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Yogyakarta is not only known for its famous Malioboro street, Keraton, Temples or its strong Javanese culture. Yogyakarta is also a great place for anyone having large passions in extreme sports and tours, where you can find many challenging adventures such as rafting in the rough waters of Progo River, to exploring the daunting yet calm Jomblang Caves. Together with some extreme sports and tour enthusiasts

1.The Nasty Lower Progo River

The roaring sound of the magnificent river will make any rafter enthusiast’s heart pounding. Waves of this river are quite high, and its rough water stream will surely make anyone’s heart pound even harder.

2.The Daunting Jomblang Caves

It is not an easy task to reach the base of this 40 metres deep vertical cave. But for those who have the nerve and enjoy challenges, this experience can be a great fun.

3.Crawling the Cliffs of Siung Beach

A steep cliff with a 90 degrees slope is not a frightening thing for climbers. Unexplored cliffs, and hard-to-climb ones are preferable among climbers. Climbing strategies, techniques, and difficulties that may be encountered, such as in the exploration of a new route, are just a few challenges that every climbers must face when climbing the cliffs of Siung Beach.

4.Off Road in the Slopes of Merapi

Being in a 4-wheel drive vehicle that almost rolled over is indeed thrilling, especially when the car is in a very steep path. The southern slope of Merapi has an off road track that can be categorized as an extreme one. It includes forests, steep slopes, and rocky streams, potentially causing vehicles do get trapped and requiring tow services.

5."Boiled" in the Peak of Merapi

It needs more than sheer bravery to go to the sand dome that is so close to the crater of Merapi volcano. Being right at the Garuda Peak, the highest point in Merapi Volcano is an adventure for those who are really brave and courageous. If the state of Merapi is declared safe, this volcano can be friendly. Hikers can enjoy the magnificent view from the 2914 metres high mountain peak. However, Merapi Volcano is still one of the most active volcanos in the world, where lava and hot clouds can suddenly be thrown out at any time from this unpredictable mountain.

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