Borobudur Temple, Indonesia travel tips
Real traveler tips for Borobudur Temple in Indonesia: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Transport in Borobudur Temple
- charlieb: Is there a reliable way to get back to Yogyakarta late in the afternoon if I don't book a private driver? The public buses seem a bit confusing to time.
Activities in Borobudur Temple
- jenny_x: Make sure you book the temple climb well in advance. I arrived at 9am thinking I could just walk up, but all the structured climb slots for the day were already sold out and I could only walk around the base.
- lucas__: Do they still do the sunrise tours from inside the park? I heard mixed things about it being cancelled lately.
Costs in Borobudur Temple
- marcus88: The price for foreigners really feels steep compared to other sites in Java but the architecture is just insane so I guess it’s worth it once.
Hidden gems in Borobudur Temple
- sammy97: Check out the smaller temples like Pawon nearby while you are in the area, usually way less crowded.