Silent Story Borobudur
The folklores around the great temple of Borobudur are as if scattered pieces of puzzle. In this tour, we will bring you to ride bicycles and collect the puzzle pieces on several sites around the Borobudur temple to complete the story of the temple in the end of the tour. You will also do some fun and interesting workshops during the tour that will serve as a new experience in visiting this temple.
Experience the enchantment of Borobudur Temple in a way you've never encountered before with MOANA's SILENT STORY BOROBUDUR Tour. This extraordinary tour is an exciting puzzle-hunting adventure in the temple's neighborhood, where you will discover the stories behind the temple's stunning reliefs from the local people living in the area.
Our tour is designed with the aim of assembling a story by collecting pieces of the silent story at several stops around the temple's area. In addition to that, you will have the opportunity to explore the local settlements, learn about the culture and lifestyle of the society, and uncover the lost lake and Buddhist teachings that are still practiced up to this day.
With our SILENT STORY BOROBUDUR Tour, you can experience the splendor and history of the temple, despite entry restrictions in place for preservation. Don't miss this meaningful journey back in time and book now to join us on this captivating adventure.
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Tour Highlight
- Exploring area the biggest temple in Indonesia
- Seeing closer the UNESCO Heritage
- Visiting Pawon temple
- Cycling around villages & rice field
- Exploring calm and peaceful route
- Workshop: cooking palm sugar
- Workshop: pottery making with local artisan
- Meeting local and knowing the way of life
- Having delicious breakfast by Nalaya
- Having some traditional foods
Tour Pricing
- IDR 612,000 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.
- Children (7-11 y.o) : IDR 340,000 per person
Promotion:
- Discount 10% with a Promo Code (if any, with min spend)
- Adult: IDR 550,800 - Children : IDR 306,000
- Drop us a message if you book more than 10 people
Add on: - Photographer : IDR 500,000 per group (free reels)
- Drone : IDR 650,000 per group
- Cycling within temple area : IDR 150,000 per person for Indonesian only
- Breakfast at Nalaya : IDR 32,500 per person (inc disc 50%)
Tour Include:
EXCELLENT Based on 760 reviews Rob @ BennebroekFebruary 19, 2025.Verified Must do in Yogyakarta Geweldige ervaring. Op de fiets door smalle straatjes, zien hoe de locals wonen en gewoon de omgeving zien.Onder zeer professionele begeleiding van onze gids Alfat die over alles iets wist te vertellen: de geschiedenis, het eten etc Ida WFebruary 15, 2025.Verified Bicycle travel Moana, cool bangeeet!!!The first experience of cycling with a quiet rural route, beautiful views, accompanied by capt roan (mas Vian) and photographer (mas Sigit) good and exciting. Surely will be back!!! More success for Moana, accompanying the guests on a healthy cycle chase. Makasi Moana Ed DFebruary 13, 2025.Verified Cycling the backstreets of Jogja This was an amazing and very enjoyable tour that I can highly recommend to anyone regardless of cycling ability.I felt I was in safe hands with Alfat, a very knowledgeable person and the friendliest of guides. He explained so much about the history and culture of Jogja and Java as we cycled along the riverside and through the backstreets stopping regularly to see interesting things and to take photos.Alfat taught me some Javanese and very patiently improved my Bahasa. We had coffee along the way and stopped at the market to eat traditional Jogja foods, it was so good I admire Moana and its positive position on sustainability. As I started out, I really recommend this tour if you want an authentic experience in Yogyakarta. Melly Ayu WFebruary 10, 2025.Verified Amazing February The experience is always exciting and enjoyable with moana, the second time going to yoga with moana. Lize BFebruary 3, 2025.Verified Recommended! A super fun tour that goes through different neighborhoods. The guide Alfat has told a lot about culture and could speak good English! Highly recommended! Voyager30598540941February 1, 2025.Verified Goes relax Guides and photographers are friendly, okay, recommend for those who are confused. What's up there? The bike track is safe. Rafqi RamadhanFebruary 1, 2025.Verified Fun cycling with friends amazing cycling trip! beautiful rice fields, friendly villages, and fresh air. fun, healthy, and refreshing—highly recommend! Brian CFebruary 1, 2025.Verified Very entertaining with a scent of grass Cardio santuy with a view of the sky and padi, cold air suitable for a moment of healingVery recommended for family outing, if hungry got to know bulet and geblek Kurt BJanuary 30, 2025.Verified Jogja inside out Very interesting, local life with snacks , away from the tourist hotspots, insider tips, good cycling, an answer to every question , loose and informal atmosphere, cycling with a girlfriend. Sightsee22877130452January 28, 2025.Verified Amazing village cycling tour Amazhiiing route. Amazing view. Amazing road captain, mas Vian . Thank you for lead us to amazing journey. Definitely will come back again.
DETAILS
Start tour option:
Morning tour start at 07.00
Afternoon tour start at 14.30
Meeting point:
MOANA Borobudur (within Hotel Nalaya)
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
Morning Time:
To make the most of your experience, we recommend starting the tour at 7:00 AM, shortly after sunrise, which is around 5:30 AM. This timing allows you to enjoy cooler temperatures, with the tour finishing around 10:00 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 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 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).
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.
FYI: This year, we are committed to planting up to 1,000 mangroves. Thank you for your support!
Together, let’s make a positive impact on our planet while enjoying memorable adventures!

