Merapi Volcano

Just the north of Yogyakarta, and forming an inescapable part of the city skyline is the "Fire Mountain", Mt Merapi. It is Java’s most active volcano, and a careful watch is kept on Mt Merapi by government monitoring stations to ensure nearby villages are warned in case of eruption. The mountain forms part of the Kaliurang Mountain Resort, a cool retreat of simple accommodation and hotels in the pine forest some 3000 meters above sea level and only a half hour from Yogya.

Mt. Merapi can be climbed and offers a variety of routes ranging from an easy walk at the base to a challenging trek to the top that takes place overnight. Tourist who want to experience the majesty of Mt Merapi first-hand can join one of the treks organized by Vogels Inn in Kaliurang.

Mt Merapi also plays an important role in the cultural life of java and directly links through various traditions and beliefs with the ocean to the south.

The internally giant smoking Mounth Merapi is one of the active Volcanoes found in Indonesia, presenting its peaceful and sleepy dense forest. Beyond this, there lies a vast deserted land with its deep and steep valley spread out among the mountain hills where sibilant pines and wild grass make out the dominating vegetation, all presents a very exciting panorama. During its resting time of volcanic activities, it will enable those who have much interest in mountaineering to have fun and to make them more acquainted with the flora of its tropical rain forest. From the observation post located on Plawangan hill that can be reached through the forest resort of Kaliurang, you will see the incredible sights of molten rocks oozing over the rim, sometimes accompanied with hot lava pouring out regularly and leaving a long trail of smoke.

Mount Merapi is 2.920 m above sea level with an average temperature of about 10 degree Celsius and a difference in temperature between noon and night of 15-16 degree Celsius. At present this resort is provided with an out standing and modern Golf Course, which is setting on 800 meters of sea level. This 18 holes, par 72 course is opened to the public and located only 30 minutes from the city of Yogyakarta.

10 June 2006 - Under the full moon

Photo by: Fajar Aprianto

Splendid & Great View of Merapi Nature Reserve

There are some trekking tour packages to see the beauty of Merapi Volcano. The trekking tour to the volcano is among the best tour packages available in the region. Contact Vogels Hotel, Kaliurang, Yogyakarta at +62-274-895208, for further information.
 

1. Merapi Daily Lava Tour (5 hours, starts at 03:00 am)
2. Merapi Daily Lava & Villages Tour (10 hours, starts at 03.00 am)
3. Merapi Off the Beaten Track Tour (5 hours, starts 08:00 am)
4. Merapi Bird Watching Tour (5 hours, starts 06:00am)
5. Fascinating Overnight on Merapi (16 hours, starts 03:00pm)
6. Merapi Super Trekking Tour (22 hours, starts 01:00pm)