A picturesque day trek exploring the legendary savanna meadows of Mount Merbabu, complete with private pickup, park passes, and trail lunches.
Mount Merbabu Panoramic Savanna Ridge Dayhike
Tehnical Information (Click to expand)
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
Full Itinerary (Click to expand)
Day 1
Full Day Savanna Trek & Return
05:30
Pickup from hotel and drive to Selo.
07:30
Arrive at basecamp, start hike.
11:00
Reach Sabana 1, picnic lunch with Merapi view.
12:30
Descend back to basecamp.
15:00
Arrive at basecamp, 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.
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