This half-day tour delves into the 1,300 year-old tradition of Javanese herbal medicine. Start the day with a visit to the Beringharjo Market, which has been in operation since 1758 and is a hive of local trade and activity. Guests can make their own ‘jamu’ medicine in a shop that has been operating since the 1950s.

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Accompanied by a local guide, begins a morning at the historic Beringharjo Market, one of Java's oldest marketplaces. Here, guests will wander through vibrant stalls overflowing with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, learning about their vital roles in traditional medicine and Javanese cuisine.

Next, delve into the market's dedicated jamu section. This traditional herbal tonic, used for over a thousand years to cure various ailments, is a beloved drink. See the ingredients used by vendors who sell jamu on the streets of Java.

The highlight of the tour is a hands-on jamu course. Traveling a short distance to a traditional shop that has been producing and selling jamu since the 1950s, and joining a local herbalist. Guests will personally grind, macerate, and press a blend of herbs to create a healthy herbal tonic, sample the drink, and gain deeper insight into its healing properties.

The insightful morning tour concludes with a return to your hotel . 

Notes:

  • Minimum 2 pax to maximum 10 pax.
  • Our rates are net and quoted in American dollars (USD), however some services (like transportation, guide fees, entrance fees, some activities, meals, air tickets and train tickets and sometimes accommodations) are based on local prices in Indonesian Rupiah in (IDR). In the case of a major change in the exchange rate (5% or more) between the Indonesian Rupiah and the American dollar (USD), we reserve the right to correct our quotes to align our rates and revise the value of the American dollar (USD).
  • All rates are based on the current gasoline price. Should the gasoline price increase by more than 10% we would readjust transfer rates with a 30 days prior notice
  • Children aged between 2 and 12 years at the time of travel will receive a 20% discount off the Adult Price.
  • All language guides other than English subject to availability during high season July until September.
  • During the important religious festival of Idul Fitri, which falls on 9th-10th March 2027 significant travel activity is expected across the country, especially within Java. Travelling will be extremely challenging due to heavy traffic, expect significant delays and congestion on roads, trains, and flights. You might find limited-service availability, as some tour guides could be returning home and certain restaurants may be closed. 
  • The busiest travel periods will be just before and immediately after the holiday. Given the anticipated severe disruptions, we strongly advise against overland travel from 2nd - 17th March 2027.


Pick up and drop off timings from alternate destinations:

  • Pick up time from Yogyakarta 08:00 - 13:00
  • Pick up from another area are not recommended

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