Things to do in Central Java, Java: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

January 9, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Central Java (Javanese: ꦗꦮꦠꦼꦔꦃ; Indonesian: Jawa Tengah, abbreviated as Jateng) is a province of Indonesia. This province is located in the middle of the island of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang.
Restaurants in Central Java

1. Borobudur Sunrise Tour Through Manohara Hotel

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Borobudur Sunrise Tour capturing spectacular sunrise shots at this gigantic Buddhist temple built at 8th century. This tour is designed for those who love enjoying the peace and the quietness while enjoying the specatacular panoramic scene of the Borobudur temple and surrounding during the sunrise. This tour is also designed for those who love hunting the sunrise! This Borobudur Sunrise Tour tour also allows you to travel back in time to enjoy the amazing combination of history, culture, spirituality and natural beauty. This one of the seven wonders is best seen at dawn, when the air is fresh and the birds are singing along in the early morning. As the sun appears from the horizon, it magically highlights the relics of 504 Buddha faces and the stone reliefs.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel, Borobudur Sunrise Ticket at Manohara Hotel, Air-conditioned hired van/car, Fuels, parking and other fees, Entrance ticket for Chicken Church and Mendut Temple, English-speaking guide, Refill water

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel/Accommodation, Visa, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Medication, Personal expenses, Those not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviewed By djurias2020

Great trip,the tour guide is very professional. eventhough the weather was hot in Borobudur we didn't feel tired.we enjoyed the guide story. When we went to Merapi,t was raining.we still can enjoy lava tour well. Thanks to Pak Gilang Travelxism

2. Prambanan Temple (Sunset) – Ramayana Ballet

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Explore the thousand temples in Prambanan may sound very tiring. Not only a thousand temples that can be explored with a legendary history, the sunset also could be enjoyed while release tiring mind. After enjoying the sunset, we can take you to try the delicious traditional food of Yogyakarta. The journey is not just up here. If you go to Prambanan, it is not complete if you don’t watch Ramayana Ballet. After dinner, we’ll take you to see these performances. Based on an epic Hindu poem, the story of King Rama was adapted to become an important local dance, encompassing the Javanese style, culture and music. Whilst the story originated in India, the Javanese version is a representative of the local art and culture. The show started in the evening when the sky’s getting dark. Involving hundreds of professional dancers and musicians on an open air stage that takes advantage of the Prambanan Temples as a backdrop.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Gratuities, Dinner

3. Private Yogyakarta’s Cultural Bucket list Tour

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Firstly, we practise sustainable tour concept. We are trying to minimise the one-single plastic use in our tour, so we ban single plastic use of water bottle and provide refill water. We are also involving local community/people in our tour. For those who arrange accomodation through TRAVELXISM, we partner with a 3-star hotel that also practise eco-friendly and sustainable concept. Yogyakarta is rich of cultural icons. Among many of them, there are three cultural icons is included in the MUST VISIT bucketlist of travelers. Those are Borobudur, Merapi Mountain, and Prambanan temple. This one full day tour will cover all these bucketlist. It is very suitable for travelers who have limited time in Yogyakarta.

Inclusions: Lunch, Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel, Borobudur Sunrise Ticket at Manohara Hotel including breakfast, Air-conditioned hired van/car, Fuels, parking and other fees, Entrance ticket for Borobudur, Merapi, and Prambanan Temple, Knowledgeable, photographer skill, friendly, fun, and fluent English speaking guide , Refill water, Duration 10 hours

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel/Accommodation, Visa, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Medication, Personal expenses, Those not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviewed By 620jayshrid

This is undoubtedly the best experience I had in Indonesia... I reached while it was pitch dark and the moon was just rising above the stupa... that view was so mesmerising that I was happy even if I don’t see any sunrise due to clouds... but I was lucky and the clouds were just enough to make it a perfect sunrise... the foggy morning also added the charm in the view... it was quite and a beautiful morning with less people around... and not to mention that the stupa made in speechless once I explored it while returning from the top to the bottom of it... I then finished the exploration since the general public admission started and then there was a lot of crowd... I was glad to make a sunrise plan to avoid the crowd and to enjoy moments of peace! PS. The breakfast at Manohara restaurant is included in the entry ticket and was surely not to be missed ????

