Live like locals for three days in Central Java — share coffee, laughter, and quiet moments that can’t be found in any itinerary.
You don’t come to watch life. You come to live it — quietly, honestly, and fully.
Here, time moves with the sun. You wake up when the village wakes up, eat when food is ready, and listen when life speaks — through laughter, chores, and silence.
“Jangan malu karena rasa ingin tahu, dan jangan kaku jika mau menyatu.”
Pick up at hotel/airport → visit Borobudur & Prambanan. Evening briefing for your village journey. Overnight in Yogyakarta.
Morning drive to the village (Central Java / Purbalingga area). Meet your host family — 1 guest = 1 host. Follow the day as it is: market, kitchen, field, neighbors. No translation needed — only connection.
Wake up early; join morning routines. Help cook, water plants, or simply sit and learn the stories in their eyes. You’re not watching — you’re living.
Village morning as usual. By late afternoon, Danar picks you up to the base house/bamboo house for quiet reflection — coffee, two bananas on the table, and sometimes a durian split in two. Sharing is always pleasant — because it completes each other. 🍌☕🍈
Farewell to your host family; slow drive back to Yogyakarta hotel. Not every story belongs to daylight — some are remembered by those who listen.
After a day of living simply, we sit. No script, no rush. Just stories, warm coffee, two bananas, and — if luck smiles — a donut as the sweet ending. Don’t be shy to share, don’t be afraid to feel.
Sharing is always pleasant — because it completes each other.
In Indonesia, you’ll often find three things on the table: bananas, donuts, and sometimes… durian. They may look simple, but together they carry a little philosophy — and a smile.
Bananas grow everywhere in Indonesia, like grass after the rain — humble, giving, and full of energy. Each kind is different, just like the people: colorful, diverse, and beautifully imperfect.
Donuts — well, you already know. Sweet, round, and with a hole in the middle. Everyone has their favorite flavor, and sometimes the best taste comes from the right company. 🍩😉
Durian, the tropical king of fruits — its name comes from duri (spike) and an (many). Expensive, fragrant, and controversial — some love it, some run from it. But open it the right way, and its sweetness is unforgettable.
In local expression, there’s a phrase called “Belah Durian” — literally, “to open the durian.” It’s often used for newlyweds or couples sharing their first intimate moment — because, well… like the real fruit, it takes the right touch, a little pressure from both sides, and when it finally opens — the sweetness stays forever. 🍈😉
“Some experiences can’t be written in an itinerary — only felt, shared, and remembered softly between laughter, coffee, and the sound of the night.”
Note: Host families receive a fair contribution for each guest — no charity, just mutual respect and exchange of life.
Please read carefully before joining this journey of life.
Private trip with English-speaking driver and 3 days living with a host family.
| Guests | Price (USD / €) | Book |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person (Solo Traveler) | $850 / €731 | Book Now |
| 2 Persons (Couple) | $980 / €843 | Book Now |
| 3 Persons | $1150 / €990 | Book Now |
| 4 Persons (Group) | $1320 / €1135 | Book Now |
This is not a tour — it’s a real-life experience.
Please download and read the agreement carefully before confirming your trip.
By joining, you agree to follow the rhythm of life as it truly is —
with awareness, respect, and an open heart.
Bring the signed copy when you arrive in Yogyakarta.
The final version will be printed and signed together with Danar.
A 50% deposit is required to prepare your local arrangements and host experience.
Everything will be managed transparently by Jogjakarta Driver.
Please read carefully before joining — this is not a tour, but a journey of life.
“In the village, you share life.
With your host, you share trust.
And somewhere between both… you finally meet yourself.”
Everything depends on you — your heart, your perspective, your way of seeing life. A shared moment can become an unforgettable happiness, perhaps once in a lifetime. And for those who truly understand the meaning of living, sharing joy itself becomes a quiet satisfaction — a peace that stays within. In the end, it’s all about how you see it. Everyone has that right. 🌾
— Jogjakarta Driver, Real Life Journey
