MERAPI ADVENTURE

Trekking Mount Merapi Volcano

Mount Merapi

Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) is a volcano in Central Java, looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta). Mount Merapi is the most active volcano in all Indonesia — no mean feat — and it has erupted at least 68 times since 1548.

Anyone thinking of climbing the mountain must first check if it is safe to do so. While climbing the mountain with a qualified guide is recommended it is not necessary or mandatory, as the track to the summit is wide and clearly marked. But this is not the case at night. Many routes are invisible since visibility is low as it’s dangerous.

There are any two ways trekking to Mount Merapi : Soft Trekking Merapi via Kaliurang just to see Lava Stream and Bunker Kaliadem to see Mount Merapi or Hard trekking Merapi summit attack via Selo village.

Climbing Merapi

Do avoid the rainy season which spans Late October to Early April. The slopes become slippery and the high altitude, night climate and rain makes the hike unbearably cold, especially if you are waiting for the rain to pass at one of a handful of sheds on the route up. Waterproof winter wear is necessary if you intend to brave the rains in these months and especially at night. The rainy season also means cloudy days and reduces the prospects of viewing any sunrise. Do pack a set of dry clothes to change into, since you are bound to get wet, and good hiking shoes with sufficient friction to mitigate the wet roads. The trip to base camp by car can also get hazardous as fog builds up after a downpour and visibility degrades to less than 1m.

Trekking on and around Merapi is a popular activity (at least when the volcano isn’t spewing out hot gas and ash). From Selo, the nearest village on the north slope, it is 3 hr hike to the summit for the fit and healthy. For others it will take 4+ hr to climb, and nearly the same time to get back down again.

Carry a small pack with some food, a good flash light, with spare batteries (available for purchase in Selo village), and at least 2 litres of water per person.

The track to the top is a reasonable grade and is mostly the mountain’s natural water drains, a guide is recommended, can get muddy and slippery when it rains. Once through the tree line the track is less defined and the final climb to the summit (after the memorial plaque) is a very steep scramble over loose and broken rock. While not in itself dangerous, do take your time on the last section. There is a 200m section of ash which is the hardest once surpassed the rocky section to the summit is reasonably steep but is like any other for regular hikers.

Most climbers start at about 1AM to be sure of reaching the summit by sunrise at 5.30AM. Night climbing is wise in any case, as the upper reaches of the mountain are completely treeless and the sun can fry you to a crisp. The sunrise views across East Java are quite stunning.

The way back can be more tricky that the rise, since the ash and the inclination of the route, make it almost impossible to stand

up, so pay particular attention.

Hard Trekking to Mount Merapi Summit

Time Frame :
22.00 Pick up at your hotel then drive to Selo village
24.00 Arrive at Selo Village
00.00 Coffee or tea break, simple briefing, meet up with the guide
01.00 Start trekking
02.00 1st break at the National park entrance gate
02.45 2nd break at 1st Post ( Watu Belah)

03.45 3rd break at the 2nd Post
04.20 Pasar Bubrah - summit attack
05.30 Mt. Merapi summit 2.968sml , get sunrise
07.00 Go back to starting point
10.30 Simple breakfast
11.30 Back to Yogyakarta or next destination

Price per person in Indonesian Rupiahs 2018 :

PAX	1	2	3-5	6-UP
PRICE	1.100.000	850.000	700.000	650.000

10 Hours Returns

Starts : 01.00 a.m from Selo Village
Included : 1X Coffee or tea break , 1 X Simple breakfast , 2 bottle mineral water @1.500ml , local guide for trekking, Return transfers from Jogja City/Hotel to Selo Village by Private Car.

Booking 24 Hours in advance

Merapi Daily Soft Trekking via Kaliurang Southern Mt. Merapi click here

Preparation :

****** Good Jacket, long sleeved T- shirt or polo shirt , good shoes, raincoat, some bread, fruits and flash light*****

Today’s sunrise at Mount Merapi klick here

MORE DETAILS AND RESERVATION :

MERAPI ADVENTURE
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Nologaten RT 01/RW 04 No 40, Catur Tunggal, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281
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Daily Soft Trekking Merapi

Soft Trekking Merapi

An alternative way for nature and adventure lovers to escape from the heat of Yogyakarta and Central Java by an adventurous and unique experience through a variety of walks, treks, and nature tours up Mt. Merapi
Mt Merapi has been revered for millennia by the Javanese as a sacred peak and it remains a spectacular, tremendous sight no matter how many times you see it as it is truly one of the World’s most beautiful mountains

These exercusion allow you not only to appreciate the beauty of the natural surroundings when led by professional and knowledgeable local guides, but also to understand the important role of Mt. Merapi in Javanese Culture. it is a potent mystical symbol of life and it is ritually celebrated as such by the Sultan and people of Yogyakarta every year.

These exercusion are organized by Merapi Eco Adventures through Vogels Hostel in Kaliurang and its channels. Both of these organization are locally owned and operated with a deep respect for the natural and cultural history of Mt. Merapi and its people.

Merapi Daily Trekking

PAX	1	2	3-5	6-UP
DOMESTIC	800.000	650.000	550.000	525.000
FOREIGNER	800.000	650.000	550.000	525.000

Price per person in Indonesian Rupiahs 2018 :

6 Hours Return
Starts : 04.30 a.m from Vogels Hostel Kaliurang Yogyakarta
Included breakfast and lunch, 2 bottle mineral water @600ml , local guide for trekking, Return transfers from Jogja City/Hotel to Kaliurang by private car.

Time Frame :
03.15 Pick up from your hotel in Jogjakarta city and drop off at Vogels Hotel Kaliurang by private car
04.00 Breakfast and Morning Class of Soft trekking Merapi ( Joint trekking )
05.00 Start Soft Trekking Merapi from Vogels Hotel (Joint trekking )
05.30 Sunrise at Turgo Hill Kaliurang (Joint trekking )
07.30 Maridjan Village (Joint trekking )
09.00 Bunker Kaliadem & Lava Stream (Joint trekking )
10.00 Get Down to Basecamp (Joint trekking )
11.30 Finish for Soft Trekking at Vogels Hotel (Joint trekking )
11.30 Lunch at Vogels Hotel
12.15 Back to Yogyakarta or next destination by private car
13.30 Arrived at Your Hotel in Yogyakarta