4 Volcano Tours in Yogyakarta, From Dawn Starts to Lazy Ones

1.Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105Our pick

Start around 4:00 AM at Setumbu Hill for sunrise over Borobudur, then climb Borobudur, ride a Jeep around Merapi Volcano, and finish at Prambanan. This private 12-hour tour includes transport, entrance fees, an English-speaking driver-guide, and the Merapi Jeep. Guides such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, and Matteas are noted for flexibility and helpful local insight.

“My guide Thomas was great. Made sure I had a good time and was comfortable all day. He was very knowledgeable about Yogyakarta and took me too a great authentic Indonesian restaurant for lunch.”

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2.Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $125

Spend about 12 hours visiting Borobudur with climb access, riding a 4x4 Jeep near Mount Merapi, and exploring Prambanan. A private driver-guide such as Fajar, Pras, or Hendra handles the long day, hotel pickup, tickets, and transport. Lunch and temple guides cost extra.

“Echo the driver was a very professional tour guide with good English and a command of the situation where ever we went.”

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3.Borobudur, Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $50Best value

Spend about 12 hours visiting Borobudur and Prambanan temples, then ride a 4x4 Jeep on Mount Merapi. Your private driver handles transport and timing, with guides such as Budi, Vega, Tanto, or Thoriq assigned when available. Check your booking carefully for temple climb access and language support.

“Tra i vari tour praticamente identici, scelgo questo offerto da viator, perché nonostante avesse un prezzo maggiore rispetto agli altri, prevedeva la guida in italiano (scelta effettuata subito in fase di prenotazione). Il giorno antecedente al tour ricevo un messaggio dall'autista in inglese e chiedo subito se parlasse italiano e mi dice di no, così scrivo all'agenzia e mi dicono che i loro autisti parlano solo inglese, e che per Borobudur non era possibile avere la guida in italiano (caxxata perché ho sentito delle guide italiane) e per il Pranbanan si sarebbe informato. Il giorno del tour mi scrive l'agenzia e dice che la guida in italiano non era disponibile…”

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4.Yogyakarta Cultural Tour: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Merapi Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $261

Start at 6:30 a.m. with hotel pickup, then visit Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut, Merapi’s lower slopes by 4x4, and Prambanan. An English-speaking driver, lunch, water, Wi-Fi vehicle, and private transport are included. Entrance fees and the Merapi jeep ride are paid separately on the day.

“The places were great but there was enough time to have 1-2 more additional stops. I felt for me it did not have enough”

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