Batik Making & Borobudur Village Tour PRIVATE TOUR
ID: GYG820922-1305610
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the art of making batik and pottery on a guided tour. Visit the Borobudur Temple and the Pawon and Mendut Temples.
Learn the traditional art of batik making and visit a pottery village on a full-day tour from Yogyakarta. See how coconut sugar is made and visit the Borobudur Temple, Pawon Temple, and Mendut Temple.
Start your day with a visit to a batik factory. Learn about the traditional art of batik, which involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to produce beautiful, multicolored designs. The word "batik" is derived from the Javanese word "ambatik," which means "to write with dots or lines."
Next, visit a coconut sugar factory. Be welcomed by friendly farmers who make the sugar. See the traditional Javanese kitchen where they produce the coconut sugar. Try the sugar with a free-flow jasmine tea.
Continue to a pottery village. Learn how pottery is made and try making your own pottery such as a bowl, a cup, an astray, or even a mini Borobudur stupa. Take your pottery home with you if you like.
After all activities, head to the Borobudur Temple. On the way to the temple, stop at a viewpoint to take in the surrounding natural beauty in the soft morning light. Explore the temple in more detail, appreciating its architecture and carvings.
After your Borobudur Temple session, visit the Pawon Temple and Mendut Temple. This tour is flexible, so you can stop by for pictures or anything else you need.
Highlights
- Discover the art of making batik, a traditional textile art from Java
- Learn how to make pottery and take home your own creation
- Visit the Borobudur Temple and the Pawon and Mendut Temples
- Enjoy a free-flow of jasmine tea and coconut sugar at a local farm
- Stop at a viewpoint to take in the beauty of the Borobudur Temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days, and a raincoat or umbrella for rainy weather.
The tour involves visits to religious sites; please dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
The tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or certain health conditions due to the walking involved and the uneven terrain at some sites.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
