yogyakarta to bromo

How to get from yogyakarta to bromo

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Yogyakarta to Bromo

Reviewing Indonesia about its tourist destination is never ending. This country has many marvelous natural treat which will make people amazed by. One of the great panoramas in Indonesia is Mount Bromo. It is an active volcano which is located in East Java and and spans across four districts that are Malang district, Lumajang district, Probolinggo district, and Pasuruan district. The mountain is included into Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, and become very famous because of its magical view.

For the people around, called as Tengger tribe, Bromo is a holy mountain that once a year the Tengger held the Yadnya Kasada ceremony. The tribe will walk from temple in the foot of Mount Bromo at midnight, and continue to the peak of it at early morning. The ceremony is held every full moon around date 14th or 15th in Kasodo month. This becomes one of the tourist attractions in Bromo.from yogyakarta to bromo

Now, you maybe want to know how to get to mount Bromo, moreover if you come from Yogyakarta. First thing to know, Yogyakarta to Bromo distance is 385 km. It takes for about ten until twelve hours to go by private car. If you use any other transportation, the length of your trip will be varied.

Yogyakarta – Surabaya – Probolinggo – Cemoro Lawang – Mount Bromo

Many ways to go to the mountain from Yogyakarta city. There are several route options as well. You can even join Yogyakarta to Mount Bromo tour that is provided by many tour agents such as Pamitran. Joining the trip to Bromo from Yogyakarta using Pamitran is the right choice. We will make your trip easy and comfortable. In addition, we have many possible routes that can be taken according to your needs.

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yogyakarta to bromoAnother way is by using Yogyakarta to Bromo train. It is the option that people usually do. You will not go directly to the mountain by train, but you can transit to Surabaya first. After that go on by using taxi and go to Bungarasih bus terminal to catch up bus to Probolinggo. Is there any option to go directly from Yogyakarta to Probolinggo? Yes, there are. But using Yogyakarta to Probolinggo train would be uneasy because usually the train from Jogja to Probolinggo arrived late than those to Surabaya. So, it is recommended to take the transit to Surabaya then continue with bus or using train again to go to Probolinggo.

From Probolinggo to Bromo you can go on with using buses or ojek (motorbike taxi) near the bus station to ease your journey. Trip from Probolinggo to Mount Bromo is really something else, but after you arrive in Cemoro Lawang, you will feel relieved. In Cemoro Lawang you can stay in the near hotel if you want, or go directly to hike Mount Bromo in the dawn. There are many jeeps to drop you off in the mountain. If you want to go directly from Yogyakarta to Cemoro Lawang, the easiest way is using some tour or travel agent. This way is the best and saving time.

To get back to Yogyakarta (if you still have any other plans to do in Jogja), you can get back to Probolinggo to Surabaya train. Or, you can use direct route from Probolinggo to Yogyakarta. Is there any? Yes, of course. So please check the price, the ticket reservation and Probolinggo to Yogyakarta train schedule to get this service.

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Train schedule : Yogyakarta to Surabaya

Train Info

Depart

Arrive

Duration

Bima

00.52

05.38

4 hours 46 min

Mutiara Selatan

01.38

06.24

4 hours 46 min

Turangga

03.30

08.14

4 hours 44 min

Sancaka

06.45

11.37

4 hours 52 min

Ranggajati

09.56

15.27

5 hours 31 min

Argo Wilis

16.00

20.19

4 hour 19 min

Sancaka Sore

16.40

21.55

5 hours 15 min

Jayakarta Premium

22.08

03.47

5 hours 39 min

Yogyakarta – Malang – Cemoro Lawang – Mount Bromo

Another way to get to Bromo is by passing Malang city. Why should using this route?  Malang to mt Bromo is the easiest way and is more saving time. You can have great moment to Bromo and Tengger Caldera better and quicker than if you use Probolinggo route. Take train Yogyakarta to Malang which spends 7 hours to go. After you arrive in Malang train station, use angkot (minibus), taxi, or motorbike taxi (ojek) to go to Arjosari terminal. Then find angkot that go to Tumpang. From Tumpang to Cemoro Lawang you can get ojek or other way is using shared jeep which is usually in Tumpang market.

Going to Bromo by Malang route is much easier, plus you can have more beautiful scenery of the mountain. If you go from Tumpang, rather than seeing the sea of sand in the front part of the mountain, you will see another incredible panorama of savanna that is located at the back of the mountain. Please click here for more information about sunrise bromo tour start from Malang

Train schedule : Yogyakarta to Malang

Train Info

Depart

Arrive

Duration

MALABAR

00:05

07:05

7 h

BIMA

00:52

08:15

7 h 23 m

MUTIARA SELATAN

01:38

09:38

8 h

GAJAYANA

02:00

09:06

7 h 6 m

MALIOBORO EKSPRES

07:45

15:43

7 h 58 m

MALIOBORO EKSPRES

20:45

03:49

7 h 4 m

Train schedule : Yogyakarta to Probolinggo

Train Info

Depart

Arrive

Duration

Ranggajati

09.56

18.14

8 hours 18 min

Yogyakarta – Bromo – Bali Trip

After you have done with the tour to Bromo, you can also visit Bali to complete your journey or visit Ijen Plateau for one more night. Of course after a long journey from Yogyakarta to Bromo the mountain in East Java, it will not be satisfying if not going to Bali also.

Then how to go from Bromo to Bali? Going to Bali means you need to cross the island by ferry. You need to get back to Probolinggo. From Probolinggo, buy the ticket for train to Banyuwangi. After arrive in Banyuwangi you need to go to ferry port and buy ticket to cross to Gilimanuk. The cross to Gilimanuk spends 45 minutes to go. This is the easiest way of the trip from Yogyakarta to Bromo to Bali. Or if you want to make it easier, just use Yogyakarta Bromo Bali tour. When you have arrived at Gilimanuk port, find buses to take you to your hotel or destination in Bali.

 

Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo (Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park)

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Mount Bromo Travel Guide

The most iconic mountain to hike in Indonesia is Mount Bromo. Whether you agree or not, in fact, this mountain stands majestically and always shows its breathtaking scenery. Spending the holiday with doing Mount Bromo tour is a must to do. Here, people can see the amazing sunrise which is very popular in the world. Except that, walking around the tourist attractions of Bromo is also recommended. Whatever that is, Mount Bromo Indonesia is ready to welcome you.

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Mount Bromo Facts

Before you go to this mountain in East Java, Indonesia, you need to know about all information and Mount Bromo facts. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It is situated in four regencies that are Probolinggo, Malang, Lumajang, and Pasuruan district. Bromo becomes one of the mountains inside the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. As the most active volcanoes, every 20 minutes it erupts periodically. It may sound very horrible for you, but at the same time this mountain is the easiest-to-climb mountain.

