Mount Merapi Off-road Adventure & Selogriyo Rice Terrace Walk

Experience the power of Java's most active volcano and the peaceful charm of hidden rice terraces in the hills of Central Java. This private day tour from Yogyakarta combines an off-road Jeep adventure on the slopes of Mount Merapi with a scenic countryside walk through the lush rice fields surrounding Selogriyo Temple — a hidden 9th-century Hindu sanctuary nestled on the hillsides. Ideal for nature lovers, cultural explorers, and anyone looking to connect with the serene side of Java.

Durations: 8–9 hours
Type: Private Guided Tours
Tour Packages
English 🇬🇧 / Français 🇫🇷 / Español 🇪🇸

⚡ Highlights

🚙 Off-road Jeep adventure on the slopes of Mount Merapi

🌾 Walk through scenic rice terraces to reach Selogriyo Temple

🛕 Visit the peaceful and lesser-known 9th-century Selogriyo Temple

📸 Enjoy photo opportunities with volcano, hills, and countryside views

🚗 Private hotel pick-up & drop-off in Yogyakarta city

🗺️ Itenerary

7:00 am

Pick-up

Hotel Pick-up in Yogyakarta

8:15 am

Mount Merapi Jeep Adventure

Arrive at Merapi Jeep basecamp

8:15 am

Jeep Tours (Short Route)

Mount Merapi Jeep Tour (Short Route) - Bunker Kaliadem – Volcano panorama (weather dependent) - Tebing Gendol – Dramatic lava landscape - Museum Sisa Hartaku – Life after the 2010 eruption

10:00 am

Transfer

Transfer to Selogriyo base Optional lunch at local restaurant on the way (not included)

1:30 pm

Walk to Selogriyo

Walk to Selogriyo Temple (1.5–2 hours round trip). Explore Selogriyo Temple & enjoy panoramic rice terrace views

3:30 pm

Drive back

Return to Yogyakarta & hotel drop-off

✅ Tour Include

Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Yogyakarta city)

Private 4×4 Jeep at Merapi (Short Route)

English-speaking driver-guide

Bottled water

🚫 Tour Exclude

Entrance ticket to Selogriyo Temple (approx. IDR 50.000/person)

Meals & personal expenses

🧳 What to Bring

Comfortable clothing & shoes
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Cash/card for tickets & meals
Camera/smartphone for photos

⏳ Timing Advice

We usually recommend a 07.00 AM departure from your hotel to enjoy the best views of Mount Merapi’s peak. But the schedule is flexible — leaving at 09.00 AM will allow you to explore Prambanan Temple later in the afternoon, when it’s cooler and more comfortable.

📌 Additional Notes

The walk to Selogriyo Temple takes approx. 30–45 minutes each way through rice terraces and small village paths. Moderate physical condition is required.