Jogja Hidden Gems

Let us take you off the beaten path and show you the real life of people living around the Sultanate area as they braved many obstacles to build a life in Yogyakarta after colonial period. Let your mind virtually travel to the age of hundreds of years ago.

Experience the essence of Yogyakarta with our sharing cycling tour, which combines authentic local insights, a sense of adventure, and a commitment to sustainability. Begin your journey along the serene riverside areas of the city center and continue to the historic Sultanate's grounds, home to the royal family. This unique tour provides an insider's view of life in Yogyakarta, a city still governed by a Sultan who serves both as king and governor.

Along the way, you'll have the chance to savor local signature refreshments and learn about Javanese culture and script from our local experts, who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for the city.

Ideal for those with limited time, our tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Yogyakarta in just a few hours. You'll return to your hotel with plenty of time to rest and prepare for check-out before noon.

Sustainability

Approx. Time

3 hours

Distance

11 km

Tour Highlight:

Cycling along riverside
Knowing Jogja’s way of life
Meet local people with urban living
Visit a chinese temple
Explore hidden sultanate royal family
Short visit Kraton area
Neighborhood behind small streets
Traditional culinary market
Having some local snack & drink
Experience: Masangin between banyan tree
Off the beaten path

Tour Pricing

IDR 500,000 per person
The tour is not specifically for kids, but we will provide child seats with an extra charge if you travel with your children:
IDR 340,000 for children 7-12 y.o
IDR 110,000 for kids 2-6 y.o
FREE for kids under 2 years
There is no minimum booking

Promotion:

Discount 10% with a Promo Code (if any, with min spend)
Adult: IDR 450,000 - Children: IDR 306,000 - Kids: 99,000
Drop us a message if you book more than 10 people

Add on:

Photographer : 400,000 per group (free reels)
Tumbler (bottle) : IDR 100,000 per pcs

Check Availability

Contact Admin Luna

Included in tours:

Bicycle

Road Captain

Java Culture

Local experience

Refreshing drinks/snacks

Free: Eco-String Bag

Sustainability Action Fund

DETAILS

Start tour option:
Morning tour start at 07.00
Afternoon tour start at 14.30

Meeting point:
MOANA Prawirotaman

Bicycle for Children:
Height 130 cm : using a children seat with parent
Height 131-140 cm : carrier on back seat with parent
Height 150 cm or able to ride a bike : small bike by himself

Best Time To Visit

Morning Time:
To make the most of your experience, we recommend starting the tour at 7:30 AM, shortly after sunrise, which is around 5:30 AM. This timing allows you to enjoy cooler temperatures, with the tour finishing around 10:30 AM. By 11:00 AM, it can get quite hot. Please note that our usual lunch time is from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

Afternoon Option:
The second option is to start the tour at 2:30 PM when the temperature begins to cool down as we approach sunset around 5:30 PM. We will return to the endpoint before it gets dark, around 6:00 PM. This timing is perfect for you to enjoy a leisurely dinner after a few hours of cycling.

Our Team

Our team consists mostly of university students who are passionate about tourism and cycling. By joining our tours, you’re helping us support our education and pursue our dreams of traveling the world.

What to Bring

What to Wear for Your Cycling Tour:

Comfortable Clothing: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing that allows for easy movement.
Cycling Shorts or Pants: Padded cycling shorts or pants can provide extra comfort for longer rides.
Closed-Toe Shoes: Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good grip are essential for safety and efficient pedaling.
Light Jacket : Depending on the weather, a light jacket or windbreaker can be helpful to protect you from the humid or wind early morning tour.

The items you need to prepare for the tour :

Light and comfortable clothing;
Hat (optional);
Closed-toe shoes or sports sandals;
Water bottle (tumbler).

Small thing, Big Impacts

MOANA are committed to practicing Sustainable Tourism, aiming to minimize negative environmental and social impacts.

