Discover how local wisdom has been ingrained in the people who live near Merapi Volcano, to which mystical-mythology is still adhered to. The active volcano is a gift to the community, which considers that the eruption of Mount Merapi is not a threat but a blessing. Feeling the harmony between nature, mythology, and science is in line with the effort to mitigate disasters.
Programme Details
Set today to engage more in the field about the natural 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.
The tour continues with a stop at a village for a neighborhood walk. Learn the story of the Tyto Alba owl and its role in helping farmers catch harvest mice. Enjoy the sight of rice fields that stretch out before a bamboo minaret. As you pass through the village, observe local plants such as nutmeg, pepper, and candlenut, and feel free to greet the residents you encounter.
Witness the use of biogas fuel in a local home while enjoying a refreshing, freshly served coconut drink. Next, visit a local cheese artisan to sample their product, a source of local pride.
Enjoy lunch at the nearby restaurant in the midst of the bamboo groves.
This afternoon continues by a 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)
Inclusions:
🥘 Lunch
Notes:
- Minimum 2 pax to maximum 10 pax
- Museum Gempa (Earthquake Museum) is closed on Mondays
- 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 9th-10th March 2027 significant travel activity is expected across the country, especially within Java. Travelling will be extremely challenging due to heavy traffic, expect significant delays and congestion on roads, trains, and flights. You might find limited-service availability, as some tour guides could be returning home and certain restaurants may be closed. The busiest travel periods will be just before and immediately after the holiday. Given the anticipated severe disruptions, we strongly advise against overland travel from 2nd - 17th March 2027.
Pick up and drop off timings from alternate destinations:
- Bantul 07:30 - 17:30
- Borobudur 07:30 - 17:30
- Yogyakarta 08:15 - 17:00
- other areas is not possible
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