Mount Merapi Jeep Adventure by JAM
Bounce through lava fields and rocky riverbeds on an open-top jeep ride across the slopes of Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes.
- Ride in a rugged, open-top jeep across terrain shaped by Mount Merapi's volcanic activity
- Visit Bunker Kaliadem, a volcanic shelter that survived the 2006 eruption's initial impact
- See the Batu Alien, a large volcanic rock displaced by an eruption and shaped like an alien head
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Ticket Packages Sunrise Trip 1
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September 2026
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What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 2-hour sunrise tour starting at 4:30 AM
- Route including Bunker Kaliadem, Batu Alien, and Museum Mini
About this ticket
Set off at 4:30 AM to see the sunrise over Mount Merapi on this two-hour jeep tour. Your route covers three main stops: the historic Bunker Kaliadem, the distinctive Batu Alien rock, and the Museum Mini.
What's not included
- Masks and goggles
Practical info
This is a 2-hour tour booked for a specific date and a 4:30 AM timeslot. The price is for one jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 people. Your trip starts from the meeting point at Gambretan No.rt 6, Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code to show at the meeting point. You must also contact the operator on the number provided in your confirmation email the day before your tour to confirm your reservation.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- A surcharge of Rp 50,000 per jeep applies during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Rescheduling is possible if requested at least one day before your booked date.
A 2-hour sunrise tour visiting three key sites, including the Batu Alien rock formation.
Choose your date
September 2026
Change the date or party above
Ticket Packages Sunrise Trip 2
A 2-hour sunrise tour with an off-road section through the Kalikuning lava fields.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 2-hour sunrise tour starting at 4:30 AM · Route including Bunker Kaliadem, Museum Mini, and Offroad Kalikuning
Non-refundable
From
£20.50
per person
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 2-hour sunrise tour starting at 4:30 AM
- Route including Bunker Kaliadem, Museum Mini, and Offroad Kalikuning
About this ticket
Your trip starts at 4:30 AM to catch the sunrise over the volcano's slopes. This two-hour tour takes you to Bunker Kaliadem and the Museum Mini, followed by a bumpy off-road drive through the Kalikuning area.
What's not included
- Masks and goggles
Practical info
This is a 2-hour tour booked for a specific date and a 4:30 AM timeslot. The price is for one jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 people. Your trip starts from the meeting point at Gambretan No.rt 6, Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code to show at the meeting point. You must also contact the operator on the number provided in your confirmation email the day before your tour to confirm your reservation.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- A surcharge of Rp 50,000 per jeep applies during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Rescheduling is possible if requested at least one day before your booked date.
A 2-hour sunrise tour with an off-road section through the Kalikuning lava fields.
Ticket Packages Trip 1 (SHORT)
A 90-minute daytime trip with an off-road drive and visits to two sites.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 1.5-hour daytime tour · Route including Museum Mini and Offroad Kalikuning · +1 more
Non-refundable
From
£16.05
per person
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 1.5-hour daytime tour
- Route including Museum Mini and Offroad Kalikuning
- Visit to either Batu Alien or The Lost World Park
About this ticket
This 90-minute daytime trip includes a stop at the Museum Mini and an off-road drive through Kalikuning. Your tour also includes a visit to either the Batu Alien rock formation or The Lost World Park.
What's not included
- Masks and goggles
- Admission to The Lost World Park (if chosen)
Practical info
This is a 1.5-hour tour booked for a specific date and timeslot during operating hours (8 am - 4 pm). The price is for one jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 people. Your trip starts from the meeting point at Gambretan No.rt 6, Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code to show at the meeting point. You must also contact the operator on the number provided in your confirmation email the day before your tour to confirm your reservation.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- A surcharge of Rp 50,000 per jeep applies during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Rescheduling is possible if requested at least one day before your booked date.
- Admission to The Lost World Park is not included and may require a separate ticket purchase at the venue.
A 90-minute daytime trip with an off-road drive and visits to two sites.
Ticket Packages Trip 2 ( SHORT + )
A shorter, 90-minute daytime tour with an off-road section and a choice of one other stop.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 1.5-hour daytime tour · Route including Bunker Kaliadem and Offroad Kalikuning · +1 more
Non-refundable
From
£18.25
per person
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 1.5-hour daytime tour
- Route including Bunker Kaliadem and Offroad Kalikuning
- Visit to either Museum Mini or Petilasan Mbah Maridjan
About this ticket
This 90-minute daytime tour takes you to Bunker Kaliadem and includes an off-road drive through the Kalikuning area. You will also visit one other site, choosing between the Museum Mini and the Petilasan Mbah Maridjan memorial.
