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From Yogyakarta: Mount Merbabu One Day Hiking Tour

By Mount Merapi Tour & Travel
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €87 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience hiking through tropical forests and beautiful lush green savannas
  • Trekking tour to reach Mount Merbabu Summit with an experienced hiking guide
  • Enjoy the majestic vista of Indonesia's volcanic landscape over 3,142m
  • Take in the awe-inspiring views of Merapi Volcano from a short distance

Activity location

    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Mount Merbabu Mid-Night Sunrise Hiking

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Book this option for the private hiking tour that allows you to hike in the mid-night and enjoy the sunrise on Merbabu Summit.

Starting time: 22:00
Price details
€96.24 x 1 Adult€96.24
Total
Price is €96.24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hiking Pole & Raincoat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mineral Water & Packed Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Merbabu Guide & Entry Ticket IDR 800,000 Per PERSON

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones
  • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People with back problems, People with low level of fitness, Pregnant women
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Mount Merbabu has a medium difficulty for hiking activity, it takes about 5-6 hours hike from the hiking basecamp to reach the summit, then takes about 4 hours to descend from the summit to the hiking basecamp.

Depart in the early morning at 05:30 AM from Yogyakarta or Borobudur Area, driving through picturesque countryside to get to the hiking basecamp of Merbabu Mountain in Selo Village that stands at 1,836m.

Take a short break, then the journey begins with a challenging ascent through lush tropical forests. Along the way, you may encounter local wildlife such as monkeys or colourful butterflies, adding to the sense of exploration and discovery.

After hiking for about 4 hours and arriving at post 4 on 2,770m, the landscape begins to change as the forest gives way to green savanas decorated by wildflowers. The air becomes cooler as you approach the summit, where the reward for your efforts awaits.

Once reaching the summit of Mount Merbabu at 3,142m, you can enjoy a well-deserved break. Take in the awe-inspiring views of Merapi Volcano from a short distance and enjoy the sweeping vista of Java's volcanic landscape stretching as far as the eye can see.

After enjoying the view and exploring the summit area, you will descend via the same route, soaking in the sights and sounds of the natural surroundings once more. By late afternoon, in about 4 hours descent you will arrive back at the hiking basecamp.

One day hike to Mount Merbabu is not just a physical challenge but a soul-stirring experience that will connect you with the raw beauty of Indonesia's volcanic landscape and leave memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia