YOGYAKARTA · INDONESIA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 15 most popular mount merapi volcano tours in Yogyakarta. The ones worth building a morning around, with run times, prices and who actually runs the trip.
Sunrise views from Setumbu Hill, a Merapi jeep lava visit, then Borobudur and Prambanan temples in one private 12-hour day.
Most Popular“This is a good tour to see historical Budhist/Hindu temple sites. These historical sites are amazing.”
Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, Merapi by Jeep, and Prambanan’s Shiva temples in one long, well-paced day tour from Yogyakarta.
“Our guide Yoyokk was just absolutely amazing - he was giving us additional information around the culture and temples, had a good laugh, took us to a great lunch restaurant and was overall very friendly and cooperative. We fully enjoyed and recommend this trip with both hands!”
Watch Merapi’s glowing lava from Turgo Hill with a guide, snacks, and safe viewpoints from Yogyakarta. Options: hike or easy viewing.
“Unfortunately because of the weather we didn’t see volcano and lava. But we had a good with our guide Mario and his driver”
Yogyakarta jeep safari to Mount Merapi with pickup and an English guide. Hit viewpoints and the Mini Museum on the 2010 eruption.
“The driver was very nice, he drove safely and could tell us a lot about the city and the vulcano.”
Private Yogyakarta day trip to Borobudur, Merapi by 4x4, and Prambanan with skip-the-line entry and Borobudur climb ticket.
“Wonderful day exploring the beautiful temples and super fun volcano jeep tour. This is a brilliant day with a wonderful driver who shares lots of great local info. Lunch was at a beautiful spot as well. Great day!”
Merapi sunrise, Jomblang abseil and Heaven’s Light, then Pindul cave tubing with river views in one long Yogyakarta day.
“We had a great time! Starting with a beautiful sunrise at Merapi, the trips to Jomblang and Pindul Cave were also a lot of fun. Our driver, Mr. Eko, as well as our guides, were amazing and did everything to make this trip unforgettable! Just keep in mind that at Merapi you need a bit…”
One day in Yogyakarta: UNESCO Borobudur and Prambanan, plus a Merapi lava jeep ride with private transport and tickets extra.
“This was the perfect day trip- great combination of the temples and seeing the volcano. Our guide was fantastic!!”
Chase Borobudur sunrise from Setumbu Hill, then ride a Merapi Jeep and finish at Prambanan on a guided 10-hour Yogyakarta tour.
“A long day, especially with 2 kids (11 and 6) but so worth it. The sunrise experience was great even though we couldn't see much with the clouds, just being there, seing the sun rise and hearing the jungle around waking up was great. BorobRead more”
Nighttime Merapi views from a hilltop near Yogyakarta, with hot drinks, a small group, and a real chance to see glowing lava.
“We was with Irfan who is an incredible guide! He explained us a lots of things about Merapi and was very polite and friendly, the food was delicious, we had a very good time and we had the chance to see the lava !! I highly recommend to go with him !”
Private full-day tour of Borobudur, Merapi by 4x4, and Prambanan with hotel pickup, a local guide, and guaranteed entry for your selected options.
“Great Tour guide - Driver BUDI , very nice guy great on everything . He was very helpful. Temples were very nice but expensive, probably the most expensive entrances ever”
4WD Merapi tour from Yogyakarta with hotel pickup, off-road jeep ride, Kalikuning River crossing, 2010 eruption museum, Kaliadem photos.
“We had a great experience thanks to our amazing guide Ervad Aryanto. He gave us a lot of interesting information and was super nice! The tour was very good and easy! Would recommend 100% with this guide !!!!!”
A full Yogyakarta day of Borobudur and Prambanan plus a Jeep trip to Mt. Merapi and a Ramayana dance finale at Purawisata Jogja.
“Udik who is my driver brought me to many places as his arraignment. So I got to know many cultures of Jogjakarta. He’s English is good and safety driving. Then he tried to make me fun with his ideas and to look for guides who can speak Japanese. I was able to spend time as…”
Merapi sunrise by jeep, a 59m rappel into Jomblang Cave’s light ray, then Timang Beach gondola, lobster, and lunch.
“The driver Yos did a good job with the commutation. He also went an extra mile to make sure some photos were taken when I'm unable to capture them and took me to some delicious roadside meal.”
One-day Yogyakarta highlights: UNESCO Borobudur, Prambanan at sunset, and a Merapi 4x4 jeep ride, with hotel pickup and lunch.
“This is an excellent tour provided by a very professional travel agency. Our driver was punctual in meeting us, friendly and attentive. Unfortunately his English was not very good and we didn't always understood what he was saying at the Read more”
Private 4WD Merapi jeep tour from Yogyakarta with AC pickup, river crossings, and real eruption sites in about 4 hours.
“A short fun filled adventure tour. The eruption of Mount merapi was a fantastic experience for us. We had a great driver and a guide.”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
