Mount Merapi Jeep Lava Tour, Yogyakarta
Ride an open Willys jeep across Mount Merapi's volcanic lava fields, stopping at eruption ruins, a bunker and a rock formation shaped like a face.
- Cross Mount Merapi's volcanic lava fields aboard a classic open Willys jeep
- Visit Mini Museum Sisa Hartaku, a house preserved as it was left after the 2010 eruption
- See Alien Rock, a volcanic formation shaped like a face
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Jeep Merapi Lava Tour Long Track (3 hrs) – per Jeep max 4 pax
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What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 3-hour tour on the long route
- Driver-guide
About this ticket
Choose this ticket for the longest and most complete tour of the lava fields. Your private jeep for up to four people follows a 3-hour route that includes all key sites, from the Mini Museum and Alien Rock to the Water Attraction and the shrine of Petilasan Mbah Marijan.
Practical info
The price is per jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 passengers. The tour lasts 3 hours. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your booked timeslot. The tour route may be adjusted depending on weather and field conditions on the day.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code ticket. Present this code at the meeting point in Karanggeneng, Umbulharjo, to join your tour.
Important notes
- A valid national identity card (KTP) is required for all participants.
- Children under 5 years of age are not recommended to participate.
- Booking must be confirmed at least 2 days before your chosen date.
The most comprehensive option: a 3-hour jeep tour covering all landmarks, including the Mbah Marijan shrine.
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Jeep Merapi Lava Tour Medium Track (2 hrs) – per Jeep max 4 pax
A 2-hour daytime jeep tour that includes the Mbah Marijan shrine, offering a balanced itinerary.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 2-hour tour on the medium route · Driver-guide
Cancellation up to 48h before
From
£21.98
per vehicle
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 2-hour tour on the medium route
- Driver-guide
About this ticket
This ticket provides a private jeep for up to four people on a 2-hour daytime tour. You will cover the medium route, which takes in the Mini Museum, Alien Rock, and a survival bunker, plus a visit to the Petilasan Mbah Marijan shrine.
Practical info
The price is per jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 passengers. The tour lasts 2 hours. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your booked timeslot. The tour route may be adjusted depending on weather and field conditions on the day.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code ticket. Present this code at the meeting point in Karanggeneng, Umbulharjo, to join your tour.
Important notes
- A valid national identity card (KTP) is required for all participants.
- Children under 5 years of age are not recommended to participate.
- Booking must be confirmed at least 2 days before your chosen date.
A 2-hour daytime jeep tour that includes the Mbah Marijan shrine, offering a balanced itinerary.
Jeep Merapi Lava Tour Short Track (1 hr) – per Jeep max 4 pax
A 1-hour jeep tour covering the essential lava field sights like the Mini Museum and Alien Rock.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 1-hour tour on the short route · Driver-guide
Cancellation up to 48h before
From
£17.49
per vehicle
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 1-hour tour on the short route
- Driver-guide
About this ticket
This ticket gets you a private jeep for up to four people on a quick 1-hour trip across the lava fields. Your route covers the core highlights, including Mini Museum Sisa Hartaku, Alien Rock, and the bumpy river crossing at the Water Attraction.
Practical info
The price is per jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 passengers. The tour lasts 1 hour. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your booked timeslot. The tour route may be adjusted depending on weather and field conditions on the day.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code ticket. Present this code at the meeting point in Karanggeneng, Umbulharjo, to join your tour.
Important notes
- A valid national identity card (KTP) is required for all participants.
- Children under 5 years of age are not recommended to participate.
- Booking must be confirmed at least 2 days before your chosen date.
A 1-hour jeep tour covering the essential lava field sights like the Mini Museum and Alien Rock.
Jeep Merapi Lava Tour Sunrise (2 hrs) – per Jeep max 4 pax
A 2-hour jeep tour timed to catch sunrise over Mount Merapi, covering the medium route.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 2-hour tour on the medium route · Driver-guide
Cancellation up to 48h before
From
£21.98
per vehicle
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 2-hour tour on the medium route
- Driver-guide
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a private jeep for up to four people, departing before dawn at 04:00. Your 2-hour tour follows the medium track, stopping at the Mini Museum, Alien Rock, a survival bunker, and the shrine of Mbah Marijan, all timed to catch the early morning light.
Practical info
The price is per jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 passengers. This 2-hour tour departs at 04:00; please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. The tour route may be adjusted depending on weather and field conditions on the day.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code ticket. Present this code at the meeting point in Karanggeneng, Umbulharjo, to join your tour.
Important notes
- Bring a jacket, as early mornings on the mountain are cold.
- A valid national identity card (KTP) is required for all participants.
- Children under 5 years of age are not recommended to participate.
- Booking must be confirmed at least 2 days before your chosen date.
A 2-hour jeep tour timed to catch sunrise over Mount Merapi, covering the medium route.
About this experience
Mount Merapi, one of Yogyakarta's most active volcanoes, left behind a landscape of hardened lava fields and ruined buildings after its powerful 2010 eruption. This jeep tour takes you across that terrain aboard a classic open Willys-style vehicle, driven by a local guide who knows the trail's landmarks and history.<br><br>Along the way you'll stop at Mini Museum Sisa Hartaku, a house that was buried in volcanic debris and now stands as a preserved record of the eruption. Other stops include Alien Rock, a volcanic formation weathered into the shape of a face, a survival bunker once used for shelter, and the Water Attraction, where the jeep drives directly through a shallow river stream. Choose the longer route and you'll also reach Petilasan Mbah Marijan, the shrine to Merapi's famed spiritual guardian who stayed on the mountain during the 2010 eruption.<br><br>Four track options run from a 1-hour short loop to a 3-hour long track, plus a sunrise departure at 04:00 WIB that covers the medium route in 2 hours. Pricing is per jeep, with each vehicle holding up to 4 passengers, and the standard tour operates daily from 07:00 WIB.
What to expect
Your driver-guide picks up the route from the meeting point near the base of Mount Merapi, heading straight into the volcanic terrain left behind by the 2010 eruption. Depending on the track you've booked, the jeep winds through lava fields and dips into a shallow river crossing at the Water Attraction, with stops along the way to get out and explore on foot.<br><br>Highlights include the preserved ruins at Mini Museum Sisa Hartaku, the face-like Alien Rock formation, and a bunker once used as an emergency shelter. Those on the medium, long or sunrise tracks also reach Petilasan Mbah Marijan, the shrine dedicated to Merapi's guardian. The whole experience runs between 1 and 3 hours depending on the route chosen, with the sunrise option departing well before dawn to catch the mountain in early morning light.
Things to note
- Wear closed-toe shoes and casual or athletic clothing, as the jeep ride is bumpy and dusty
- Bring a jacket if joining the 04:00 WIB sunrise departure, as early mornings on the mountain are cold
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time
- Bring cash for any personal expenses or optional extras not included in the ticket price
- Pricing is per jeep for up to 4 passengers, so groups larger than 4 will need to book an additional vehicle
- The route may be adjusted depending on field conditions on the day
