3 Nature Tourism in Yogyakarta
Curated list of the top nature tourism in Yogyakarta — with locations, descriptions, and tips.
Yogyakarta is one of Indonesia's 38 provinces. This list collects 3 nature tourism recorded in Yogyakarta, drawn from our database of points of interest across all 514 regencies and cities.
Each entry below links to the full destination profile, including key facts (opening hours, entrance fees, contact), historical context, and visiting tips. Entries are listed alphabetically, not ranked — pick the ones that match your trip plan.
Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo
Bantul · Yogyakarta
A rare natural phenomenon of a desert formed by wind and sea current activity, the only one of its kind in Southeast Asia. This location is a favorite destination for sandboarding and an aesthetic and cinematic backdrop for photography.
- Hours
- Setiap hari, 07:00 - 18:00
- Entry
- Rp 15.000 (Parkir & Kebersihan)
Jomblang Cave
Gunungkidul Regency · Yogyakarta
Internationally known for its 'Heavenly Light' phenomenon, this vertical cave offers an adrenaline-pumping caving adventure. Visitors are lowered by rope up to 60 meters to witness an ancient forest and pillars of sunlight piercing the cave's darkness.
- Hours
- Setiap hari, 08:00 - 14:00
- Entry
- Rp 450.000 - Rp 500.000 (Termasuk peralatan dan pemandu)
Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano
Gunungkidul Regency · Yogyakarta
A world geological heritage site (Geopark) featuring a range of giant rock formations from a former active volcano millions of years ago. From its peak, visitors can enjoy a stunning sunrise panorama over a sea of clouds and green rice fields.
- Hours
- Setiap hari, 24 jam
- Entry
- Rp 15.000 - Rp 20.000