Top 4 Volcano Sunrise Tours in Yogyakarta

1.Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105Our pick

Start around 4:00 AM at Punthuk Setumbu for sunrise views of Borobudur and two volcanoes. Then climb Borobudur, ride a jeep near Merapi’s eruption sites, and finish at Prambanan. Private drivers such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, and Matteas tailor the pace and help manage tickets.

“We didn’t do the sunrise yet it was still amazing. The guide,Dani, was extremely knowledgeable and informative. He managed the day brilliantly so we knew exactly what was happening. Both temples are impressive! (Be mindful that wheRead more”

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2.Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 717 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $85

Start before dawn at Setumbu Hill, add sunrise access inside Borobudur if selected, then ride a Jeep near Mount Merapi and visit Prambanan. Drivers such as Yoyokk, Haidar, Ipung, Yous, and Atok are praised for safe driving, local insight, and helpful service.

“We had a great guide, he gave us many explanation about the temples, and the religions. He has good knowledge about the religions (both Hinduism and Buddhism) and volcanoes. He offered us some snake skin fruit to try, it was yummy!”

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3.Yogyakarta: Mt. Merapi Sunrise, Jomblang & Pindul Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 12 hours · from $18Best value

Leave Yogyakarta before sunrise for a Jeep ride on Mount Merapi, a 59-meter descent into Jomblang Cave, and tubing through Pindul Cave. English-speaking guides such as Ahmad, Eko, Bawan, and Fahmi are known for friendly service, local insight, and helpful photos.

“Sunrise and especially seeing mount Merapi close was fantastic. The experience at Jomblang cave is quite unique and beautiful. The Pindul cave was quite chill maybe because of the season as I was expecting it to be more action oriented. Ahmad, our guide, spoke good English, drove well and was flexible with the schedule. I dropped my phone at Jomblang cave and he was accompanying me late till evening as we were hunting for the new phone, absolutely 5/5!”

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4.Borobudur Sunrise, Mt. Merapi & Prambanan Day Tour with Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $85

Start around 3 a.m. at Setumbu Hill for Borobudur sunrise, then visit Borobudur, ride a Jeep on Mount Merapi, and finish at Prambanan. Your local guide handles the long day, temple explanations, transport, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Haidar, Atok, Kin, and Arya have earned strong praise.

“The trip covered all the important tourist spots including sunrise in Borobudur. It was breathtaking. It was totally worth it to get up at 3am for the view. The driver (guide) Haidar is very professional and welcoming. Highly recommended.”

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