Nanggulan - Village Fun Cycling
Overview
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.
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.
As part of this tour, you'll have the opportunity to take a short trek down to the river to enjoy the fresh water of the river and refresh yourself for the rest of the journey. Cycling around 17-18 km, this tour is perfect for foreign travelers who want to explore the Javanese way of life while enjoying the beauty of the countryside.
Don't miss out on this humbling and meaningful experience that will refresh your mind and body while giving you a deeper appreciation for the natural world and local culture.
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.
As part of this tour, you'll have the opportunity to take a short trek down to the river to enjoy the fresh water of the river and refresh yourself for the rest of the journey. Cycling around 17-18 km, this tour is perfect for foreign travelers who want to explore the Javanese way of life while enjoying the beauty of the countryside.
Don't miss out on this humbling and meaningful experience that will refresh your mind and body while giving you a deeper appreciation for the natural world and local culture.
Inclusions
- Bike rental
- Helmet (if desire)
- Experienced guide
- Refreshing local food/drinks
- Donation to local community
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nanggulan Cycling Tour by MOANA, Pronosutan, Kembang, Kec. Nanggulan, Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55671, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nanggulan, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nanggulan Cycling Tour by MOANA, Pronosutan, Kembang, Kec. Nanggulan, Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55671, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nanggulan, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not for kids
- Medium cycling skill needed
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Cycling is one of the most convenience things to do in this pandemic-time. You will be phisicaly distancing when riding a bike. However, wearing a mask is not recommended for cyclist because it is not good for your breath while cycling.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
anglerr
May 2023
A relaxing and enjoyable ride in the countryside. Alfat was enthusiastic and did a great job in making it a fun experience!
A relaxing and enjoyable ride in the countryside. Alfat was enthusiastic and did a great job in making it a fun experience!ikahanil
May 2023
It was so happy and meaningful to be cycling and visit the local industry such as jamu and tempe in Nanggulan. The most happiness was interacting with Mbak Endah and Mbah Ti. They are so friendly. The tour guide is also friendly and passionate. The nature of menoreh hills and rice fields also bea...
It was so happy and meaningful to be cycling and visit the local industry such as jamu and tempe in Nanggulan. The most happiness was interacting with Mbak Endah and Mbah Ti. They are so friendly. The tour guide is also friendly and passionate. The nature of menoreh hills and rice fields also beautiful. It is very peaceful. Thankyou MOANA team 🥰cassandrav986
April 2023
Pengalaman yang luar biasa! It was a really wonderful experience going on the Nanggulan tour. The Moana team was quick to respond and answer questions over WhatsApp before and after our trip. Our captain Alfat led us through rice fields, along waterways, and past Javanese neighborhoods. Alfat was...
Pengalaman yang luar biasa! It was a really wonderful experience going on the Nanggulan tour. The Moana team was quick to respond and answer questions over WhatsApp before and after our trip. Our captain Alfat led us through rice fields, along waterways, and past Javanese neighborhoods. Alfat was extremely knowledgeable about the area and helpful in getting us set up with our bikes. There is an optional path at the end that was a fun challenge for us (we don't have very much off-road biking experience)—but again, that part is optional and the rest of the bike trip was easy and relaxed. We also got to take a pit stop and eat some tempeh, tofu, and cassava snacks while learning more about the Javanese writing system. Mantap (awesome) all around! I highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in seeing the countryside of Yogyakarta and able to complete moderate cycling.trifenae2023
April 2023
We were really enjoyed our trip there. The ambience is really amazing. During the tour they provide delicious snack and jamu. Would like to try another route later when we visit Jogja. Thanks Moana!!
We were really enjoyed our trip there. The ambience is really amazing. During the tour they provide delicious snack and jamu. Would like to try another route later when we visit Jogja. Thanks Moana!!campesinox
April 2023
My wife and I did this bike tour. The landscape in this area is really beautiful, tons of rice fields, mountains in the background, all kinds of lush tropical flora. The road we biked on is really nice, smooth pavement. The bikes are high quality. We got to see how tempe is made in the traditiona...
My wife and I did this bike tour. The landscape in this area is really beautiful, tons of rice fields, mountains in the background, all kinds of lush tropical flora. The road we biked on is really nice, smooth pavement. The bikes are high quality. We got to see how tempe is made in the traditional style and even make some ourselves, which was really cool. Got to try some jamu, which we enjoyed. All the locals were super friendly as we rode by, which if you've spent any time in Java you know is totally normal - people here are amazingly warm and friendly. Our guide was very nice and professional. A few negatives - my wife and I are both American but I've been in Java for 5 months and my wife has lived here for a combined 2 1/2 years. I speak basic Indonesian. My wife is fluent and also competent in Javanese. So it was a little disappointing that our guide proceeded as she would with tourists who had just arrived in the country ("This is the month of fasting". "People may great you by saying 'monggo'"). We also expected the tour to be much longer, like at least twice as long as it was. For Amerians and Europeans $35 pp for a 2 hour (at most) bike tour may seem reasonable but by Javanese standards that is EXTREMELY expensive. For that price in Yogya it should include lunch, be twice as long, or both. The other thing I have to point out is that the "sustainable" aspect of the tour is 100% marketing and not meaningful at all. What wouldn't be sustainable about *any* bikeride through the countryside? When we got there they gave us each a branded totebag, which is nice and good advertising for the company but the irony of the word "sustainable" printed on a totebag that no one asked for and whose manufacture caused a bunch of unnecessary carbon emissions was not lost on us. We took one of them, regrettably; we should have left them both. The overall experience was enjoyable though and for a lot of people woud probably be 4 stars. I'd add another half star to my rating if I could.859sylviai
January 2023
I had a wonderful experience exploring the village and countryside with my knowledgeable and friendly cycle tour guide. I was impressed with the opportunity to get to know the culture and people of the village, learn a bit about natural dyes/plants/animals, plus taste the food!! It was a really r...
I had a wonderful experience exploring the village and countryside with my knowledgeable and friendly cycle tour guide. I was impressed with the opportunity to get to know the culture and people of the village, learn a bit about natural dyes/plants/animals, plus taste the food!! It was a really relaxing, fun visit. Highly recommend!