Yogyakarta Mount Merapi Lava View Night Tour from a Local Coffee Shop

See the red glow of lava under the night sky
from a local coffee shop on Mount Merapi

This night tour of about 6 hours departs from your hotel in central Yogyakarta and visits a local coffee shop and countryside on the slopes of Mount Merapi. Head to a coffee shop inside the volcano viewing area at dusk and watch the red glow of lava flowing in the distance in the dark. An air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver and entrance tickets are included, with an English-speaking guide.

Ride an air-conditioned car to the foot of Merapi

After hotel pickup, drive about 1.5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle to Gubug Merapi Arum Sari. Leave the bustle of the city behind and spend a quiet evening in a highland village with cool mountain air.

Wait for the lava with a cup of Merapi coffee

Weather permitting, you can see the lava flows of Mount Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. While waiting for the view, enjoy Merapi coffee, grown in volcanic soil and brewed the traditional way by a local barista, along with local snacks.

Relax under the stars and the volcano

Spend about 5 hours taking photos, enjoying free time and chatting with your guide while admiring the starry sky and the volcano. Afterwards, return to Yogyakarta in about an hour by car.

※ Volcanic activity and visibility depend heavily on the weather, so a lava sighting is not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.