YOGYAKARTA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 14 most popular cycling tours in Yogyakarta. The ones worth building a morning around, with run times, prices and who actually runs the trip.
Boutique bike ride through Nanggulan rice fields near Yogyakarta, with local snacks, farm stories, and a community donation for $22.
Most Popular“A fabulous way to gorgeous Indonesian countryside and village life. Eco friendly and supporting local communities. Excellent guide!”
3-hour cycle tour of Yogyakarta’s Kota Gede and Mataram tombs, with market snacks, small-group guide, $57.
“This is a must do experience in Yogyakarta! Don't be intimidated by the traffic. Our tour guide did a wonderful job leading us on a route down alleys and side streets without traffic. It was amazing to see Yogya from the back of the bike. We stopped at markets, met a traditional baker, learned some…”
Cycle along Yogyakarta’s Kalicode river and Sultanate grounds, visit temples and Tamansari market snacks. Small group, bikes, helmet, and guide included.
“We did the Hidden Gems bike tour and had a really enjoyable afternoon. Our guide Alfat was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of the history of Yogyakarta with us. We got to see parts of the city that as tourists we wouldn’t ordinarily get to see. We also learned about daily life in the…”
Fun cycling tour from Izzati Jogjatour through rice fields to Sari, Plaosan, and Sambisari temples with snacks, lunch, and pickup.
“This was a really cool tour. We cycled through some villages out to the small temples near Prambanan, and got to see parts of Yogyakarta we normally wouldn't have seen. The guide was amazing, and brought us snacks to eat along the way. The tour leaves nice and early to avoid the heat for as…”
Cycle village roads, snack on emping and tofu, then visit Borobudur and Prambanan UNESCO sites in one long Yogyakarta day.
“Our guide for the cycling tour was amazing. Loved the whole tour, temples, rice fields and tofu factory. Book this as is very good”
ATV through Yogyakarta villages and wet trails, then explore Mount Merapi with camp breaks and optional sunrise or sunset jeep.
“Tutto perfetto. Il nostro driver Agus è stato professionale, una guida sicura, veicolo pulitissimo. Le attività (ATV + jeep) sono state divertenti e sicure. Si entra in contatto con la gente locale e non sono quindi attività “costruite” solo per turisti. Consigliatissimo.”
Small-group bike ride through Jejeran rice terraces and plantations, then Bantul lunch, with hotel pickup. $25 includes bike and guide.
“Really unique tour of a village just outside Yogyakarta, our guide Tawil was very knowledgeable, super friendly and excited to show us around.”
Private cycling near Yogyakarta with village roads, rice fields, transfers, snacks and lunch at a fish farm for fish therapy.
“Nice Trip around the backgardens in Yogyakarta. Our Guide wardo showed US nice places outside of touristic spots and even got us a snack.”
Cycle Yogyakarta’s countryside on classic bikes, learn tempeh and emping melinjo, and meet village food makers with a small-group guide.
“Our guide Kiki was fantastic she was extremely knowledgeable on the local area and showed us the rice process from start to finish we went into local homes to see various cottage industries. Thank you Kiki for being a ray of sunshine throughout the trip”
Cycle 11 km through lesser-known Jogja with an English guide, local snacks and temple stops, plus a mangrove planting charity.
“Nice guide Alpha, knew many interesting things to tell about the kampongs, Chinese temple, sultan's palace. Highly recommended!”
Cycle quiet Yogyakarta villages, shop at a local market, then cook a home-style Indonesian meal with an English guide. Roundtrip transfers.
“Early in the morning Maxi picked us up from the hotel to drive to a traditional market. His joyful personality immediately made us feel very welcome and excited about the day. At the market we met Desy and she showed us around. The cooking class was a lot of fun, Desy explained everything well and…”
MTB bike tour in Yogyakarta villages with an English guide, school-kid stops, and an included village meal.
“We hebben een hele andere tour gekregen dan geboekt. Alles ging fout wat er maar fout kon gaan. De routebeschrijving is naar een verkeerd mobiel nummer gestuurd waardoor we niets hadden ontvangen. Het adres op de site van de boeking klopte niet, waardoor we lang met een taxi hebben gezocht, het was een tour op…”
4WD jeep up Mount Merapi and an ATV quad ride through jungle trails, with a mini museum lesson on the 2010 eruption.
“Great tour in Merapi Volcano. Our guide AG is fantastic, very kind and he took great videos and pictures for us, either the drone. Definitely recommended! Ask for AG when you book the tour.”
A short, guided bike ride through Yogyakarta’s royal and colonial landmarks, ending on Malioboro Street with palace ruins and history.
“Vier was a good guide, we cycled through the city. Visited the Keraton and Taman Sari which was interesting to see!”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
