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Visit Prambanan Temple in Central Java. Explore a guided tour that includes Borobudur Sunrise and Merapi Volcano.
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Slide 1 of 5, Performers in traditional costumes during Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Performers in traditional costumes during Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Ramayana Ballet performance at Prambanan Temple, dancers in traditional costumes on stage.
Performers in traditional costumes during Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Ramayana Ballet performers in traditional costumes at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta.
Ramayana Ballet performance with fire dancers at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.

Ramayana Ballet Prambanan Tickets

1 hr 30 mins

  • Watch the Ramayana epic come alive through traditional Javanese dance and live gamelan music at Prambanan.

  • Your ticket includes reserved seating for an evening performance staged at the open-air theatre or indoor Trimurti Stage, depending on the season.

  • The performance has been staged since 1961 and tells the Ramayana story entirely through dance, music, and expressive movement.

  • Choose from four seating categories, each offering a different viewing experience, with refreshments included on selected ticket classes.

  • Special Class includes a soft drink, while VIP Class adds traditional snacks along with premium seating.

More details

  • Watch the Ramayana epic come alive through traditional Javanese dance and live gamelan music at Prambanan.

  • Your ticket includes reserved seating for an evening performance staged at the open-air theatre or indoor Trimurti Stage, depending on the season.

  • The performance has been staged since 1961 and tells the Ramayana story entirely through dance, music, and expressive movement.

  • Choose from four seating categories, each offering a different viewing experience, with refreshments included on selected ticket classes.

  • Special Class includes a soft drink, while VIP Class adds traditional snacks along with premium seating.

from Original priceRp188,000
Rp144,000

23% off

Slide 1 of 9, Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, showcasing ancient Hindu architecture.
Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, showcasing ancient Hindu architecture.
Traditional dancers in costume performing at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Traditional dance performance with fire at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex under a clear blue sky in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Stupas at Borobudur Temple with sunrise in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Traditional dancers performing at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Traditional dance performance at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.
Traditional dance performance at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia, with illuminated temple backdrop.
Prambanan Temple silhouette at sunset, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Prambanan Temple Tour with Transfers

3 hrs 30 mins - 7 hrs
1 more

  • Explore Prambanan Temple on a guided experience, with itineraries ranging from a temple visit to sunset and cultural add-ons.

  • Every itinerary includes entry to Prambanan, while selected options extend your visit to Ratu Boko or the Ramayana Ballet.

  • Sunset variants time your visit for golden-hour views around the UNESCO-listed temple complex.

  • Choose between shared group tours or private tours based on the level of flexibility you prefer.

  • Pick the itinerary that suits your plans, whether it's a focused temple tour or an extended cultural experience.

More details

  • Explore Prambanan Temple on a guided experience, with itineraries ranging from a temple visit to sunset and cultural add-ons.

  • Every itinerary includes entry to Prambanan, while selected options extend your visit to Ratu Boko or the Ramayana Ballet.

  • Sunset variants time your visit for golden-hour views around the UNESCO-listed temple complex.

  • Choose between shared group tours or private tours based on the level of flexibility you prefer.

  • Pick the itinerary that suits your plans, whether it's a focused temple tour or an extended cultural experience.

from Original priceRp935,000
Rp718,750

23% off

Slide 1 of 9, Ramayana Ballet performers in traditional costumes at Purawisata, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Ramayana Ballet performers in traditional costumes at Purawisata, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Fire show at Ramayana Ballet, Purawisata, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Performer in Ramayana Ballet, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using pyrotechnics.
Traditional Javanese dancers perform Ramayana ballet with fire element on stage.
Traditional dancers performing at Purawisata in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Traditional dancers performing Ramayana Ballet at Purawisata, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Traditional Javanese dancers perform the Ramayana epic with costumes and bows on stage.
Traditional Indonesian performers in a fiery Ramayana Ballet scene.
Traditional dancers performing Ramayana Ballet Purawisata in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Ramayana Ballet Purawisata Tickets

1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs
Meals included

  • Watch Yogyakarta's longest-running Ramayana Ballet, performed every night in a centrally located theatre.

  • Your ticket includes admission to the performance and a post-show photo opportunity with the performers.

  • Experience the Ramayana through traditional Javanese dance, music, costumes, and live theatrical storytelling without spoken dialogue.

