One of the largest Buddhist spiritual sites in the world, Borobudur was built by hand from thousands of volcanic and river stone blocks between the 8th and 9th centuries. It consists of three tiers, five terraces, a myriad of stupas and Buddhist icons, and exquisitely carved reliefs.

There’s something special about watching the sunrise from the highest peak of a mountain you have just climbed. Mount Merapi rises to 2930 metres above sea level and offers far-reaching views over the Dieng Plateau and the surrounding mountains.

Distinctive, embracing the flow of Hinduism that continues to weave through the lives of Indonesia, and often seen as standing in the shadow of the Buddhism-inspired Borobudur

Yogyakarta is the cultural hub of Indonesia, and you will quickly get to understand why. Home to breathtaking temples and priceless architectural monuments,

Yogyakarta is seen as the cultural and historical hub of Indonesia, and you will quickly get to understand why.

A different perspective presents itself once you cycle from one Yogyakarta sight to another. With this half-day of meandering through streets and alleys heading towards markets and a royal resting place, true Yogyakarta comes alive from your bike.

What is more Yogyakarta than a Becak? The local name of a rickshaw is a very familiar means of transportation in this city and one will soon see many residents being driven around to get from point A to B.

Where culture meets religion; Yogyakarta has topped the list as one of the more diverse destinations in Indonesia for its variety of tour options and local representation of Javanese life.

The magic of the Borobudur cannot be described - it has to be felt and experienced. When the sun rises from the east and welcomes yet another day in Indonesia, it is then when you get the best a true sense of the splendour of its location and the importance in Yogyakarta’s history.