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From Krakatau to Bali
- 17-days study and walking tour to the volcanoes on Java, Indonesia -
"Dear Volcanodiscovery and my Tour Guide Andy, I would like to thank you both for the great trip that you provided. I found the organisation was excellent and the food at many of the restaurants was superb." (Anthony E., Melbourne)
In short
Tour code: JAV_KTB
Tour type: Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - photography
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour character: Easy to moderate hikes and excursions, comfortable hotels and guesthouses, 2 nights in camps
Best travel period: March-November
Duration: 17 (20) days
Dates:
Custom and scheduled dates   12 Jun - 1 Jul 10 17 Jul - 2 Aug 10 14-30 Aug 10 Price (p.p.): from 1790 EUR
(4-8 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | Accommodation in double rooms (tents)
| | Full board (excl. drinks) on most days (s. program)
| | All ground, sea and air transfers as described in the program including private charter boat for Krakatau
| | Airport transfers from Jakarta and to Bali
| | Entry fees, visits to parks and archeological sites etc. as described
| | Local guides, cooks, porters and help hands
| | Detailed information material (maps etc.)
| | Indonesian English speaking VolcanoDiscovery tour guide |
Arrival info:The tour starts in Jakarta and ends on Bali.
Some airlines offer open jaw tickets into Jakarta and out of Bali which would suit this tour best. Otherwise, or if you choose to fly into Denpasar, it is easy and very convenient to get a separate one-way flight from Denpasar to Jakarta (ca. 30-50 USD). We are happy to include a domestic one-way flight bookings for you on request.
The two-week study and walking tour crosses Java from West to East and ends on Bali. We visit some of the world’s most interesting volcanoes: Krakatoa and Papandayan in West Java, Merapi in Central Java, and the Tengger caldera, Bromo, Semeru and Ijen volcanoes in East Java.
This tour combines easy to moderate excursions with a portion of luxury. You travel to some of Java’s most fascinating landscapes and meet its friendly people and their colorful culture. Last but not least, adventurous camps - one on a tropical beach, one on the slope of an active volcano - as well as Indonesia’s delicious cuisine will round out the trip. Itinerary (17 days, land transfer to East Java)
Note:
Depending on weather, volcanic activity, preferences of the group etc. small variations on the actual itinerary could be necessary.
Day 1: |
Arrival & meeting in Jakarta
Arrival in Jakarta, transfer to downtown hotel and group dinner.
Acc.: good mid-class hotel in Jakarta (D)
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Day 2: |
Jakarta - transfer to the West coast
Transfer to Carita on W coast, visit of the Krakatoa volcano observatory, preparation of the expedition to Krakatau, swimming/ relaxation on beach.
Acc.: comfortable hotel / bungalows on beach (B, L, D)
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Day 3: |
Sail to Krakatau volcano
Boat trip to Krakatoa, camp on beach on Anak Krakatoa or neighboring island, climb Anak Kraktau (if conditions allowing).
Acc.: camp on Krakatau (B, L, D)
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Day 4: |
2nd day on Krakatau - return to coast
Second day on Krakatau for observation / visit of Anak Krakatau. After a snorkeling break at a coral reef near Rakata Island return to West coast.
Acc.: hotel or bungalow on West Coast beach
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Day 5: |
Transfer to Garut in West Java
Transfer day: drive through West Java to the small university town Garut in West Java
Acc.: good mid-class hotel (B, L, D)
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Day 6-7: |
Papandayan + Galunggung volcano - Cipanas hot springs
Two full days in the beautiful volcanic area to explore hot springs & volcanic craters (Papandayan, Galunggung etc.).
Acc.: as before (Garut)
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Day 8: |
Scenic train ride to Yogyakarta
An early train (first class) brings us comfortably directly to the beautiful, lively city of Yogyakarta, Central Java's capital. The ride is very scenic and takes about 7-8 hrs. In the evening, opportunity to assist a Ramayana Ballet performance.
Acc.: very good mid-class hotel in downtown Yogya(B, L)
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Day 9: |
Free day in Yogya
Opportunity to explore downtown Yogya (Sultan's Palace, water castle, museums, markets etc.). Optional fun city-tour on becak (rickshaws). Option to visit the important Hindu temples of Prambanan and to attend a Ramayana ballet performance in the evening.
