From Yogyakarta: Mount Merbabu One Day Hiking Tour

Experience a memorable one day hiking to reach Mount Merbabu Summit on 3,142m, this private guided tour offers a thrilling adventure through diverse landscapes and stunning natural beauty.
Mount Merbabu has a medium difficulty for hiking activity, it takes about 5-6 hours hike from the hiking basecamp to reach the summit, then takes about 4 hours to descend from the summit to the hiking basecamp.

Depart in the early morning at 05:30 AM from Yogyakarta, driving through picturesque countryside to get to the hiking basecamp of Merbabu Mountain in Selo Village that stands at 1,836m.

Take a short break, then the journey begins with a challenging ascent through lush tropical forests. Along the way, you may encounter local wildlife such as monkeys or colorful butterflies, adding to the sense of exploration and discovery.

After hiking for about 4 hours and arriving at post 4 on 2,770m, the landscape begins to change as the forest gives way to green savanas decorated by wildflowers. The air becomes cooler as you approach the summit, where the reward for your efforts awaits.

Once reaching the summit of Mount Merbabu at 3,142m, you can enjoy a well-deserved break. Take in the awe-inspiring views of Merapi Volcano from a short distance and enjoy the sweeping vista of Java's volcanic landscape stretching as far as the eye can see.

After enjoying the view and exploring the summit area, you will descend via the same route, soaking in the sights and sounds of the natural surroundings once more. By late afternoon, in about 4 hours descent you will arrive back at the hiking basecamp.

One day hike to Mount Merbabu is not just a physical challenge but a soul-stirring experience that will connect you with the raw beauty of Indonesia's volcanic landscape and leave memories to cherish for a lifetime.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.