Yogyakarta: Dieng Plateau Golden Sunrise and Sikunir Hill Private Day Trip

Venture the unconventional route across the Dieng Plateau, thrilled by the splendid dawn from Sikunir Hill. Discover the wealth of nature including the ‘Colourful Lake’ through a trip to Batu Pandang Hill, Sikidang Crater, and the Arjuna Temple Complex.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Get picked up from your hotel in Yogyakarta at midnight and travel in comfort to Dieng Plateau for roughly 3 hours. Ascend by foot for 30 minutes to the top of Sikunir Hill and enjoy the surrounding misty atmosphere while waiting for the most beautiful golden sunrise. Be rewarded by the panoramic view of up to 8 volcanoes from this vantage point…

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Expert tour guide
  • All entry fees included
  • Parking & toll fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drink
  • Driver/guide tips
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melanie987654
Jan 11, 2026
So much fun with Yuni - Yuni is a fantastic guide! 😊 The tour was amazing and one of the best days of the trip in Indonesia. We had so much fun and can highly recommend his tours.
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D7474wjlisel
Dec 29, 2025
From Yogaykarta to Dieng Plateau - My daughter and I had an exellent day trip from Yogya to Dieng Plateau leaving Yogay early in the morning with our guide and driver Youss from Yoyga Tourism . Youss is very helpfull and friendly and has a great knowledge about Indonesien culture . Unfortunately it was clody at Dieng Plateau but Youss adjusted the plan and we visited hindu tempels and beautiful colored vulcanic crater lakes . We can highly recommend this day trip and Youss fra Yogya Tourism. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Lydiajsjs
Dec 27, 2025
Charming - One of our most beautiful days during a 25-day trip through Indonesia 🩵 Our guide Yuni was very sympathetic and led us to great places.
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912micheled
Dec 24, 2025
Explore Java guided by the one-and-only Arief - My day with Arief, my driver and guide, offered an unexpected window into Javanese culture and Indonesian history. I was travelling solo, so it was just the two of us on the road. We left Yogyakarta early and drove toward the Dieng Plateau in hopes of catching the sunrise. The clouds had other plans, but Arief didn't let that set the tone. He adjusted the plan without fuss, filling the morning with small, thoughtful stops and conversations with locals. We walked around a nearby sulfur crater, its constant activity impossible to ignore, then visited Hindu temples scattered across the area. Arief shared the history of his country with enthusiasm, without turning it into a lecture, weaving facts together with stories and context. On the way back, he pulled over at a local Luwa coffee producer and insisted I try their coffee. It wasn't on the itinerary, but it felt like the right way to end the day. A long drive through lesser-visited places, shaped by Arief's attentiveness. I'd strongly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a thoughtful, well-paced way to explore the area with someone who genuinely knows and cares about it.
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Andrearavelli1997
Dec 13, 2025
Amazing experience - Excellent, the Dieng Plateau was fantastic. Our guide Bima was excellent, gentle, precise and he told us a lot about the place and in general indonesia culture. Highly recomended.*
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Fearless03994025240
Dec 11, 2025
Feeling in good hands, thank you again - Driver or tour guide was on site on time for the agreed meeting point. The whole tour was characterized by a casual but also very informative atmosphere
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Chris_atc
Dec 11, 2025
Dieng plateau is a magic place - I didn't participate in the whole trip pike described. I wanted to start in the morning so the driver picked me up at 7am from my hotel. It took 3 hours to get to Dieng. Even though it was a rainy day the place looked amazing. We visited the sulfur place and the old hindu temple. The driver Ardhan is such a nice guy, firendly, professional and a good driver. I really enjoyed my time. We returned to Yogyakarta late in the evening and it was a nice day.
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Li
Dec 10, 2025
Exhilarating experience with great views and driver - We went on this trip with our driver Ardhan, and it was a blast. While the drive took 3-4 hours, he was very familiar with the roads and made the journey seamless. At the different locations, he provided background information and was happy to answer our questions, and even led us on alternate paths with lesser crowds. He also brought coffee for us which made the experience a lot better considering it was an overnight drive from Yogyakarta. All in all, a great experience with a great guide!
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D4821icevelynb
Nov 28, 2025
Amazing Haidar! - Haidar was so lovely he made sure we had the best time and saw everything we wanted, absolutely brilliant!! Thank you very much
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Sightseer303202
Nov 26, 2025
Great experience - A truly exceptional day. Our guide and driver Ardhan drove us safely to our destination at the Dieng plateau. He led us all the way up to a particular good viewpoint, where we were lucky enough to see a spectacular sunrise. Afterwards we were driven to Batu Pandang Hill with a great view, and to the open Sikidang sulphur crater. Before the return trip we also visited the Arjuna temple complex which is interesting because it is older than Borobudur. During all these experiences Ardhan enriched us with his knowledge of everything. Because of this and his great helpfulness throughout we have had an unforgettable trip.
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From $81
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).