Indonesia

Day trips from Yogyakarta

Places you can visit in a day from Yogyakarta and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Borobudur Temple
28 km from Yogyakarta
Ancient Buddhist monument with massive stone reliefs, best visited at sunrise for cooler crowds.
2

Parangtritis Beach
25 km from Yogyakarta
Wide black‑sand beach with strong waves, popular for sunset walks and local seafood stalls.
3

Kaliurang
22 km from Yogyakarta
Mountain village overlooking the volcano, offers cool air, forest trails and tea houses.
4

Goa Pindul (Pindul Cave)
34 km from Yogyakarta
River cave you can float through on an inner tube, see stalactites and a small underground river.
5

Candi Plaosan
17 km from Yogyakarta
Twin 9th‑century Buddhist temples, quieter than Borobudur and surrounded by rice fields.
6

Pantai Depok (Depok Beach)
25 km from Yogyakarta
Quiet coastal spot with shallow waters, good for a brief swim and simple warung snacks.