9 days in Yogyakarta Region & Surabaya Itinerary

Take a trip to Yogyakarta to experience life in the cultural epicenter of Javanese culture, founded in the 18th century and boasting a complex history of imperial wrangling, revolutions, and wars.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temples. Visiting Parangtritis Beach and Pok Tunggal Beach will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Gunung Kidul (Ngrenehan Beach & Slili Beach) and Museum Borobudur (in Magelang). There's still lots to do: stroll through Sundak Beach, kick back and relax at Baron Beach, and browse the different shops at Plaza Ambarrukmo.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Yogyakarta Region is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Western Indonesia Time is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Surabaya.

A tour of Surabaya provides a chance to discover a sprawling, architecturally and culturally rich port city on the island of Java.

Get in touch with nature at Mollow Dive Center and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Your inner history buff will appreciate Masjid Nasional Al Akbar and Ereveld Kembang Kuning. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Sampoerna Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pura Agung Jagat Krana, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and walk around Jayengrono Park.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Yogyakarta Region to Surabaya takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.