10 TOP Things to Do in Central Java August 2026

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Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip

£22

per adult

Yogyakarta Volcanoes: Mount Merapi on a Hilltop (Lava View)

£25

per adult

Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire

£26

per adult

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Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple, Pindul Cave & Tubing Rafting.

£15

per adult

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

£24

per adult

Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View, Borobudur Climb & Prambanan

£21

per adult

Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

£98

per adult

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Mount Merapi Lava Night View With Sunrise & Cave options

£18

per adult

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Yogyakarta Volcano: Mount Merapi on Hilltop

Yogyakarta: Merapi Volcano Lava Viewing (with Entry Ticket)

£31

per adult

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Yogyakarta: Borobudur & Prambanan Guided with Entry Ticket

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Semarang: Multicultural Highlights Tour

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Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

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Yogyakarta: Javanese Village Life and Rice Farming Tour

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Yogyakarta: Jomblang, Pindul Cave & Underground River Tubing

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What to do in Central Java

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Borobudur Temple

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Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.

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Where to stay in Central Java

Find the best Central Java areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Java

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Solo City Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Keprabon Park.

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Candisari

While there might not be top attractions in Candisari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.

West Semarang

While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sam Poo Kong and DP Mall Semarang.

Banyumanik

If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.

Semarang Old Town

Semarang Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery.

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