Punthuk Setumbu Hill Sunrise and Borobudur Temple

Punthuk Setumbu Hill Sunrise and Borobudur Temple – A Yogyakarta tour package that many tourists are interested in is watching the sunrise. One of the best places to watch the sunrise is at Borobudur Temple. However, currently, visits to Borobudur Temple are limited and for tourists who want to watch the sunrise can go to Punthuk Setumbu Hill.

Punthuk Setumbu Hill is one of the hills located in the Borobudur Temple area, precisely to the west of the temple. Punthuk Setumbu is the best place to watch the sunrise in the Borobudur Temple area. From here, you can watch the beauty of the sunrise with views of the natural countryside, Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and the Great Stupa of Borobudur Temple.

Punthuk Setumbu Hill Sunrise and Borobudur Temple Tour Itinerary

• 4:00 AM – 4:30 AM: Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Punthuk Setumbu.
• 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM: Trek up Punthuk Setumbu to the sunrise viewpoint.
• 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant with a cup of coffee or tea.
• 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Visit Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple.
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Prepare for your tour at Borobudur Temple.
• 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Tour Borobudur Temple accompanied by a local guide.
• 10:00 AM: Return to your hotel or transfer to Yogyakarta Airport or train station (optional).
• Tour ends!

PRICE

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Yogyakarta area (at an agreed-upon location)
• Private car with good AC
• English-speaking driver
• Fuel
• Parking fees at all tourist destinations
• Bottled water
• Entry/admission fees
• Borobudur Temple structure tickets
• Local guide at Borobudur Temple

Exclusions:

• Meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Additional tour costs (if any)
• Tips for the driver and guide

Remarks:

• Tour bookings will be confirmed once we have received your payment.
• Payment can be made by bank transfer to our account.
• Customers are required to pay in advance to secure entry tickets to Borobudur Temple and access to the temple structure.
• There is a daily visitor limit at Borobudur Temple of 1,200 visitors, with 150 people per session, divided into 8 sessions.
• Every MONDAY, Borobudur Temple is CLOSED or can only be visited in the temple yard.
• At Borobudur Temple, you will have an English-speaking local guide, or you can hire a local guide in your preferred language for an additional fee.
• Your tour is not combined with other tour participants; you will have a private car for you and your group.
• Pickups can be made throughout the Yogyakarta area (Sleman, Bantul, Kulon Progo, and Gunungkidul).
• Drop-off at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) will incur an additional charge.

Borobudur Sunrise Tour from Punthuk Setumbu Hill

Joining this sunrise tour at Punthuk Setumbu and Borobudur Temple allows you to witness a beautiful sunrise with views of the Great Stupa of Borobudur Temple, Mount Merapi, and Mount Merbabu. Depart in the morning from Yogyakarta to Punthuk Setumbu Hill. The journey from Yogyakarta to Punthuk Setumbu will take about 30-45 minutes.

After arriving at the parking area, you will trek for 15 minutes to reach the main spot at Punthuk Setumbu to watch the sunrise. The sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu Hill is stunning, especially during the summer. Enjoy the beautiful sunrise view over the Great Stupa of Borobudur Temple, nestled between the majestic Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.

Can Tourists See the Sunrise at Punthuk Setumbu Hill?

Watching the sunrise is a popular activity for tourists visiting Yogyakarta. Sunrise tours from Punthuk Setumbu Hill can be done every day, weather permitting. Sometimes we do not recommend this visit during rain or cloudy weather. Sunrise can be seen between 5:20 AM and 6:15 AM.

Where is the Best Place to See the Sunrise in Yogyakarta?

There are several tourist destinations you can visit to see the sunrise in Yogyakarta. One popular place is Punthuk Setumbu Hill. It is located near Borobudur Temple, in the Magelang region of Central Java, Indonesia. For those who love photography, Punthuk Setumbu Hill is the best spot to watch the sunrise near Borobudur Temple.

If you are interested in joining the Punthuk Setumbu Hill Sunrise and Borobudur Temple tour program, please contact us by phone/WhatsApp: +6281225621275 or email: grainstransport@gmail.com. Let us know your wishes, and we will prepare your tour needs in Yogyakarta.