Private Royal Heritage Tour: Yogyakarta Palace, Watercastle, Sonobudoyo Museum
Overview
Yogyakarta showcases its cultural richness through the Sonobudoyo Museum and the Kraton (Yogyakarta Palace), providing a unique perspective on Indonesia's living monarchy. The tour also includes a visit to the beautiful Water Castle.
- 🌱 This tour emphasizes eco-friendly practices and sustainable tourism, positively impacting local communities while minimizing negative effects on destinations.
- 🚫 Single-use plastic water bottles are banned; instead, refillable water is provided to reduce environmental impact.
- 🤝 The tour involves local community members, enhancing the cultural experience for participants and supporting the economy.
- 🎨 A perfect blend of adventure and heritage is offered, ensuring a memorable visit to Yogyakarta's iconic sites.
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Pickup included
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- Air conditioned hired van/car, Fuels, parking, and other fees
- Pick up and drop off from and to your hotel
- Knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and fluent English speaking guide
- Lunch at local famous restaurant
- All Entry/Admission Tickets
- Those not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal Expenses and Personal Medications
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Flight ticket, visa, and hotel/accommodation
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Museum SonobudoyoYou will visit the second most complete collections of cultural artifacts in Indonesia after the central museum in Jakarta. Sonobudoyo collects the heritage of Java from the Neolithic ages, ancient statues, bronze articles, ancient weaponry, traditional toys, masks and puppets.
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Yogyakarta PalaceKraton Yogyakarta or Yogyakarta Royal Palace is a complex in the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the seat of the reigning Sultan of Yogyakarta and his family. The complex is a center of Javanese culture, and contains a museum displaying royal artifacts. It is guarded by the Yogyakarta Kraton Guards. The complex was built in 1755–1756 for Hamengkubuwono I, the first Sultan of Yogyakarta. It was one of the monarch's first acts after the signing of the Treaty of Giyanti, which recognized the creation of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta under the Dutch East India Company. A banyan forest, protected from flooding by its location between two rivers, was chosen as the site for the palace. Experience the cultural activity of Masangin. Try to cross the big two Banyan trees with your eyes closed. If you can cross it, your wish may come true. Then, enjoy delicious Yogyakarta’s cuisine at a famous local restaurant. The mouth watering menu with spoilt your memory of our lovely Yogyakarta.
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Water Castle (Tamansari)Taman Sari Water Castle, also known as Taman Sari is the site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. It is located about 2 km south within the grounds of the Kraton, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Built in the mid-18th century, the Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place
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You will enjoy the food in the amazing restaurant located at the Palace Complex. Most food served are the Sultan's favourite dish.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.