Mount Merapi
Indonesia's most active volcano
About Mount Merapi
Mount Merapi ("Mountain of Fire") is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and dominates the landscape north of Yogyakarta. At 2,930 meters, it's both feared and revered by locals.
The most popular way to experience Merapi is through a Lava Tour - an exciting jeep adventure through the volcanic landscape, past destroyed villages, and to viewpoints overlooking the crater.
Tour Options
- Sunrise Jeep Tour - Start at 4:30 AM for stunning views
- Morning Lava Tour - Most popular, great lighting
- Sunset Tour - Dramatic evening atmosphere
- Hiking - For adventurous visitors (guide required)
What You'll See
- Alien Stones - volcanic rock formations
- Destroyed villages from 2010 eruption
- Museum Sisa Hartaku (remains of eruption)
- Bunker where villagers shelter
- Stunning volcanic landscape
How to Get There
By Motorcycle
~40 minutes to Kaliurang
- Head north on Jl. Kaliurang
- Continue through Sleman
- Follow signs to Kaliurang
- Jeep tour operators at the base
We can help arrange Merapi jeep tours with trusted local operators. Ask at reception!
