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Volcanoes of Java
- 18-days study and trekking tour from Krakatau to Bali -
In short
Tour code: JAV_KTT
Tour type: Trekking: active volcanoes - nature & culture
Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
Tour character: Easy to challenging hikes and trekking (up to 3 days), camping, simple guesthouses and comfortable hotels where available.
Best travel period: April-October
Duration: 18 days (17 nights)
Dates:
Custom and scheduled dates   10-27 Jul 10 7-24 Aug 10  23 May - 9 Jun 10 Price (p.p.): from 1870 EUR
(2-6 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | All accommodation in hotels and camps as specified
| | Full board including drinks in reasonable amounts except a few meals as specified
| | All ground, sea and air transfers as described in the program
| | Airport pick-ups
| | Transfer to Denpasar airport or other destination on Bali on last day
| | Entry fees, visits to parks and archeological sites etc. as described by the program (incl. Borobodur)
| | Equipment for camps (tents, mattresses, cooking gear; exception: an own sleeping should be brought)
| | Gas-masks and other special equipment as needed
| | Local porters and guides
| | Detailed information material (maps etc.)
| | Experienced Indonesian English-speaking guide |
Arrival info:The tour starts in Jakarta and ends on Bali.
On request, we can provide you connecting flight tickets to Jakarta or Bali.
The 18-days study and trekking tour crosses Java from West to East and ends on Bali. Along the way, we visit and climb some of its most intersting and active volcanoes: Krakatoa and Papandayan in West Java, Merapi in Central Java, Kelud, Semeru, Bromo, the Tengger caldera, and Ijen in East Java.
This tour combines easy to moderate hikes with some adventurous trekking and its main goal is to see Java's volcanoes from close-up. Besides, you will get a deep impression of Java's varied landscapes, its colorful culture and cheerful people. Made for couples or small groups, this tour allows you to travel with a maximum of flexibility. 18-days itinerary
Note:
Sample itinerary (18 days)
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: |
Papandayan - Cipanas hot springs
A full day in the beautiful volcanic area to explore hot springs & volcanic craters (Papandayan or Galunggung volcano).
Acc.: as before (Garut) (B, L, D)
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Day 7: |
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 8: |
Borobodur Temple - Merapi volcano and its surroundings
Visit of Borobodur Temple - Further excursions / observation of Merapi volcano depending on activity
Acc.: as before (Yogya) (B, D)
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Day 9: |
Climb Merapi volcano for sunrise - Transfer to Kelud
Climb Merapi starting at around midnight to reach the top at sunrise. After descending and lunch back at the base, transfer a simple guesthouse near Kelud volcano in East Java.
Acc.: guesthouse near Kelud (B, L, D)
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Day 10: |
Kelud volcano
Full day to observe the active lava dome of Kelud volcano.
Acc.: as before (Kelud area) (B, L, D)
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Day 11: |
Transfer from Kelud to Semeru
Scenic drive from the Kelud area into the Tengger caldera via an impressive route to a village at the base of Semeru.
Acc.: guesthouse near Semeru volcano (B, L, D)
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Day 12: |
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 13: |
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 14: |
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 15: |
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 16: |
Sunrise over the Tengger Kaldera - Transfer to Ijen volcano
Jeep (or hike) to sunrise viewpoint - 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 17: |
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 18: |
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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Note:
If you have a little more time, we would recommend to add one day in Garut (West Java), making it a 19-days tour.
Itinerary with jungle trekking extension (23 days)
Note:
If you are interested in a non-volcanic, but nevertheless spectacular and very adventurous extension, we suggest to spend 3-5 additional days for sightseing & trekking in the Meru Betiri National park at the SE corner of Java before ending the tour on Bali: The park hosts one of the last remaining pristine jungles on Java. Here is the only remaining habitat of the extremely rare Java tiger as well as many other endangered or protected species such as the giant sea turtle.
The most intense and best way to get to know this hidden gem of Indonesia is to trek along the coast and through rainforest the whole length of the park, from West to East. Parts of the way could be done sailing along the coast with local fisherman. This requires 3-5 days.
Day 1-17: |
Same as in normal itinerary
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Day 18-22: |
Trekking in the Meru Betiri Natl. Park rainforest tour
5 days extension for trekking along the coast and through the jungle of the remote Meru-Betiri rainforest.
Acc.: camping and simple guesthouses
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Day 23: |
Beru-Betiri - transfer to Bali
Transfer to Bali
Acc.: Excellent beach hotel on Bali (B, L, D)
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Travel diary:Kay from Berlin has sent us the link to his beautifully illustrated report about this tour in August 2008 (in German):
http://www.kayestler.de/Indonesien/indonesien.html
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