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Trips around Yogyakarta are short circuits, often in the day. We propose original tours which let us to visit famous places but apart from tourist places. In this category you can enjoy climbing, trekking and discovery tours.

Borobudur Hike

Grading: Moderate         Duration: 1 day(s)         Price start from: 70 $ / 55 €         Island: Java

 

This 5-hour hike begins at a small daily market hidden away in the Menoreh Hills, 25 km west of Yogyakarta. There you may discover the workings of a traditional Javanese market place and test out your bargaining skills. As we begin the trek up-hill we experience the tranquility and beauty of the local countryside. Below us green fields and rice terraces, while on the horizon the amazing panorama of surrounding volcanoes such as Mt Sumbing, Mt Merbabu and Mt Merapi... and in the distance, the monumental Borobudur temple. Finally upon arrival at the astounding Buddhist Sanctuary we may join the traditional… (Read More)

 

 


 


 
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Garuda Peak - Merapi Summit

Grading: Strenuous         Duration: 1 day(s)         Price start from: 90 $ / 70 €         Island: Java

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… (Read More)

 

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City Tour Yogya

Grading: Easy         Duration: 2 day(s)         Price start from: 170 $ / 140 €         Island: Java

Yogyakarta is a particular city in Indonesia. It has been the capital of this country for three years, during the proclamation of independence in 1946. Yogyakarta (Yogya or, Djogja) is still a province ruled by a sultan who has more political power. Art and cultural center of Java, Yogyakarta is the benchmark for Batik, silver, and is often associated to Javanese culture conservation (Gamelan, Javanese dance). Within 40 km around Yogyakarta, there are fifty temples mostly dating from the 9th century. The largest Hindu temple is "Prambanan" and his Buddhist counterpart "Borobudur", are both World Heritage Site by Unesco. Those are in the program that will be shown in two days.
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Prambanan Hike

Grading: Easy         Duration: 1 day(s)         Price start from: 70 $ / 55 €         Island: Java

A trip around 2:30 brings you to the Hinduism culture. Final Destination Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple still intact. Thanks to the protection of UNESCO, it is still possible to admire its impressive architecture and the art of this religion by the scope of its buildings dating from the 8th century. The major earthquake of 2006 has slightly changed its authentic aspect but restoration is underway. We begin the hike to the temple Candi Jo, about 20 km northeast of Yogyakarta where some Indonesians hired by the government are working to restore it We will admire a magnificent view on Prambanan Temple and the city of Yogyakarta. We walk under the teak trees, in the paths of Basalt, an old volcanic rock… (Read more)

 
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