Mount Lawu 2D1N Mystical Savanna & Heritage Camping via Candi Cetho

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Javanese royalty starting at the 15th-century Candi Cetho temple. Camp amidst the high-altitude Gupak Menjangan savanna and visit the legendary Mbok Yem warung near the summit.

Mountain

Mount Lawu

Duration

2D1N

Difficulty

Moderate

Starting point

Solo (Surakarta) / Yogyakarta / Karanganyar

Via Candi Cetho (Karanganyar)

Mountain height: 3265 masl

Starting point height: 1450 masl

Elevation gain: +1815 m

Trek length: 10.5 km

Trail type: Candi Cetho temple complex, pine forest, and scenic savanna plateau

Temperature: 3°C - 12°C

Itinerary Overview

Starting/pickup location

Solo (Surakarta) / Yogyakarta / Karanganyar

Car

2 hours

Via Candi Cetho (Karanganyar)

Depends on the selected option

Car

2 hours

2 drop-off locations

Basecamp Candi Cetho, Mount Lawu Area, Solo (Surakarta)

Day 1

Candi Cetho Exploration & Trek to Gupak Menjangan Camp

07:00

Pickup from Solo/Yogyakarta and transfer to Candi Cetho.

09:00

Arrive at Candi Cetho, explore temple grounds, briefing.

09:30

Start trek through pine woods and Pos 2, 3, 4.

15:00

Arrive at Gupak Menjangan savanna campsite. Afternoon tea & snacks.

17:30

Golden hour sunset over alpine grasslands.

19:00

Hot dinner and warm camp gathering.

Day 2

Summit Hargo Dumilah, Warung Mbok Yem & Descent

04:30

Wake up, summit assault to Hargo Dumilah (3,265 masl).

05:30

Sunrise at summit with 360° views across Central and East Java.

07:00

Visit Warung Mbok Yem (highest warung in Java) for traditional breakfast.

08:30

Pack camp and descend back to basecamp.

13:30

Arrive at basecamp, lunch, return transfer.

Includes

  • Roundtrip private transport from the meeting point
  • Certified English speaking mountain guide
  • Group porter for camping equipment and logistics
  • Full-camping equipment (Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad)
  • Mountain entrance fees & National Park permits
  • Mineral water & trail refreshment
  • First aid and mountain medical kit
  • Fresh meals, snacks, and hot beverages on the mountain
  • 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 2.399.000

per person

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