Indonesia · JEEP TOURS IN YOGYAKARTA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 jeep tours in Yogyakarta worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private 4WD Jeep safari to Mount Merapi from Yogyakarta, with pickup, mini museum, and eruption stories, 3 hours in a small group.
“The driver (Haidar) and guide are polite and well conversed in English, and guide us around the place with nice food during the trip”
Private 4WD Merapi jeep tour from Yogyakarta with off-road trails, Kalikuning River crossing, 2010 eruption museum, and expert guides.
“Very good driver, who knows how to get comfortable trough the chaotic traffic. He was also very social, told a lot about the Merapi but also about the every day life on Java. The Merapi it self was very beautifull, was lucky enough to have a bright day! It is good that there is a little museum, to show what the vulcano have done when it errupted.”
Private 4WD Merapi Jeep tour from Yogyakarta with AC pickup, emergency shelter stops, museum ruins, and thrilling river crossings.
“We had the best time in this adventure. It was a good balance of excitement and somber information about the volcanic eruptions and the devastating destruction caused. This was good for those who cannot hike up to the actual volcano, but want to learn and experiencRead more”
A private, air-conditioned Borobudur and Prambanan day from Yogyakarta, with optional Merapi jeep time and flexible sunrise choices.
“We were so lucky to have Joko as our driver. One of the friendliest people we have ever met. Amazing giving us tips and good stories, he also speaks English very well. Highly recommended!!”
Private Borobudur, Merapi Jeep, and Prambanan tour from Yogyakarta with AC comfort, English help, and UNESCO plus a volcano ride.
“Borobudur and Prambanan were fantastic. It was a great day tour of these ancient temples.”
Jeep safari to Mount Merapi from Yogyakarta with hotel pickup, helmet, museum stop, and photo viewpoints, guided in English.
“Excellent arrangement! The driver Rafdy was extremely caring and helpful. My wife and I enjoyed the trip to the fullest”
Night jeep lava viewing of Mt. Merapi from Yogyakarta, with coffee or tea, guided viewpoints, and sunrise or sunset options for $21 pp.
“The tour was really nice, we were able to see the lava even though it was a bit foggy, definitely recommended”
Ride a 4WD jeep for Merapi sunrise, step on cold lava, visit Merapi Museum, then splash through a mountain-fed river, small group.
“Très bonne visite du Mont Merapi. Après un trajet confortable de l’hotel au camp de base, on part en Jeep pour un court moment (sympa). On assiste alors au lever de soleil sur le Mont Merapi puis on accède à d’autres spots photos ou culturelles pendant la descente (ce qui nous a permis de jolies photos alors que le lever en lui même fut masqué par la brume). A faire !”
Borobudur sunrise, Merapi jeep, and Prambanan in one guided long day from Yogyakarta, with entry fees included.
“We had an exceptional experience on our recent trip, which included a stunning sunrise at Setumbu Hill, followed by visits to Borobudur and Prambanan. What truly elevated the experience was our driver, Yoyokk. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating from start to finish. Yoyokk went above and beyond—not only providing insightful commentary on local culture, history, and architecture, but also seamlessly handling all of our additional requests with a level of professionalism and care that exceeded expectations. Everything throughout the day was impeccably timed—we never waited more than five minutes or stood in any queue. The entire trip flowed perfectly and stress-free. He e...”
Yogyakarta 4WD Jeep Lava Tour to Mount Merapi. English guide, air-conditioned pickup, eruption remains, 4-5 hours. Weather dependent.
“Our tour was great! The pick up and drop off from Estri was amazing. We saw the beautiful volcano and were guided by a great gids Vian!”
Merapi 4WD Jeep adventure and Kedung Kayang Waterfall near Yogyakarta, including eruption sites and Kaliadem bunker, 7 hours.
“It was a wonderful, exciting day! I was very lucky with the weather because the fog disappeared just at sunrise and the huge, majestic volcano showed itself. It was a real special thing that I could see and photograph the waterfall with Merapi in the background. I didn't go down to the waterfall, but there is an opportunity to do so and there are resting areas at the top suitable for taking great photos, you just have to wait. The volcano tour guide was also very kind and took fantastic, professional photos of me. And my driver was absolutely the best! I got a lot of information from him about…”
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