Climbing Mt merapi:

Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) is a volcano in Central Java, looming over the cities
of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta
Guide advisory:
Best to get a qualified guide but it is not mandatory as the track o the summit is wide and clearly marked.
However, climbing at night or in the dark can be dangerous as visibility is low
Getting to Merapi:
Yogyakarta to Selo
1. Taxi ( trip to merapi and back costs ~$1000000RP = $100 )
2. Rent a scooter ( ride north out of yojya on Jl.Magelanf for 45 min. When you reach Mungkid, turn
right onto Jaln Bololali-Mungkad and head toward Ketep. At ketep turn right and continue following
the Jalan Bololai-Mungkad into selo. From Selo, ride up the step road [ ride as you come into selo]
to the trail entrance.
Climbing and camping on Merapi:
Climbing merapi for 2-3 ppl costs ~$300000 Rp= $30.46
For camping trips you can arrange for $250 perperson with facility transportation, equipment gear tents,
sleeping bags, mantras, water and meal, head lamp and professional guide and porter
Also make sure you bring in enough water, as the springs and streams on the mountain are very
sulphurous.
Ratri Homestay, +62 857 02324099,+62 813 29122122(sonyria@yahoo.com). The only room close to
the starting point. With clean rooms, including breakfast. Sony Is the owner and is also the leader of guide
at Selo. Can organise volcano and camping trips
Climbing details:
From Selo, the nearest village on the north slope, it is 3 hr hike to the summit for the fit and healthy. For
others it will take 4+ hr to climb, and nearly the same time to get back down again. Carry a small pack with
some food, a good flash light, with spare batteries (available for purchase in Selo village), and at least 2
litres of water per person. The track to the top is a reasonable grade and is mostly the mountain's natural
water drains, a guide is recommended, can get muddy and slippery when it rains. Once through the tree
line the track is less defined and the final climb to the summit (after the memorial plaque) is a very steep
scramble over loose and broken rock. While not in itself dangerous, do take your time on the last
section. There is a 200m section of ash which is the hardest once surpassed the rocky section to the
summit is reasonably steep but is like any other for regular hikers.
Climbing Timeline
Most climbers start at about 1AM to be sure of reaching the summit by sunrise at 5.30AM. Night climbing is
wise in any case, as the upper reaches of the mountain are completely treeless and the sun can fry you to
a crisp. The sunrise views across East Java are quite stunning. The way back can be more tricky that the
rise, since the ash and the inclination of the route, make it almost impossible to stand up, so pay particular
attention.

Selo has local guides who will take you to Merapi.

Guide Association, (Magic"), Merapi Guide Club. +62 878 36325955.

Kartika Trekking, Jl Sosrowijayan 8, Yogyakarta, +62 85742357666, +62 274

562016. For Merapi camping trips, you can arrange with Kartika Trekking for $200 per
person with transportation from a hotel in Yogyakarta or Yogyakarta Airport, equipment, tents,
sleeping bag, mattress, water and meals, head lamp, professional guide and
porter. Transport and climb for Rp 300,000 per person for groups of three people or
more. (updated Oct 2015 | edit)

Sura Mendhol, +62 815 48615234, e-mail: suramindhol507@gmail.com.Local

Merapi tour guide, can arrange sunrise or sunset trekking. He is experienced, speaks
enough English for the purpose, can show you good places to take a picture, and gives you
hot coffee or tea at the summit. *Sunrise trekking Rp.350.000 for 3 person (maximum)

Start from Selo at 01.000 Am - finish at 10.00 / 11.00 Am. Include breakfast. *Sunset trekking
Rp.400.000 for 3 people (maximum) Start from Selo at 01.00 Pm - finish at 10.00 / 11.00 pm.
Include dinner. *Camping Rp.850.000 for 3 people (maximum) Start from Selo at 02.00 Pm finish at 10.000 Am..