The end of the year always has a different atmosphere. Calendars are starting to fill up with red dates, family groups are busy discussing holiday plans, and social media is filled with photos of travelling. Among the many tourist destinations in Indonesia, Borobudur is almost always on the list of “must visit” places. However, many people don’t know that the Borobudur area is not just about temples. Surrounding it are tourist villages that hold warm and enjoyable local experiences, especially if you explore them in a unique way: by riding a VW Safari Borobudur from Kedai Bukit Rhema. Not just a walk, but a full day enjoying the village atmosphere, nature and culinary delights in one neat series of trips.
Imagine the day starts earlier than usual. The air is still cold, the sky is still dark blue, and you are already on Rhema Chicken Church Hill, waiting for the sun to slowly appear behind the hills. From above, green expanses and a thin mist blanket the villages around Borobudur. As the sun begins to rise, the colors of the sky slowly change, and you have a quiet moment to stop for a moment from your routine, just look, take a deep breath, and feel “oh, this is what a real holiday feels like”.
Breakfast near Borobudur Temple
After enjoying the sunrise, you go down and change the atmosphere to Kedai Bukit Rhema. Here, the morning continues with a breakfast that will make you miss home: a buffet of classic Indonesian food, with typical Javanese home flavors. There is warm rice, lodeh vegetables, bacem tempeh, chili sauce that is not too spicy but delicious, to simple side dishes that remind you of the dinner table in the village, when father and mother prepared breakfast before everyone went about their activities. The concept is not a hotel breakfast that feels “formal”, but more like breakfast at a relative’s house in the village – intimate, warm, and not pretentious.
You can take your own plate, choose the side dishes you like, and refill if you still want more. In the midst of this atmosphere, conversation flowed casually. There were visitors who said it was their first time going to Borobudur, there were those who had been to Borobudur several times but only just found out that there was Bukit Rhema and a shop with a menu like this. Outside, the air is still cool, inside the stomach is already warm. A simple morning, but it left an impression.
VW Safari Borobudur Route
After breakfast, the next adventure awaits. In the Kedai Bukit Rhema area, classic VW Safari cars with bright colors are parked neatly, ready to take you around the tourist village. The roof is open, the seats are simple, but that’s where the fun lies. As soon as the engine is started and the car slowly moves away from the Bukit Rhema area, you start to feel a different sensation: the morning breeze touches your face, the sounds of nature start to sound clearer, and the journey feels closer to the daily life of the villagers.
First VW Safari Borobudur Route: Javanese Sugar Education
The first recommended route to take the VW Safari Borobudur is to visit the Javanese sugar educational destination. Here, you not only see the finished product, but are invited to understand the process. From sap collected from coconut or sugar palm trees, then boiled slowly until thickened, stirred patiently until the color turns golden brown. You can see the stove, large frying pan, and skilled hands who have been doing the same thing every day for years. The sweet smell of sugar being cooked filled the room, making the atmosphere even more intimate.
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Often, owners of Javanese sugar production houses also share stories. How they used to learn from their parents, how palm sugar is an important part of home cooking, and how demand from tourists helps the family economy. At this point, you realize that your vacation is not just about taking photos, but also learning and appreciating other people’s hard work that often goes unnoticed.
Second Ruti Mushroom Cultivation VW Safari Borobudur
Travel with the VW Safari and continue to the next destination:mushroom cultivation. The location is usually in people’s homes or simple buildings with wooden shelves filled with mushroom bags. The atmosphere is calm, slightly damp, and full of neat rows of mushrooms growing. Here, the guide explains how mushrooms are cultivated, how long the process takes, and how the mushrooms are processed into ready-to-eat food. Sometimes there are mushroom tasting sessions, from mushroom chips to savory sautéed mushrooms.
Each destination has its own uniqueness. In one place you learn about the sweetness of palm sugar, in another you see how mushrooms can be a source of family income. What makes this trip enjoyable is its relaxed rhythm. There’s no rush, no jumping too far, and there’s always room to ask questions, chat, or just sit for a while and observe the surroundings. The VW Safari is a convenient link from one story to another.
In several parts of the route, the VW Safari driver directs the car through village roads flanked by rice fields. This is one of the most favorite moments for many visitors. The sky was wide open, green rice fields stretched on either side, and in the distance the Menoreh Hills stood quietly as a natural backdrop. The car moves slowly, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the view without rushing. If you want, you can ask to stop for a moment to come down and take photos.
Beautiful Photos in the VW Safari Borobudur Field
The photo moment here feels special, not only because of the beautiful scenery, but also because of the natural atmosphere. It’s not a made-up tourist spot, but really rice fields and hills which are the sight of the local community every day. With the majestic but still simple Menoreh as a backdrop, these photos from the VW Safari trip will feel warm when you look back on them. Not only is it “instagrammable”, but it brings back memories of the fresh air and sounds of nature that you felt at that time.
The trip around the village usually ends with a return route to the Bukit Rhema area. Inside the VW Safari, the atmosphere was different compared to when we left in the morning. If earlier there were still many who were silent because they were sleepy or awkward, now the chatter is busy. Some are sharing their favorite destinations, some are busy choosing the best photos on their cellphones, some are starting to look for souvenir ideas to take home.
Before actually ending the day, there is one more activity that should not be missed: stopping by Daun Bukit, a souvenir shop in the Bukit Rhema area. Here, you can find batik with distinctive motifs, t-shirts with the themes of Borobudur and Bukit Rhema, as well as various well-curated local MSME products. Not just “tourist souvenirs”, but items that you really want to use or consume.
By Borobudur: Daun Bukit
The shelves at Daun Bukit are usually filled with a variety of choices: from batik that is suitable for formal or casual events, crunchy local snacks that are perfect for friends on the way home, to small knick-knacks that can be a sweet reminder of Borobudur. Shopping here feels fun because you know that part of what you buy is supporting the local community and local MSMEs.
At this point, the day feels complete. You have enjoyed the sunrise at Bukit Rhema at Chicken Church, had breakfast with a classic Javanese buffet menu at Kedai Bukit Rhema, toured the tourist village on a VW Safari, learned about Javanese sugar and mushroom cultivation, felt the cool rice breeze against the backdrop of the Menoreh Hills, then ended the trip by bringing home batik, souvenirs and typical snacks from Daun Bukit. Holidays near Borobudur Temple no longer feel confusing or make you ask, “Where are you going after this?”, because everything has been combined into one complete experience.
If you are planning a year-end holiday or just want to get away from your routine for a while, this VW Safari trip package from Kedai Bukit Rhema could be the right choice. Suitable for families, groups of friends, or couples who want to enjoy a different side of Borobudur in a more relaxed way and closer to village life. You don’t need to worry about planning your own itinerary, just come, enjoy and let the day progress naturally.
Book a VW Safari Borobudur
You can directly book a VW Safari via the Kedai Bukit Rhema admin at085 725 77 9520.
Call the number, ask for the schedule and available packages, then prepare yourself to enjoy Borobudur in a different way: slowly, warmly, and full of stories from behind the seat of a VW Safari.
Complete your Borobudur tourism experience by enjoying lunch or dinner at Kedai Bukit Rhema. Lookour complete menuand discover the best culinary options near Borobudur Temple. Have questions? Checkour FAQ page.