What's not included
- Masks and goggles
Practical info
This is a 1.5-hour tour booked for a specific date and timeslot during operating hours (8 am - 4 pm). The price is for one jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 people. Your trip starts from the meeting point at Gambretan No.rt 6, Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code to show at the meeting point. You must also contact the operator on the number provided in your confirmation email the day before your tour to confirm your reservation.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- A surcharge of Rp 50,000 per jeep applies during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Rescheduling is possible if requested at least one day before your booked date.
A shorter, 90-minute daytime tour with an off-road section and a choice of one other stop.
Ticket Packages Trip Medium
A 2-hour daytime tour covering four key sites, including Batu Alien and an off-road section.
Private jeep tour for up to 4 people · 2-hour daytime tour · Route including Bunker Kaliadem, Batu Alien, and Offroad Kalikuning · +1 more
Non-refundable
From
£20.05
per person
What's included
- Private jeep tour for up to 4 people
- 2-hour daytime tour
- Route including Bunker Kaliadem, Batu Alien, and Offroad Kalikuning
- Visit to either Museum Mini or Petilasan Mbah Maridjan
About this ticket
On this two-hour trip, your jeep takes you to four different locations around the volcano. You will visit Bunker Kaliadem, the Batu Alien rock formation, and have an off-road ride through Kalikuning, with a stop at either the Museum Mini or Petilasan Mbah Maridjan.
What's not included
- Masks and goggles
Practical info
This is a 2-hour tour booked for a specific date and timeslot during operating hours (8 am - 4 pm). The price is for one jeep, which holds a maximum of 4 people. Your trip starts from the meeting point at Gambretan No.rt 6, Tegalsan, Umbulharjo, Cangkringan.
How to redeem
You will receive a QR code to show at the meeting point. You must also contact the operator on the number provided in your confirmation email the day before your tour to confirm your reservation.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- A surcharge of Rp 50,000 per jeep applies during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Rescheduling is possible if requested at least one day before your booked date.
A 2-hour daytime tour covering four key sites, including Batu Alien and an off-road section.
About this experience
Mount Merapi has reshaped the landscape north of Yogyakarta with every eruption, and this jeep adventure takes you straight into the terrain it left behind. Riding in an open-top, off-road-equipped jeep, you'll cross lava fields, rocky paths, and river crossings that regular vehicles simply can't handle, with the volcano's slopes as a constant backdrop.
The route strings together several sites shaped by Merapi's history: the Makam Massal mass grave commemorating eruption victims, a mini museum of volcanic artifacts and photographs, the alien-shaped Batu Alien rock formation, and Bunker Kaliadem, a shelter that couldn't withstand the force of the 2006 eruption. You'll also stop at Petilasan Mbah Marijan, the former home and memorial of the volcano's longtime spiritual guardian. Between stops, the off-road stretch through Kalikuning delivers the adrenaline part of the trip, jolting over rough volcanic ground with regular pauses for photos of the surrounding landscape.
Several ticket packages are available, from short trips to medium-length routes and sunrise departures, so you can pick the pace and timing that suits your visit to Yogyakarta.
What to expect
The trip begins with a jeep pickup and an early stretch toward Makam Massal, the mass grave site honoring those lost to Merapi's eruptions, followed by the small museum housing volcanic artifacts and photographs. From there, the jeep continues to Batu Alien for photos of the distinctive rock formation before heading to Bunker Kaliadem, where you'll hear about its role as a failed shelter during the 2006 eruption.
The route then shifts into its most physical stretch, an off-road run through Kalikuning's lava fields, rocky paths, and river crossings, with plenty of stops to take in the volcanic scenery. The final stop is Petilasan Mbah Marijan, the memorial to Merapi's late spiritual guardian, before the jeep loops back. Total time on the road depends on the package chosen, with sunrise, short, and medium-length trip options all covering this same core route around the volcano.
Things to note
- Wear closed-toe shoes and durable clothing, the jeep route covers rocky, uneven terrain
- Bring water and light snacks, as there are limited facilities along the route
- Dress in layers if joining a sunrise trip, as early mornings on the volcano's slopes can be cool
- The open-top jeep gets dusty on off-road sections, sunglasses and a scarf or bandana help
- Be respectful at the Makam Massal and other historical sites, these are places of remembrance for local communities
- Bring a secure bag or strap for cameras and phones given the bumpy ride
