Merapi Jeep Tour is a popular adventure activity in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which uses 4WD Willys Jeeps to explore the rugged and dramatic landscapes on the slopes of Mount Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The tour takes visitors through areas affected by the devastating 2010 eruption, offering a unique combination of natural beauty, history, and thrilling off-road experiences.
Highlights & Experience
- Volcanic Views : Participants get up close to the volcano's summit, enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area, especially during the popular sunrise or sunset tours.
- Adventure Terrain : the jeep takes you over rocky and bumpy trails, dry riverbeds, and lava, with the option to do 'wet' off-road maneuvers through the Kalikuning River, creating a thrilling and adventurous driving experience.
- Educational Stops : Stops at key post-eruption sites where guides (often jeep drivers) provide insights into the volcano's history and its impact on local communities.
Common stops include :- My Remaining Treasures Museum: A small museum in the former home of a local resident showcasing household items, a motorcycle frame, and even animal skeletons that were melted and damaged by pyroclastic flows.
- Kaliadem Bunker: A protective bunker that was buried by volcanic material in 2010, now serving as a main viewpoint offering an excellent backdrop for photos of the mountain's peak.
- Alien Rock: A large rock with a unique shape thrown from the volcano's summit during the eruption, said by some to resemble a human face.
- Mbah Marijan's House/Memorial: A site honoring the spiritual guardian of the volcano who tragically died during the 2010 eruption.
INFORMATION FOR TOURISM
Price :
Regular Jeep, open at 06.00 am
➡️ Short trip IDR 450,000/jeep ( Duration 1,5 hours )
➡️ Medium trip IDR 550,000/jeep ( Duration 2,5 hours )
➡️ Long trip IDR 650,000/jeep ( Duration 3,5 hours )
Sunrise Jeep, start at 04.30 am
➡️ Sunrise Short trip IDR 550,000/jeep ( Duration 2 hours )
➡️ Sunrise Medium trip IDR 650,000/jeep ( Duration 3 hours )
➡️ Sunrise Long trip IDR 750,000/jeep ( Duration 4 hours )
Note : The capacity of the jeep is 4 passengers including the driver in 1 jeep
Preparation : Sun lotion, camera, mosquito lotion, sun glases, cash money ( rupiah ) for your expenses, hat, good shoes, mineral water
FAQ
Is there a local guide available for the tour?
No, the jeep driver will be your guide also tell a story during the tour & will help you to make a picture with the phone
How long will we be at each stop?
You can enjoy each location as long as you need
How many locations do we visit for each trip?
Short trip 3 locations, Medium trip 4 locations & Long trip 5 locations