Tour to Borobudur Temple with Yogyakarta Driver

Tour to Borobudur Temple with Yogyakarta Driver – Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Borobudur Temple was founded by the Mahayana dynasty of Syailendra around 800 AD. Borobudur Temple was designed as a model of the universe and a place of pilgrimage towards enlightenment through three levels of Buddhist cosmology, namely Kāmadhātu, Rupadhatu, and Arupadhatu.

Borobudur Temple is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. Abandoned in the 10th century, Borobudur was rediscovered by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814. After extensive restoration by Indonesia and UNESCO, the site has been designated a World Heritage Site, a center for Vesak celebrations, a place of worship, and a major tourist destination. It’s no wonder, then, that many tourists, both domestic and international, flock to witness the splendor of Borobudur Temple.

Borobudur Temple is a must-see destination for international travelers visiting Java. For tourists living in Yogyakarta and planning to visit Borobudur Temple, renting a private car with a driver can be the perfect solution. The distance from Yogyakarta to Borobudur is approximately 45 kilometers and can be reached in about 90 minutes by private car via the Yogyakarta-Magelang route.

By renting a private car and driver in Yogyakarta, travelers can enjoy the journey to the Borobudur area and spend more time admiring the temple’s splendor. Tours to Borobudur Temple with a driver in Yogyakarta are a popular choice for solo travelers, couples, families, and tour groups. This service is personalized and more customizable than other options, such as public transportation.

Your trip to Borobudur Temple from Yogyakarta will be accompanied by a driver who is fluent in English. The driver is well-versed in the routes to Borobudur, is communicative, friendly, and can provide interesting information before or after your visit. Upon arrival at Borobudur, your driver will take you to the ticket counter and then to the front of the temple to meet with a local guide. Without a dedicated guide, it can be confusing for visitors.

If you’re renting a car and driver, you’ll need to purchase your own tickets. The current entrance fee to Borobudur Temple is IDR 455,000 or US$25 per person, valid for adults and children. You can purchase it through the InJourney Destination website or directly at the ticket counter. However, if you’re joining a Borobudur tour from Yogyakarta through Grains Tour & Transport, you won’t need to purchase a ticket; you’ll only need to verify your details at the entrance. The Borobudur Temple tour will last 90 minutes, but you can have more time to capture the moments of your visit.

After your Borobudur Temple tour concludes, your driver will recommend other excursions around the area, such as Rhema Hill, Punthuk Setumbu, Candirejo Tourism Village, Selogriyo Temple, Kedung Kayang Waterfall, the Merapi Lava Tour, and more. You can also return directly to the city to enjoy the urban atmosphere of Yogyakarta. These are the benefits you will get from a tour to Borobudur with a private driver in Yogyakarta.