Things to Do in Yogyakarta

9 activities and experiences for backpackers.

Explore Jomblang Cave — rappel into a sinkhole with a heavenly light beam

Explore Jomblang Cave — rappel into a sinkhole with a heavenly light beam

Explore Prambanan temple complex at sunset (entry IDR 350,000)

Jeep tour around Mount Merapi's volcanic landscape

Shop and eat your way down Malioboro Street at night

Sunrise at Borobudur temple (arrive by 4:30 AM for the best experience; entry IDR 350,000 for foreigners)

Take a batik-making class

Walk through Taman Sari Water Castle, the ruined royal bathing complex

Watch a wayang (shadow puppet) performance at the Kraton