Private Tour to Merapi Volcano

On this private excursion to the Merapi volcano, we will explore the surroundings of Indonesia's most active crater. You can also visit the Ulen Sentanu Museum or the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.

Private Tour to Merapi Volcano

When booking this private excursion, you can select from several options. All include hotel pickup and drop-off in Yogyakarta, 4x4 transportation, and an English-speaking guide.

Merapi Volcano (6 hours)

We will depart Yogyakarta and travel to Merapi volcano, which has erupted 69 times since 1548. You will witness the breathtaking landscapes of the volcanic cone and visit a village at the mountain's foot to learn about life near an active volcano.

Merapi Volcano + Ulen Sentanu Museum (8 hours)

This option follows the same itinerary as the previous option, with free time for lunch afterwards. We will then visit the Ulen Sentanu Museum, where you will learn about the origins of the legendary kingdom of Mataram.

Merapi Volcano + Sunrise at Borobudur (12 hours)

We will pick you up in Yogyakarta before sunrise to head to Punthuk Setumbu. You will hike for about 20 minutes to a viewpoint for a panoramic view of Merapi volcano and Borobudur temple. After enjoying the sunrise, we will tour the landscapes of the Merapi volcano and stop at Prambanan temple to visit its interior. Following the tour, there will be free time for lunch before returning to Yogyakarta.

Hours

Pickup times vary by option:

Merapi Volcano and Merapi Volcano + Ulen Sentanu Museum: from 7 am to 10 amMerapi Volcano + Sunrise at Borobudur: at 3:45 am