Yogyakarta: Merapi Eruption History Jeep Tour & Silver Craft
ID: GYG1533029-2342071
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Mount Merapi's eruption sites on a 4WD jeep tour and enjoy an off-road adventure in the Kali Kuning River area. Create your own silver jewelry with a local artisan in Kotagede.
Begin your journey in the Mount Merapi area, where you'll explore the volcanic landscape by 4WD jeep. Visit selected locations showing the history and evidence of the volcano's 2010 eruption and discover how the event changed the surrounding landscape and affected nearby communities.
Continue with an off-road adventure in the Kali Kuning River area. Experience the rugged terrain and enjoy an exciting jeep ride through the designated route. Depending on weather and river conditions, the journey may be wet, muddy, or dusty, so bringing a change of clothes is recommended.
After your Merapi adventure, travel to Kotagede, a historic area known for its silver craftsmanship. Meet a local artisan and discover traditional silver-making techniques through a hands-on workshop.
Learn about the process of shaping silver and create your own jewelry under the artisan's guidance. Take home a personal keepsake of your Yogyakarta experience if the finished piece is included in your selected workshop package.
Highlights
- Explore Mount Merapi's volcanic landscape on a 4WD jeep tour
- Visit sites connected to the 2010 eruption and learn about its impacts
- Experience an off-road adventure in the Kali Kuning River area
- Discover traditional silver-making techniques with a local artisan
- Create your own silver jewelry in a hands-on workshop in Kotagede
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring a change of clothes and a small towel because the jeep adventure may leave you wet or muddy
Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty
Wear secure footwear suitable for outdoor activities
Protect your phone, camera, and valuables from water, dust, and mud
The Kali Kuning route depends on weather, water levels, access, and safety conditions
Visits to eruption-related locations depend on the confirmed itinerary and local restrictions
Follow the instructions of your jeep driver, workshop instructor, and local authorities
The silver workshop's materials, finished item, and duration depend on the selected package
Inform the operator in advance about mobility requirements or other needs that may affect participation
Additional Costs
INCLUDED
- Private round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Yogyakarta
- Comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Mineral water
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
