Yogyakarta

Our driver, Romy, was pleasant and fun to talk to. He contacted us the day before to confirm the pickup time, was punctual, and his vehicle was clean and comfortable. At the site, visitors descend according to a queue number system at 10 am. Our queue number was 18, and we waited around 45 minutes for our turn. As other reviewers have mentioned, the trek into the cave can get quite muddy and slippery, so proper clothing definitely helps. I slipped a few times, but thanks to my long tights and long-sleeved shirt, I only ended up with minor bruises and scratches. Tip: bring a hair cover and long socks if you feel iffy about the provided helmet and boots. There was also some waiting inside the cave as everyone queued for photos at different spots, but time passed quickly and the cave itself was stunning and absolutely worth visiting. We also added Kalisuci cave tubing to our itinerary. IMO, this is a great way to spend the afternoon after exploring Jomblang Cave in the morning.

Woke up super early! Estri was very kind. The path to see the sunrise didn't have streetlights that day, which was super scary. I walked up the mountain in the dark by myself. Thankfully, other people joined me later. I couldn't see the sunrise very well that day because there were a lot of clouds, but it turned into incredibly beautiful mountain mist. A local guy helped me take pictures and then asked me for a tip. Since I was traveling alone and no one else could take pictures for me, I agreed. Borobudur is definitely a very unique place, but it seems like you have to go with a guide. Afterwards, I went on a jeep tour. Sitting in the jeep and driving on the trails made me feel like I was in a video game scene. I really felt it! Finally, I drove the jeep in the water and got wet, it was a really fun day!

Det var fint at de var med oss hele tiden under opplevelsen og tok så godt vare på oss. Det foregår i et hjem, og de sørger for at du kan gjøre det trygt og uten tidsbegrensninger. Rommet der fargingen foregår, er som en liten hage. De dyrker forskjellige planter rundt om i huset, så vi fikk se mange blomster og blader. De introduserte oss også for plantene som brukes til naturlige fargestoffer, og de dyrker dem selv. Dette var min andre batikkopplevelse, og det var interessant å lære at batikkmønstrene og verktøyene varierer fra region til region.

A truly fascinating experience. I highly recommend that anyone visiting Yogyakarta set aside an extra half-day for this. The gamelan master's daughter speaks excellent English, and the entire lesson was very detailed. We got to try five or six different instruments, and you don't need any musical background to have a great time. Gamelan is an ancient musical form, often using a pentatonic scale, that features an ensemble of various percussion instruments like gongs, metallophones, and drums. It frequently accompanies Javanese religious ceremonies, shadow puppet plays, or dance performances. Debussy was heavily influenced by gamelan, and you can even hear K.K. Slider play a version of it in Animal Crossing. The playing experience is very enjoyable, almost meditative, due to its relatively simple rhythms and abundant repetition. The teacher mentioned that a Chinese band called 'Wo Qi' (which means 'I'm angry') came to learn for a day last week, which was quite amusing. We looked it up and realized it was 'Frog Pond' (Wa Chi)... We'll definitely try to catch their performance if we get the chance when we go back.

Utmerket service, anbefalte vakre steder og fortalte historien veldig bra. Guiden var vennlig og hjelpsom, og hjalp turister med å lære om kulturen og de vakre kostymene. Jeg var imponert over turen.

Highly recommended tour with Himawan, who drove me to Borobudur and the Mendut monastery. The traffic in Yogyakarta can be brutal, but Himawan showed such an infinite amount of patience that, if he becomes even a fraction more patient, he will achieve full Buddhist enlightenment. Beyond his flawless driving, his dedication was outstanding: he even accompanied me on foot when we were without the car just to make sure I wouldn't get lost. Professional, calm, and incredibly reliable. Five well-deserved stars.

My driver, Anto, is incredibly professional and reliable, making my customized itinerary seamless. As a solo female traveler, I felt so fortunate to have such a reassuring and trustworthy driver. Anto is highly knowledgeable. He not only shared a lot about the local culture but was also eager to teach me some Indonesian phrases, which made my trip so much fun. He took me to try plenty of local delicacies and even prepared drinks and snacks for me. Thank you, Anto! I highly recommend him—he is a 10/10 (more like 100/10!) driver and tour guide. If I ever visit Yogyakarta again, I will definitely book him as my guide without hesitation!

We had a wonderful experience with Noor as our driver. He was friendly, reliable, and made our trip very comfortable. We especially appreciate him informing us about the last-minute closure of Prambanan Temple on the following day. Thanks to his timely update, we were able to quickly adjust our schedule and visit the temple before it closed. Otherwise, we would have completely missed this important attraction. Noor drove us safely throughout the trip and was always punctual and accommodating. As tourists visiting the area for the first time, one suggestion for improvement would be for drivers to be a little more proactive in recommending interesting places, local attractions, restaurants, or activities nearby, rather than waiting for us to decide where to go next. Local recommendations would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Overall, we are very grateful for Noor's excellent service and helpfulness, and we would be happy to recommend him to other travelers.

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