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Dieng PlateauDataran Tinggi Dieng
Give Dieng one night, two at most: temples at sunrise, Sikidang crater and Telaga Warna fill a full day, and the 2,000 m cold is the point.
Dieng is a volcanic caldera floor at about 2,000 m in Central Java, with 8th-century Hindu temples, a live crater, coloured lakes and vegetable fields under plastic sheeting. It is cold at night, reached only by road, and best done as one overnight from Wonosobo, Yogyakarta or Purwokerto rather than a rushed day trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rain and cloud), Idul Fitri week and Indonesian long weekends
- Airports
- YIA · SOC · CXP
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dieng Plateau112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dieng Plateau, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetycheckThe plateau is an active volcanic area: check geological reports and any closure notices before approaching craters or lakes, and treat the cold…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYIA Yogyakarta International Airport (Kulon Progo) (About 3–4 h by road to Dieng via Magelang or Wonosobo).
- Getting aroundNo train and no airport: everything arrives by road.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a village warungRp8,000–20,000
- Museum or sight ticketTemple group entryabout Rp10,000
- Budget bedHostel or losmen dorm bed, a night, per personRp100,000
- Mid-range bedHomestay double room, a night, per roomRp400,000
- High-end bedHomestay double room, a night, per roomRp700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 · Mid Rp600,000 · High Rp1,200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YIA Yogyakarta International Airport (Kulon Progo) (About 3–4 h by road to Dieng via Magelang or Wonosobo) · SOC Adi Soemarmo, Solo (Alternative; about 4 h by road) · CXP Tunggul Wulung, Cilacap (Small airport; Purwokerto and Wonosobo are the usual rail-and-bus route from Jakarta instead)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (22 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dieng Plateau: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
22 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
20 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
19 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
18 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
21 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No train and no airport: everything arrives by road. A minibus from Wonosobo to the temples takes about an hour. Locally, rent a scooter or hire a driver-guide for the day; sights are spread over roughly 10 km of steep lanes and morning mist makes walking between them slow.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wonosobo
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Minibus or hired car down the mountain road
Market town and the practical gateway: ATMs, buses onward, more food.
Banjarnegara
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or minibus via the eastern approach road
Useful as a transport link rather than a sight in itself.
Door to door: 3–4 h
Bus or car via Wonosobo, then the main road north
Rail hub for Jakarta; too far for a return day.
Door to door: 3–4 h
Car via Magelang, or bus with a change
Do it as the next stop, not a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dieng Kulon (village by the temples)
Walk to Candi Arjuna and the crater; homestays and losmen, most with hot water only in the better rooms.
Dieng Wetan (near Telaga Warna)
Quieter, closer to the lakes and the Batu Pandang viewpoint.
Wonosobo town
About 1 h down; more beds, restaurants and ATMs if Dieng village is full or you want a warmer night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–450,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Homestay double room1 × 1 night × Rp400,000 | Rp400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp600,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp100,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Driver-guide for a half day1 × Rp400,000 | Rp400,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp250,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,375,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,750,000≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; transport to the plateau excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a village warung | Rp8,000–20,000 |
| Simple rice meal (nasi goreng, mie goreng) | Rp15,000–35,000 |
| Temple group entry | about Rp10,000 |
| Sikidang Crater combined ticket | about Rp25,000 |
| Telaga Warna entry | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Wonosobo to Dieng minibus | about Rp20,000 |
| Bottled carica papaya in syrup | Rp15,000–30,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Active volcanic area: check current geological and closure notices before walking near craters or lakes.
- Cold nights at 2,000 m: bring a jacket; many rooms have no heating.
- Weekends and Indonesian holidays bring heavy temple crowds and traffic; go at opening.
- Cash only in most of the village: no reliable ATMs on the plateau.
- Alcohol is hard to find; buy in Wonosobo or Purwokerto if you want it.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Dieng PlateauDataran Tinggi Dieng
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Tolong ke alamat iniTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies on the plateau: consulates and embassies are in Jakarta, with a US consulate-general in Surabaya; check before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wonosobo → Dieng temples, minibus: about Rp20,000, about 1 h
- Yogyakarta → Magelang bus: about Rp15,000
- Magelang → Wonosobo bus: about Rp14,000, about 2 h
- Jakarta → Wonosobo direct bus: about Rp75,000
Say or show
- Permisi / Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (per-mee-see / ma-af)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Saya mau ke sini — I want to go here (sa-ya ma-u ke see-nee)
- Jauh tidak? — Is it far? (ja-uh tee-dak)
- Dingin — It is cold (dee-ngin)
Village homestays often have no card machine and no ATM nearby: carry rupiah cash.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dieng Plateau. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Feb (rain and cloud), Idul Fitri week and Indonesian long weekends · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for YIA and SOC: last road departures field-checked, driver fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Candi Arjuna, Sikidang, Telaga Warna and Batu Pandang, Dieng Kulon village.
- Place pages with verified opening and ticket cutoffs (temple group, Sikidang, Telaga Warna, Sikunir, Mount Prau) and eat pages with last orders.
- Cold-and-cloud arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.