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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H9756wsjulianl
Sep 18, 2024
Cycling with great company! - Thank you Mas Zul dan Mas Sigit (Mr. Handsome) !! What a wonderful day!! My husband see lot of rice fields and nice mountains. And meet local, try Bio Tempeh, local food and Jamu. Every drink and food really delicious. We not active couple but with them we could finish 12km, who could imagine? 🤣
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83dewim
Sep 9, 2024
great - hanging out with friends, or trying something new and exciting. It’s all about having a great time and making happy memories!
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C1606unfaraha
Aug 28, 2024
Fun, Sweaty, and Exciting - Mas Zul took us to ride around the rice field complex and gave trivia about the village and ecosystem surrounding it. He was an attentive and caring tour leader. Thank you Moana for this experience.
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550benedettoc
Aug 28, 2024
A pleasant afternoon in the villages - The tour in the village was very nice and a good opportunity to get to know local products and people while escaping the city traffic. Our Alfat Guide was very passionate, company, kind and nice and we could not ask for better. Price slightly above average compared to what was offered.
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Andisf9501hn
Aug 27, 2024
wonderful experience - had the pleasure of joining a rice field bicycle tour, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The tour took us through some of the most breathtaking landscapes I've ever seen—endless stretches of vibrant green rice paddies, dotted with small, picturesque villages and framed by distant mountains.
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16apa
Aug 21, 2024
a nice break in the nature - One of the most recommend activity you could do when visiting Jogja. You may want to spare 1 hour travelling from the city. As someone grow up in a metro city, having a little break in nature with lots of trees and plants and some quality air really help me to relax. the captain is very thoughtful, he waited for this never exercise woman struggling mount the bike when its going up and really helpful. the side activity such as making the tempe process although it was very brief i do find it very fascinating. long live mbah! and lots of success for Moana and the crew members!
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Agneseka19
Aug 16, 2024
Family fun cycling - Amazing view, quiet place, nice guide, and memorable activity for kids and family Something new for family activity in jogja
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580yudhistirau
Aug 16, 2024
Cycling Tour @yogyakarta - Amazing view, quiet place, nice guide and photographer. If you look experience cycling in the rice farm area with googd track, choose moana nanggulan village. Also, nice for kids tour
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Stratum1987
Aug 13, 2024
Great tour to see the real life in Java - Great experience to see the real life and nature of Java, away from the city. Our gyide took us through villages and the countryside and showed and learned us a lot of the local flora/fauna and farmers life. Our 2 kids (7 and 1) loved the tour.
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Elinem700
Jul 28, 2024
Enjoy! - We enjoyed a great tour with interesting guide. It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of Yogyakarta. We think it is a big plus that the organization focuses on sustainability and the local residents are fairly rewarded for their contribution to this tour. We hope the organization will continue to organize the tours in smaller groups, this was a pleasant way to explore rural life.
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