Merapi and the Temples

Merapi and Prambanan, Plaosan and Ratu Boko tempel

“Merapi” means “mountain of fire”. It is still an active vulcano. The Merapi is (based on old legends) closely connected to Yogyakarta and is considered a sacred mountain. The Merapi is 2968 meters high.

Not only is the Merapi powerful, it is also a beautiful mountain. Escape the heath of the city and enjoy the beautiful nature and views on the mountain.

On the Merapi, you will make a spectacular jeep tour, we will visit the Sisa Hartaku Museum (the museum of “remaining belongings”) where we can see how the vulcano destroyed some villages on October 30th, 2010. We also meet with the “batu alien” a rock with the shape of an alien, a favourite place to take pictures.

The people who lived in the destroyed villages, now run the museum and the jeep tours on the mountain. So by visiting these sites, you not only get impressed by the power and beauty of the vulcano, but you also support the local people who lost everything they owned in the eruption.

We will stop at a local restaurant to have lunch and visit the Plaosan temple and the impressive Prambanan Temple complex. At the end of the afternoon we drive to the Ratu Boko temple to watch the sunset and enjoy some (simple) food.

Be impressed, and enjoy the Javanese culture.