateries.
Getting Around
Central Java is accessible by air through airports in Semarang and Yogyakarta, with regular flights from Jakarta and other major cities. Trains and buses connect major towns and tourist sites. Local transportation includes taxis, ride-hailing apps, becak (pedicabs), and motorbike rentals. For convenience, renting a car with a driver is common. Travel costs are generally affordable, with public transport being the cheapest option.
Travel Tips
The dry season (May to September) is the best time to visit. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes. Respect local customs by dressing modestly, especially when visiting temples. Carry small change for markets and transport. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use official taxis or ride apps for safety. Learn a few basic Indonesian phrases to enhance interactions.
Culture & Customs
Central Java has a strong Javanese cultural identity with emphasis on politeness, respect, and harmony. Greetings often involve a slight bow or clasped hands. Traditional arts like gamelan music, batik, and wayang kulit are highly valued. Major festivals include Sekaten and Grebeg celebrations linked to the Islamic calendar. Visitors should remove shoes before entering homes and temples, avoid pointing feet at people, and use the right hand for giving or receiving items.
