Indonesia · Geological Wonders

5-Day Dieng Plateau and Mount Merapi Tour from Yogyakarta

5 Days Round trip from Yogyakarta Moderate pace

Visit the Borobudur temple in Yogyakarta city, Indonesia

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Borobudur Temple, a 7th-century Mahayana Buddhist architectural monument
02 Explore the Dieng plateau caldera complex in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara
03 See the ancient temples of sacred Dieng, known as the "Abode of the God"
04 Ride toward the slopes of Mount Merapi, an active stratovolcano
05 Spot the Kaliadem bunker on the slopes of Mt. Merapi
06 Spend time shopping and visiting major landmarks in Yogyakarta

Discover Central Java on a 5-day journey from Yogyakarta to the Dieng plateau in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara, where a marshy caldera complex and ancient temples await in the sacred "Abode of the God." Visit Borobudur Temple, a 7th-century Mahayana Buddhist architectural monument, then head to the slopes of the active Merapi volcano for a jeep experience near Kaliadem and its former military bunker. The final part of the tour is spent exploring Yogyakarta, with time for shopping and visits to the city's landmarks.

You can also spot and take pictures around the Kaliadem bunker, a former military bunker built on the slopes of Mt. Merapi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Yogyakarta, Mount Merapi

Languages Dutch, English, Indonesian, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Yogyakarta and Borobudur Temple Visit

You will be picked up by our local tour guide from Yogyakarta International Airport. Drive to your hotel in Yogyakarta and check in.
After taking some rest, visit Borobudur Temple, a 7th-century Mahayana Buddhist architectural monument in the city.

Day 02

Wonosobo and Dieng Plateau Exploration

Start your day with the Wonosobo tour, an integral part of Java island, which will take you to the Dieng plateau. This marshy plateau forms the floor of a caldera complex in Wonosobo and Banjarnegara.
Visit the small ancient temples on the Dieng plateau, which means "Abode of the God."

Day 03

Kaliurang Jeep Ride and Mount Merapi Slopes

Start your day with a jeep ride that will take you toward the slopes of the sacred Merapi volcano. Mount Merapi, an active stratovolcano, becomes visible as you move toward Kaliadem.
You can also spot and take pictures around the Kaliadem bunker, a former military bunker built on the slopes of Mt. Merapi.

Day 04

Yogyakarta City Exploration

Start your journey toward Yogyakarta, where you can go shopping or visit some of the best places in the city.
Return to your hotel and take some rest.

Day 05

Yogyakarta Landmarks and Departure

On the final day of the tour, you can either spend time shopping or take a city tour to visit some of the best landmarks in Yogyakarta city.
Drive to the airport to catch your outbound flight.