Yogyakarta Trip Itinerary

Yogyakarta Trip Itinerary

Yogyakarta or often known as Jogja is a city full of uniqueness. So, it is not surprising that this city is one of the most famous and popular destinations in Indonesia. There are a lot of impressive and fun spots that will make your vacation memorable here. This is why it will be better if you arrange a Yogyakarta trip itinerary so that you can fully enjoy this beautiful city. If you need a reference, here is an itinerary example.

The First Day : Having Fun in East Yogyakarta

Start your first morning in Yogyakarta by having breakfast in Gudeg Yu Narni. This place offers gudeg, delicious Yogyakarta traditional food. Gudeg Yu Narni is located near the iconic Tugu Jogja so that you can capture your moment there once you have enjoyed your breakfast. Next, you are suggested to go to East Yogyakarta to visit Prambanan Temple. Prambanan Temple is the second most popular and famous temple in Yogyakarta, next to Borobudur Temple. You can also have a short tour to visit other temples inside the complex of Prambanan Temple, such as Sewu Temple, Bubrah Temple, and Lumbung Temple.

Once you have enjoyed historical tourism in Prambanan Temple, Taman Tebing Breksi can be your next destination. Here, you will be able to see the beauty of Yogyakarta from a height. In the afternoon, you can visit Ratu Boko or Ijo Temple to witness the breathtaking sunset view. In these two places, you can enjoy the pretty landscape of Yogyakarta as well as pretty sunset view from height. End your first day in Jogja by having dinner in Sate Klatak Pak Bari.

Day Two : Exploring South Yogyakarta

You can visit the Chicken Church in your second day in Yogyakarta. This church is called so because it has the shape of chicken’s head. For you who love to capture something unique, this church is a suitable place for you. Next, you can go to the one and only, Borobudur Temple. If this is the first time for you visiting Yogyakarta, you cannot miss visiting this biggest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. This temple is gigantic. So, you will need around 3 hours to explore this temple. Continue your trip to Ketep Pass. It is a fun spot to witness Mount Merapi from a different point of view on Yogyakarta.

You can also see the landscape of Mount Merbabu in Ketep Pass. And spend the rest of your day enjoying tasty meals in the available restaurants near Ketep Pass. If you decide to skip having fun in Ketep Pass, you can try something more challenging by off-roading in Mount Merapi. If you still have energy, you can walk around Malioboro at night.

Day 3 : Enjoying Natural Tourist Destinations

In the third day in Yogyakarta, visit Goa Pindul or Pindul Cave for cave tubing. Here, you will be able to enjoy an extraordinary view of the Earth landscape. At night, you can go to Bukit Bintang to enjoy the night view of Yogyakarta as well as the delicious meals there.