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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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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 (84)
|3 hrs
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“It is a must if you are in Yogyakarta, do not miss it!!”
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|6 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“Freshly caught and marinated with local spices no fishy taste”
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|2 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
“We were incredibly lucky to stumble upon this hidden gem!”
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|2 hrs
|Up to 9 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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|3 hrs
|Up to 20 guests
“We caught 4 fresh fish”
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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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We had an absolutely wonderful experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. Our driver picked us up right on time and the ride was very pleasant. Upon arrival at the plantation, we received a warm and heartfelt welcome from the owner and her team, which immediately made us feel at home.
After enjoying a welcome drink, we had the unique opportunity to plant our very own coffee tree, which will begin to bear fruit in about three years. We then picked ripe red coffee cherries and learned so much about the coffee plant and its fruits. Later, we roasted the dried beans over the fire and ground them ourselves – such a fun and authentic process! After that we were brewing and enjoying our very own coffee, accompanied by some delicious local snacks.
Throughout the visit, the entire team was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable, taking the time to answer all our questions and share their passion for coffee. We truly enjoyed every single minute of this unforgettable experience and left with a deep appreciation for the effort and love that goes into coffee production.
This was a one-of-a-kind experience, and we can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Yogyakarta!
Stefanie
It was lovely spending time with Leksa Ganesha and folks working with him. You'll spend around 3 hours learning the basics of batik, how to use wax to outline your design, and then dying. Everyone is really lovely, talkative, and was great experience as part of our trip in Jogja.
Shirley
Highly recommend this whole day experience! Everything was great. From the guided tour of Borobudur to a wonderful lunch and free time in Prambaran wandering the temple compound. It’s a bit of driving but totally worth it!
Al
This was a big highlight of our trip in Yogyakarta! We had such a creative day! Hanung and the Leksa Ganesha team were so welcoming, friendly and helpful to me and my husband. We made beautiful batik art, and we also cooked and ate very delicious Indonesian dishes. We even caught our own fish to eat when we were given a tour of the village to see the different foods that the community grows. We were given free mineral water, tea and coffee. We would highly recommend this experience and we would love to come back again in the future. We were there from 10am - 5pm, so you should allow a full day for this (perhaps 9am - 6pm) so you can take your time. Thank you Hanung and Leksa Ganesha for your hospitality!
Jemma
This activity was really great. All the people there were lovely, especially considering I came with my 6 and 8 yo daughters. They made sure it was safe for them to use the hot wax. It does not really take 3hrs, more like 1h30-2h, unless you want to do a lot of details, which is quite difficult for beginners. But the place is nice to hang out a bit afterwards and chat with other people and take a coffee. This will probably be one of the highlights of our trip to Indonesia!
Nora
We hired a driver for one day: everything went well.
Marco Saron
Wonderful experience!the trip was well organized! All the staff was so kind, welcoming and warming ! Children had a lot of fun! I really recommend it!
Carlotta
Beautiful experience with the best teachers and artists that are incredibly passionate about batik making.
Kim Khor
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