As part of our efforts, we are reducing the use of single-use plastic bottles. Therefore, we kindly invite you to join us in our mission by bringing your personal water bottle when embarking on a tour with MOANA, we will provide water refill if you need it.

Together, let’s make a positive impact on our planet while enjoying memorable adventures!

Read more: our 🌿 Sustainable Tourism Policy

Is this a shared tour or private?

This is a shared group tour, unless:
– You request additional photographer services
– There are children in your group
– Your group consists of more than 4 people (private tour available upon request)

Menjelajahi Hidden Gems Jogja dengan Bersepeda

Mengahabiskan waktu liburan di jogja dengan melakukan aktivitas sepedaan di Jogja ke tempat wisata di kota Jogja yang menjadi hidden gems Jogja. Bersepeda dan bekeliling ke destinasi wisata Kota Jogja yang kaya akan wisata sejarah Jogja di masa lampau. Perjalanan wisata kota Yogyakarta, lebih tepatnya di pusat kawasan wisata Keraton Jogja ini memiliki jarak tempuh dan rute yang affordable sehingga memudahkan bagi para wisatawan pemula dalam wisata Jogja Kota ini.

Tak hanya itu dalam cycling tour Jogja kali ini travellers akan diajak ke tempat sekitar wisata Tamansari dan Keraton Jogja. Melalui berbagai pengalaman di tempat wisata budaya Jogja travellers akan memaknai dan belajar bagaimana sejarah serta budaya Jogja. Selain berkunjung ke wisata budaya di Jogja kami dari penyelenggara bike tour Yogyakarta juga akan mengajak traveller ke berbagai destinasi hidden gems Yogyakarta yang jarang dikunjungi oleh wisatawan. Dan tidak usah kebingungan untuk mencari tempat hidden gems di Jogja karena dalam perjalanan paket city tour ini akan ada berbagai lokasi ke Jogja Hidden Gems yang akan disinggahi.

Things to Do in Jogja to Learn the History of Yogyakarta

The Yogyakarta Special Region, situated in the middle of Java island, is home to hundred cultural heritages. It’s home to Indonesia’s most important archaeological sites like Prambanan, Sultan Palace Yogyakarta, and Tamansari Watercastle. Yogyakarta also has long been known as the center of Javanese culture even until the present times, this is shown by the presence of Keraton palace Yogyakarta and Sultan Hamengkubuwono as Sultan of Yogyakarta. These cultural riches have given Yogyakarta popularity as a cultural tourism destination. If you have no idea about arranging itinerary Yogyakarta or having trouble when arranging rundown trip Jogja to study about history of Jogja. Here are 3 Yogyakarta activities that can make you understand about Yogyakarta history.

1. City tour Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is a city with rich history and stories. The traditional Yogyakarta capital city was designed by Sultan Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono I which exhibits Islamic Influence. After that, when the colonial era, the city is built with culture exhibits Dutch, Arabian, Japanese, as well as Chinese cultural element. Therefore, city tour Yogyakarta is the best way to learn about Yogyakarta history, especially if you do with bicycle tour Yogyakarta.

2. Visit Historical Places Hidden Gems Yogyakarta
Many historical places in Yogyakarta are still little known by tourist. For examples pesarean Ledoksari, at Tamansari Yogyakarta; and Bangsal kamandungan, at Sultan Palace Yogyakarta. Whereas, these places also have a lot of historical story. If you want to more understand about historical background of historical hidden places in Jogja you can try to enjoy it with bike tour Yogyakarta.

3. Jogja Food Tour
This may become the best things to di in Yogyakarta to learn history. The culinary in Jogja are delicious, in fact, some of those food have a historical background. Some of the most popular traditional dish with historical background is gudeg, apem, jenang, bakpia, sego kucing, and other delicious treats. Moana as a bike tour Jogja agent can help you to enjoy all top things to do in Yogyakarta above with cycling tour jogja.