The word Bromo means ‘Brahma’, one of the gods in Hindu Trimurti gods. It also has ‘Mahameru’ as its other name which implies ‘The Great Mountain’. Though as a great mountain, Mount Bromo is not the highest one, but it has the most beautiful scenery of sunrise and of national park.

In the mountain, local who holds Hinduism, always held the memorial ceremony of Yadnya Kasada. This ceremony is to offer some offerings such as, fruits, flowers, chicken, rice, and livestock. It is held according to the legend of a spouse named Roro Anteng and Joko Seger which has 25 children. Yadnya Kasada held in 14th mounth Kasodo (Javanese calendar).

Mount Bromo Sunrise

Mount Bromo sunrise is considered as the best mountain sunrise in Indonesia. This mountain also offers other beauty such as caldera scenery with black sand called sea of sand, the green savannah on the other side, and other gray color mountains that stand in Tengger National Park which looks so tough and rough.

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Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

Step back 820.000 years to an ancient volcanic massif that is the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, covering a total area of 5250 hectares at an altitude of about 2100 meters.

Tengger, an ancient caldera has a unique sea of sand in which five newer  volcanoes have emerged, Mount Bromo (2392 m), Mount Batok (2470 m), Mount Kursi (2581 m), Mount Watonga (2661 m) and Mount Wooddale (2650 m), visitors come for the surreal experience of crossing a sea of black sand inside the caldera of this ancient volcano.

There are seven mountains around the Tengger caldera including Mount Pananjakan (2770 m), further south in the national park is the Semeru Jambangan group, which is the highest peak of Java, Mount Semeru (3676 m) and eight other mountains.

How to Get There

After you got along this way, you may be curious how to get to Mount Bromo? To go here, there are many routes that can be chosen. Yogyakarta to Mount Bromo route is the most common one. If you are from Yogyakarta, you can go first to Surabaya using train. After that using train again, go to Probolinggo. Arrived in Probolinggo, you can use buses to go to Cemoro Lawang, the entrance area of Mount Bromo. More info how to get from yogyakarta to Bromo here

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From Singapore To Bromo

  • Direct flight from Singapore to Surabaya with Garuda Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore airlines, Silk Air

From Kuala Lumpur To Bromo

  • Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya with Air Asia

By Air

  • Flight to Malang
  • Flight to Surabaya
  • Flight to Banyuwangi

From those places you can continue by public minibuses to go to village of Cemara Lawang

By Train

  • You can take train from Jakarta to Surabaya or Malang
  • You can take train from Yogyakarta to Surabaya or Malang
  • You can take train from Yogyakarta to Probolinggo (small town located between Surabaya – Banyuwangi coastal route)

By Land

  • Take public bus to Surabaya or Malang or Probolinggo

From Bali to Bromo

By Air

  • Flight from Bali to Surabaya then continue by bus or private car to Bromo

By Land

Bali to Mount Bromo is also another route you can take. So from Bali, take bus and headed to Gilimanuk port to cross the island. Yes, you need ferry to cross from Bali to Banyuwangi. After the crossing which takes 45 minutes to go, you need to go to train station in Banyuwangi and headed to Probolinggo. Take the bus from Probolinggo and the last is to go to Cemoro Lawang.

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Places to Visit in Bromo

Here are some beautiful spots in Mount Bromo, favorite of every tourists that come here.

  • Sunrise Top Pananjakan: This is the place where you will see scenic sunrise in the mountain. Pananjakan Sunrise Viewpoint is the most popular among tourist.
  • Bromo Crater: To get to this place you need to climb for a while. but the view is quite unique with a fairly wide crater. Be careful, of course, not to slip away.
  • Bromo Temple: When you climb the mountain, you can find not so big temple for Hindu people in Tengger tribe. You can explore it, but make sure you ask your guide.
  • Bromo Savana/Teletubbies Hill: Mount Bromo has a wide savanna that also called as Teletubbies Hill because of the shape which reminds people of the hill in Teletubbies show.
  • Whispering Sand: Pasir Berbisik or Whispering Sand is one of the must visit places in Bromo. Here you can find sand that seems to whisper because it is hit by the wind. The rustle of sand flying in the wind is better heard during the dry season.
  • Madakaripura Waterfall: Madakaripura is the highest waterfall in Java. Surrounded by green hills, the 200 meter high waterfall can drip water on all areas of the cliff just like a dancing rain.
  • Tengger Tribe: Around the mountain is the home of Tengger tribe. Bromo residents have traditions ancient enough and well maintained. So you can get to know its uniqueness, learn the best things it has.
  • Package to Bromo: Combine your tour to Bromo with other best destination nearby such as Ijen plateau, Baluran National Park, Sukamade Turtle Beach, Semeru Mount and more.

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Dieng plateau wonosobo

10 Things to do in Dieng Plateau

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Dieng Plateau Wonosobo

Dieng is a plateau located in Central Java. It is included to Banjarnegara and Wonosobo regency. Precisely, this area is located between Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing. The name comes from the Sundanese in Galuh Kingdom era, “di hyang”. Dieng means the Abode of Gods.

Dieng Plateau Wonosobo wheather is always cold. It has wet climate, typical of subtropical highland. Uniquely, in the dry season or summer, Dieng plateau wonosobo temperature can drop as down as -2 until 2 degree celcius in the night. Because of this, agriculture harmed and no plantation success. Though it is the hardest time in Dieng plateau wonosobo for plantations, but at the same time, it is the best time to visit Dieng Plateau Wonosobo. In dry season from May until October the rainfall is less. This you can go anywhere in Dieng. So what are several best Yogyakarta to Dieng Plateau tourism object? Below is the information.

10 Things to do in Dieng

  1. Mount Prau

Mount Prau is a very popular destination in Dieng. This mountain called Prau because of the form that similar to ship (Ship is ‘Perahu’ in Indonesia). This tourist place is never empty of visitors. In the holiday season, you will be accompanied by many people who travel here. Near this object you can find new tourist spot called hill Teletubbies filled with daisy flowers. Here you can see the sunrise, sunset, and also the expanse of Milkyway stars.

This tour is a hiking tour, so to enjoy the beauty of it all you have to do is hiking the peak of Mount Prau. The camping at its peak is also highly recommended. Do not forget to bring a jacket, because the night can be very cold. Entrance fee is 10.000 rupiah.

  1. Dieng Plateau Theater

Next must visit places is Dieng Plateau Theater. What can you do here? You can watch movie about Dieng plateau wonosobo, its history, geographical condition, custom, and many more. The duration of the movie is about 23 minutes. Ticket is only 4000 rupiahs. This place should be the first place to visit, because it can give you basic knowledge before finally plunge into the objects that have been described from the movie. Opening hours is from 7 a.m to 6 a.m. You can order the ticket if you do not want to queue.

  1. Batu Ratapan Angin

Batu Ratapan

Batu Ratapan Angin

This tourist area presents extraordinary scenery of the Color Lake and the Pengilon Lake. From the height of 2010 mdpl you can enjoy the awesome painting of God’s creation and the rustling of the leaves and the wind that continues to accompany you. The two stones commonly used to sit while enjoying the wailing of the wind and the rustling leaves is the reason why this tourist area is called The Lamentation Wind Stone or Batu Ratapan Angin. The ticket price is 10,000 rupiahs and can be paid at the entrance at the foot of the hill.

  1. Telaga Pengilon

The unique characteristic makes Telaga Pengilon become famous among tourist. Telaga Pengilon means lake that has water as clear as mirror. Location of the lake is not far from the Color Lake beside it. So when you pay for admission, one ticket is valid for two destinations. This lake is also near with Dieng temple tour. Entry ticket is 10.000 rupiahs.

  1. Dieng Plateau Color Lake

Dieng Plateau Color Lake or in Indonesian called as Telaga Warna Dieng is a lake located at altitude 2000 mdpl. It is named as Color Lake because the water color can change depend on the weather, time, point of view and visibility. The access is easy, and there are still many other destinations near the object to explore. The ticket price is only 10.000 rupiahs for domestic. Cheap enough and you can also visit other nearest lake that is Pengilon Lake.

Sometimes the water in Color Lake is blue. But sometimes may be green, yellowish white, and like a rainbow. The perfect time to come here is during daylight when the best sunlight touches the lake. You can see it from Batu Ratapan Angin spot too.

  1. Sikunir Hill

Enjoying sunrise in Indonesia is never boring. The radiance of the light is different from other area with cold climates. Because it is located in the tropical area, the sunrise view here is certainly amazing. This also applies to Sikunir Hills. This hill may be small and not too high, but at its peak, you can enjoy the amazing sunrise. Accompanied by fog, you can see the scenery of four well-known mountains of Sindoro and Sumbing on the left side, while Merapi and Merbabu in the southeast.

Sikunir named as The Best 5 Sunrise Spot in Southeast Asia. Hiking here only takes 30 minutes to an hour. Entrance tickets are also cheap only about 10,000 rupiahs.

  1. Sikidang Crater

Dieng plateau wonosobo

Sikidang Crater

Kawah Sikidang or Sikidang Crater is the next object in Dieng plateau wonosobo that you must be visited. The uniqueness of this crater becoming worldwide because there is strange phenomena that occur. Here, the crater pool can move to another place within a large area within 4 years. This crater is one of the most accessible because it is located on a rather low plain. There are many toxic gases that resemble white smoke and smell of sulfur, so visitors are expected to wear masks. Do not smoke in this area because it can cause a fire, and stand behind the guard fence so as not to fall and get into the active crater. Entrance fee only 10,000 rupiahs and this is a ticket also to the nearest tourist attractions such as Arjuna Temple and Bima Temple.

  1. Arjuna Temple

dieng plateauIf you want to see temple in Dieng plateau wonosobo, you can visit the most popular temple complex named Arjuna Temple. The entrance fee to the temple is only 5000 rupiahs and 10.000 rupiahs to continue your journey to Sikidang Crater. Built in 9 AD in the Sanjaya dynasty, Arjuna is the oldest temple in Java.

Arjuna temple consist of three complex of temple and one temple building. The first is the main temple complex that is Arjuna Temple complex, consist of Arjuna temple, Semar temple, Sembadra temple, Srikandi temple, and Puntadewa temple. The other is Gatutkaca temple complex and Dwarawati temple complex. The last is Bima temple, which is the biggest building in the complex. In Arjuna temple you can also witnessing the traditional festival of cutting children’s dreadlocks.

9. Dieng Festival

In Dieng itself there is a memorial service called a dreadlocks hair cutting ceremony. Small children in this area usually have dreadlocks and are believed that if they have no ceremony for cuts and prayers will bring bad luck to the child. The festival will be accompanied by gamelan. Before the deduction is carried out there will usually be an elder praying first while giving offerings. After that hair cutting was done in the hope that the children will not have dreadlocks again and his life will bring blessing. If the local not doing this ceremony it is believed that the child will be sick as long as he lives.

10. Purwaceng & Carica

Traveling to Dieng is not complete if it does not buy some typical products from this area. Its superior products are Carica and Purwaceng. What is Carica? Carica is a beverage product made from Carica fruit that has almost the same shape as papaya but has a different flavor. This fruit can only grow in Dieng Plateau area only. Because it tastes sour if it is eaten just like that, then the local made into candied products to make it more delicious.
While Purwaceng is a plant that looks like ginseng and it feels spicy. When you take a vacation here, try this traditional drink. There are many usability that is to accelerate blood circulation, heal the cold, even a cure for male vitality.

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Dieng Plateau Tour

Tour to Dieng can be the best option to continue your trip after feeling enough with Jogjakarta city. There are many travel agents that offer you Dieng Plateau day trip. One of the most trusted tour and travel agent is Pamitran. We offer you the best paket wisata Dieng with various prices but competitive enough.

Our Dieng Plateau tour from Yogyakarta is what we recommend for you. We have the 4 days 3 nights Jogja Dieng Sunrise Borobudur Tour package and 3 days 2 nights Jogja Dieng Plateau Tour for you who want to see the beauty of Jogja and then continue to see the wonderful Dieng. In Jogja, you will visit some places like Prambanan, Borobudur, Tamansari, Parangtritis, etc, and then in Dieng you will visit Sikidang Crater, Batu Ratapan Angin, and many more.

Or try other packages that centered to Dieng plateau wonosobo only such as Full Day Dieng Plateau Tour, Dieng Plateau 2 Days 1 Night Tour, and Golden Sunrise Sikunir Dieng. The usual tourist attractions in Dieng that you are going to visit are Sikunir hill, Sikidang Crater, Arjuna Temple, Batu Ratapan Angin, and other popular object. All itinerary and prices are available on our website. So if you want to get complete information please check it here.

Dieng Plateau Hotel and Homestay

Due to the economic reasons of the local, it has been agreed that there are no luxury resorts in the Dieng area. The government around deliberately make the regulation so that the local be independent and creative in looking for income from homestay and hotel. But you do not need to worry, hotels and homestays in Dieng are already have good service and facilities. Then what are the best hotels to stay? First is Kresna Hotel. Located near Wonosobo square, this is one of the best hotels in Wonosobo city. It has room variations, swimming pool, and meeting room. With an average rate of 600,000 rupiahs per night you can stay comfortably in the Wonosobo area close to Dieng.

Second is CRA hotel and resto. Having a minimalist concept will give you comfort when you stay here. Though minimalist, the hotel looks so modern and complete with facilities such as wifi and restaurant of course. The location is in Sabuk Alu no.39 Wonosobo, and it is easy to access. The price starts from 350.000 rupiahs. Next hotel would be Dieng Kledung Pass Hotel and Restaurant. Located in Wonosobo, this hotel is recommended as the best hotel that offers you the view of Dieng mountain. The architecture is inspired by traditional Java look, so it is sometimes look oldish, but the overall view is amazing. The price starts from 340.000 rupiahs.

The last is The Cabin Tanjung Hotel in Wonosobo. This is a clean and highly recommended hotel. Every room has TV, AC, and private bathroom with bathtub and shower. This hotel is free wifi and service is on for 24 hours. Toiletries are also free. The price starts from 350.000 rupiahs.

If you are coming with your family or group of friends homestay is the best choice. Pondok Besan Homestay located in Manggisan Indah Street P/16 Wonosobo is the famous one. The room price is 300.000 rupiahs. It is the best homestay with an exotic view of river. The second is Acacia Dieng Homestay which is located in Dieng Highway. The facility is complete such as TV, wifi, hot drink packages and many more. The cheapest room rate is 350.000 rupiahs.

Another homestay located in Dieng is Bunga Dieng Homestay. This homestay is near with Arjuna Temple Complex, Sikidang crater, Telaga Warna, and Sikunir Hill. Very suitable for family and for you who want to go directly to the tourist destinations. The last homestay is Ratu Dieng Homestay. This Homestay is new. But the facilities offered are not inferior to the homestay that was already there. With its modern style, this homestay is suitable for families as well as newly married couples. The rooms are quite spacious and are located in the Dieng Plateau area. It only takes 5 minutes to Arjuna Temple. Facilities such as wifi, indoor bathroom, hot shower, etc, are available. The room price starts from 350.000 rupiahs.

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Pacitan Travel Guide

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Pacitan

Pacitan is a city located in the southwest and includes to the province of East Java. Most of area in the city is a limestone mountain so it is not suitable for agriculture. However, the city has beautiful caves that can be used as a tourism center. Therefore, it is also often referred as the city of thousand caves.

In addition to the cave, Pacitan points of interest are the beaches that are not less good with the beaches in other cities. The beach here can be used for surfing. Pacitan surf has been famous since the last few years. The waves is pretty good for surfing. Some beaches good for surfing like Watu Karung beach, Pancer beach, Srau beach, and many more.

There are still lot of tourist attractions in Pacitan that can be reviewed. Pacitan is rich in beaches, caves, and even the beautiful river you can visit in this city.

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Pacitan Tourist Destinations

  1. Srau Beach

Srau Beach is relatively new in Pacitan. This beach is known for its natural beauty. Not many people know about this place ,so it is the right target for a holiday in tranquility. Located in Srau hamlet, this beach has white sand that spoil the eye sight. Great waves in Srau are also suitable for surfing. The area to the east can be a good place to see sunrise, while when sunset you can lead to the west. There are huge coral reef that being hills that you can climb to enjoy the view from above. Entrance fee is only 5000 rupiahs and you can enjoy the beautiful view of Pacitan beach.

  1. Watu Karung Beach

Another exotic beach in Pacitan is Watu Karung. This beach is famous as a great place to surfing. Many surfing activity and competitions held in here. Waves in Watu Karung is quite big and stable so it is suitable for surf sport. Some people who want to learn can also try here. Waves reaching 4 meters has attracted the attention of world champion surfer Bruce Irons to surf in Watu Karung beach. But if you do not want to surf, you can spend time by enjoying the beach scenery which is also still clean. The entrance fee is 5000 rupiahs.

  1. Maron River

Now we are going to review Maron River. Why is this river becoming one of must visit places in Pacitan? When you come here, it feels like you are down the river Amazon, Africa. This Maron rafting tour is so famous that if the holidays arrive, there will be many people coming here. This river earned the nickname as Indonesia’s Green Canyon and Indonesia’s Amazon. The color of the river is green and clear in accordance with his nickname.

To be able to enjoy this tour you have to pay entrance fee of 2000 rupiahs but for rent of ship cost about 100.000 rupiah. The trip down the river will take about 45 minutes and end at Ngiroboyo Beach, so that usually tourists will also enjoy the atmosphere of the beach.

  1. Ngiroboyo Beach

Ngiroboyo Beach is the next destination after Maron river. This is the beach that becomes the estuary of Maron water so that tourists who come here are usually visitors who have taken a trip to the river before. This beach has a brownish gray sand color and the waves are big enough so it is not suitable for swimming. But you can enjoy the scenery by walking on the beach because it is clean and beautiful.

  1. Banyutibo Beach

If you want to go to a unique tourist spot in Pacitan, just come to Banyu Tibo beach. This beach is named so because it has the meaning of falling water. The falling water is actually a waterfall that falls to the shore beneath it. Because the beach mouth is small enough, it is advisable to come here when the beach is receding, so you can go down and play the beach water and waterfalls. To get down to the beach under the waterfall we need to climb down the cliffs around it. Wear non-slippery footwear to avoid slipping. For those who want to camp can build tents on the top of the beach near the stalls. The admission fee is about 3000 rupiahs on weekdays and 5000 rupiahs for holidays.

  1. Kasap Beach

Raja Ampat is not just in Papua. In Pacitan there is also mini Raja Ampat located on the Kasap Beach. What makes this beach nicknamed the mini Raja Ampat? The huge coral reef in the middle of the ocean is similar with rocks in Raja Ampat. This is what makes Kasap famous among visitors. Here also you can climb the hills overgrown with trees and enjoy the beach from above. As the afternoon approaches you can see the sunset from the hills.

  1. Klayar Beach

One more famous tourist spot in Pacitan is Klayar Beach. On this beach you can see the phenomenon of water spray that emerged from the cliff crevices. These bursts water can radiate as high as 8 to 10 meters.

Beside it the blue sea is ready to greet you. The sunset is no less interesting. Looking at it is one activity that should not be missed here. If not enough you can spend the night by renting a tent because there is not much hotel around the beach. The entrance fee is 7000 rupiahs in weekdays and 10.000 rupiahs for weekend.

  1. Teleng Ria Beach

For you who have just arrived in Pacitan downtown and want to immediately go to tourist destination, RiaTeleng beach is a recommended place. It is close enough to the downtown and accessible by private and public transportation. This beach has medium wave so it is suitable for playing water or learning to surf. Here is also provided arena for fishing complete with rental fishing equipment. For those who want to try to enjoy fresh fish can buy it in the market or eat it at the restaurant. Entrance fee is only 5000 rupiahs.

  1. Pancer Beach

Switch to the next beach, there is Pancer beach located not far from the city center as well. It even only takes about 15 minutes from the downtown. This beach is perfect for surfing activities because the waves are big and stable. Large waves that are usually awaited for is ‘beach break’ type and ‘river mouth break’. The perfect time to come here is between May and October as the sea is tide. The entrance fee is 5000 rupiahs.

  1. Gong Cave

Located in the village of Bomo, Pacitan, this cave is one that becomes interesting tours in this city. Because of its beauty, this cave is crowned as the most beautiful cave in Southeast Asia. Inside this cave there are many colorful lamps that will add the amazing atmosphere. There is no horrible impression here.

Inside the Gong Cave there is a pool or commonly called ‘sendang’ in Indonesia. The water is fresh and it never dried out. Named Goa Gong because this cave has a large stone that will sound like a traditional Javanese musical instrument called ‘Gong’ when it is hit. You just have to pay 7000 rupiahs to feel this sensation.

  1. Tabuhan Cave

Other interesting destinations in Pacitan are Tabuhan cave. As the name implies, if the stalactite and stalagmite in this cave are being hit can sound like a gamelan (tabuhan) sound. This cave belongs to the area of Sewu Mountains which now become Geopark. It is not far from Gong cave too. So you can come to this destination after from Gong cave.

Tabuhan is not big. There are only two rooms that will greet you as soon as you enter the cave door. But the stalactites and stalagmites which shaped like the pillars becoming the main attraction. The entry price is 10,000 rupiahs.

Accomodation in Pacitan

With the many destinations in the city, visitors are also provided by Pacitan accommodation. There are some hotels and resorts to stay in. You can choose which one suits your needs and tastes. Here are some hotels and resorts for you.

The first one is Srikandi hotel. It is a very relaxing hotel with on-site restaurant and free wifi. It is also located near Adisumarmo airport, so you can directly go to this hotel if using airlines to go to Pacitan. The service open for 24 hours. For staying here you need to pay starting from 350.000 rupiahs. Second best hotel is Desa Limasan Retreat. It cost 2.000.000 per night. It is expensive enough but the view is awesome. The hotel inspired by the nuance of villages in Pacitan, so the architecture has traditional style. Located near Watu Karung beach, this hotel is just 1 minute walk to the beach. There is outdoor pool too and king size bed in the room. The last best hotel is Villa Batu hotel which also situated near Watu Karung beach. You can enjoy the beach view, sunrise, and sunset from the hotel. It cost 2.800.000 rupiahs per night.

If you want to stay in resort, there is some popular Pacitan resort too. The first is Istana Ombak Eco Resort. The resort has private bungalows and huts, also outdoor pool. It is located in Watu Karung and closed enough to the beach. It cost 500.000 until 2.000.000 rupiahs. The second is Parai Teleng Ria Resort. The resort is often used by tourists and also to hold meetings. The facilities are quite complete such as villas, restaurants, and waterpark. Parking area is wide. The restaurant often serves traditional cuisine, suitable for those who want to taste Pacitan cuisine. The price to stay starts from 1.000.000 rupiahs per night.

Pacitan Tour Package

Pacitan from Yogyakarta can be reached by bus which cost 80.000 rupiahs. Because the distance is quite close, then using motor or car is also recommended. Yogyakarta to Pacitan journey will only take 3.5 hours by using private vehicle. The benefit of using motorcycle or car is that you can see the scenery along the way. You can use the motor and car from Pamitran in this case, so to travel inside Pacitan itself will become so much easier.

The route of how to get to Pacitan from Yogyakarta that usually taken is Yogyakarta – Wonosari – Semanu – Pracimantoro – Eromoko (Wonogiri) – Pacitan. So from Yogyakarta city, you must go to Wonosari by go through Pathuk. After you arrived in Wonosari city, Gunungkidul, headed yourself to Semanu. From Semanu you go to Ponjong and continue with Pracimantoro in Wonogiri. From Wonogiri, go again until you arrived in Pringkuku. From Pringkuku you continue to enter the Pacitan city.

Then how to get to Pacitan from Solo? Same as from Yogyakarta, you can use bus, motorcycle, or car. If using bus, Aneka Jaya bus would be the best option for you. The route will be Wonogiri – Ngadirojo – Baturetno – Pacitan. Private vehicle such as motorcycle and car will take trip for 3 hours. You can go directly from Solo to Pacitan.

To make it more simple, you can hire some travel agent, so you don’t need to think more about the route you should take. Using travel agent is also recommended to plan your trip well. Like for example, if you come from Yogyakarta and want to go to Pacitan, you can take Pacitan day trip that can easily escort you to Pacitan from the city of Yogyakarta. We, in Pamitran, have that kind of packages for you who want to go to Pacitan from Jogja. Wherever your destination is can be planned with Pamitran. In addition, if you use car or motorcycle from us, you can also stop by the tourist attractions on the path you pass before going to Pacitan itself.

As an example, we have Paket wisata Pacitan for 2 days 1 night. The destinations which will be taken are River Maron, Ngiroboyo Beach, Klayar Beach, and Karang Bolong Beach on the first day. While on the second day you will visit Klayar Beach, Gong Cave, and Tabuhan Cave. The price varies starting from 1.750.000 rupiahs per person. Rules and conditions can be seen more on our website. Please visit our website for more information or contact us.

Gunungkidul

Gunungkidul Travel Guide

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Gunungkidul Travel Guide

Yogyakarta is blessed with unrivaled natural scenery. Gunung Kidul as one of its districts also contributed a number of tourism areas that make the name of Yogyakarta becoming worldwide. Who would have thought if the area that was dry apparently save the potential of extraordinary natural beauty? Gunung Kidul Wonosari which was just a nameof karst mountain, turned into the best-selling tourist destinations visited in the city of Jogja.

Becoming  the most popular destinations, turning this district into a crowded place. You may be wondering what makes Gunungkidul Yogyakarta famous? Gunungkidul points of interest is that even though this place is a barren karst mountains in every long drought, but it keeps so many beaches, that even some of them still do not have big names because of newly discovered ones. The region also has a fairly long coastline. Gunungkidul beach like Krakal, Timang, Pok Tunggal, and etc, are the best Gunungkidul attractions. But some of the other may be waterfalls, caves, and hills.

This Gunungkidul Jogja was the bottom of the ocean which was later lifted to the mainland due to volcanic and tectonic activity. So that in this karst hills can be found fossils of ancient sea creatures. In the cave basins there are many discoveries about the life of homo sapiens in ancient times. Now, we will see some popular tourism in Gunungkidul.

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Places to visit and see in Gunungkidul

1. Sri Gethuk Waterfall

This is one of the famous waterfalls in Jogja which is located in Bleberan village. Sri Gethuk will be the perfect destination for your trip. This tourism offers you the beauty of what we call as nature. The waterfall and cliffs create a landscape that is so natural and refreshing. Rustling waterfalls will accompany a relaxing moment in this place. You can also swim in the river beneath the waterfall. If afraid of drowning, you can rent life vest (2000 rupiahs) because the water is deep enough.

To approach this waterfall you have to rent a small boat for 10.000 rupiah. This boat will not only escort you to the waterfall but also to get around the river. The entrance fee is cheap, only about 7000 rupiahs. Waterfall and river in Sri Gethuk never dry because it has three springs from Ngandong, Dong poh, and Ngumbul.

2. Jomblang Cave

Jomblang cave is the most popular in Jogjakarta which is a vertical type cave. Its popularity spread as it has been used for shooting. What makes it well known is the beauty of panorama inside the cave. There is forest around it and many kind of vegetations are well preserved here. To get inside Jomblang, you need to do rapelling. It has height for about 80 m, but if you are not expert in that kind of adventure, you can walk down the cave first and then do rapelling with height only 50 m. Inside Jomblang, you can see what people call as The Heaven’s light. It is a marvelous sun light that come into Jomblang cave through the hole. To see this you need to come here before 10 a.m and pay 450.000 rupiahs to get down to the cave.

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3. Pindul Cave

To see the beauty of Gunungkidul can also by getting down to the watering cave like in Pindul cave. The journey that will be taken quite far because from the mouth of the cave has been covered with water. Cave tubing here will use the tire and life jacket as a safety, while inside the cave it is suggested that you follow all the guides to avoid anything unpleasant. During the 40 to 60 minute journey you will go through the caves or places in the Pindul. The cave tubing here is very pleasant and the guides are also very friendly. Cave conditions is also well maintained.

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4. Kalisuci Cave

Located in Pacarejo village, Gunungkidul, Kalisuci cave is another destination for cave tubing beside Pindul. This Kalisuci is actually the first cave tubing in Indonesia. But because at that time cave tubing is not a popular activity, so Kalisuci is not famous, until finally Pindul open cave tubing as a part of its tourism. What is interesting from Kalisuci, is the flow of the river that more bigger than in Pindul, so the tour becomes more challenging. The water here is never dry and always more swift when the rainy season. A 1 to 2 hour journey is required to travel the destinations such as Holy Cave, Luweng Senglat, Luweng Geleng, Goa Mburi Omah. The entrance fee is 70.000 rupiahs.

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5. Nglanggeran Volcano

Want to see ancient volcano in Jogja? Just come to Gunungkidul at Nglanggeran Volcano tourism. It is an ancient volcano area, which situated in Nglanggeran village. It also has another name that is Gunung Api Purba. You can go hiking untill you reach the top and see the beauty of Jogja from there. The entrance fee is only 7000 rupiahs. Cheap enough to get the best feeling of hiking. Facilities such as wood stairs have been made to ease the hiking. Camping can be an experience that ends the excitement of climbing this mountain.

6. Bukit Bintang

Another unique destination in Gunungkidul is Bukit Bintang. Here you can hang out while looking at the star scattered landscape. Named Bukit Bintang because in this hill you can look at the city lights below your feet whose sparkle and flickering like a star. In this place also you can have dinner with family or loved ones in the restaurant. The air is so fresh and the access is easy since it is located on the main route of Yogyakarta-Wonosari street.

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Things to do in Gunungkidul

Gunungkidul known as an interesting place for visitors due to the karst or limestone area. Below are things to do in Gunungkidul area :

  • Caving
  • Trekking
  • Rafting & Canoeing
  • Cavetubing
  • Rivertubing
  • Climbing & Rappeling
  • Camping
  • Offroad

Gunungkidul White Sandy Beach

  1. Sepanjang Beach

Want to see Kuta beach in Jogja? Yes, you can! Just go to Sepanjang Beach in Tanjungsari, Wonosari, Gunungkidul regency. If you go here, the advantage you get is that you can go to other beaches that located near Sepanjang such as, Kukup beach, Sanglen, Watu Kodok, and Drini. The distance is only about 1 to 8 km. This Sepanjang beach becomes popular because the nuance is same as Kuta Bali beach.

Then what can you do here? You can relieve your stress by walking in the white sand and play with the water as much as you can. Other uniqueness is that there are still sea animals that are easily found here such as fish, algae, starfish, shellfish, and sea urchins.

This beach also has the longest coastal area than other beach.  If the water is receding, you can see beautiful coral that still looks beautiful. Access to the beach is quite easy and the parking lot is spacious. There is no entrance fee, but you have to pay levy at Gunungkidul Beach Entrance about 10.000 rupiah.

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2. Ngandong Beach

Next is Ngandong beach, which is one of the hidden beaches in Gunungkidul. Though this beach is not famous yet, but it has incomparable beauty. It is a very exotic beach located in Sidoarjo village, Tepus, Gunungkidul. The route to this hidden beach is not easy. The streets are rather rocky, but after coming to this beach, the peace and solitude that exist will replace the fatigue on the way.

Ngandong is still very clean. White sand combined with the natural scenery of karst cliffs and coral reef that can sometimes be seen if the water is receding, is precisely the main attraction of the beach. Around this beach is the village of the fishermen. Some of their ships may be visible and you can usually rent the boat to experience a sea trip with the fisherman. There is no entrance fee but you have to pay for parking in Ngandong.

3. Timang Beach

GunungkidulPopular for its adventurous gondola, this beach is quite unique because it is not famous for its coastal scenery but because the story of the fishermen who had to struggle to cross the coral reef using a very simple gondola made of wood and plastic ropes. This coral reef is called Pulau Timang. Here fishermen can get lots of fish catches and especially lobsters.

Influenced by this dangerous idea, this small and risky gondola becomes a tourism interests. Visitors often want to feel how to cross with this gondola. No need to worry because if you cross the island of Timang is equipped with security equipment in the gondola. Because of that the price to cross the coral reef reaching 200.000 rupiah.

4. Ngrenehan Beach

Ngrenehan Beach also includes a beach that is not so crowded visitors. This can be used to calm the stress because the scenery is also quite soothing. In contrast to other beaches that are bright white sand, Ngrenehan beach actually has a yellowish white sand. But the grain is softer that it is comfortable on the foot. Playing water here is fun because you can also see the activities of fishermen who bring fish that you can buy directly. This beach is famous as a fishermen village.

5. Pok Tunggal Beach

Named with Pok Tunggal, this beach has a very iconic panorama. It is the only one Duras tree in the seaside, which gave the idea of Pok Tunggal name. For you who like off-road route, you can try to visit this beach because before you can enter it, you need to pass steep streets. But whenever you arrived in the beach, all tired will be payed off.

Because the beach is quite hidden, cleanliness certainly no doubt. You can do sunbathing or sitting on the beach using umbrellas that can be rented only with 20.000 rupiah. In addition, you can spend the night using a dome tent that can also be rented here for 60,000 rupiah. You can satisfy yourself by looking at the sunset or burning bonfire while cooking fish.

6. Jogan Beach

Have you ever seen a waterfall by the beach? If not, try to come to Jogan beach. On this beach you can find incredible scenery, waterfall empties into the ocean. But if you want to come here it is better during the rainy season, so the water debit is going up and you can enjoy the real view of the coastal waterfall. To reach this area you need to struggle first because the road is not easy. But once you get there, you can see a comparable scenery. Entrance fee is 10.000 rupiah. To be able to feel the beauty of the waterfall that empties into this beach you have to go down the beach with rapelling or canyoning techniques.

7. Nglambor Beach

If it is asked where is the best place for snorkeling in Jogja, people would answer Nglambor beach? Why this beach? Because it is the first beach in Jogja that offer the visitor snorkeling activity. In this beach the coral reef is still healthy and looks well preserved so snorkeling is very recommended for you. It does not require deep sea to find the fish that accompany your snorkeling.

Other unique things about this place are that the beach is flanked by two bays and has a large coral reef on the beach that protects it from the big waves. Here you can camp with friends and family. Entrance fee is 5000 rupiah includes parking, while for snorkeling equipment pay 50.000 rupiah.

8. Wohkudu Beach

Just by taking two hours from Jogja, you will be able to find beautiful beach that is Wohkudu beach. To meet this exotic place, you must walk for about 10 minutes along the path. This road is often covered by bushes so you can feel down the hidden paradise in Gunungkidul.

Wohkudu beach is small. It is an area of 20-30 meters. On both sides flanked by a large coral reef that increasingly adds to the hidden impression of this beach. Underneath the coral is a cave that is used to hide from sunlight exposure.

9. Siung Beach

Just like other beaches in Gunungkidul, Siung beach has a vast expanse of white sand complete with marine biota that is still healthy. Just by paying entrance fee of 10,000 rupiah, you can already feel an unforgettable experience here. You can see the fishermen who go to sea and come home with fish. These fresh fish you can buy in the market near the beach, or eat it in the restaurant around the beach. To get a cheaper price you can buy fish directly from the fisherman. Like on other beaches, you can camp and stay overnight or also try climbing on the cliffs that is in around the beach. This activity is also famous among tourists.

10. Sadranan Beach

Snorkling is one of the activities that can be done when visiting the beach. One of the famous spots for snorkeling is Sadranan beach. Some protected fish will accompany your snorkeling. The good time for snorkeling is at the morning around 6 to 8 a.m, then afternoon at 4 to 6 p.m. It costs 50,000 to rent the equipment.

Facilities here are also complete as well as toilets, gazebos, and restaurants. If you want to sunbathe on the edge you can rent an umbrella at a price of 25.000 rupiah. This beach location is in the hamlet Pulegundes II, Sidoharjo village, Gunungkidul.

11. Krakal Beach

Krakal beach is a pretty famous beach in Jogja even before the other new beaches. But now, this beach name is being lifted back because there is surfing tour. Many foreign tourists come here to surf. This place has good waves and the usual waited waves is Reef Break which is a big wave good for surfing. Because it is quite dangerous, beginners are not recommended to try to surf in this wave.

In addition to surfing you can also surround the beach and recognize the beauty of clear sea water, white sand, coral reefs that can be seen on the beach, and Damselfish that live in the coastal reefs. The entrance fee is 10.000 rupiahs.

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Merapi Volcano

Merapi Volcano

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Merapi Volcano

Become one of the most advanced cities in Indonesia makes Yogyakarta rich in visitors who always look forward to a long vacation in the city that nicknamed as city of tourism. It is famous not only because of its special food, Gudeg, or Keraton Yogyakarta palace, but also because of the tourism development that is being intensively run by the government and society so that new unique tourist places continue to appear. Like this one, Merapi lava tour. Some of you may have heard of this. It takes place in Mount Merapi, Jogja, and is the most popular adventure tour today. If you have never tried this tour, then it is time to come to the city and feel the thrilling sensation of it.

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Location and Facts

Mount Merapi or in Indonesian called as, Gunung Merapi, is an active volcano in Jogjakarta that been famous for its very active volcanic activity. Mount Merapi map is between the border of Yogyakarta and Central Java. It is 28 km north of Jogja. It has erupted since 1548, but even so million people have lived near the dangerous mountain.

Then, how was Merapi Volcano formed? Classified as a new mountain, it was formed due to magma activity thousands years ago. Magma in the earth forced out because of the very hot temperatures inside the earth. Magma that came out, later known as lava, will be hardened and form the body of the mountain. In the pre-Merapi stage occurred about 400,000 years ago, before Mount Merapi ever exist, formed the first mountain called Mount Bibi. This mountain is still on the east side of Merapi now. Then in the Old Merapi era (60,000-80,000 years ago) the body of Merapi is formed but with the un-conical shape of the peak. Only in the mid-Merapi era began around 8000-2000 years ago, the peak of the mountain began conical. Since then until today (New Merapi era) the peak of Mount Merapi has undergone some changes (fractures appeared in some part) although the shape remains conical. This conical shape makes the eruption explosive. Melting magma and hot clouds that slumped down quickly became the unique feature of this mountain.

Now, if you ever wonder, how did Merapi Volcano get its name, the answer is hanging with the local. People near the mountain give the name of Mount Merapi due to its activity in producing eruptions and lava. The word Mount Merapi means Mountain of Fire. To people around it, the mountain is a holy mountain and several version of myths have been exist. Then, how tall is Mount Merapi? The mountain height is 2930 m. It is high enough that the climbers who want to explore it must be careful due to the dangerous chasms.

But even so, the mountain still become popular among tourists and is one of other 16th world volcanoes that included in Decade Volcanoes project. What makes it famous and well known is because of its high volcanic activity. Small eruptions can occur for every two or five years, while larger eruptions occurs every 10 until 15 years. Many villages damaged and people become the victim. It is dangerous mountain but at the same time give wonderful tourism for the local.

How is that possible? Mount Merapi eruption 2010 leaving very serious damage. Many villages have to be abandoned, the casualties are increasing, and part of the mountain itself is badly damaged. Normal status was upgraded to ‘alert’ on September 20 and continues to rise to ‘standby’ on 21 October. Evacuation was designed, but on October 25 the status of the mountain became ‘aware’. The vomit of hot clouds and incandescent lava became a threat, and the roar from the mountain became a sign of the exit of gravel and sand that pushed into Jogja territory. Other places like Tasikmalaya, Bandung, and Bogor are covered with volcanic ash, while heavy volcanic ash rains hit Cilacap and Purwokerto. But after this eruption, new tourist destination has born. It is Merapi lava tour that makes Mount Merapi become the center of activities inside the trip.

The Merapi tour make use of the mountain leftover such as the burned villages and forest, river filled with sand and cold lava, and other items that are burned by fire. Mount merapi eruption 2014 is also one of the periods of volcanic activity of Merapi, but this activity does not pose a hazard and adverse impact as it did in 2006 and 2010.

Merapi Volcano Tour

In conclusion, Mount Merapi is a volcano tour Jogja that must be included on your trip list. Merapi volcano tourism offers you sensations that have never been tried before. You can visit some unique destination by using Jeep and pass the off-road. Except for that, you will cross the river in Merapi to see the cold lava leftover.

Yogyakarta Merapi lava tour will give you great adventure of visiting the active mountain and other destination near Merapi. You will go to amazing places such as Sisa Hartaku Mini Museum, alien stone, Mbah Maridjan house, Kaliadem bunker, and several villages who become victims of Merapi eruption. When you visiting Sisa Hartaku museum, you can see all burned and damaged things that being kept in the museum. While in Mbah Maridjan house you will get know the story of Mbah Maridjan as important figures related to the mountain. Other than that, you can visit Merapi Volcano Museum. This museum keeps track of Merapi volcanic activity, photographs of observations, and objects of eruption such as rocks and sand.

To visit this place, you will be escorted by Jeep. This Merapi jeep tour price can be varied depends on what package you chose. But if you want to get the best adventure for this Merapi tour, you can use Pamitran. Why should us? Beside our friendly price of Merapi lava tour, we also are the best partner to arrange your trip in Merapi. You can discuss your plan with us and we will help you to make it perfect. You can check the website or contact us to make sure about the price.

We also have packages such as Merapi Jeep Sunrise Tour and Climbing Merapi for Sunrise Tour. Yes, enjoying the mountain can be in early morning so you can see the beautiful sunrise before you go for something else. To catch up the amazing sunrise, you cannot only use jeep. If you want to walk by yourself try trekking Merapi. You need to get on the peak of it and see the sunrise there. This Merapi sunrise trekking is a new activity you can try so you will never forget your experience while in Jogja.

The best thing of all is, the mountain is in a safe state, and there is no Mount Merapi entrance fee. All money you need to pay is for the facilities of the trip such as jeep, lunch, and entrance fee for some places. Mount Merapi is indeed the best lava tour Indonesia.

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Prambanan Temple

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Prambanan Temple

Candi Prambanan (Prambanan temple) was built in the ninth century and becoming the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia. In South East Asia, it becomes one of the largest temples. Its existence cannot be separated from the myth about it, a myth about Princess Roro Jonggrang and Prince Bandung Bondowoso. The myth is very popular until every visitor must know when they come to this magical temple. These myths and other historical facts about it are so amazing that they always attract the attention of visitors from outside and inside the country.

Prambanan’s Brief History

In the ninth century, Prambanan candi was built by Rakai Pikatan in 850 CE, a century after the development of Borobudur. This becomes a moment where the Hindu era was back in the Sanjaya dynasty after the Syailendra dynasty that holds Buddha as the main religion. The architecture inspired by the Shivaite Hinduism. It is because the temple is dedicated to Shiva as the greatest gods in Hindu and the Trimurti (Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma). That is why, the main temple consist of three temples that each temple is dedicated to each gods.

Prambanan is also called as Shivagrha temple and is located in the northeast area of the central Yogyakarta city. It is included as one of UNESCO world heritage sites. According to Prambanan Wikipedia, the temple is passed by Opak River in the western side.

In the reign of Mpu Sindok (930s), the royal central was moved to East Java. Merapi volcano eruptions become the main reason why the center of his kingdom was moved to other region. The temple was then left and abandoned like it never existed. In 16th century, it was known that the temple collapsed due to some earthquake. The rediscovery was just started at 1733. Before that, local people only know about the ruins of it and gave some mystical story, make it has great origin of Prambanan.

Knowing the brief history about this exotic site is not enough. There is still other interesting Prambanan temple story about Roro Jonggrang princess. This is a marvelous folktale inspired by the ruins of Prambanan itself which was found by local people at that time. The story goes from time to time, from generation to generation. The folktale said that Roro Jonggrang was a beautiful princess and a daughter of King Boko. Her kingdom is what people called now as Ratu Boko temple. Once upon a time a young prince named Bandung Bondowoso fell in love with her and proposed to marry her. But Roro Jonggrang refused the offer. She refused it by her wishes to Bandung Bondowoso to build her a majestic 1000 temples as a sign of his sincerity love. She also said to finished it before the dawn.

Roro Jonggrang thought that Bondowoso cannot fulfill her wish and will cancel their marriage, but in fact Bandung Bondowoso agreed, and he asked for help from demons and other spiritual being to finish the 1000 temples. Roro Jonggrang knew this and she find other way to deceive Bondowoso’s work that was soon be finished. The dawn was come and the temple still has one building left. He then knew that this was the idea of Roro Jonggrang. The dawn was actually not yet coming. Bondowoso is angry and throw his curse that to fulfill the one temple that is still remained unfinished Roro Jonggrang must be a statue inside this 1000th temple. Now the 1000th temple is known as the Roro Jonggrang temple and is located in one of the rooms inside the Shiva temple. The statue which refers to Roro Jonggrang is actually a statue of Durga, the wife of Shiva.

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Entrance Fee and Opening Hours

To enjoy the trip in this magical temple, here is information about the Prambanan temple entrance fee 2023. For the regular Prambanan temple entrance fee is USD 25 (adult) and USD 15 (kids). This ticket is included sunset panorama in Prambanan. This Prambanan opening hours start from 6 a.m until 5 p.m and after that is continued with the sunset session. Prambanan sunset is another way to spend your trip to see sunset in Yogyakarta.

Other than the regular package, there are Prambanan and Borobudur package which has entrance fee of USD 45 (adults) and USD 30 (kids), Prambanan and Ratu Boko package which has the same entrance fee with Prambanan and Borobudur package, and the last is Prambanan, Plaosan, and Sojiwan package which has entrance fee of USD 30 (adults) and USD 20 (kids).

Ramayana Ballet and the Temple Sunset

As stated before, in this exotic site, visitor can also see sunset in the temple. Enough with sejarah Prambanan that the visitor will get from the guide book or tour guide, they can add memorable trip to Yogyakarta by seeing the magnificent sunset panorama in Prambanan sunset tour starting from 5 p.m. The entrance ticket has included with the regular ticket. Here, the temple will invite the visitor to feel such magical atmosphere of Prambanan which will combine with beautiful sky above it.

Not only the temple sunset, the special thing about this Prambanan, is that visitor can also see the performance of Ramayana ballet. What is this Ramayana ballet? Ramayana ballet is a traditional dance performance which tells the story of Rama and Shinta, a husband and wife who were driven into the forest. Rama was a prince of the Ayodhya kingdom. Together with his wife and younger brother Laksmana, Rama stepped out into the woods to avoid the throne fight that could lead to civil war. Inside the forest, a giant named Rahwana fell in love after saw Shinta, and kidnapped her from Rama. Rama then tried to reclaim Shinta from Rahwana’s hands with the help of Laksmana and also Anoman, the monkey king. Anoman deployed his entire monkey army and made the giants army of Rahwana defeated. This story is inspired by the famous Hindu religious story of Rama and Shinta.