The Borobudur is the biggest and oldest Buddhist temple in the world. For hundreds of years the Borobudur was hidden, covered under ashes and vegetation. In 1814 the Borobudur was rediscovered, and the temple is still full of mysteries. Sitting on the Borobudur you will experience a breath-taking view over the green valleys below. It is a mystical place, you shouldn’t miss it when visiting Indonesia.
The Borobudur is closely connected with the authentic Javanese life.
During this popular private Borobudur tour we will take you to all the places you shouldn’t miss, when you want to experience the Borobudur and its authentic surroundings.
At 7.00 in the morning o’clock we will leave from your hotel to use our day to the fullest.
After driving for about one hour, we arrive at the Borobudur.
A guide, working for the Borobudur, will show you around in about 2 hours and tell you the stories connected to this ancient temple.
After visiting the Borobudur we will visit two other temples; the Pawon and Mendut temple. These temples are also part of the Borobudur UNESCO World Heritage Site. The three temples are built in a straight line.
In the Mendut temple we will find three big Buddhist statues from the 9th century. We can also visit the Buddhist monastery where up till today the Buddhist monks are still studying.
After enjoying the temples we drive to Candirejo, an authentic village where time stood still. You will enjoy a Javanese lunch and traditional Gamelan music. You will learn about the process to make Javanese sugar, cassave crackers and coffee Luwak which was passed down from generation to generation.
The village community organises tours and with a local guide you will explore the village by horse cart or bicycle and you will experience the authentic life in a Javanese village.
On our way back to the hotel we will pass through the peaceful countryside and ricefields and will have the opportunity to take beautiful pictures.
Enjoy, relax and meet the authentic Java
Borobudur
Pawon and Mendut temples
Candirejo, an authentic village