OVERVIEW

Spend a day on the outskirts of Jogjakarta, meeting local artisans and farmers and exploring the villages and beaches of central Java. Start with a batik workshop to create your own unique souvenir then cruise on a quiet river near the town of Giriloyo. Learn more about the local agriculture with a visit to the farmer's museum and finish the day watching the sun set over Parangtritis beach.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Around 09.30 AM you will be picked up from your hotel in Jogjakarta for the start of your full day countryside tour.

Your first stop is Kampung Giriloyo, a village known for its intricate batiks which have been made there for hundreds of years. Under the guidance of a local craftsmen, you will partake in a 2 hour course in one of the village houses using traditional techniques to create a one-of-a-kind batik.

While in the village, enjoy a traditional lunch around 12.30.

Following lunch, leave the village for a short 2-kilometer drive to Giriloyo. Proceed two kilometers to the southwest of Giriloyo and the village of Kebon Agung. This charming, rural village is located near an irrigation dam and you will take a one-hour cruise along the scenic river formed by the dam.  

Nearby is the agricultural village of Cadran where you will have a visit to the farmer's museum and its impressive collection of old farming implements. This visit gives a unique insight into the farming culture of the Giriloyo area. You'll then join with the local farmers in the fields to plant, plow or harvest rice (depending on the time of year).

Around 16.00, proceed to Parangtritis beach to watch the sunset from the rock hill and enjoy the beautiful views as the sun casts its shadows over the wide expanse of sand dunes at the east of the beach.

Following sunset, return to Jogjakarta. (L)

PRICING: Please contact us.

Our Services Include:

• Transportation with driver by private air conditioned vehicle
• Service of English speaking local guide
• All entrance fees and activities as mentioned
• Meals as specified (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)

Our Services do not Include:

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• Personal travel Insurance
• Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks, and other items.

• Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion abov