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Yogyakarta

Where history and adrenaline meets. Explore UNESCO temples, master batik art, and delve into hidden caves.

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Top things to do in Yogyakarta

Borobudur Temple, World's Largest Buddhist Temple

UNESCO Borobudur Temple is Yogya’s star attraction and it is very photogenic. It gets crowded, so take a guide to uncover hidden viewpoints (Punthuk Setumbu Hill!) & get deeper insights

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Prambanan Temple, Gorgeous Hindu Temple

Most people pair their Borobudur visit with Prambanan, a UNESCO temple complex with Ramayana sculptures. Tip: Cycle around for a relaxed visit, and don’t miss the nighttime ballet here

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Mount Merapi, Indonesia's Most Active Volcano

Indonesia has 130 volcanoes & Mt Merapi is the most active of them all! Explore the foothills of Merapi by jeep & visit the Eruption Museum. You can also pair Merapi with the temples!

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Learn Batik from local artists

Many don't know that Yogya is the birthplace of Batik, the beautiful fabric worn by Southeast Asians for special occasions. Learn to make Batik from local artists in a charming village!

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Explore Jomblang Cave like Indiana Jones

This is a fave for adventurers and photographers. Rappel 60m into Jomblang Cave and trek through muddy tunnels to see the magical sunlight streaming through the cave’s ceiling.

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Learn Granny's cooking in Local Village

Our fave day out in Yogya is spending learning to cook from Granny in a local village. It's super heartfelt, supports regenerative tourism and the food was the best we had in Yogya!

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Float in gorgeous Kalisuci River

We love this tubing trip—float on turquoise water surrounded by caves and jungle. It’s both thrilling and peaceful! Pair it with Jomblang Cave for a full day of adventure!

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Take a Old Fisherman Cart Across the Sea

This is touristy, but it's also random enough to be fun. The locals converted an old fisherman cart into a gondola to take travellers across the sea. Do it for the pics and laughs!

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