FDT_The Mystical Merapi

Set today to engage more in the field about the nature consonance of Merapi Volcano and environs. Be picked up by the guide from the hotel in the morning after breakfast, drive to the north of Yogyakarta,

Go to the Gempa Museum (Earthquake Museum) to understand the evidence of earthquakes and mitigation in the area. Using a machine simulator and a miniature house, observe how the earthquake destroys the poor construction.

Continue the tour, and stop by a village for a walk in the neighborhood. Discover the story of Tyto Alba, the owl, who is aiding the farmer in catching harvest mice. Enjoy the view of the rice fields stretching above the bamboo minaret; When passing through the house, be aware of plants such as nutmeg, pepper, candlenut, and so on, and occasionally greet the resident.

Watch as the biogas fuel is used in the local house while a fresh coconut drink is being served. After that, enjoy lunch at the nearby restaurant in the midst of the bamboo groves.

This afternoon continues by semi-convertible four-wheel drive jeep closer towards the lava fields. Here, Sisa Hartaku Mini Museum in Kinahrejo tells the tragic story of local communities that despite being warned of imminent eruptions in 2010 did not leave their villages on time. Molten computer screens, toys and pets that have been burned down to their skeleton strikingly show the dangers and importance of cooperation with the authorities monitoring volcanic activity in the countries along the Pacific Ring – the so-called Ring of Fire. (L)

Note: Museum Gempa (Earthquake Museum) is closed on Mondays

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch

Notes:

- Our rates are nets and quoted in American dollars (USD), however some services (like transportation, guide fees, entrance fees, some activities,  meals, air tickets and train tickets and sometimes accommodations) are based on local prices in Indonesian Rupiah in (IDR). In the case of a major change in the exchange rate (5% or more) between the Indonesian Rupiah and the American dollar (USD), we reserve the right to correct our quotes to align our rates and revise the value of the American dollar (USD).
- All rates are based on the current gasoline price. Should the gasoline price increase by more than 10% we would readjust transfer rates with a 30 days prior notice
- Children aged between 2 and 12 years at the time of travel will receive a 20% discount off the Adult Price.
- All language guides other than English subject to availability during high season July-September.
- During the important religious festival of Idul Fitri, which falls on 09-Apr-24 until 10-Apr-24, intense travel across the country, especially in Java, has to be expected with the consequence of long traffic jams. Overland travel is not advised during the two weeks from  20-Mar-24 to 24-Apr-24. Service availability during that time may be limited, tour guides may be traveling home, and restaurants may be closed.

Pick up and drop off timings from alternate destinations:
- Pick up from Yogyakarta 08:15
- Pick up from Bantul 07:00 
- Pick up from Borobudur 07:00 
- Pick up from Losari / Salatiga 07:00 
- Pick up from other area is not possible