MERAPI SUNRISE BY JEEP AND JOMBLANG CAVE TOUR
Visit Merapi Volcano at sunrise on this early morning tour from Yogyakarta that also includes an underground cave adventure. You’ll head to Indonesia’s most active volcano at the start of the day for the best views and photo ops and then descend to Jomblang Cave to see another side of Java’s natural landscape. Booking this tour in advances ensures that you won’t miss out on one of the top outdoor experiences in Yogyakarta.
Highlights
- Witness the amazing view of Mount Merapi on a 4WD Jeep
- Travel with hassle-free round-trip transport from Yogyakarta
- Enjoy the beauty of heaven’s light in the cave
- Explore the vertical cave with a rope of special equipment
Tour Description
Start your trip in very early morning with a pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta. Jump in the car and marvel at the passing views while your guide fills you in on the region’s history. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of dawn atop Mount Merapi with our Merapi Jeep Sunrise Tour. Set off before daybreak in rugged 4×4 jeeps, traversing the volcanic terrain as the first light breaks. At the summit, witness the sky ablaze with vibrant hues as the sun ascends over the rugged landscape, casting a golden glow over the valleys below. Our knowledgeable guides provide insights into Merapi’s geology and cultural significance, while a delicious breakfast amidst the stunning backdrop caps off this unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or seeking an adrenaline-fueled experience, our Merapi Jeep Sunrise Tour offers an unforgettable journey to one of Indonesia’s most iconic natural wonders.
After immersing yourself in Merapi’s serene beauty, you will be driven away to Jomblang Cave. The Jomblang cave or in Indonesia called Goa Jomblang is a vertical collapse doline type which was formed by the geological process when the soil and all vegetations on it plunged beneath the surface of the earth some thousands of years ago. It is located in Jetis Wetan Village, Semanu Sub-district, Gunung Kidul Regency, in the Special Province of Yogyakarta, Jomblang Cave is 50Km away from downtown Yogyakarta, or about 10Km from Wonosari, capital town of the Gunungkidul Regency. Exploring the cave is one of the activities you can do to find exciting experiences in Goa Jomblang. But before entering the mouth of the cave, you must first descend to the ground level base that has a height of 60 meters. Using a rope towed by human power. It’s going to be very adrenaline when it starts exploring.
After exploring cave, you will be dropped off at your accommodation. End of Service
ITINERARY
- 03.30 – 04.00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Yogyakarta area to Kaliadem Village
- 04.00 – 07.00 AM: Hunting sunrise at Merapi’s slope by jeep (4X4)
- 07.00 – 09.00 AM: Drive to Jomblang cave area
- 09.00 – 09.30 AM: Arrive on cave location, a morning hot cofee or tea welcomes you
- 09.30 – 13.00 PM: Amazing adventure activities to the vertical cave of Jomblang
- 13.00 – 14.00 PM: Finish caving activity. Enjoy lunch box with a local taste.
- 14.00 – 15.30 PM: Return to hotel in Yogyakarta. End of Service
INCLUSIVE
- Private AC Vehicle
- English Speaking Driver
- Pick up/drop off your accommodation
- Entry to Merapi tour
- 4×4 jeep tour riding (helmet)
- Entry ticket to Jomblang cave, Local Guide & Lunch, tea/coffee, Helmet/Boot shoes,
- Fuel & Parking fees.
- Mineral water
EXCLUSIVE
- Big meal/drink
- Personal expenses
PRICE
PARTICIPANTS | DEPARTURE | PRICE (per person) |
Single Traveller | 03:30 am | $ 125 |
Regular package (min 2 persons) | 03:30 am | $ 80 |
Family Package (min 3 persons) | 03:30 am | $ 70 |
Family Package (min 4 persons) | 03:30 am | $ 65 |
Family Package (min 5 person) | 03:30 am | $ 60 |
- Visit: Merapi Sunrise (by jeep) and Jomblang Cave adventure
- Tour Duration: 11 hours
MORE INFORMATION
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Please be ready 15 minutes before meeting time. The tour will depart from the Meeting point/your accommodation
- Tour will take place both rain and shine
- Reservation can be done two days in advance
- Reserve now & Pay Later (half down payment suggested as tour confirmation)
Information:
- Please wear slippers or flip flop instead of shoes in Jomblang Cave
- Cameras that shoot in low light are best for photography in the cave
- Please bring extra clothes in case you need to change
- Need to bring LED head lamp / flashlight (or use flashlight of your phone)
Additional Information:
- Tour is conducted as a private tour—departure and return in Yogyakarta city
- We are so flexible with the payment. We could accept cash, bank transfer or PayPal.
- We could receive cash in USD, IDR, EUR, GBP, CNY, SGD, etc. All bank notes must be in good condition.
- For payment via PayPal we require additional 5% due to low conversion rate.
- Hotel pick up and drop off are available within Yogyakarta Region or in radius 20 KM from city centre
- Hotel pick up and drop off from outside Yogyakarta Region are considered as additional service
- Airport Pick Up or drop off (Yogyakarta Airport) is considered as an additional service.
- You may stop for meals; suggestion a local food that you might try. The meals expenses are not included on the tour.