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Mount Merapi, Ullen Sentalu Museum, Plaosan Temple & Ratu Boko Sunset Tour

Experience a captivating day tour from Yogyakarta, combining volcanic adventure, royal art, serene temples, and a majestic sunset. Kick off the day with an adrenaline-pumping Jeep ride across Mount Merapi’s lava fields, uncover Javanese cultural treasures at Ullen Sentalu Museum, admire the tranquil beauty of Plaosan Temple, and end with an unforgettable sunset from the ancient Ratu Boko Palace. Ideal for travelers seeking a full-day journey of nature, culture, and history.

Durations: 10-11 hours
Type: Private Guided Tours
Tour Packages
English 🇬🇧 / Français 🇫🇷 / Español 🇪🇸

⚡ Highlights

🚙 Off-road Jeep experience on Mount Merapi

🎨 Explore Javanese royal culture at Ullen Sentalu Museum

🏛️ Visit the peaceful and elegant Plaosan Twin Temples

🌅 Enjoy a panoramic sunset at Ratu Boko hilltop palace

📸 Incredible photo opportunities throughout the day

🚗 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 – Weather-dependent view of Mount Merapi 🛑 Tebing Gendol – Volcanic rock & sand mining zone 🛑 Museum Sisa Hartaku – Personal stories from 2010 eruption

10:00 am

Museum Tour

Transfer to Ullen Sentalu Museum

10:30 am

Museum Visit

Museum visit with local guide

12:00 pm

Lunch

Optional lunch at nearby restaurant (not included)

1:00 pm

Transfer

Transfer to Plaosan Temple

1:45 pm

Explore

Explore the peaceful Plaosan Twin Temples

2:30 pm

Transfer

Transfer to Ratu Boko

3:00 pm

Explore

Visit Ratu Boko complex & enjoy the sunset

5:30 pm

Return

Return to Yogyakarta & hotel drop-off

✅ Tour Include

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

Private air-conditioned car

English-speaking driver-guide

Private 4×4 Jeep with local driver for

Merapi Merapi entrance fees Fuel & parking Bottled water

🚫 Tour Exclude

Ullen Sentalu ticket (±IDR 100.000/person)

Plaosan & Candi Ijo entrance tickets (±IDR 50.000/person total)

Meals & personal expenses

🧳 What to Bring

Comfortable clothes & walking shoes
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Cash/card for meals and tickets
Camera or smartphone for photos

⏳ Timing Advice

Depart from your hotel by 07:00 AM for optimal views of Mount Merapi.

Avoid starting later than 08:00 AM, as the volcano may be covered by fog.

📌 Additional Notes

Ullen Sentalu Museum and Ratu Boko Temple are closed on Mondays. For bookings on Mondays, we can adjust the itinerary with alternative visits.
Ratu Boko is best enjoyed during sunset. Please allow sufficient time for a relaxed visit.