Mount Merbabu Midnight Sunrise Trek over Mount Merapi

Trek beneath starry skies across Merbabu’s rolling ridges to reach Kenteng Songo summit for a world-class sunrise looking right across to steaming Mount Merapi.

Duration

10 Hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Starting point

Yogyakarta / Solo (Surakarta)

via Suwanting

Mountain height: 3142 masl

Starting point height: 1500 masl

Elevation gain: +1642 m

Trek length: 6 km

Trail type: Dirt, dusty trail during dry season, muddy during rain

Temperature: 5°C - 15°C

Via Selo

Mountain height: 3142 masl

Starting point height: 1850 masl

Elevation gain: +1292 m

Trek length: 6 km

Trail type: Pine woodland and open rolling savanna ridges

Temperature: 4°C - 14°C

Via Wekas

Mountain height: 3142 masl

Starting point height: 1750 masl

Elevation gain: +1392 m

Trek length: 5 km

Trail type: Dirt, rocks

Temperature: 4°C - 14°C

Itinerary Overview

Starting/pickup location

Yogyakarta / Solo (Surakarta)

Car

2 hours

Via Selo (Boyolali)

Depends on the selected option

Car

2 hours

2 drop-off locations

Basecamp Selo, Mount Merbabu National Park, Yogyakarta

Day 1

Midnight Savanna Push & Merapi Sunrise

23:30

Pickup from hotel and drive to Selo Basecamp.

01:30

Arrive at basecamp, briefing, gear check.

02:00

Start night hike across rolling ridges.

05:30

Summit Kenteng Songo (3,142 masl) for sunrise.

07:30

Descend to Pos 2 for breakfast.

10:30

Arrive at basecamp, lunch, return transfer.

Includes

  • Roundtrip private transport from the meeting point
  • Certified English speaking mountain guide
  • Mountain support crew & logistics assistance
  • Mountain entrance fees & National Park permits
  • Mineral water & trail energy snacks
  • First aid and mountain medical kit
  • Breakfast / summit meal and hot drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private porter for your personal equipment
  • Tip for guide/driver

What to bring

  • Backpack (20-30 liter)
  • Jacket: mid-layer (fleece/down) and outer layer (windbreaker/rain-shell)
  • Long-trouser
  • Raincoat / poncho
  • Buff / neck warmer
  • UV protector & lip-balm
  • Gloves
  • Trekking shoes and socks
  • Headlight with spare batteries
  • Trekking poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal medicine
  • Passport/KITAS/KITAP

*If you find trouble finding those gear, we will help you to find a store or equipment rental near to the mountain.

From

Rp 1.399.000

per person

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