Mt. Merapi

Merapi

Mount Merapi at a glance

Merapi volcano  lied 30 km, northern side of Jogja, when the weather is clear, a spectacular sight of the panoramic view that covers the surrounding forest of Plawangan and Kaliurang, and rolling green countryside that fades into distant misty horizons of the blue Indian Ocean can be seen easily. It is better to do mount climbing during the dry season (April-September).

There are two paths of mount climbing to the top of Merapi. The easier way is the north path, through Selo, Boyolali Center Java. The most difficult path is from Kinahrejo, (9 km from the mountaintop, but you will need around 8 hours to climb to the top due to difficult path)

What we can expect ?

  • Merapi Jeep Tour – The Merapi Jeep Adventure Tour offers an exciting experience in a Jeep, situated in Kaliadem Village, just south of Mount Merapi. Following the 2010 eruption of the volcano, this village was engulfed by lava, making it an ideal spot for a thrilling jeep ride. As you navigate through rivers and volcanic sand, you’ll witness the remnants of villages affected by the eruption and visit a museum that provides insight into the consequences of the 2010 disaster.
  • Merapi Sunrise tour – This combined tour includes both a sunrise experience and a jeep adventure. It begins with an early morning departure from Yogyakarta at 3:30 AM, heading to Kaliadem. From there, participants will take a jeep to the designated viewpoint to witness the sunrise. Following the sunrise, the tour will proceed with a jeep lava exploration as previously described.
  • Merapi Full Trekking tour – (temporary close due to volcanic activity) This trekking tour commences in the evening at 8:00 PM from Yogyakarta, leading to Selo Village, situated to the north of Mount Merapi. From this village, at 00.00 AM trekkers will ascend to the summit and at 5:00 AM, where they can relish the sunrise and the breathtaking views of Java Island. The descent back to the starting point at Selo Village is expected to conclude by 10:00 AM, after which participants will be transferred back to Yogyakarta. However, it is regrettable to inform that the trek is currently closed due to volcanic activity.
  • Merapi Golf Course – the biggest and a most beautiful golf park of 60 ha area with 18 holes, is a international golf course founded on the slopes of Merapi, with exotic view to Mount Merapi at 800 m altitude. the atmosphere is very fresh. Restaurant and fitness center are also available here.

How to get to Merapi?

We offer a private transportation service for exploring Merapi from Yogyakarta, utilizing comfortable vehicles that cater to the number of passengers, ranging from a small van accommodating 4 individuals to a 10-seat passenger vehicle. Further information, please contact us

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