
🌋 UNLEASH JAVA’S SECRETS: 4-Day Yogyakarta Volcano & Temple Odyssey
Imagine standing on Borobudur’s ancient stones as dawn ignites volcanic horizons... hours later, racing a jeep across Merapi’s lunar landscapes where lava once devoured villages. By sunset, you’re gliding through underground rivers in cathedral-like caves, then soaring over turquoise waves in a hand-crafted gondola at timang. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s your exclusive escape into Java’s wild heart, where legends live in temple carvings and adrenaline flows like rivers. Forget crowded tours. Your private journey through fire, stone, and water begins now.
📜 TOUR OVERVIEW
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Route: Yogyakarta → Borobudur → Mount Merapi → Prambanan → Pindul Cave → Timang Coast
Style: Private adventure (your group only)
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Borobudur Sunrise: Witness UNESCO’s largest Buddhist temple emerge from mist.
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Merapi Volcano Jeep: Drive through apocalyptic lava fields on an active volcano.
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Pindul Cave Tubing: Float through glow-lit caverns on subterranean rivers.
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Timang Gondola: Soar over crashing waves in a fisherman’s cable car.
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Ijo Temple Sunset: Toast the day with coffee at Java’s highest temple.
PRICE:
💰 From IDR 6,800,000/person (based on 2 travelers, 3★ hotels)
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Private AC SUV/Van + English-speaking adventure driver
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All entrance fees: Borobudur, Prambanan, Ijo Temple, caves, gondola
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Adventure gear: Merapi jeep rental, cave tubes, safety equipment
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3 nights’ accommodation (3★, 4★, or 5★ options)
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Daily mineral water + airport transfers
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24/7 local support
❌ Excludes: Meals (flexible dining budget: ~IDR 150K/day), personal expenses
📅 DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: SACRED STONES & VOLCANIC FIRE
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Morning: Airport pickup → Head straight to Borobudur (beat crowds for private sunrise access).
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Noon: Traditional gudeg (jackfruit stew) lunch with temple views.
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Afternoon: Mount Merapi Lava Tour – 4x4 jeep adventure through ash canyons and buried villages.
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Evening: Check into boutique hotel near Prambanan.
Pro Tip: Wear red/orange for epic volcano photos – the contrast against black lava is unreal!
DAY 2: ROYAL TUNNELS & SUNSET TEMPLES
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Morning: Sultan’s Palace (hold Javanese royal artifacts) → Taman Sari’s secret tunnels (explore the Sultan’s underwater harem).
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Lunch: Soto Jogja (turmeric chicken soup) at a heritage warung.
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Afternoon: Prambanan’s 47m spires (UNESCO Hindu complex) → Ijo Temple sunset with Merapi volcano backdrop.
*Highlight: Ijo’s 9th-century gates frame the sun like a molten coin – insta-magic!*
DAY 3: CAVE RIVERS & OCEAN THRILLS
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Dawn: Drive through misty rice fields to Pindul Cave.
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Morning: Cave tubing adventure – drift past stalactites as sunlight pierces sinkholes.
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Lunch: Fresh coconut & grilled fish at a riverside shack.
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Afternoon: Timang Beach Gondola – cross roaring waves in a wooden cable car (screams guaranteed!).
Safety Note: Our partners use military-grade ropes – adrenaline without risk.
DAY 4: SWEET GOODBYES
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Morning free for batik shopping or sipping kopi joss (charcoal coffee) on Malioboro Street.
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Noon airport transfer with handmade bakpia (sweet bean pastry) gifts.
🌟 WHY THIS ITINERARY?
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Diversity Unlocked: From spiritual temples to volcanic wastelands and turquoise coasts – Java’s extremes in 96 hours.
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Local Secrets: Drivers share hidden viewpoints (like Merapi’s "Bunker Survival") and warungs tourists miss.
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Zero Logistics Stress: Permits, gear, tickets – we handle it all. Just bring wonder.
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Flexibility: Swap Timang for a silver workshop or add a Ramayana Ballet (we’ll adjust!).
🎉 REAL TRAVELER STORIES
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Cave That Stole My Breath!"
"Pindul’s glowing water felt like another planet! Our guide Yuda sang Javanese songs in the caverns – pure magic. And the Merapi jeep? We found a buried school bus from the 2010 eruption. Haunting and unforgettable."
– Sofia & Mateo, Mexico
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sunrise Chaser’s Paradise"
"Borobudur at dawn with just 10 people? Worth waking at 4 AM! But Ijo Temple sunset stole my heart. Our driver brought local coffee and pointed out Merapi smoking in the distance. Java Tourism made us feel like royalty."
– Kenji, Japan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gondola Courage = Epic Rewards"
"I almost chickened out at Timang... then I saw the turquoise water below and went for it. BEST DECISION! The team cheered us on and captured slow-mo videos. Later, we explored Taman Sari’s hidden baths – like being in an Indiana Jones film!"
– Chloe, South Africa
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Are the cave and gondola safe for beginners?
A: Absolutely! Pindul’s currents are gentle (life jackets provided). Timang’s gondola uses triple-redundant safety systems. Our guides train monthly in rescue drills.
Q: Can vegetarians find good food options?
A: Yes! Java is veggie-friendly. Must-tries: gudeg (young jackfruit curry), tempe mendoan (fried tempeh), and jamu (turmeric tonic). We’ll guide you.
Q: What’s the fitness level needed?
A: Moderate. Day 1-2 involve walking (3-5km/day). Cave tubing is relaxed floating. Only Timang’s cliffside stairs require caution (handrails available).
✨ YOUR JAVANESE ADVENTURE AWAITS...
Don’t just visit Java – conquer its volcanoes, decode ancient temples, and dance with ocean winds. With only 7 private driver teams available each month, these moments won’t wait.
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The volcanoes are rumbling. The caves are whispering. Hit send – and let Java rewrite your soul.💥
"We don’t create tours. We craft transformations." – Java Tourism Team