Frequently Asked Questions

Prambanan Temple is open daily from 06:30 to 17:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). Last entry is at 16:30. The compound is busiest between 09:00 and 14:00 — late afternoon offers the best light and the thinnest crowds.

Prambanan is 17 kilometres east of central Yogyakarta — approximately 30 minutes by car. You can add a private return transfer when booking your tickets. The temple is well-signposted from the main Yogyakarta–Solo highway.

Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered. The complex is large and exposed to sun, so comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen are recommended. There is limited shade in the main compound.

Hindu. Prambanan is dedicated to the Trimurti — Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It was built in the 9th century by the Hindu Sanjaya dynasty, around the same period that the nearby Buddhist monument of Borobudur was constructed by the rival Sailendra dynasty.

2–3 hours is ideal. This gives you time to explore all three main towers, study the Ramayana reliefs, and walk through the surrounding archaeological park without feeling rushed.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Doors open at 18:30, performance begins at 19:30. Duration approximately 1.5 hours. Friday evenings feature a different show — Roro Jonggrang — which is not currently available through this site.

At the Trimurti open-air theatre within the Prambanan Temple compound. During the wet season (typically November to April) the performance moves to the adjacent indoor Trimurti Stage.

Yes. The story is told through dance and gamelan music — no spoken dialogue — so language is no barrier. The costumes, masks and choreography are spectacular and engaging for all ages.

Yes. Most visitors to Yogyakarta do both. The two sites are about 60 kilometres apart (roughly 90 minutes by car). Our Borobudur & Prambanan Day Tour covers both temples with a private driver, including hotel pickup.

Approximately 10 hours door to door. The pace is comfortable — roughly 2–3 hours at each temple with travel and lunch between.

Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant. The cost is not included in the tour price — typically IDR 50,000–100,000 (approximately €3–6), paid on the day.

Select your experience, choose a date, and complete payment via Stripe. We then purchase the official tickets from PT Taman Wisata Candi on your behalf. Your confirmation email arrives within 2 hours with everything you need for your visit.

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable once we have purchased them on your behalf. The only exception is if we cannot secure your tickets, in which case we refund you in full within 24 hours.

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Yes — exactly. The name you enter at checkout is printed on your official ticket, and staff check this against your passport at entry. Enter your name precisely as it appears in your passport.