Rising to 3,371 meters, Mt. Sumbing is one of Central Java’s most breathtaking sunrise hikes, easily done as a one-day adventure from Yogyakarta. The trail climbs from fields and forests up to rugged volcanic slopes, rewarding every step with bigger skies and cooler air.
At the summit, the reward is pure magic. On clear mornings, you’ll see rolling seas of clouds drifting below as the sky turns from pink to fiery gold. From the top, the panorama stretches across Central Java, with Mt. Sindoro, Merbabu, and even Mt. Merapi standing proudly on the horizon.
For those with extra time, the adventure continues down into the vast crater basin. Here you’ll find a highland savanna, wisps of smoke rising from vents, the sandy expanse of Segoro Wedi, and giant volcanic rocks surrounding the crater floor – a dramatic landscape that feels otherworldly.
Price
Solo traveler – IDR 4,350,000
A group of 2 people – IDR 2,350,000 per person
A group of 3 people – IDR 2,150,000 per person
A group of 4 people – IDR 1,950,000 per person
Yogyakarta or Semarang
