What to do in Central Java

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Activities

Borobudur Climb-up Tour with Tickets Guarantee & Transfers

Borobudur Climb-up Tour with Tickets Guarantee & Transfers

AU$59
per adult
Borobudur Climb-up Tour with Tickets Guarantee & Transfers
Mount Merapi Lava view Night tour & Cave options

Mount Merapi Lava view Night tour & Cave options

AU$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount Merapi Lava view Night tour & Cave options
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb & Prambanan with Entry Ticket

Yogyakarta: Borobudur & Prambanan Guided with Entry Ticket

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yogyakarta: Borobudur & Prambanan Guided with Entry Ticket
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Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire

AU$50
per adult
Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

AU$46
per adult
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Adventure Trip

Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip

AU$42
per adult
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip
Picture 18 for Activity Yogyakarta: Batik Making Class with Expert

Yogyakarta: Batik Making Class with Expert

AU$48
per adult
Yogyakarta: Batik Making Class with Expert
Borobudur Sunrise Chicken Church and Prambanan Tour

Borobudur Sunrise Chicken Church and Prambanan Tour

AU$36
per adult
Borobudur Sunrise Chicken Church and Prambanan Tour
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Sunset Climb Up Shared Guided Tour

Yogyakarta: Borobudur Sunset Climb Up Shared Guided Tour

AU$30
per adult
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Sunset Climb Up Shared Guided Tour
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Yogyakarta: Prambanan & Borobudur Sunrise, Sunset/Day Trip

Yogyakarta: Prambanan & Borobudur Sunrise, Sunset/Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 48 reviews
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Price is AU$51 per adult*
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Yogyakarta: Jomblang,Pindul Caves & Oyo Tubing Rafting Tour.

Yogyakarta: Jomblang,Pindul Caves & Oyo Tubing Rafting Tour.

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is AU$18 per adult
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Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 169 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$45 per adult
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Yogyakarta: Javanese Village Life and Rice Farming Tour

Yogyakarta: Javanese Village Life and Rice Farming Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is AU$36 per adult*
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Yogyakarta: Nglambor Snorkelling and Rock Climbing Tour

Yogyakarta: Nglambor Snorkelling and Rock Climbing Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$44 per adult*
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What to do in Central Java

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Borobudur Temple

9.2/10 (236 reviews)
Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Java

Find the best Central Java areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Solo City Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Keprabon Park.

View of Pagoda Avalokitesvara rising above lush green trees under a clear blue sky in Banyumanik, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Banyumanik

If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.

Klenteng Sam Poo Kong, top tourist destination in Semarang / Indonesia

West Semarang

While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang.

The ornaments of the thousand door building or lawang sewu in Semarang include the wall pillars that line every corner of the building

Candisari

While there might not be top attractions in Candisari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.

Semarang Old Town

Semarang Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery.

 

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Day trip destinations from Central Java

A densely packed urban area with a river running through it, surrounded by residential buildings and a mountain in the background.

Cilacap

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with red and gold accents, surrounded by lush greenery and a statue.

Semarang

A rural landscape with a green field, a white building with a red roof, and a distant city skyline.

Purwokerto

An aerial view of a town with a prominent tower, surrounded by residential houses and greenery.

Surakarta

A traditional red gate with ornate decorations, leading to a building with a sign reading "HOK AN KIONG".

Magelang

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Pakem

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Ungaran

A lush green valley with dense forest and a winding road.

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