IMOSA
Indonesia Mountain Specialist
MT. MERBABU 3.145 M
OVERVIEW
Mount Merbabu is a dormant stratovolcano in Central Java Province. Merbabu means 'Mountain of Ash' in Javanese.
Mount Merapi was directly adjacent on its south-east side, while the city of Salatiga is located on its northern foothills. A 1,500m high broad saddle lies between Merbabu and Merapi, the site of the village of Selo, Java and highly fertile farming land.
There are two peaks; Syarif (3,119 m) and Kenteng Songo (3,145 m). Three U-shaped radial valleys extend from the Kenteng Songo summit in northwesterly, northeastly and southeastly directions.
Merbabu can be climbed from several routes originating from the town of Kopeng on the north east sideside, and also from Selo on the southern side.
ITINERARY
Option 1 (2d 1n)
Day 1 : Arrive at Solo, drive to Samiran Village, then continue to Basecamp by bike. Start trekking to Savana 2
Day 2 : Trekking to the summit and back to Savana 2, then we will go down by Gancik Route. From there, we will use motorbike to Samiran and drive to Solo.
Option 2 (3d 2n)
Day 1 : Arrive at Solo, drive to Samiran Village, overnight at homestay.
Day 2 : Go to Basecamp by motorbike, trekking to the summit, and go back to Savana 2
Day 3 : Go down from Gancik route, continue to Samiran Village by motorbike, and continue driving to Solo
PRICE
Option 1 (2d 1n) USD 300/ person
Option 2 (3d 2n) USD 400/ person
Minimum 4 persons
SERVICE
INCLUDE
Homestay at Samiran Village
Rented car and motorbike
All meals during program
Group camping gear (tents, stoves, etc)
Trekking permission
Guide
Porters
Medical kit
EXCLUDE
Flight to and from Solo
Personal clothes and equipment
Personal insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, alcohol,etc)
Tips for guide and porters