SULTAN PALACE, TAMANSARI WATER CASTLE, PRAMBANAN TEMPLE, AND RAMAYANA BALLET WITH DINNER AT RAMA SHINTA RESTO TOUR IN YOGYAKARTA
This tour package offers travelers the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of Yogyakarta by visiting the Sultan Palace, Tamansari Water Castle, and the magnificent Hindu temple of Prambanan. The tour also includes an evening experience of the Ramayana Ballet, a traditional Javanese dance performance, followed by dinner at Rama Shinta Resto.
*Special Note* : The Ramayana Ballet Show is performed only every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. On Friday, the Roro Jonggrang Ballet Performance will be presented instead. Kindly contact us in advance to confirm the performance availability. The open-air or outdoor show is only available during the dry season from May to October. From November to April, the performance will be held indoors.
Highlights
- Explore the cultural heritage of Yogyakarta by visiting the Sultan Palace and Tamansari Water Castle.
- Visit the magnificent Hindu temple of Prambanan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Experience the cultural significance of the Ramayana Ballet, a traditional Javanese dance performance.
- Enjoy dinner at Rama Shinta Resto, a fine-dining restaurant offering traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Itinerary
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Hotel pick-up within the Yogyakarta area, then proceed to the Sultan Palace.
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Visit the Sultan Palace and learn about its history and cultural significance from the expert guide.
- 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM: Lunch break at a local restaurant.
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Visit Tamansari Water Castle and learn about its history and cultural significance from the expert guide.
- 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Drive to Prambanan Temple.
- 03:30 PM – 05:30 PM: Visit the magnificent Hindu temple of Prambanan and learn about its history from the expert guide.
- 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Drive to Rama Shinta Resto.
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious dinner at Rama Shinta Resto. Abhaya Giri Restaurant will be the second option if Rama Shinta Resto is fully booked.
- 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Experience the cultural significance of the Ramayana Ballet, a traditional Javanese dance performance.
- 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Return transfer to the hotel. End of services!
The Trip Cost Includes
- Private A/C transportation.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
- English-speaking driver.
- Sultan Palace Entrance Ticket (Foreigner).
- Tamansari Water Castle Entrance Ticket (Foreigner).
- Prambanan Temple Entrance Ticket (Foreigner).
- Dinner at Rama Shinta Resto, or at Abhaya Giri Resto if Rama Shinta Resto is fully booked.
- Ramayana Ballet Prambanan Special Seat Class (one level under VIP Seat Class).
- Guide at Prambanan Temple, Sultan Palace, and Tamansari Water Castle.
- All parking fees.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Hotel.
- Lunch.
Overall, this tour package offers travelers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Yogyakarta. The journey combines visits to the historic Sultan Palace and Tamansari Water Castle with the magnificent Prambanan Temple, followed by the cultural experience of the Ramayana Ballet and dinner at a fine-dining restaurant.
The package includes private transportation, entrance tickets, guides, dinner, and the Ramayana Ballet Special Seat Class, making it a convenient and stress-free way to explore several of Yogyakarta’s cultural attractions in one day.
An expert guide will also provide valuable insights into the history and cultural significance of the Sultan Palace, Tamansari Water Castle, and Prambanan Temple.
Seat Arrangement for Ramayana Ballet Prambanan


Terms and Conditions
- We are flexible with payment methods. We accept cash (USD, IDR, EUR), bank transfer, or PayPal.
- For payment via PayPal, an additional 5% transaction fee applies.
- For payment by credit card, an additional 3% transaction fee applies.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within Yogyakarta City (hotels or train station).
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from outside Yogyakarta City are considered an additional service.
- Airport pick-up or drop-off at Yogyakarta International Airport is considered an additional service.
- Some of our tours already include a local guide. Kindly double-check the inclusions and exclusions for your selected tour.
- You may stop for lunch during the trip. Our driver will normally suggest local food that you may wish to try. Meal expenses are not included in the tour.
Additional Notes
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
- The Ramayana Ballet is only available on certain days. Please check the schedule in advance.
- All tours are based on private tours. Departure and return are from Yogyakarta. Transfer or drop-off to other cities is available as an optional service.
- Money Issues: You will need Indonesian currency (IDR) for your holiday in Indonesia. Please ensure that you have suitable denominations of Rupiah notes. In Indonesia, credit cards are generally accepted for expenses at hotels and restaurants. However, small shops and small-town eateries in the countryside may only accept cash.















Martin H –
Fantastic wholistic experience!
This experience gives you an incredible insight to the great history of Ramayana. Wahyu, our driver for the whole trip, was always on time and very kind. He made our experience way better. We got a great guide in the Prambanan Temple, giving us prehistory of the ballet we later saw. Followed by the guide, Wahyu waited for us and drove us to the VIP dinner which was very nice. The ballet in its self was fantastic. Absolutely would recommend this experience, and we hope to see Wahyu again!