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Yogyakarta: Private Gamelan Experience

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Price is P 3,095 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview
  • Private 2.5-hour session with Pak Pardiman, a respected Javanese Gamelan master
  • Explore the philosophy of Gamelan
  • Play 3–4 traditional pieces while rotating between instruments
  • Engage in meaningful conversations about Javanese culture and spirituality
  • Experience a serene wooden house overlooking lush rice fields
Activity location
    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 5869+22V, Jl. Karangjati, Gendeng, Bangunjiwo, Kec. Kasihan, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55184, Indonesia | The meeting point is at Omah Cangkem, you can use Grab or Gojek application to reach this place
    • Kecamatan Kasihan, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Yogyakarta: Private Gamelan Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 3,094.87 x 1 AdultP 3,094.87

Total
Price is P 3,094.87

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcoming Local Tea: Start your experience with a warm cup of local tea.
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    Sarong: Feel the culture with a traditional sarong provided for the workshop.
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    Best Translator: Enjoy a smooth and engaging experience with the best translator.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-Up and Drop-Off
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    Tips: Tipping the translator and the Gamelan master is optional but appreciated.

What you can expect

Step into a serene wooden house surrounded by rice fields and discover the soul of Javanese culture through Gamelan.

This intimate 2.5-hour workshop is more than a music class — it is a cultural and philosophical journey. Guided by Pak Pardiman, a gentle and deeply knowledgeable Gamelan master, you will explore not only how to play the instruments, but why Gamelan holds such an important place in Javanese royal and spiritual traditions.

You’ll be introduced to the different instruments and rotate between them, learning to play 3–4 traditional pieces together as a group. No musical experience is needed — only a sense of rhythm and curiosity.

Unlike Western orchestras, Gamelan has no conductor. The music flows from the heart. It is a living conversation between players, creating harmony through awareness and feeling. Through gentle guidance and thoughtful storytelling, you will gain a deeper understanding of how Gamelan connects to royal courts, spirituality, and everyday Javanese life.

Between playing, you’ll share tea and thoughtful discussions about Javanese philosophy, tradition, and the deeper meaning of music in everyday life. Many guests describe this experience as meditative, insightful, and one of the most meaningful afternoons in Java.

This private session allows space for personal connection, reflection, and deeper learning — making it ideal for travelers seeking something intimate and culturally rich.

Location

Activity location
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    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 5869+22V, Jl. Karangjati, Gendeng, Bangunjiwo, Kec. Kasihan, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55184, Indonesia | The meeting point is at Omah Cangkem, you can use Grab or Gojek application to reach this place
    • Kecamatan Kasihan, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia