Java Temples & Bali
Indonesia's two temple heartlands: sunrise near Borobudur and Prambanan's Ramayana ballet in Yogyakarta, then Bali's water temples, rice terraces and beaches.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inYogyakarta
- RouteYogyakarta · Ubud · Bali (South Coast)
- Places3 destinations
- CountryIndonesia
- Ideal forCultural holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-NKJN7B
Best time to visit: April to October




Trip overview
Indonesia's two temple heartlands: sunrise near Borobudur and Prambanan's Ramayana ballet in Yogyakarta, then Bali's water temples, rice terraces and beaches.
The route spends 2 nights in Yogyakarta, 2 nights in Ubud and 2 nights in Bali (South Coast), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Yogyakarta
- Arrive via Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Prambanan: Hindu temple complex
Day 2Yogyakarta: Kraton (Sultan's Palace) and Borobudur
- Kraton (Sultan's Palace): Living royal palace
- Borobudur: Ninth-century Buddhist monument
Day 3Yogyakarta to Ubud
- Fly from Yogyakarta to Ubud (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Ubud hotel
- Tirta Empul: Holy spring water temple
Day 4Ubud: Ubud Palace and Market and Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Ubud Palace and Market: Royal palace and art market
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Iconic terraced paddies
Day 5Ubud to Bali (South Coast)
- Travel from Ubud to Bali (South Coast) by private vehicle
- Check in at your Bali (South Coast) hotel
- Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance: Clifftop temple at sunset
Day 6Bali (South Coast): Tanah Lot and Seminyak
- Tanah Lot: Sea temple on a rock
- Seminyak: Beach clubs and boutiques
Day 7Depart from Bali (South Coast)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
- Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
- Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
- Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Yogyakarta: Borobudur limits access to the upper terraces; book the climb slot in advance.
- Ubud: Visit Tegallalang at sunrise for soft light and empty paths.
- Bali (South Coast): Pick one base per area; Bali traffic makes long daily drives tiring.
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IndonesiaYogyakarta
Yogyakarta is Java's cultural capital and the base for Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, and Prambanan, a vast Hindu temple to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma with Ramayana ballet performances.
IndonesiaUbud
Ubud is Bali's cultural heart, surrounded by rice terraces, river gorges and temples.
IndonesiaBali (South Coast)
Bali's south coast is where most holidays begin: Seminyak's beach clubs, Kuta's surf, Nusa Dua's resorts and the clifftop temple of Uluwatu with its sunset Kecak dance.
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