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Yogyakarta
Where history and adrenaline meets. Explore UNESCO temples, master batik art, and delve into hidden caves.
Top Things to Do in Yogyakarta
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
01
Borobudur: World's Largest Buddhist Temple
UNESCO Borobudur Temple is Yogya’s star attraction and it is very photogenic. It gets crowded, so take a guide to uncover hidden viewpoints (Punthuk Setumbu Hill!) & get deeper insights
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Prambanan: 9th Century Hindu Temple
Most people will do Borobudur in a day with Prambanan, a UNESCO temple complex with Ramayana sculptures. Tip: Cycle around for a relaxed visit, and don’t miss the nighttime ballet here
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03
Mount Merapi, Indonesia's Most Active Volcano
Indonesia has 130 volcanoes & Mt Merapi is the most active of them all! Explore the foothills of Merapi by jeep & visit the Eruption Museum. You can also pair Merapi with the temples!
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04
Learn Batik from local artists
Many don't know that Yogya is the birthplace of Batik, the beautiful fabric worn by Southeast Asians for special occasions. Learn to make Batik from local artists in a charming village!
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05
Explore Jomblang Cave like Indiana Jones
This is a fave for adventurers and photographers. Rappel 60m into Jomblang Cave and trek through muddy tunnels to see the magical sunlight streaming through the cave’s ceiling.
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06
Learn Granny's cooking in Local Village
Our fave day out in Yogya is spending learning to cook from Granny in a local village. It's super heartfelt, supports regenerative tourism and the food was the best we had in Yogya!
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07
Float in gorgeous
Kalisuci River
We love this tubing trip—float on turquoise water surrounded by caves and jungle. It’s both thrilling and peaceful! Pair it with Jomblang Cave for a full day of adventure!
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08
Take a Old Fisherman Cart Across the Sea
This is touristy, but it's also random enough to be fun. The locals converted an old fisherman cart into a gondola to take travellers across the sea. Do it for the pics and laughs!
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4.9 (105)
|6 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“Freshly caught and marinated with local spices no fishy taste”
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4.9 (105)
|3 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“It is a must if you are in Yogyakarta, do not miss it!!”
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4.9 (105)
|3 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“We caught 4 fresh fish”
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5.0 (34)
|2 hrs
|Up to 18 guests
“Agung provided an amazing safe and informative Merapi tour”
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|11 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“11/10 experience, blew my mind!”
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5.0 (25)
|2 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“We were incredibly lucky to stumble upon this hidden gem!”
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|3 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
“The whole experience felt very authentic and real.”
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|8 hrs
|Up to 10 guests
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168 reviews
Hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating, willing to answer any questions that we had about coffee. The coffee we tried was delicious!
Jessica
It was a fascinating day. It began with the batik workshop. I found that I was the only person doing batik that morning and that made it even better, I think, because several of the people working inside the workshop came to offer suggestions and advice on technique and to reassure me about my lack of artistry - that everything was possible in art - even what I was doing! They were all lovely. Then the cooking group from the morning shared their lunch with me (delicious) before I was taken on a tour of the village where we caught some fish that we brought back and cooked in my cooking class. Thanks to everyone- you were all marvellous and your work is fascinating. The batiks that I created were not as terrible as I thought ( thanks to a lot of help) and I bought one from the gallery that I think is truly wonderful.
Nicole
There’s more than Batik here! I did an eco-print workshop and it was a really great way to spend my morning. The women show you different processes with leaves and flowers and then you create. There are different ways to create the prints so be sure to ask. I found the direct ‘hammer’ approach to be my favourite. Experiment and have fun! I would happily return for another workshop
Tim
We attended the cooking class and it has been the highlight of our trip so far! Our host, Hanung, gave us a tour of the beautiful Tembi village, before cooking. We cooked with locally sourced ingredients, got to catch our own fish to cook, and enjoyed a beautiful meal at the end. I would highly recommend this experience, you get to experience the local Java lifestyle!
Stephanie Kerr
This is by far the best experience we had in Jogja. Everybody was sooo nice & patient. Thanks alot!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Marjorie Choiniere
Very responsive tour operator! I have some questions before the trip and I always receive a response from them within 5-10 mins.
We made some last min changes 1 day before our trip, requesting a late pick up and they accommodated our request.
Our tour guide Mr Bagus Agung was fantastic! He shared information about the city and he readily agreed to have my son sit beside him in the car ride. I heard from my son that he passed his phone to my son allowing him to pick the music!
Mr. Bagus is very friendly and highly professional, and he gave excellent food recommendations. Thank you for taking care of us! 🙏🏻
We highly recommend booking with Ayla Tour!
Thank you once again
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Minying
I was given clear instructions on how to do the batik and someone was available to help if needed. I had plenty time to work, it was so much fun! I had a nice coffee in the cafe while I waited for the batik to dry, and the art shop with batik for sale was fabulous, everyone was very kind and friendly, I highly recommend this business and activity
Cynthia
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