  • The indoor venue ensures the performance goes ahead every evening, regardless of weather conditions.

  • Add a buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant with live gamelan music for a complete cultural evening.

More details

  • Watch Yogyakarta's longest-running Ramayana Ballet, performed every night in a centrally located theatre.

  • Your ticket includes admission to the performance and a post-show photo opportunity with the performers.

  • Experience the Ramayana through traditional Javanese dance, music, costumes, and live theatrical storytelling without spoken dialogue.

  • The indoor venue ensures the performance goes ahead every evening, regardless of weather conditions.

  • Add a buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant with live gamelan music for a complete cultural evening.

from Original priceRp192,000
Rp147,000

23% off

Slide 1 of 11, Prambanan and Borobudur temples in Yogyakarta, showcasing ancient architecture and lush surroundings.
Prambanan and Borobudur temples in Yogyakarta, showcasing ancient architecture and lush surroundings.
Prambanan Temple complex with ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with visitors exploring ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Volcanic rock carvings at Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia.
Buddha statue among stupas at Borobudur Temple, Java, under a clear blue sky.
Prambanan Temple complex with detailed stone carvings and lush greenery.
Prambanan Temple's central tower with intricate stone carvings against a cloudy sky.
Prambanan Temple intricate stone carvings and architectural details in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Woman exploring ancient Borobudur temple in Indonesia at sunrise.
Backpacker admiring stone carvings at Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia.
Woman photographing ancient stone carvings at Borobudur Temple, Indonesia.

Super Saver Combo: Prambanan & Borobudur Temple Admission Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Combine Indonesia's largest Hindu temple at Prambanan with Borobudur's monument climb in one day using a single combo ticket.

  • Enjoy included entry to Prambanan Temple and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site independently during opening hours with no fixed tour schedule.

  • At Borobudur Temple, your ticket includes a timed monument climb with a licensed guide, plus provided upanat sandals for the structure visit.

  • Plan your day around your timed Borobudur climb, then explore Prambanan at your own pace with one convenient combo ticket.

More details

  • Combine Indonesia's largest Hindu temple at Prambanan with Borobudur's monument climb in one day using a single combo ticket.

  • Enjoy included entry to Prambanan Temple and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site independently during opening hours with no fixed tour schedule.

  • At Borobudur Temple, your ticket includes a timed monument climb with a licensed guide, plus provided upanat sandals for the structure visit.

  • Plan your day around your timed Borobudur climb, then explore Prambanan at your own pace with one convenient combo ticket.

from Original priceRp654,171
Rp477,251

27% off

Slide 1 of 10, Prambanan Temple complex with visitors exploring ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with visitors exploring ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with detailed stone carvings and lush greenery.
Prambanan Temple's central tower with intricate stone carvings against a cloudy sky.
Prambanan Temple intricate stone carvings and architectural details in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with ancient stone structures and green landscape in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with visitor walking on grassy path, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple stone carvings and entrance steps in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple complex with ancient stone structures in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Prambanan Temple's intricate stone carvings and towering spires under a clear sky.

Prambanan Temple Tickets

Explore at your pace
Pickup available

  • Explore Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex independently with admission to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Enter during opening hours and discover the towering temples and spacious courtyards at your own pace.

  • Spend as much or as little time as you like exploring, without fixed tour schedules or group itineraries.

  • A self-guided visit lets you plan your day your way, whether you're arriving independently or combining nearby attractions.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include Ratu Boko and visit two of Yogyakarta's most significant heritage sites on one booking.

More details

  • Explore Indonesia's largest Hindu temple complex independently with admission to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Enter during opening hours and discover the towering temples and spacious courtyards at your own pace.

  • Spend as much or as little time as you like exploring, without fixed tour schedules or group itineraries.

