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A volcano erupting at night with lava flowing down its side. 1
A person sitting on a jeep with a mountainous landscape in the background. 2
A person standing in a cave with a circular opening at the top, sunlight streaming through, and water falling from the ceiling. 3
A vehicle with 'JAM-0302-2030' and 'TP-25' on its side parked on a rocky terrain with a volcano in the background. 4
A mountain with glowing red lights at its peak, possibly from a volcanic eruption. 5

Mount Merapi Lava Night View With Sunrise & Cave options

By Aan Tour Travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €21 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Witness glowing lava from Mount Merapi at night
  • Enjoy panoramic views of hills and Yogyakarta city lights
  • Relax with the cool mountain atmosphere and fresh air
  • Start your day with sunrise option before start your journey at Cave adventure
  • The Heavenly light Jomblang and River tubing at Pindul options

Activity location

    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Yogyakarta
    • Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Non hiking: Merapi Lava flow views from gubug Arum sari

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

we will see the lava view from hut while enjoying local food, playing the gamelan, The hut is located beside the river of cold lava flow during a major eruption, you can enjoy the silence of the night with the rhythm of the sounds of nocturnal animals.

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
€20.59 x 1 Adult€20.59
Total
Price is €20.59
Until Sun, 28 Jun

Merapi Jeep Sunrise Tour to the Lava Viewpoint

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

With this tour option, you'll visit the lava flow and sunrise viewpoints by 4x4 jeep. You'll also visit the museum, alien rock, and river. You'll need to bring 550,000 Rupiah in cash per jeep.

Language options: English
Starting time: 03:45
Price details
€39.21 x 1 Adult€39.21
Total
Price is €39.21

Exploring Mount Merapi’s Lava View Trails by Jeep

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

In this option, we will Explore Mount Merapi by jeep at night to see lava flow.
guest must bring cash for the jeep:
IDR 1,400,000/person
IDR 1,000,000/person for 2 peoples
IDR 800,000/person for 3-4 peoples
include: tea, coffe, snacks & Camp fire.

Language options: English
Price details
€31.86 x 1 Adult€31.86
Total
Price is €31.86

hiking: Turgo Hill-Unrivaled Lava Views of Mount Merapi

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

choose this option if you want to watched the lava flows via Turgo Hill, the tour start by 17:00 - 20:00 WIB, the entrance fee and hiking guide are included

Language options: English
Price details
€40.04 x 1 Adult€40.04
Total
Price is €40.04

hiking: Night lava view, jomblang & pindul cave NEXT DAY

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

we will hike to Turgo Hill to watch the lava flow of Mount Merapi. then, in the next day we will pick you up again at 07:30 am and go to Jomblang Cave & pindul cave, please bring cash IDR700k/person for Cave tickets.
Hiking need to climb up 1743steps

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:30
Price details
€47.64 x 1 Adult€47.64
Total
Price is €47.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    pick-up and drop off hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enterence fee hiking 1.743 stears if you take hiking option
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    Mineral water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fried bananas, fried tempe and coffee or tea if you take the arum sari option or non hiking.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    bring cash for the jeep if you take by jeep option.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    free coffee and tea at Jomblang cave (if cave option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    lunch at Jomblang cave. (if cave option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    safety equipment in Jomblang cave. (if cave option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cave tickets (if cave option selected)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Baby buggies
  • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People over 95 years, Wheelchair users
  • 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

Experience the beauty and power of Mount Merapi on a magical night adventure from Yogyakarta. Travel to the slopes of one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes and enjoy an unforgettable lava viewing experience from the scenic Turgo Hill area.

As the sun disappears and darkness falls, the atmosphere becomes truly spectacular. Watch the glowing lava flow from Mount Merapi while surrounded by cool mountain air, peaceful hills, and stunning panoramic views. On clear nights, you can also see the sparkling lights of Yogyakarta city from above, creating a breathtaking contrast between nature and urban life.

This experience is perfect for adventure lovers, photographers, and travellers looking for something unique beyond the usual city tours. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the mountain at night while relaxing with warm tea or coffee and taking incredible photos of Merapi under the stars.

Please note that lava visibility depends on volcanic activity and weather conditions. Even when lava is not clearly visible, the mountain scenery, night atmosphere, and panoramic hill views still offer an amazing experience.
and At Turgo Hill, you have to climb 1,743 steps.

we have different option of cave, you can watch the lava at night and go to cave andventure in the next day or you can go to Merapi lava view after the cave tour in the same day.

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