Things to do in Central Java

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A temple complex with multiple tiered towers and a central entrance.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a small settlement with thatched-roof houses, and lush green hills.
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Picture 1 for Activity Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Adventure Trip

Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip

￥4,600
per adult
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip
Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch

Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch

￥5,207
per adult
Yogyakarta Jomblang, Pindul Cave & River Tubing Tour with lunch
Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta

Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta

￥23,510
per traveler
Borobudur Temple Heritage Tour Yogyakarta
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Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire

￥5,424
per adult
Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire
Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Including Guide, Lunch & Ticket

Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Including a Guide, Lunch & Ticket

￥4,842
per adult
Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Including a Guide, Lunch & Ticket
Borobudur Climb-up Tour with Tickets Guarantee & Transfers

Borobudur & Prambanan All Included Day Trip With Transfers

￥4,085
per adult
Borobudur & Prambanan All Included Day Trip With Transfers
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

￥2,291
per adult
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour
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Yogyakarta: Mount Merapi Lava view Night tour & Cave options

￥4,339
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yogyakarta: Mount Merapi Lava view Night tour & Cave options
Yogyakarta Airport: Private Transfer To/ From The Hotels

Yogyakarta Airport: Private Transfer To/From Hotels

￥3,762
per adult
Yogyakarta Airport: Private Transfer To/From Hotels
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Borobudur Temple

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Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
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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.

Simpang Lima

While visiting Simpang Lima, you might make a stop by sights 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.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate eaves, surrounded by lush green trees.

Banyumanik

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

A traditional Chinese temple at night with illuminated structures and statues.

West Semarang

When in West Semarang, you can plan a visit to Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Popular day trips from Central Java

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a bridge connecting to the mainland.

Cilacap

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Semarang

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

Purwokerto

A large white mosque with multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by greenery and urban buildings.

Surakarta

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Magelang

A large temple complex with intricate carvings and statues.

Borobudur

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

Ungaran

A rural landscape with a green field, scattered trees, and a few buildings in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Baki