Nanggulan: Explore the Javanese Lifestyle and Natural Beauty on a Fun Cycling Tour

Immerse yourself in the Javanese lifestyle and stunning natural beauty on a fun cycling tour. Discover the local way of life, try traditional Javanese food, and refresh yourself in the river. Perfect for foreign travelers seeking a meaningful and refreshing experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nanggulan Cycling Tour by MOANA - Our tour takes place in Nanggulan district of Yogyakarta, where you will discover the local way of life in a genuine village surrounded by rice fields, rivers, and the majestic Menoreh Hills. Cycle through countryside and learn about the hardwork that goes into growing rice by joining local farmers planting or harvesting.
  • Nanggulan - Meet friendly neighbors along the way and try traditional Javanese food such as “tempe benguk”, fried tofu, and JAMU, herbal drinks made with Indonesian spices. If you’re interested, you can even visit their gardens or farms and learn about the various plants and animals that make up the rural village ecosystem.
What's Included
  • Helmet provided (optional)
  • Included bike rental
  • Local food and drinks
  • Contribution to local community
  • Guided by an experienced professional
What's Not Included
  • Transport to meeting point
  • Tips guide (if satisfied only)
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in authentic village life, nestled within scenic rice fields, rivers, and the imposing Menoreh Hills. Engage in a cycling tour of the countryside and gain insight into the intense labor involved in rice cultivation by participating alongside the local farmers during planting or harvest season.

Interact with amiable locals in your journey and savour traditional Javanese delicacies like ‘tempe benguk’, crispy tofu, and JAMU - a herbal beverage brewed with Indonesian spices.

The excursion encompasses a brief hike down to the river to bask in the refreshing river water, providing a rejuvenating break in your journey. Completing a cycling route of approximately 17-18 km, the tour is an ideal choice for international tourists wishing to experience traditional Javanese lifestyle amidst the picturesque rural backdrop.

Don’t let this opportunity slip by to participate in a soul-stirring, significant experience that revitalizes your senses and instills a profound appreciation for nature and local civilization.

  • Not for kids
  • Medium cycling skill needed
Location
Nanggulan Cycling Tour by MOANA
The north part or Geblek Pari Resto's parking area. (sebelah utara lokasi parkir Resto Geblek Pari)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kirstenc496
Jul 15, 2024
Great tour! - We had a tour booked in the afternoon. It waa a great tour with a very nice tourguide who even helped entertaining our son and adjust the tour to our family. The scenery was beautiful. We saw how tempeh was made and had som nice herbal teas with snacks. Everyone was so kind!
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679javm
Jul 15, 2024
Fun Cycling with Moana at Nanggulan ✨ - Great call for his new experienced. The view during cycling is also beautiful, plus Captain Vian's very educational information around the cycling pass. The oils are fresh and the fries are delicious. Dress me up.
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588erwinr
Jul 13, 2024
Awesome Cycling Tour - Awesome,,, wonderful journey,,, children friendly,,, perfect scenery,,, nice traditional food and beverage,,, great thanks…
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Traveler34477094157
Jul 12, 2024
Best Cycle Trip - Liked the route very refreshing eyes. The village's atmosphere is very good. Must come back with family and other friends. Thank you Mas Alfat and Mas Haidar for accompanying the tour
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Nurulb793
Jul 12, 2024
Get to know the environment of the basement and the life of the bicycle village of Sembari - There are some tours around the Nanggulan basin. But Moana provides more, full of the education and experience needed by the alpha generation. Get to know the wells and varieties of padi, get to know the historic wells/sodetan, get to know the rural life by visiting the homes of residents who still use the lead wells as a source of water, feed cows, make tempe, get to know the swollen beans that can also be made tempe and learn Java characters. The refreshment was also very delicious, featuring local food as well as various snacks and soy milk at one of the residents' homes. Moana not only exploits the island as a tourist area but also involves the villagers and is responsible for the environment. In addition, the bike tour also makes it easier for us to notice and feel the surroundings along the route.
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Ponchop403
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing adventure - Fresh, healthy, education, fresh...smua dapet.. cm timing klo pas dpt branch that msh green more mantebss again..next Trips Insya Allah
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Kantikanti
Jul 10, 2024
Fun Family Cycling with Moana - We took the Smart Cycling Tour on a Friday in July. It's the Nanggulan village tour, but with added activities for kids, like feeding cows, making things from plants and leaves, education contents of our surroundings, and also busy books to keep them engaged. Our road captain, mas Alfat, knew how to handle kids and keeping them interested. He's also knowledgeable and shared fun facts along the places we passed and things we encountered. Our bikes was in great condition, and the route was pretty chill. One of our kids even fell asleep during the trip. There are some traffic along the route, like trucks and tour vehicle, but road captain always inform us to slow down, stopping at the side of the road to wait for other vehicle to pass, or just walk alongside your bike when the road started going uphill. This safety precautions are very important as we were riding with our kids. We also recommend to take the photography add-on to focus more on riding and interacting within the family without needing to hassle with cameras or phone, and we really grateful we did that! We have mas Sigit as our photographer that day (thank you!) but mas Alfat the road captain also skilled in taking the pictures. After a long (but fun) ride through paddy fields and creeks, we rested at one the village's warung to drink selection of cold refreshing beverages (jamu, soy milk, mung bean) and eat local snacks (geblek and fried tofu), all inclusive in the trip. Thank you Moana, next time we're in Jogja or Solo, we will most definitely try the city bike tour, too ☺️ Keep up the good work and road safety! At the end of the trip, there's QR code for discount for next trip booking. I include it here in the photo section so everybody can use it when booking with Moana.
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636ichar
Jul 10, 2024
The best day in Jogja - A delightful journey! Our child loved all the activities, the compliments, the food, and the ambiance. It was truly unforgettable, and we can't wait to come back next year!
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Jet27934200228
Jul 10, 2024
Moana, best! - Best view, best experience for my kids. Thank you Moana. Please come in summer season and you can get best view in the village.
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Christinanp1307kq
Jul 5, 2024
Fun and memorable experience - We had fun and memorable experience with Moana bike tour. During cycling the view of rice fields and mountains were beautiful. Our road captain Kak Vian was very communicative. Highly recommended 👍👍
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