Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, an ancient city where the magnificent royal culture flourished. Borobudur, a Buddhist temple, and Prambanan, Hindu temple ruins - both World Heritage sites The Yogyakarta Palace, still home to a king, and the Ramayana ballet performed every night Malioboro Street, resounding with the excitement and tumult of Asia A two day tour to relish the history, culture and traditional entertainment of Yogyakarta

The Prambanan temple ruins are a group of many temples spread over five square kilometers. The outside wall of the Siva temple is decorated with a relief based on the Ramayana, the ancient Indian epic, showcasing the magnificent story in a breathtakingly beautiful engraving. The Yogyakarta royal palace is the home of the present king, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, and his family. At the museum owned by the family which is open to the public, you will see gifts to the king from many countries of the world as well as treasures and the clothes, tableware and furniture used by successive kings. On Malioboro Street, ride in a becak, in the cool evening breeze and watch the Ramayana ballet.

On the second day, visit Borobudur in the early morning, the highlight of the tour. Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, was buried under volcanic ash and jungle for about 1000 years before finally being discovered in 1814 during the British occupation. The origin of the name is unknown as is its purpose and how it died out. The temple, shrouded in mystery, is said to show its most mystical look in the early morning just before dawn. The religious reliefs of the Buddha, saints and others carved on the corridors are said to show more than 10,000 people. There are such scenes as the birth of Buddha; when he decided to renounce the world; and when he became spiritually enlightened under a bo tree. A visit to Borobudur opens the door to a world of fantasy and romanticism. This will be followed by breakfast at Amanjiwo, an elegant experience in Yogyakarta.

[Notes] Minimum 2 adults. Included in the tour are:return transfer between your hotel in Bali (Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, Ubud, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu) and Denpasar airport, airline ticket (economy class),hotel accommodation 2 persons in 1 room, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, English speaking guide, entrance fee (drinks and airport tax not included). Cancellation fees:50% of the tour price for cancellation from 8 to 5days prior to the day of the tour and 100% for cancellation of 4 days or less prior to the day of the tour. The early morning visit to Borobudur on day 2 will be cancelled if it rains. In this case, you will visit only after the opening of the park and the schedule of the day will be changed accordingly. Riding a vehicle in the Prambanan park may be cancelled in case of rain. (In this case, you will sightsee on foot, if you wish to do so.) The Ramayana ballet is performed on an open air stage, but when it rains, the venue will be changed to indoors. The royal palace and Water Palace may be closed during a holiday or religious or royal ceremonies. In this case, you will be taken to other temple ruins or sightseeing spots. There may be a time when you cannot ride a becak due to bad weather. (In this case, it will be cancelled.)