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"Yula was, without a doubt, the highlight of our time in Yogyakarta. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. She took us far beyond the typical tourist spots and introduced us to truly local places we would never have found on our own. Along the way, she shared not only the rich history and culture of Yogyakarta in incredible detail, but also her own personal story, which made the experience even more meaningful and authentic. Yula was incredibly flexible, thoughtful, and full of practical recommendations that helped us make the most of the rest of our trip. Every suggestion she gave turned out to be spot on. Most importantly, she is such a warm, kind, and genuine person. By the end of the day, it felt like we had spent time with a friend rather than a guide. We genuinely hope to stay in touch and would absolutely book another tour with her the next time we’re in Indonesia. If you’re visiting Yogyakarta, don’t hesitate to book Yula. She will make your trip richer, more authentic, and unforgettable. Highly, highly recommended!"

"We contacted Yulaikha on short notice and she got back to us immediately and was super accomodating. She took us on a tour through Kotagede and regaled us with heaps of interesting stories and information. It made the visit so much more worthwhile. Yulaikha is so lovely, knowledgeable and helpful! Can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you! "

"My partner and I really enjoyed our tour with Yula and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to come to this part of Java. Whichever tour you want to book, or if you want to do something / see something not included in any described tour I am confident Yula could make it happen. It was fascinating to hear about the history of Jogja, it is so much better receiving this information from a well informed local, who can give you the facts and also her own perspective, rather than just reading about it online. It wasn’t just the main sites on our itinerary that made our tour special, it was the smaller places and interactions we stumbled upon along the way. Yula was an expert at breaking the ice and introducing us to locals who we encountered doing interesting things (crafting in workshops / selling produce etc). We learned so much by speaking to them via Yula and really felt like we could connect with locals in a way we could never do on our own. I think the best thing about the tour was I felt much more confident in Jogja after spending time with Yula. She helped break the ice I sometimes feel in a new place. Highly recommend. You will finish a tour with Yula feeling well informed and more confident. "

"Yula provided a great introduction to the history of Yogyakarta. She was very knowledgeable, interesting and great at expressing herself in English. Not only was Yula great at making ancient events come alive but also very informative about contemporary life. She was terrific company, charming and funny too! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"Thank you, Yulaikha! for a wonderful day in Yogyakarta. It was a great introduction to our trip around Indonesia. We learnt a lot about the city, as well as trying various street foods that we would never have tried on our own😉. We cannot recommend your Heritage and Food Tour enough. Combining the two tours was perfect for us. 😍. "

"We had a wonderful trip and are very grateful to Yula for her friendly and open manner. We would travel with her again through the city and history of Java."

"Yula is a lovely tour guide. We enjoyed her company for 6 hours for back to back culture and food tours. She patiently answered all our questions about Java, most of which had nothing to do with food. We visited local sites, rode a tuktuk, stuffed our selves with Indonesian food and had a lively walk down the main street. We recommend!"

"Our family had only few hours to spend in the city and choosing Yula was a wise decision. She accommodated our needs in terms of time and length of the tour. She showed us some areas we wouldn’t have visited on our own and in the meantime she explained to us the history of Yogyakarta. We even tried some yummy Javanese snacks. Yula is a kind, gentle and knowledgeable person and the time we spent with her has been a true pleasure."

"Yulaika did a remarkable job introducing us to Javanese culture and the history. Our entire family learnt a lot during our tour. She is charming, passionate, enthusiastic , knowledgeable, a talented artist and a joy to be with. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend her as a tour guide."

"We really enjoyed our day out with Yula. She is punctual, friendly, and knows the ins and outs of the city. She's a very personable guide, and puts us at ease. We learned about her beautiful city and the history, arts, as well as sampling delicious foods. We made a friend in Yula. Highly recommend!"