Prambanan is a largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, Prambanan temple complex consist of 3 main temples are named according to the Hindu Gods namely Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu and other part consisting of hundred of smaller temple called Thousand Temples (Candi Sewu).
Until now it is still can not be ascertained when the temple was build and who’s command to build it, but strongly alleged that Prambanan temple was build around the middle of 9th century by the king Balitung Maha Sambu of Wangsa Sanjaya. The allegations is based on the contents of the Syiwagrha Inscription which was found around Prambanan temple complex and now preserved at the National Museum in Jakarta. The inscription referred to the date 778 Saka (around 856 AD) and was written during the reign of Rakai Pikatan.
Prambanan temple located in Prambanan Park, approximately 17 km to the east of Yogyakarta, precisely in Prambanan Village, Bokoharjo Sub district. Its location is only about 100m from Yogya-Solo highway, so it is not difficult to find it.
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.
This day tour will take you to visit two most visited tourist destination in Yogyakarta, Prambanan temple and Ratu Boko palace. In this two sites you can admire the legacy of the Mataram Hindu kingdom and get to know about the history of earlier Javanese kingdom. Enjoy the magnificent Prambanan temple and the beauty of sunset at Ratu Boko palace.
| Tour Code | MI-4141 |
| Min/Max pax | 2/25 persons |
| Tour duration | 07 Hours |
| Package type | Private Tour |
| Schedule | Daily Tour - Everyday available |
| Availability | This tour is available for booking! |
| Departure time | Between 11:00am upto 12:00am |
| Starting place |
Any places in Yogyakarta city |
| Ending place | Any places in Yogyakarta city |
Itinerary may changes depends to the conditions mentioned in the Term and Conditions.
12:00am We will pick up you at the airport , hotel or any other place in Yogyakarta and directly driving to Prambanan temple complex, it takes around 40-50 minutes.
01:00pm After completing the admission entrance fee, we will get inside the temple complex, at the main complex, you will find three Hindu temple, each named Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. You will have enough time to enjoy the splendor of Prambanan temple and take pictures.
03:00pm We will leave Prambanan temple and drive to Ratu Boko site complex, it takes around 20-30 minutes.
03:30pm Next we will get into the site complex, you can take around the complex 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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English speaking tour guide
Used under group service
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+Rp600,000** | |
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Lunch
Served in nearest local restaurant
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+Rp90,000* |
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, airport, 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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