🌄 INDONESIA TRIP : YOGYAKARTA HIGHLIGHTS: BOROBUDUR • PRAMBANAN • MOUNT MERAPI Cultural wonders • Ancient temples • Volcano adventures 🛕 1. BOROBUDUR TEMPLE Location: Magelang, ~40km from Yogyakarta (1–1.5 hr drive) Famous for: Sunrise views, Buddhist carvings, UNESCO heritage site ⭐ What to Expect World’s largest Buddhist temple Panoramic sunrise overlooking volcanoes Beautiful stone reliefs & stupas Peaceful atmosphere in the early morning 🎟️ Ticket Price (Approx.) Foreign adult: USD 25–45 Sunrise tour: Extra fee (private access) ⏱ Best Time to Visit Sunrise (most magical, fewer crowds) Morning before 10 AM (cooler weather) 🚗 How to Get There Private driver (most convenient) Local tour vans Motorbike rental (if you prefer DIY) 💡 Pro Tips Book sunrise slots early — limited availability Wear comfortable shoes (steps are steep) Carry a hat/sunscreen — open area, hot by noon Photography lovers: sunrise + drone-friendly zones outside temple 🛕 2. PRAMBANAN TEMPLE Location: ~17km from Yogyakarta City (25–30 mins) Famous for: Hindu architecture, sunset view, Ramayana Ballet ⭐ What to Expect A beautiful complex of tall Hindu temples The iconic Shiva Temple Gorgeous silhouettes during sunset Evening cultural show (Ramayana Ballet) 🎟️ Ticket Price Foreign adult: USD 25–30 Ballet show: USD 20–35 depending on seat ⏱ Best Time to Visit Late afternoon → sunset Evening → Ramayana Ballet 🚗 How to Get There Grab/GoCar Local tours Bus (TransJogja Route 1A or 1B → Prambanan stop) 💡 Pro Tips Bring water — the temple grounds are large Wear airy clothing (can be hot) Ballet show recommended on clear-weather nights Prambanan is near the airport → great for first or last day 🌋 3. MOUNT MERAPI Location: North of Yogyakarta, ~30km (1 hr drive) Famous for: Lava tours, volcano viewpoints, sunrise jeep adventure ⭐ What to Expect 4WD jeep ride through volcanic trails Visit Museum Sisa Hartaku (post-eruption remains) Bunker Kaliadem viewpoint Dramatic sunrise overlooking Mount Merapi Combination of fun + history + scenery 🎟️ Cost Jeep Lava Tour (private jeep): Short (1 hr): ~IDR 450,000 Medium (2 hrs): ~IDR 550,000 Long (3 hrs): ~IDR 650,000 ⏱ Best Time Sunrise (cool weather & scenic clouds) Morning (avoid afternoon rain) 💡 Pro Tips Wear sunglasses — volcanic dust Bring jacket (cold and windy) Hold tight during jeep ride — it’s bumpy but fun Great for GoPro/phone stabilization videos #indonesiatrip
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