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This tour from Yogyakarta lets you watch the lava of Mount Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, at night. From a viewing spot at a safe distance, sip warm coffee or tea while waiting for the red lava flowing down from the peak. If you like, climb Turgo Hill at about 1,000 m to see the lava together with the city lights of Yogyakarta. Accommodation pickup and return, entrance fees, and parking fees are included.

Leave Yogyakarta to watch
the lava of Mount Merapi at night
After pickup from your accommodation, drive about 1 hour to a viewing spot facing Mount Merapi. Spend about 3 hours there relaxing, watching the lava, and taking photos, then return to your accommodation by car.
The whole tour takes 6 to 7 hours. It is a group tour of up to 10 people with an English-speaking guide. Pickup is at 19:00 for the evening tour and 02:30 for the sunrise option.
Watch the flowing lava from a safe viewpoint

The option without hiking observes Mount Merapi from a viewpoint about 6 km away, for about 4 hours or until the lava is visible. Enjoy warm coffee or tea in the cool mountain air while looking toward the peak.
Climb Turgo Hill to see
the lava and city lights together

The hiking options climb Turgo Hill at about 1,000 m above sea level. From the top, see Mount Merapi and its glowing lava along with the lights of Yogyakarta spread out below. The sunrise option also waits for the sunrise from Turgo Hill.
※ Lava and volcanic activity are natural phenomena and may not be visible depending on the weather and the volcano, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and return service
All entrance fees
Professional driver
Parking fees
Coffee or tea
Personal expenses
Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
Pickup takes place at your accommodation in Yogyakarta entered at booking: 19:00 for the evening tour and 02:30 for the sunrise option.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Yogyakarta hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you chose when booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Mount Merapi, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia