Pindul Cave: Exploring an Underground River in Gunungkidul
Pindul Cave in Gunungkidul offers a cave tubing experience along an underground river with the beauty of giant stalactites and a stunning cave atmosphere.
Pindul Cave, located in Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta, is a unique and popular natural tourist destination. The beauty of the stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well as the calm water flow, make Pindul Cave a favorite place for families and adventure lovers.
Pindul Cave: Exploring an Underground River in Gunungkidul
Location and Access to Pindul Cave
Pindul Cave is located in Bejiharjo Village, Karangmojo District, Gunungkidul. From the center of Yogyakarta, Pindul Cave is about 60 kilometers away and can be reached in 1.5 to 2 hours by private vehicle. The route to Pindul Cave is good with paved roads and clear signs, making it easy for tourists to find the location.
Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Pindul Cave is open every day from 07.00 to 17.00 WIB, so visitors can come any time to enjoy cave tubing and nature tourism activities.
Here are the details of ticket prices at Pindul Cave:
Pindul Cave area entrance ticket: 10.000 IDR per person.
Cave tubing package:
40.000 IDR per person for local tourists.
50.000 IDR per person for foreign tourists
River tubing on the Oya River: 60.000 IDR, including insurance facilities, guides, tires, life jackets, and rubber shoes
Main Attractions of Pindul Cave
Main Attractions of Pindul Cave
Opening Hours and Ticket Prices of Pindul Cave
Cave Tubing Along the Underground River
Cave tubing at Pindul Cave allows visitors to explore the underground river as far as 350 meters with a cave width of 5 meters and a water depth of around 5-12 meters. This cave is divided into three zones, namely:
Bright Zone: In this area, sunlight still enters, providing a bright and comfortable atmosphere.
Twilight Zone: Part of the cave with minimal lighting, creating a more mysterious atmosphere.
Dark Zone: The deepest area that is completely dark, where only headlamps illuminate the journey.
Another uniqueness of Pindul Cave is the large stalactite and stalagmite formations, one of which is "Soko Guru", a giant stalactite known as one of the largest in the world.
Upside Down Well and Oya River
Inside Pindul Cave, visitors will find a unique phenomenon called the "upside down well", which is a hole in the ceiling of the cave that allows sunlight to enter and creates a dramatic effect in the cave. In addition, visitors can also continue their tour by river tubing on the Oya River, which offers the experience of exploring an open river with views of karst cliffs along its flow.
Facilities at Pindul Cave
Pindul Cave is equipped with various facilities for the comfort of visitors, including:
Professional guides who are ready to accompany tourists while exploring the cave.
Safety equipment: life jackets, rubber shoes, tires, and headlamps are included in the cave tubing package.
Food stalls that provide local food and soft drinks.
Clean toilets and changing rooms are available near the tourist area.
A large and safe parking area for two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.
