Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers
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4.9/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers worth booking?
Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers is a 5-hour experience in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from $45 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 73 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (73)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Be picked up from your accommodation in Yogyakarta and travel in comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur Temple. Discover the Buddhist heritage site of Borobudur on this group tour that includes roundtri
What you get
About this experience
Be picked up from your accommodation in Yogyakarta and travel in comfort to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Borobudur Temple. Discover the Buddhist heritage site of Borobudur on this group tour that includes roundtrip hotel transfers from Yogyakarta. Climb to the top of the temple and learn about ancient civilizations. Relax as your climb-up ticket is guarantee. Once you have completed your trip, sit back and relax while your driver takes you back to your accommodation in Yogyakarta.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Yogyakarta
- Local guide inside the temple
- Donation fees
- Climb up guarantee to the temple's structure
- Parking fees
Not included
- Tips for the driver
- Entry fee - (only if you choose the "Taxi Only Service" option) IDR 500,000.00 per person
What you'll see and do
Borobudur Temple
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Borobudur temple. Ascend the temple and be awestruck by the panoramic views from the top. Explore the single largest Buddhist structure on earth. Discover seated Buddha statues beneath each bell-shaped spire. Admire its grandeur, beauty, and uniqueness. See 2,672 relief panels and learn about Buddha’s teachings.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Taxi Service Only, No Tickets
Please note, this price option: is only a taxi service (transfer), entry fee is paid on the day of the tour IDR500,000 per person to the driver. Pickup included
All Inclusive with Tickets
Choose this option if you wish: to include entry fee, so you don't have to pay any extra on the day of the tour. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jogja Borobudur Tour & Travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
72 verified traveler reviews for Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great destination, poor value for money: read carefully before booking
ONE-STAR REVIEW * Disclaimer: this review is about the tour package offered by the activity provider, not Borobudur itself. The temple is magnificent and absolutely worth visiting. After taking this tour, we came to the conclusion that it offers very poor value for money. Unless you specifically want someone else to organise every logistical detail for you, it is remarkably easy to arrange exactly the same experience independently for roughly half the price. The only genuinely private part of this package is the return transfer between your hotel and Borobudur. Once you arrive, the activity provider plays virtually no role in the visit itself other than waiting for you to finish before driving you back. The visit inside Borobudur is the standard public experience with access to the upper levels (not the sunrise or sunset visit), which anyone can book independently through the official Borobudur ticketing service or at the entrance for IDR 455,000 per person. This ticket already includes admission, the mandatory upanat sandals, a bottle of water and a guided group visit led by an official local guide. In practice, everything that happens inside the temple is exactly the same experience available to any independent visitor. The tour operator simply adds a substantial markup without providing any additional value during the visit. As for the transportation, Haidar was excellent. He drove safely, was punctual, friendly and attentive throughout the trip. In fact, he is the reason we are giving this tour one star instead of none. Even so, the overall price remains difficult to justify. Hiring a private driver for several hours (or even a whole day) is considerably cheaper, and using using a ride-hailing service for the journey to and from Borobudur is an even more economical option. In our case, both rides together would have cost around IDR 600,000. To sum up, the tour description gives the impression that the provider plays a much more active role in the experience than it actually does. If you are comfortable arranging your own transport, you will almost certainly enjoy the very same visit for significantly less money. We don't mind paying a premium when the provider genuinely adds value to the experience. What disappointed us was paying a significantly higher amount for what turned out to be nothing more than the standard Borobudur visit with private transportation.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect Day Trip
We had an incredible time. Borobodur was well worth a visit, and we were so well looked after. Fery our guide picked us up from our hotel and gave us a wonderful history of the area and Borobodur on our drive to the temple. We got through the check-in quickly and easily, and the temple tour as breathtaking. Fery very kindly agreed to extend our tour, so we went to the local monastery and then on to Prambanan and the temple complex on the east of Yogyakarta that afternoon for a small additional fee. He took us round the monastry and temple complex as our personal guide, he was such good fun and answered all our questions. We couldn't recommend him and the tour strongly enough!
via Tripadvisor
Great guide
Our guide & driver, Ryan, was great. Professional, informative & friendly.
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Haidar is a fantastic driver who speaks very good English. He went above and beyond on our trip to Prambanan, even making custom stops for durian and waiting for us during lunch. We felt incredibly lucky to have him as our driver. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Only the two of us on a Monday...woohoo
Driver was timely and very courteous and turned us over to the local guide for the temple visit. That guide was fantastic! As a woman, I was wrapped in a clean, light cotton sarong for the visit at no charge and while we were issued single use thong style slippers to wear for the climb, my husband and I are old so we had permission to wear our sneakers to avoid trips or falls. No hard shoes, though. It is hot, be prepared with hats, sunscreen, and drink the water they issue. Another old couple came ill prepared, and she suffered heat exhaustion only one level up. Due to the guides pacing, we were able to go all the way up to the stupa. Well done!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $99
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Yogyakarta.
How much does Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Yogyakarta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Yogyakarta is not rushed.
Is Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 73 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Yogyakarta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Yogyakarta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Yogyakarta and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb up Guarantee and Transfers start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Yogyakarta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Yogyakarta?
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On Outty we rank every Yogyakarta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Yogyakarta Private Car Hire with Driver, From Surabaya / Malang : Mt Bromo Sunrise - Ijen Blue Fire 2D1N, Borobudur Full Climb Up And Prambanan ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Yogyakarta?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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