Yogyakarta: Village Tour, Gamelan, Dance & Batik with Lunch

Immerse yourself in Javanese culture with a hands-on experience at Kampung Kebaya Kembang. Explore the village, dress in traditional attire, and learn Gamelan music and traditional dance.
Begin your experience at Kampung Kebaya Kembang, where you’ll be welcomed by the community and meet your English-speaking local guide. Begin with a village experience by Gerobak Sapi (traditional cart) tour or cycling tour (depending on the day’s setup), letting you soak up the rural atmosphere and daily life around the village.

Next, get into the spirit of the experience by wearing traditional dress (kebaya/lurik)—perfect for photos and for feeling closer to the heritage you’re about to learn. Then try Jemparingan, traditional Javanese archery, known for its distinctive sitting position and calm focus.

Continue your cultural immersion with mini-courses led by local artists. Take a gamelan course, where you’ll learn the basics of Java’s iconic percussion orchestra and rhythms. Then, join a traditional dance course, guided step-by-step so beginners can follow along confidently.

Next, take part in a batik ecoprinting class, learning a creative batik-inspired process and making something truly personal. To complete the experience, enjoy a local snack and a traditional lunch served in the village, then sit back for a joyful Jathilan / traditional dance show, a highlight of Javanese performance culture.

Your tour ends back at Kampung Kebaya Kembang, with great photos, new skills, and a deeper connection to Yogyakarta’s cultural roots.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.