There is no doubt that Yogyakarta has complete package tours. The unique and unusual tour package can be found here. If you are on vacation in Yogyakarta, please make sure that you will also visit Parangkusumo Sand Dune. Yogyakarta should be proud in having
Parangkusumo Sand Dune because this tourist attraction is very unique and is rarely found. It is even claimed as the part of 3 sand dunes exist in Southeast Asia because there are only 3 sand dunes which are in Philippines, Vietnam, and in Parangkusumo.
From the city center of Yogyakarta, you can start to move towards the south to Parangtritis Street and follow the route until a long bridge you will find before retribution post. From this area you can turn right and find Parangkusumo Sand Dune signboard direction. This sand dune locations is actually not so far away from Yogyakarta, it takes only about an hour if the traffic is light. The access of this sand dune area is easy to be passed. You can even go there by public transportation such bus. Here you will be pleased by the beautiful view of the spacious sand dunes area around 2 km2 that can be discoverd from the Opak river delta, Parangtritis beach area, to Depok beach.
Beautiful Photo Spots
For those who like to hunt photos, visiting Parangkusumo Sand Dune is such a good choice. The asymmetrical sandbanks cand make this area becoming more captivating. There are also cactus and pine trees which usually become the photo spots. Other than these natural photo spots, there are also artificial photo spots that look as nice as the natural spots and this spots could make you look even cooler. Parangkusumo Sand Dune becomes already one of pre-wedding favorite’s photo shoot spots.
Sunset Hunting Spot
Parangkusumo Sand Dune is open every day and you can come here everytime. However, the right time to visit this areas is in the afternoon because the sun is not right above your head, so you won’t feel so hot. The afternoon atmophere is also more agreable because you can enjoy sunset on the beach sand without going to the beach. Isn’t that unique, is it?
Sandboarding Extreme Sport
You won’t only come here to see the beautiful view of the sand dune or even to take pictures. If you come to this place, please make sure that you will try sandboarding which becomes an icon of this tourist destination. You can feel the extreme of sandboarding by paying IDR 50,000 – IDR 200,000 to rent a skateboard, a helmet and elbow protector. You don’t need to worry if you can’t skate because there are guides who are ready to teach you to skate. Sandboarding is very popular among the people, even members of the Seventeen group, one of the popular boy bands from South Korea has ever been here and tried to feel the sensation of sand boarding. Absolutely you shouldn’t miss this activity because the Korean boy band group tried it also already, so now it’s your turn. Then when are you ready to try this sandboarding?
For those who are interested in coming here shouldn’t worry about the entrance fee because it is free. You only need to pay the parking fee of IDR 3,000 to IDR 10,000. The facilities provided here are quite complete which are such as bathroom, parking area, and food court area. Before coming, please make sure that you wear comfortable clothes.
