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Volcanoes and People
- 8-days photographic journey to East Java's volcanoes -
Highlights
 | Adventure and encounter with the colourful people living on and around the slopes of volcanoes
| | Visit East Java's most prominent volcanoes: Welirang, Semeru, Bromo, Ijen
| | Good balance of trekking and comfort
| | Perfect locations and oppotunities for interesting photography |
In short
Tour code: JAV_VPP
Tour type: Trekking: photography - active volcanoes - nature & culture
Difficulty:
Tour character: Medium trekking and hikes (some nights in tents), comfortable hotels and guesthouses.
Best travel period: April - August (but possible all year)
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Dates:
Custom tour dates only
Price (p.p.): 1475 €
(1-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | All accommodation in hotels and camps as specified
| | Full board including table water (except dinner on day 5; all drinks during camping)
| | All ground and sea transfers from Surabaya and to Denpasar airport as described in the program
| | Entry fees, visits to parks and archeological sites etc. as described by the program
| | 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
| | Experienced Indonesian English-speaking guide
| | Experienced photographer as supporting tour guide |
Arrival info:The tour starts in Surabaya and ends on Bali. We can provide you with cheap connecting flight tickets from anywhere in Indonesia (usually Jakarta or Denpasar), and arrange pick-up and transfers.
On this tour, we visit 3 very interesting volcanoes and meet the people living around them: Welirang, Bromo and Ijen. Less is more on this trip: we concentrate our stops on a small number of very unusual volcanoes and limit transportation time to a strict minimum. A professional photographer from our team will accompany you on this trip and help you find the best locations and opportunities in taking photo / video. 8-days itinerary
Note:
If booked as an individual tour, modifications in the itinerary can be included upon request.
Day 1: |
Arrival to Surabaya, transfer to Tretes mountain resort
You are picked up in Surabaya (normally at the airport or train station) and transferred to the charming mountain resort of Tretes, where we stay in a comfortable hotel. The rest of day is to relax or explore the lush surroundings of the place. Group dinner in the evening.
Acc.: Comfortable hotel in Tretes (D)
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Day 2: |
Sidoarjo mud flow - start climbing Welirang volcano
Visit the spectacular mud flows near Sioarjo, start climbing Welirang volcano, camp near the village of the sulphur miners at 2700 m elevation.
Acc.: Camping (B, L, D)
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Day 3: |
Summit area of Welirang volcano and its extensive fumarole fields
Full day to explore the summit area of Welirang, its large fumarole fields and the mining activity. Spectacular views from the top.
Acc.: Camp (B, L, D)
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Day 4: |
Sunrise from Welirang - continue trekking to Arjuno volcano and descend
Watch sunrise from the peak of Welirang and enjoy a breahtaking panorama. Continue trek to neighboring peak of Arjuno volcano, then descend through beautiful forest. Relax and bath in warm natural springs, relax and enjoy a good hotel.
Acc.: Hotel near Malang (B, L, D)
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Day 5: |
Transfer to the Bromo caldera along a spectacular route, Bromo volcano
Scenic ride in open jeeps into the wild Tengger massiv, corss the bottom of the caldera and land on the rim overlooking Bromo volcano. Afternoon option for an easy hike to Bromo crater.
Acc.: Bungalows on the rim of the caldera (B, L, D)
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Day 6: |
Sunrise from the Tengger caldera – transfer to Ijen
Jeep excursion to watach sunrise from the famous viewpoint overlooking the Bromo-Tengger caldera. Transfer to the Ijen massiv.
Acc.: camp near Semeru volcano (B, L, D)
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Day 7: |
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 8: |
End of tour on Bali
If you don't opt for an extension program, 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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