4. Be a Javanese! Traditional Batik Fabric Drawing Class

Jalan Pendem Raya, Jl. Pendem Raya, Dusun I, Jarum, Kec. Bayat, Kabupaten Klaten, Jawa Tengah 57462, Indonesia Kalpasta

In this trip you will be making fabric based (traditional) Batik. Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique, originated from Indonesia, Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting, or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap. The applied wax resists dyes and therefore allows the artisan to colour selectively by soaking the cloth in one colour, removing the wax with boiling water, and repeating if multiple colours are desired. Indonesian batik made in the island of Java has a long history of acculturation, with diverse patterns influenced by a variety of cultures, and is the most developed in terms of pattern, technique, and the quality of workmanship. In October 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Inclusions: Lunch with traditional food, Traditional snacks of Java, You will always get a bottled water. There are two bottles we provide: 1) environmental friendly (using our bottles) and 2) conventional bottle, Use of batik materials and tools, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Breakfast, WiFi on board, Personal needs

Reviewed By Marekbradford

It is really good and reliable company..spend with all day.is cheap and helpful .He help us enjoy our holiday around Yogyakarta Definitely recommend

5. Semarang Private Customized Full-Day Tour with English Speaking Driver

Wandernesia

Hire a great car to take you around Semarang whether you’re going for holiday or business trip. Book a rent car in Semarang for 12 hours. Visit protruding attractions like a Thousand Doors historical building heritage, Brown Canyon and Avalokitesvara Pagoda. Provides great service with friendly, helpful and professional driver. Whether you want a roomy family car or modern-stylish car, choose the car that suits your needs.

Inclusions: 12 hours full day private car rental, Driver’s fee & fuel cost, Hotel pick up and drop off, English speaking driver, Toll’s fee

Exclusions: Parking fee, Tip for the driver (optional), Personal expenses (meals, shopping, entrance ticket, etc), Overtime fee: 10% from total price (per hour – maximum overtime is 2 hours)

Reviewed By Venture55505246405

Best brunch so far ❤️❤️ The food was great, the place was soooo cozy and also the services was excellent. They had a very strict health protocol which is very important nowaday. I should’ve come back next time ????

6. Yogyakarta Scooter and Motorbike Rental with Delivery Service

Wandernesia

Yogyakarta motorbike rental offers scooter and motorbike rental services in Yogyakarta (often called Jogja). Hiring a motorbike or scooter just got easier and convenient when Yogyakarta for locals and visitors alike. Ranging from automatic scooters and to manual motorbikes for rent in very good condition. Avoid taxi high fees and traffic jam! It can be parked nearly anywhere and will take you much closer to the action than any car might.

Inclusions: Motorbike unit, Motorbike delivery and pick up directly to your hotel around selected area, Helmet, Raincoat

Exclusions: Insurance (personal traveler and motorbike insurance), Fuel cost

Reviewed By Venture55505246405

Best brunch so far ❤️❤️ The food was great, the place was soooo cozy and also the services was excellent. They had a very strict health protocol which is very important nowaday. I should’ve come back next time ????

7. Borobudur, Prambanan, and Sunset Ratu Boko Privat Tour

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All Entrance Tickets are included. Indonesia has rich temples and sacred archaeological sites scattered around Yogyakarta region. Magnificent monuments with centuries-old beliefs, these places are definitely MUST VISIT places in your bucket list while you are on tour to Yogyakarta. There are three of these magnificent monuments not to miss: Borobudur temple, Prambanan temple, and Queen Boko temple from sunrise to sunset. If you only have limited time in Yogyakarta, you can hit these three sacred temples in their best time in 1 Full Day private tour with us.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel, Air-conditioned hired van/car, Fuels, parking and other fees, Entrance ticket for Prambanan, Knowledgeable, friendly, and fluent English speaking guide , Refill water, Entry/Admission – Queen Boko Temple, Entrance ticket to Borobudur Sunrise Tour through Manohara hotel

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel/Accommodation, Visa, Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Medication, Personal expenses, Those not mentioned in the inclusions

Reviewed By djurias2020

Great trip,the tour guide is very professional. eventhough the weather was hot in Borobudur we didn't feel tired.we enjoyed the guide story. When we went to Merapi,t was raining.we still can enjoy lava tour well. Thanks to Pak Gilang Travelxism

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