Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) 1 hr 54
Tebing Breksi (34 min) Striking limestone cliff offering sweeping views, intricate carvings & an open-air theater. Sewu Temple (25 min) Major Buddhist temple complex with numerous buildings, dating from the 8th century. Ijo Temple (36 min) Hindu temple complex built on the slopes of a hill during the Mataram Kingdom period. Plaosan Temple (24 min) 1 of 2 ornate Buddhist temples in a 9th-century complex with many buildings, stupas & shrines. Kalasan Temple (27 min) Richly decorated, 8th-century Buddhist temple, adorned with intricately carved figures of deities. Umbul Ponggok (19 min) Popular with snorkelers & inexperienced divers, this calm natural pool features, sand, rocks & fish. Embung Nglanggeran (51 min) Picturesque lake on a volcanic mountain used to collect rainwater for nearby fruit orchards. Wisata Mata Air Cokro Umbul Ingas (25 min) Aquatic park based around a river of natural spring water, with slides, tubing & raft rides. Ratu Boko (32 min) Archaeological site featuring a mix of Buddhist & Hindu structures, stone temples & caves. Prambanan Temple (22 min) Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures. Nglanggeran Mountain (45 min) Soaring volcanic peak features scenic hiking trails, lush flora & sweeping sunset views. Umbul Sigedang-Kapilaler (23 min) Springs supply the water at this recreation park with naturalistic pools & other tourist facilities. Rowo Jombor (17 min) Large lake popular for boating & fishing, ringed with warung snack bars & seafood grill restaurants. Sambisari Temple (36 min) Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple. Umbul Manten (28 min) Set amid towering trees, this natural spring pool with clear water is a popular spot for swimming. |