Culture

Pentingsari Tourism Village

Authentic Javanese Village Life Experience

Imagine this: you are woken by roosters, have breakfast of rice with side dishes from the garden, then Pak Tani takes you to plant rice in terraced paddies with Mount Merapi as the backdrop. That is a day at Pentingsari Tourism Village — not ordinary tourism, but a genuine Javanese village life experience.

On Merapi's slopes, the air is cool and the views are green in every direction. You can learn to make Javanese palm sugar, cook traditional tempeh, or simply sit on a local family's veranda and chat. Mangga (please, in Javanese) — here every guest is treated as family.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

08:00 - 17:00 WIB

Ticket Price

Packages from IDR 75,000/person

Distance from Jogja

22 km · 45 minutes from Jogja

Best Time to Visit

Morning

How to Get There

On Merapi's slopes, near Kaliurang — 22 km from Jogja, 45 minutes via Kaliurang Road. Combine with Ullen Sentalu Museum or Merapi Lava Tour, all in the Kaliurang area.

Recommended Vehicles

  • Avanza (family)

Travel Tips

Book group packages (minimum 10 people) for the best experience — activities like rice planting, making palm sugar, and gamelan are more fun in groups

If staying overnight at a homestay, prepare: mattress on the floor, cold water baths, and meals with the family. Not a hotel, but an unforgettable experience

Need Transport to This Destination?

Rent a car with experienced driver and fuel included