4 days in Yogyakarta: How to travel in Yogyakarta as a first timer

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    Journey Through the Heart of Java: Unforgettable 4 days in Yogyakarta

    Aug 14, 2023

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    Travel Itinerary
    Duration: 4 days

    Yogyakarta

    Suitable for: Foodie, Beaches & Sun, Adventure, Culture & Art, Shopping, Sightseeing

    Itinerary Overview

    Important Notes Before Traveling

    • • To get to Yogyakarta, I took a night train from Jakarta and arrived in the early morning. Alternatively, I could have flown to Adisucipto International Airport or taken a bus from other cities in Java.

    • • The main mode of transport in Yogyakarta was Trans Jogja, a public bus service that covered most of the tourist attractions. I also used car rental, ojek (motorcycle taxi), becak (pedicab), and andong (horse carriage) for some places.

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    Itinerary

    Day 1
    Discovering the Wonders of Yogyakarta
    Mt Merapi Lava Tour Base Camp

    Place

    Jalan Kaliurang No.KM.22, Banteng, Hargobinangun, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Museum Ullen Sentalu

    Place

    Jl. Boyong No.KM 25, Kaliurang, Hargobinangun, Kec. Pakem, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55582, Indonesia

    Plaosan Temple

    Place

    Jl. Candi Plaosan, Plaosan Lor, Bugisan, Kec. Prambanan, Kabupaten Klaten, Jawa Tengah 57454, Indonesia

    Candi Prambanan (Prambanan Temple)

    Place

    Prambanan, Jalan Raya Solo - Yogyakarta, Kranggan, Bokoharjo, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta 55571, Indonesia

    Gudeg Yu Djum Wijilan (Gudeg Restaurant)

    Food & Beverage

    Jl. Wijilan, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55131, Indonesia

    Day 2
    Exploring the Rich Culture and Traditions of Yogyakarta
    Bukit Barede

    Place

    Sendaren 2, Karangrejo, Borobudur, Magelang Regency, Central Java 56553, Indonesia

    Candi Borobudur (Borobudur Temple)

    Place

    Jl. Badrawati, Kw. Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang Regency, Central Java 56553, Indonesia

    Bukit Rhema Gereja Ayam

    Place

    Karangrejo Gombong, Kurahan, Kembanglimus, Kec. Borobudur, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56553, Indonesia

    Kalibiru Kulon Progo Jogja

    Place

    Kalibiru, Hargowilis, Kokap, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55653, Indonesia

    Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo (Parangkusumo Sand Dunes)

    Place

    Jalan Parangtritis No.KM-28, Pantai, Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Pantai Parangtritis (Parangtritis Beach Dining)

    Food & Beverage

    Jalan Parangtritis No.KM-28, Pantai, Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Bakpia Soemadigdo

    Food & Beverage

    Jl. Tegalturi No.2, Giwangan, Kec. Umbulharjo, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55163, Indonesia

    JALAN MALIOBORO ALA SITEN

    Place

    Jl. Siten No.RT 05, Siten, Sumbermulyo, Kec. Bambanglipuro, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55764, Indonesia

    Day 3
    Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Yogyakart
    Kebun Buah Mangunan

    Place

    Jl. Imogiri - Dlingo, Sukorame, Mangunan, Kec. Dlingo, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55783, Indonesia

    Jurang Tembelan Kanigoro

    Place

    Mangunan, Kec. Dlingo, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55783, Indonesia

    Rumah Hobbit Ngasem Park

    Place

    Q9CM+74P, Cinlungan, Jetis, Bandungan, Kabupaten Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50614, Indonesia

    Hutan Pinus Mangunan

    Place

    Jl raya Jl. Hutan Pinus Nganjir, Mangunan, Kec. Dlingo, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55783, Indonesia

    Gua Pindul

    Place

    Unnamed Road, 3JGR+3FP, Karang Lor, Bejiharjo, Karangmojo, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55891, Indonesia

    Timang Beach

    Place

    Jl. Pantai Sel. Jawa, Pantai, Purwodadi, Kec. Tepus, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55881, Indonesia

    Alun-Alun Kidul Yogyakarta

    Food & Beverage

    Patehan, Kraton, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55133, Indonesia

    Day 4
    A Day of Reflection and Gratitude
    Malioboro Yogyakarta

    Place

    Jl. Malioboro, Sosromenduran, Gedong Tengen, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55271, Indonesia

    Kedai Bumijo

    Food & Beverage

    Jl. Bumijo No.2, Bumijo, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55231, Indonesia

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