H/D. BOROBUDUR TOUR (4hrs)
Departure time : 08.00
A morning sightseeing takes you to the world's famous Budhist temple, the Borobudur temple. Located 42 kilometers from Yogyakarta, this 1,200 years old Buddist temple, is a great piece of art and architectural display, and above all the largest and the most famous temple in the world. The Mendut temple is another km east. It may be small and insignificant compared with its mighty neighbor, Borobudur, but this temple is the most outstanding statue of any temple in Java that can still be seen in its proper place. A magnificent three-meter high figure of Buddha, flanked by the Budhisattravas Lokesvara on the left and Vairapana on the right.

The Buddha is also notable for his posture, for instead of the usual lotus position he sits Western style, with both feet on the ground. The Mendut temple, known as the temple in the bamboo grove, was discovered in 1836 and attempts to restore it were made by the Dutch between 1897 and 1904.

Although parts of the roof and entrance remain unfinished, it is nevertheless a fine temple and the gracefully carved relief panels on its outer walls are among the finest and largest examples of Hindu-Javanese art.

H/D. PRAMBANAN TOUR (3hrs)
Departure time : 15.00

An afternoon sightseeing tour takes you to eastern part of Yogyakarta, featuring the magnificent Hindu temple which derives its name from the village where it is located, Prambanan.

Locally known as the Loro Jonggrang Temple, or the Temple of the Slender Virgin, it is the most magnificent and beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia. Prambanan is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. Its parapets are adorned with bas-relief depicting the famous Ramayana story. It has eight shrines; the three main ones are dedicated to Shiva, Visnhu and Brahma. The main temple of Shiva rises to a height of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva's consort, Durga. The serenity atmosphere of the villages enriches with the fantastic sunset (if weather permits) that could be enjoyed in late afternoon and will be the highlight of the tour. Nearby stands the unique Buddhist temple which is located at some 16km east of Yogyakarta, on the south side of the main road between Yogyakarta and Solo. It was built in honor of the marriage between king Pancapana of the Sanjaya Dynasty and a princess of the Cailendra Dynasty, Dyah Pramudya Wardhani.

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