Top Yogyakarta Outdoor Activities

Ascend to the summit of Mt Merapi — a mighty active volcano — on an exhilarating full-day- trip from Yogyakarta. In the early hours of the morning, travel by vehicle to Mt Merapi and ascend to the smoking summit of the volcano. From the top, enjoy panoramic vistas and listen to the natural history of Mt Merapi before proceeding to Jomblang Cave. Descend 200 feet (60 meters) below ground to explore the subterranean cavern and then revitalize with lunch on a beach near Yogyakarta. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Start early morning to chase the beautiful sunrise from Panguk hill accompanied with coffee and light traditional snacks. Then, driving the Jomblang cave, a vertical cave with its phenomena of 'the light from a heaven'. Drive back to Yogyakarta and spend the rest time at Malioboro street.

Witness the stunning sunrise over Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Constructed in the 8th and 9th centuries and abandoned around the 14th century, Borobudur was largely forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1814. The UNESCO-protected Borobudur Temple Compound is situated in central Java, an approximate 45-minute drive from Yogyakarta. Get an early start and beat the crowds with a pre-dawn departure on this 6-hour private tour with your own personal guide.

Check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites and an active volcano on this action-packed private door-to-door tour. Begin with sunrise at Borobudur, followed by the smaller nearby temples of Pawon and Mendut. Next, board a jeep to explore the lava-strewn slopes of Mount Merapi. Finally, visit the 10th-century Prambanan temples.

Escape the city for an adrenaline-fueled coastal adventure on this full-day tour from Yogyakarta, including hotel pick-up. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you journey to the coast and embark on an exhilarating 2-hour caving experience at the Jomblang Cave. After lunch (own expense), enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the white sands of Sadranan beach, before traveling back to the city.

Calling all outdoor adventurers, this 12-hour tour of Yogyakarta covers the region’s natural highlights. Ascend to a viewpoint to watch sunrise over Mt. Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, descend into the caverns of Jomblang Cave on a rope line, and watch the sunset from the top of Bukit Bintang hill. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

The Jeep's ride start and finish at our base camp at Kaliadem village at the foot of Merapi volcano. It takes 1 till 3.5 hours ride based on the type you would like to take. Let's take another experience at Merapi volcano only with JavaBaliTrips and team.

Watch the sunrise from the top of Indonesia’s most active volcano on this 16-hour overnight tour from Yogyakarta, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Journey to Selo village at the foot of the volcano, then rise early to embark on a 3-hour trek, accompanied by your private guide. After a challenging hike, arrive at the 9,550-foot (2,911-meter) summit of Merapi volcano in time to watch the dazzling sunrise over Java island. 

A midnight trek on Mt Merapi, Indonesia’s most active volcano, is an experience not to be missed! Embark on a 6-hour hike from Selo village, walking through dense vegetation to the summit, then watch the sunrise before making the 5-hour descent down the volcano’s eastern slope. Gain insightful perspective on this natural treasure and learn about its history from your local guide. Refreshments, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included on this small-group tour from Yogyakarta.

Cool temperature, mesmerizing scenery of the bubbling crater, ruins of the oldest ancient temples probably has made Dieng so special among other places to visit in Java. Fresh tobacco, tea plantation, terraced rice fields view with two soaring sky Sindoro and Sumbing mountain as backdrops, give you a newly fresh look of the Java hinterland on the way to this abode of ancient deity.

Hike to the summit of Menoreh Hill on a 4-hour, guided trek from Borobudur with a private hiking guide that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel. You’ll walk through traditional villages, stop to tour a tea and coffee plantation, and earn spectacular views of Borobudur Temples and the scenic Kedu Valley. This private, morning can accommodate your group of up to four people.

Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta, is known for its wealth of tens of beautiful and exotic beaches. But who would have thought, Gunungkidul also has a lot of caves whose beauty is undeniable. Jomblang Cave, one of the most beautiful cave besides Pindul Cave. But in addition to the beauty of this tourist spot in jogja this one has a history full of mystery.