Central Java has an enchanting natural beauty and rich culture, making it the perfect destination for ecotourism. Through a journey that combines natural beauty, environmental conservation and interaction with local communities, you can discover another side of the province.
Here are 5 ecotourism destinations in Central Java worth exploring for an unforgettable, eco-friendly and meaningful travel experience.
1. Umbul Sidomukti
Located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level (masl), the atmosphere at Umbul Sidomukti is very cool and refreshing. In this tourist spot, visitors can swim while enjoying the view of Semarang City from a height. Its location at the foot of Mount Ungaran adds to the coolness and beauty of this place. After swimming, visitors can relax while enjoying a cup of coffee at Villa Pondok Kopi located in the same area. If interested in camping, tourists can continue their journey to Mount Ungaran Rose Post or do some light trekking to Promasan Tea Garden.
2. Grand Maerokoco
Another ecotourism destinations in Central Java is the Grand Maerokoco in Semarang. The city of Semarang has a complete topography, including mountains, hills, and coastal areas. One of the city’s interesting natural tourist destinations is the Grand Maerokoco mangrove forest. In this place, visitors can explore the mangrove forest with a bamboo path as high as one meter from the water surface. The path is made in various ways, some surrounding the forest and some going deeper into the shady and beautiful area of the mangrove forest. Grand Maerokoco has reopened with a maximum visit limit of 3,000 people per day.
3. Tembi Tourism Village
For travelers who want to experience the rural atmosphere and avoid the crowded city, Tembi Tourism Village can be an option. Here, visitors can enjoy fresh air, green views of rice fields, and experience the wisdom of local culture. Activities around the village can be done by riding an andong, becak, mini train, or onthel bicycle. Special tour packages to learn farming are also available. Tembi Tourism Village also has the Tembi Cultural House Museum which exhibits various Javanese heirlooms, such as keris and gamelan.
4. Pindul Cave
River tubing may be a common experience, but exploring a river in a cave can be a unique and unforgettable experience. At Pindul Cave, visitors can experience the thrill of cave tubing. The cave is located in Bejiharjo Village, Karangmojo District, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. With a length of 350 meters, this cave tubing activity takes about 45 minutes. Along the way, visitors will be treated to charming views of stalactites and stalagmites. During the tour, the guide will explain about the history of the cave and the fauna such as bats that inhabit this cave. For those looking for a challenge, there is a spot to jump off the cliff inside the cave.
5. Nglambor Beach
The next ecotourism destinations in Central Java is Nglambor Beach. One of the top beach destinations in Yogyakarta is Nglambor Beach. Here, visitors can do snorkeling to enjoy the beauty of the turquoise sea, see coral reefs, and interact with small fish that swim freely. The area of Nglambor Beach is quite small and not so wide. This made Nglambor Beach initially empty of visitors. However, some tourists realized the potential of Nglambor Beach that can be used for snorkeling. As a result, Nglambor Beach is now one of the tourist destinations for visitors who want to experience snorkeling in Yogyakarta. The underwater beauty is worth exploring.
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