Private Tour
Yogyakarta: Mount Merapi Sightseeing Jeep Tour with Pickup
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Leave Yogyakarta and explore Mount Merapi on this private guided Jeep Safari. Feel the thrill of driving on one of the world's most active volcanoes, visit the museum and learn all about the devastating 2010 eruption, which took the lives of 353 people.
Start your trip 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.
Drive up the epic Mount Merapi volcano and feel the endorphins rush through your body as you enjoy the ride. Stop at several viewpoints, such as the Bunker, to get Instagram-perfect pictures of the active volcano.
Visit the Mini Museum with your guide, and learn about the 2010 eruption that affected 350,000 people who had to be evacuated from the area. See pictures of the sacred mountain and find out why this eruption was the largest since the 1870s.
End your day with memories and photos that will last a lifetime on this unforgettable tour.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Merapi Volcano
See the devastation caused by Mount Merapi's eruption on this 4WD lava tour. Explore Mount Merapi and marvel at the epic scenery from several viewpoints. Ride through the rough terrains and feel the adrenaline rush through your body. Visit the Mini Museum and listen to your guide tell you about the 2010 eruption.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fee
Jeep tour
Helmet
English guide
Tips for the driver
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour for Sunrise
Choose this price option: if : you wish to start for Sunrise Time and enjoy the trip when Sunrise.
Pickup included
Tour for Daytime
Choose this price option: if: you wish to enjoy the tour during daytime, it is recommend to start as early as possible to have high chance of views.
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Guided tour Yogyakarta to Mount Merapi
emethicaluxuryyogicv,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had ane exhilarating trip up to Mount Merapi and saw the residue of ash from the erruption. Our guide from Yogyakarta, Yoyokk was wonderful, sharing the history, culture that gave us a real insight into life here on a Volcanic insland!
EXCELLENT MERAPI TRANSPORT AND JEEP TOUR!
clowndad76,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of Merapi! Easy and efficient pick-up from Yogyakarta. Great driver in clean car drove me safely to the basecamp from my hotel and then returned me after tour. Tour of Merapi was fantastic. Great friendly and knowledgeable guide. It was a fantastic trip and the cost was equal to the value for excellent transport and tour!!
Safe, reliable top experience.
790hubj,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly driver who gave us good and relevant information in fine English. He drove reliably and safely after which we had an unforgettable experience on Mount Merapi with the jeep. Highly recommended!
Must do in Yogyakarta
365fatimaj,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience with my family. I highly recommend our tour guide, Yuni, for being so friendly and welcoming.
Jeep tour review
872livioc,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was really great. We were picked up by our dear driver Yuni directly at the hotel and felt dirwkt wohk. Due to the clouds we could not see the Merapi, but the trip was still worth it.
Great!
nadiahxameerah,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Mr Imam Febrian for the smooth driving and insightful history lessons of Jogja. Very friendly and patient, recommended good spots. Highly recommended!
Well-Organized Trip with Flexible Planning & Great Local Support
surajdace,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timely pickup and flexible schedule. Local guide was sangat knowledgeable and a great photographer—trip was seru banget. Driver spoke good English, very friendly, professional, and always brought positive vibes.
A highlight of our trip
Florian F,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great activity that was a lot of fun. We were picked up on time and our driver was extremely friendly, spoke very good English and provided us with a lot of information about the volcanic activities. Afterwards we changed to the jeep and enjoyed the booked tour. An all-round successful experience – high recommendation!
A rainy but fun experience
W9994RBjohnl,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While a little disappointing that we chose to go during a rainy day so there was little to see, the tour guide and driver (Yos) was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The river jeep activity is definitely a fun experience (if you enjoy getting a little (very) wet)
Highly recommended trip
Michael tia,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing and unforgettable time exploring Mount Merapi by jeep. Although the weather was rainy and not as sunny as we had expected, our tour guide still delivered an excellent experience for me and my friend, making the trip truly incredible. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see Mount Merapi because of the clouds, but we absolutely loved the jeep ride through the river, it was definitely the highlight of our trip. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I even lost my hat during the ride, and they went out of their way to find it and arrange a taxi for delivery. I truly appreciate their outstanding hospitality. I highly recommend choosing this tour, you’re guaranteed to have a great experience!
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