Ratu Boko is an archaeological building complex site located approximately 3 km in the south of Prambanan Temple complex, about 18 km east of Yogyakarta city. The Ratu Baka sites is situated on a hill at an altitude of 196 meters above sea level. The total area of the complex is about 25 ha. This site displays attributes as a place of activity or a residential site, but the exact function is not yet known clearly until now.
The name “Ratu Baka” comes from the legend of the local community. Ratu Baka (Javanese, literal meaning: “King of Stork”) is the father of Roro Jonggrang, which is also the name of the main temple at Prambanan Temple complex. This building complex is associated with local folklore about the story of Roro Jonggrang.
Ratu Boko was estimated have been used by people in the 8th century during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran king of Medang kingdom or Mataram Hindu of the House of Sailendra. From the pattern of the remaining buildings laying, allegedly this site was former king’s palace. This opinion is based on the fact that this complex is not a temple or a building with a religious purpose, but a fortified palace with evidence of the remains of fortified walls and dry trenches as a defense structure. The Remnants of settlements are also found around the site. This site is nominated to UNESCO to become a World Heritage Site since 1995.
Ratu Boko sunset tour will invite you to enjoy the amazing sunset panorama in the complex of Ratu Boko palace, this tour is one of the best sunset tour in Yogyakarta, suitable for any one who has only limited time. You can start this short tour from any place in Yogyakarta.
| Tour Code | MI-4217 |
| Min/Max pax | 2/20 persons |
| Tour duration | 04 Hours |
| Package type | Private Tour |
| Schedule | Daily Tour - Everyday available |
| Availability | This tour is available for booking! |
| Departure time | Between 03:00pm upto 04:00pm |
| Starting place |
Any places in Yogyakarta city |
| Ending place | Any places in Yogyakarta city |
Places to visit may changes depends to the conditions mentioned in the Term and Conditions.
03:00pm We will pick up you at the airport , hotel or any other place in Yogyakarta and directly driving to Ratu Boko palace complex, it takes around 40-50 minutes.
03:30pm Next we will get into the site complex, you can take around the complex and take as many pictures as you want, before sunset at around 05:00 up to 05:30pm.
06:00pm Finish enjoying the sunset of Ratu Boko, we will have coffee break at a restaurant nearby Ratu Boko site.
07:00pm Back to hotel in Yogyakarta and tour ends.
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Dinner
Served in nearest local restaurant
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+Rp100,000* |
If you have any further question about this tour, try find it here!
Where do I can start this tour?
You can start this tour at any places in Yogyakarta city, could be at your hotel, aiport, train station or any other public places inside the city.
How much is the additional cost of entrance ticket fee for foreign tourists?
Please check more details about this point at booking page details
I forgot to add optional terms of additional entrance ticket fee for foreign tourists when booking, what should I do?
On the first day of the tour, our crew will charge you for the additional entrance tickets fee.
| From date | Upto date | Description |
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| 23rd December, 2025 | 5th January, 2026 | Christmas and New Year holidays |
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