Acc.: as before (Yogya) (B)
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Day 10: |
Borobodur temple and Merapi volcano
In the morning, we take time to visit the monumental temple of Borobodur, the largest Buddhist temple in Asia. Erected between 750 and 850 AD, then partly buried under volcanic mudflows from Merapi volcano around 1000 AD and again excavated starting in 1815, Borobodur counts as one of Asia’s major archaeological sites. The visit to Borobodur will include a guided tour with extra time to spend in or near the complex. After lunch, we drive to the slopes of Merapi volcano where we can observe the impressive evidence of its recent eruption (e.g. the fresh deposits and destruction caused by the pyroclastic flows in June 2006).
Acc.: as before (Yogya) (B, L, D)
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Day 11: |
Transfer to Malang (East Java)
Transfer (normally, train ride) through scenic landscape to Malang town in east Java.
Acc.: hotel in Malang center (B, L, D)
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Day 12: |
Jeep ride into the Tengger volcano massiv - Bromo
Scenic drive into the Tengger caldera via an impressive route on open jeeps to enjoy the dramatic landscape of deep valleys and steep cliffs.
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Day 13: |
Bromo volcano & Tengger caldera
Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the Tengger caldera. Visit of the local volcano observatory and introduction to monitoring techniques of the volcano.
Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B)
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Day 14: |
Sunrise excursion to overview of Bromo - rainforest of the National Park - observation of Semeru volcano
Sunrise from the famous viewpoint overlooking the Bromo-Tengger caldera. Jeep ride to Semeru's south side and observation camp (Semeru volcano).
Acc.: camp near Semeru volcano (B, L, D)
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Day 15: |
Transfer to Ijen volcano
Transfer to Ijen Plateau, coffee plantations, hot bath in nearby natural hot volcanic springs.
Acc.: guesthouse at coffee plantation near Ijen (B, L, D)
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Day 16: |
Kawah Ijen volcano - transfer to Bali
Climb and visit of Ijen's crater, descend to the sulphur mining area and the turquoise acid crater lake. In the afternoon transfer to Bali.
Acc.: excellent beach hotel on Bali (B, L, D)
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Day 17: |
End of tour or extension program on Bali
The tour ends on Bali, for some with an extension on Bali with its paradise beaches, for some already with transport to the airport of Denpasar and connecting flight back to Jakarta airport.
Acc.: none (B)
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20-days itinerary including Semeru trekking
Day 1-12: |
as day 1-12 in normal itinerary
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Day 13: |
First etappe on the trek to Semeru
Accompanied by porters and well-equipped with food, cooking and camping gear, we will start a long (ca. 8-10 hrs), but in most parts easy trek across hills and forests to the beginning of the volcanic rocks and ash wilderness. Finally, we reach a basic campsite below the summit cone of Semeru at around 3000 m elevation. Lunch snacks on the way, and a fully cooked warm dinner at the campsite will keep our energy high.
Acc.: Camping (B, L, D)
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Day 14: |
Climb to Semeru's summit
Strenous climb up the steep cone of Semeru for sunrise, descend and hike to second camp at a lake.
Acc.: camping (B, L, D)
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Day 15: |
Hike back to Ranu Pani and 4WD transfer to Bromo
We hike back to Ranu Pani, where we have lunch; afterwards, an adventurous jeep drive will bring us to the village of Cemoro Lawang, crossing the sand sea of the Tengger caldera. In Cemoro Lawang we will take our rooms in a comfortable family-run hotel, located right on the edge of the caldera with spectacular views on Bromo volcano. The rest of the day is free.
Acc.: comfortable hotel bungalows at the rim of the Bromo-Tengger caldera (B, L)
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Day 16-20: |
as days 13-17 in normal itinerary (Bromo - Ijen - Bali)
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Our hotel with swimming pool
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The Tengger caldera at sunrise
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View into Bromo crater
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Merapi in eruption (May 2006)
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West coast of Java beach
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On the boat to Krakatau
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Grilling fish on the beach
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Batik painting (Yogya)
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Gas masks for the visit to Ijen's sulphur deposits
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The sulphur mine inside Ijen's crater
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Fumarole at Papandayan volcano (West Java)
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Krakatau's crater
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