Yogyakarta’s Essentials in Half a Day
Constantly exceeding expectations, Yogyakarta packs a bunch of sights that make this city such a bright pearl of culture and history. From markets and palaces that still breathe the atmosphere of a bygone era, this half a day is a perfect Yogya intro. • The Sultan Palace, a display of opulence in the heart of Yogyakarta • Visit the Kraton with its almost stand-alone character • Admire the skilled craftsmanship of silverware artisans • Get engulfed in the hustle and bustle of Yogyakarta • Transfers from and to your Yogya hotel are included
Options
Private-Standard Class
Standard Transfers: Transportation by Suzuki APV / Toyota Avanza/ Mini Van / Isuzu ELF (subject to availability)
Language offer: Private Tour & Standard Transfers with English/German/French speaking guide.
Pickup included
What's included in Yogyakarta’s Essentials in Half a Day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Yogyakarta Palace
The morning starts with the Sultans palace, also known as the Kraton. Situated in the centre of the city and was founded in 1755
Water Castle (Tamansari)
Situated just 250 metres away from Sultans palace, and was built in 1758 by the prince, with the sole purpose of being used as a ‘place of pleasure’ by the prince and his harem
Kota Gede
Where you can visit batik factories, silversmiths and other shopping
Inclusions
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
- Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
- Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing outside the general area
- Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in downtown Yogyakarta. Transfers outside these areas, including the Borobudur and Prambanan regions, and Yogyakarta’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
- Due to the nature of this tour, we regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
- The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24hours may be on request
- The Sultan’s Palace is open daily from 8 am to 2 pm, except Friday when it closes at 1 pm. This site is closed on National and public holidays as well as on Keraton-recognized holidays. This is the main reason we only operate the tour in the morning
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