  • A self-guided visit lets you plan your day your way, whether you're arriving independently or combining nearby attractions.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include Ratu Boko and visit two of Yogyakarta's most significant heritage sites on one booking.

from Original priceRp62,171
Rp47,368

24% off

Slide 1 of 9, Aerial view of Borobudur Temple surrounded by lush greenery in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia.
Aerial view of Borobudur Temple surrounded by lush greenery in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia.
Tour group in front of Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Tour group at Prambanan Temple complex, Indonesia, with ancient stone structures in the background.
Pathway leading to Borobudur Temple surrounded by lush greenery, Indonesia.
Couple standing at Borobudur Temple with lush landscape in the background.
Visitors ascending steps at Prambanan Temple, Indonesia, during the Ultimate Temple Run tour.
Tour group exploring Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Tourists walking along the stone carvings of Borobudur Temple, Indonesia.
Tour guide with umbrella explaining Borobudur Temple to visitors.

Ultimate Temple Run: Prambanan & Borobudur Tours

7 hrs - 12 hrs 30 mins
3 more

  • Visit Borobudur and Prambanan, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in one organized day trip from Yogyakarta.

  • Travel between both temples with included hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, mineral water, and parking fees.

  • Explore Borobudur with a licensed temple guide before continuing to Prambanan with included admission.

  • Sunrise options include early Borobudur entry followed by breakfast at Borobudur Cultural Center.

  • Upgrade to private transfers for a more flexible sightseeing schedule throughout the day.

More details

  • Visit Borobudur and Prambanan, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in one organized day trip from Yogyakarta.

  • Travel between both temples with included hotel transfers, an English-speaking driver, mineral water, and parking fees.

  • Explore Borobudur with a licensed temple guide before continuing to Prambanan with included admission.

  • Sunrise options include early Borobudur entry followed by breakfast at Borobudur Cultural Center.

  • Upgrade to private transfers for a more flexible sightseeing schedule throughout the day.

from Original priceRp2,080,000
Rp1,600,000

23% off

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About Prambanan Temple

Prambanan's scope extends beyond one temple court. The wider UNESCO property joins the main Hindu complex with Sewu, Lumbung, and Bubrah, letting visitors compare Hindu and Buddhist monuments in one archaeological landscape. Within the core area, the Ramayana reliefs, Krishna stories in the Vishnu temple, the museum, and reconstructed ruins add literary, religious, and conservation layers to the visit.

Did you know?

The main Prambanan layout originally comprised 240 temples, while the full UNESCO property contains more than 500 temple structures, remains, or associated monuments across its component sites.

The complex uses interlocking andesite-stone construction rather than modern cement.

The official ticket gate currently operates from 6:30am to 5pm, while the temple area operates from 7am to 5:30pm WIB.

On Mondays, the tourism park remains open, but the main Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu temple area is closed for maintenance.

The Durga image is popularly linked to Roro Jonggrang, but that connection is presented as folklore rather than established archaeological history.

Why visit Prambanan Temple?

See the Trimurti temples anchored by the Shiva shrine

The central group is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, with corresponding vehicle temples facing them. The Shiva temple rises to approximately 47 meters and dominates the inner court, making the architectural and religious structure of the complex visible at a glance.

Follow the Ramayana reliefs as a sequential story

The galleries contain narrative Ramayana reliefs that are best read in sequence, beginning at the Shiva temple and continuing to Brahma. The Vishnu temple adds stories associated with Krishna, turning the carved stone surfaces into a literary and religious route rather than simple decoration.

Compare Hindu and Buddhist monuments in one protected landscape

Prambanan, Sewu, Lumbung, and Bubrah form one UNESCO property. Walking north through the park lets visitors move from the main Hindu complex to major Buddhist remains within the same archaeological landscape, revealing the religious diversity of early medieval Java.

Use the museum to add context to the ruins

The Prambanan Museum presents artifacts, statues, inscriptions, and audiovisual interpretation. It is included without a separate museum charge and helps explain what visitors see in the temple courts, reconstructed structures, and ruined sections across the broader site.

Pair the temples with a live dance performance

Ramayana Ballet and Roro Jonggrang productions reinterpret stories connected with the monuments through Javanese dance, costume, gamelan, and theatrical staging. In the Prambanan setting, the same epic tradition appears both in stone reliefs during the day and in performance at night.

Plan your visit

Main visitor entrance and ticket gate

This is the primary public approach to Prambanan. Taxi and ride-hailing drop-offs should be set to the official visitor entrance or ticket gate. From the Trans Jogja stop, use the designated crossing and follow the entrance signs. From Brambanan Station, continue toward the signed visitor entrance; in heat, rain, or with luggage, a short ojek ride can replace the final walk.

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