Mount Merapi Summit Hike Trekking, Jogjakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) is a volcano in Central Java,
looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta).
Literally "Mountain of Fire", Mount Merapi is the most active
volcano in all Indonesia — no mean feat — and it has erupted 68
times since 1548 and was largely responsible for the downfall of the
Hindu Mataram kingdom and the desertion of the huge temple complex
at nearby Prambanan. A massive eruption in 2006 covered much of Java
in ash.
There are several features to enjoy if you like going tracking /
hiking:
1. Sun Rise: similar to other mountains / volcanoes on this region,
you may enjoy the glare of Sun Rise. Please take the NORTH route
from Selo (via Blabak, Magelang Town) to enjoy this feature.
2. Volcano: Merapi is a living volcano. It has 4 years Eruption
Period, means it is erupts every 4 years in average. If it is in a
“Calm” condition, you may enjoy the beauty of its lava and steam
flowing out the crater, from the summit. If it is on “Wild”
condition people may admire the strength of nature from the nearest
Resort (Kaliurang – 6 km from the crater) or even from your 5 star
hotel windows at Yogyakarta City; some 30 km south direction from
the volcano! Seeing glaring Hot Lava flowing down in the night, and
Huge Pyroclastic Flows (Wedus Gembel, NUe Ardante) destroying
everything in its path
3. Culture: Local Culture could be vaccinating. Every year, Local
Sultan held a ceremony to give Merapi’s Guardian god a Gift to ask
for mercy from its anger.
2 Days / 1 Night
Mount Merapi Summit Hike Trekking
Start/Finish: Jogjakarta hotel or Airport
Tour Code: KNLR-MMSHT-2D
Departure: Best time on Dry season from March to September.
Itinerary
Day 01: Jogjakarta Hotel
Picked up at your hotel lobby in Jogya by 9.30pm and direct transfer
to Selo village the starting point of Merapi trekking, Arrived at
Selo a hours before the trekking begin, briefing for SOP(standard
Operational Procedures etc). Note: you need enough rest at jogja
hotel before the trek begin.
Meals: none
Accommodation: own expenses Jogja hotels
Day 02: Mount Merapi Trekking - Hotel
01.00 am start to walk accompanied with professional guide of Merapi.
You will explore the depths of Kaliurang tropical rainforest. A
five-hour return walks through the rainforest, through the valley,
gorge and river to slope on meeting Merapi. Also see original and
real village life, where people carry their loads on their back
while at work. Experience a variety of tropical plants and fruits,
birds, giant spider, unique vegetables and the beautiful landscape
in the cool mountain air. Breakfast will be served in the small
bamboo hut., outside the village nest to the riverbank in the open
air overlooking the mountain. You will return again at 11.00 am.
After taking a rest for a while, you will transfer to your hotel in
Yogya or to Jogja airport. Tour End
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: own expenses Jogja hotels
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