Yogyakarta: Kulon Progo Village Cycling Tour with Snacks
ID: GYG1205061-1849404
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Cycle through the villages of Kulon Progo on a guided tour from Yogyakarta. Learn about local culture, see traditional crafts, Traditional emping making, and enjoy a snack and drink
Begin your adventure with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Yogyakarta. Head to Kulon Progo and hop on your bike to start your journey through the countryside.
As you pedal, take in the stunning views of the landscape and get a closer look at the daily activities of the locals. Watch farmers tending to their fields and learn about traditional agricultural practices.
Stop at a local tempeh-making workshop and see how this popular Indonesian food is made. Try your hand at making tempeh yourself, wrapping it in banana leaves. Next, visit a traditional emping cracker workshop and watch as the crackers are made using a wood-fired stove.
Continue your ride and see how ketupat, a traditional rice cake wrapped in coconut leaves, is made. Along the way, pass by fields of seasonal crops such as corn, chili, peanuts, and sugarcane.
If you’re lucky, you might even get to join in on a rice harvest. After your ride, enjoy a refreshing drink and a traditional snack before being driven back to your hotel in Yogyakarta.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the local culture as you cycle through Kulon Progo
- Learn how to make traditional tempeh wrapped in banana leaves
- Watch the traditional process of making emping crackers
- See how ketupat is made using young coconut leaves
- Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Yogyakarta in an air-conditioned car
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour duration is approximately 2.5-3 hours
Two tour schedules available: morning (08:00 - 11:00 WIB) and afternoon (14:30 - 17:30 WIB)
INCLUDED
- Participation in rice harvesting if in season
- Transportation from and to Jogja in an air-conditioned car
- Mineral water and traditional snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Jasaraharja Insurance
- English speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Rent Bike IDR400.000/person
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
