Merapi: Ascent of the Fire Mountain  | REFERENCE - AZY001 - 

As one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia , Mt Merapi has always been considered a top adventure destination.

However, most hikers reach the summit via the small village of Selo on Mt Merapi’s northern slopes.
Climbing at night and reaching the top at dawn, the intense activity of the volcano is not experienced.

Our hike begins in the morning at the village of Babadan on the western slopes. There we visit one of the six observation posts, which closely monitor the activity of the dome. We then hike safely along the 1998 lava flow, allowing us to witness first hand the destructive power of the volcano. In the afternoon, after a hearty picnic at the foot of ‘ Garuda Peak ’, we begin the descent back to Selo, exhausted but satisfied by this ultimate experience.

J/1 - Yogyakarta - Babadan - Ascension du Merapi - Selo - Yogyakarta

Be ready at 4 o'clock in the morning at your hotel for a 1 ½ hours transfer to the observatory point in Babadan.

It is from there that we begin the ascent by the western slopes. After 5 to 6 hours of intense effort (1600m +), we arrive at the summit where we will take a meal. Around us several volcanoes as impressive as the Merapi itself ( Merbabou and Sumbing).

Then we leave by the north slopes down towards Selo (3 hour walk = -1200 m) where our vehicle awaits for us to come back to Yogyakarta around 6 p.m.

End of our services

• Experienced trekking guide
• Air-conditioned pick up
• Lunch (picnic)
• Admission fees
• Mineral water, fruits & snacks
• Air-conditioned pick up from hotel
• Admission fees
• Mineral water, fruits & snacks

Exclusions

• Travel insurance and assistance during the trip
• Personnal expenses and tips
• Anything that is not listed in "Inclusions"

• Hat or cap
• Light clothes & change of clothes
• Raincoat & good walking shoes
• Small backpack & camera
• Flask (for water)
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Your good mood

• Description: ’Easy’ trips require a certain level of fitness,  with some walking (2 to 4 hours) on generally well-marked tracks. They include some ascent and descent without major difficulties.
• Individuals who enjoy going for walks on a regular basis will be delighted on these trips and on short sightseeing tours. If you are new to this, you will soon notice their benefit on your body and soul. 
• Preparation: A weekly two-hour long walk is recommended! An excellent exercise.

• Description: Both long and short trips require a longer personal investment than trips graded ‘easy’. You trek half or full days (between 4 and 6 hours). Ascents and descents  are regular in terms of effort (variation in height ranging from 400 m to 700 m, with the exception of  hikes to reach volcanoe summits). 
• If you enjoy all-morning or full-day hikes, or if you have enjoyed mountain hiking in the past, you will truly love our short or long moderate trips.
• Preparation: Whatever your profile, you should take long walks (four hours) once a week starting two months prior to departure, and practice another physical activity on a regular basis (swimming, biking…).

• Description: These trips include  practically full-day walks (six hours, with successive ascents and descents and a variation in height ranging from 700 m to 1000 m). Some trekking on wild unmarked tracks, an exclusivity of Azimuth adventure Travel Ltd.
• If you enjoy trekking over several days in challenging natural surround or if you practice a sport on a regular basis, you already meet the requirements for this type of trips. If you have enjoyed and have had no difficulty on trips rated ‘moderate,’ you will know what to expect.
• Preparation: Experienced trekkers and novices need to be in good shape. Two months before departure, start to exercise on a weekly basis: long-distance jogging and swimming and/or biking.

• Description: These include challenging full-day treks (averaging a minimum of six hours) on sometimes unmarked tracks. Variation in height may reach 1000 m, and even more on the final ascent of volcanoes.
• If you find long adventurous hikes in the heart of nature exciting and if you enjoy physically testing environments, you will definitely be enthused by these treks. If in the past you have enjoyed hikes graded ‘strenuous’ and have experienced no difficulty, you have an edge on these treks.
• Preparation: To benefit the most from your trip, exercise rigorously! Two to three months before leaving, start joggin (10 km per week). We also recommend an additional regular exercise, including long-distance swimming (1 km) and biking (40 km).

• Description and preparation: These are challenging treks, within the sphere of high-level mountaineering expeditions. Solid experience and the steady practice of an intensive physical activity over a very long period of time are an absolute a must..

• A daypack: Ideally large enough to pack all you need for a day’s walk (rain gear, water bottle, sunglasses, camera, packed food, warm clothes…). You will need at least a 25litres  pack for a full day, but a 30 to 40 -litre pack is preferable. Our experience shows that a larger pack is more comfortable.
• Trek bag/travel bag, both with padlocks: Our porters and vehicles bring daily your luggage to our overnight accommodations.
• Headgear: A sun hat and a scarf or bandana will efficiently protect you against dust and an irritant sulphuric atmosphere (they also protect your neck from sunburns).
• Clothes: Long hiking shorts (for mountain climbing), lightsweat pants, T-shirts, a warm sweater (also in cool weather in mountainous regions), a raincoat.
• Footwear: Hiking boots  and light shoes to wear indoors (sneakers or sandals).
• Other useful items include: spare shoe laces, needles and thread, a towel, night clothes, spare clothes, swimming trunk/bathing suit, toilet paper, a lighter, wet wipes and/or antibacterial gel, biodegradable soap/shampoo, lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses, a water bottle, a small knife, plastic bags (to pack and protect some of your belongings), sleeping bag and a bedsheet. 
• First aid kit: throat lozenges, medication, insect and mosquito repellent, anti-diarrhoeal treatment (Imodium, Oralite). Your guide will carry along a sterile medical kit including a range of useful drugs. 
• In a small envelope or a pouch hanging around your neck or hidden under your clothes, carry a photocopy of your identity papers, your insurance contract, and your credit cards