Mount Merapi & Prambanan Temple Tour

Experience a perfect blend of adventure, art, and history on this private day tour from Yogyakarta. Start your journey with a thrilling off-road Jeep adventure on the slopes of Mount Merapi and conclude your day with a visit to the awe-inspiring Hindu Prambanan Temple complex. Ideal for travelers who seek nature, culture, and heritage in one unforgettable day.

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

⚡ Highlights

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

🛕 Explore Prambanan Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

🏯 Discover the archaeological site of Ratu Boko Palace

🌅 Enjoy a majestic sunset view over the plains of Yogyakarta

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

🗺️ Itenerary

9:00 am

Pick-up

Hotel Pick-up in Yogyakarta

10:15 am

Mount Merapi Jeep Adventure

Arrive at Merapi Jeep basecamp

10:15 am

Transfer to Cycling Village

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

12:00 pm

Transfer

Transfer to Prambanan Temple

1:00 pm

Lunch

Optional lunch at nearby restaurant (not included)

2:00 pm

Explore

Explore Prambanan & nearby temples (Sewu, Lumbung – optional)

4:00 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

Prambanan entrance ticket (USD 25/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

Prambanan Temple is closed on Mondays. Please avoid booking this tour on Mondays or contact us for an alternative itinerary (e.g., Merapi Lava Tour + Prambanan Village Cycling Tour).
Prambanan Temple upper courtyard is partially closed on Mondays. Visitors can still enter the complex and walk around, but access to climb the central temples may be restricted. Nearby temples such as Candi Sewu remain open and are a great alternative.