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Volcano Eruption Special - expeditions to currently active volcanoes - "Hi Tom, Thank you for the great trip, it was amazing!" (Iris K., Finland - Krakatau special July 09)
 
     
Tour code: WLD_AVS
Tour type: Volcano expedition: photography - adventure Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 5-14 days Dates:no scheduled dates at presentPrice (p.p.): see details (Batu Tara: 1990 EUR)Show in other currencies
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Tour guide:These expeditions are usually accompanied by a volcanologist / geologist from our team (usually Tom Pfeiffer). Please see details for each trip.  
Next trip: Batu Tara 22-30 Nov(+ possible 5 days extension to Mt Eqon, Lewotobi and Kelimutu volcanoes) Batu Tara in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, is one of the world's few volcanoes with persistent strombolian activity and in fact resembles Stromboli in Italy a lot. The volcano has daily spectacular fireworks, and often produces ash plumes detected on satellite images. We sometimes organize expeditions to active volcanoes or current eruptions outside our regular program on often short notice. This gives you the best possible chance to witness a volcanic eruption with competent company and guidance, but you should be prepared to adventurous and improvised conditions and logistics. Due to the nature of such trips, we often cannot provide very detailed information on exact itinerary etc. If you are up to a true volcano adventure, this is for you!
Batu Tara 9 days 22-30 Nov 2012Note:
The itinerary is a rough outline and due to its expedition character only meant as orientation. Depending on weather, activity and other conditions, the actual itinerary of the expedition might be different.
Day 1-9:
Batu Tara expedition 9 days
Day 1 (22 Nov): Arrival & meeting in Denpasar, Bali Arrival in Denpasar airport, transfer to hotel at Jimbaran. Group dinner and briefing for the expedition. ( D ) Accommodation: hotel Sari segara Jimbaran ( proposed) or similar Day 2 (23 Nov): Denpasar - Maumere - Larantuka Flight to Maumere, land transfer to Larantuka city (4 hrs) and preparation of the expedition. Accommodation: Homestay (B,L,D) Day 3 (24 Nov): Larantuka - Komba Island/ Batutara From Larantuka, we sail to Komba Island on a traditional TUNA fisherman boat to Komba island (8-9 hours) depending on weather conditions. Set up a camp site at a beach. Camp (B,L,D) Day 4 (25 Nov): Batutara Attempt to land at Batutara volcano by canoe on the west flank on the side facing its eruption activity (for night photography). Note: All participants will set up another camp here depending on the tide (activities will be flexible depending on the conditions such as tides, waves, etc). Camp (B,L,D) Day 5 (26 Nov): Batutara Back to camp site, and climb the volcano along the east flank to take photos from the top if condition allowing. Camp (B,L,D) Day 6 (27 Nov): spare day for Batutara Camp (B,L,D) Day 7 (28 Nov): Batutara - Larantuka Sail back to Larantuka and stay overnight. Acc.: homestay (B,L,D) Day 8 (29 Nov): Larantuka - Maumere Transfer to Maumere (4 hrs) for relaxing and free time, stay overnight in Maumere for morning flight by Merpati or Lion Air back to Denpasar. In the afternoon, otional visit to Bajo and Bugis traditional village in Maumere. Stay at hotel on beach. (B,L,D) Day 9 (30 Nov): Maumere - Denpasar Fly to Denpasar. End of expedition. Participant can extend their stay in Denpasar or get connecting flights from Bali. (B) Acc.: : hotels, homestays and camp (B,L,D)
Extension to Mt Eqon, Lewotobi and Kelimutu volcanoesNote:
We can offer the following extension program to Mt Eqon, Lewotobi and Kelimutu volcanoes on Flores.
Day 1-14:
29 Nov - 4 Dec: extension to Mt Eqon, Lewotobi and Kelimutu 5 days
Day 1-7 (22-28 Nov): as above (Batu Tara) Day 8 (29 Nov): Pick up at hotel in the Morning, then transfer to foot of Mt Egon, climb to the peak of Egon volcano (about 2.5 hrs). Hike back to village at Waiterang. Overnight at Ankermi Cottage (B,L,D) Day 9 (30 Nov): Drive to Boru Village (bout 2 hrs), prepare trekking to Lewotobi Volcano. The climb will take about 5-6 hrs, night in camp. (B,L,D) Day 10 (1 Dec): Summit of Lewotobi Perempuan, then also climb Lewotobi Laki-laki. Hike back to Boru Village, transfer to Waiterang (2 hrs), night at Anker Mi Cottage. (B,L,D) Day 11 (2 Dec): Drive to Moni Village, visit Old Church at Sikka Village, then continue to Moni Village, overnight at Floresare Bungalow. (B,L,D) Day 12 (3 Dec): Start early at 03.00am and drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see its 3 different colored lakes (about 4 hrs drive and 1 hr walk), one of Indonesia's most dramatic sights: the Green, Blue, and Black lakes. When Kelimutu was discovered by the Dutch geologist in 1914, its lakes were red, blue and white. Drive back to Maumere, overnight at Sea World Club. (B,L,D) Day 13 (4 Dec): Maumere - Denpasar Fly to Denpasar. End of expedition. Participant can extend their stay in Denpasar or get connecting flights from Bali. (B) Arrival info:People arrange their own flights to the starting point of the expedition. In some cases we might be able to include a flight for you as well. Please inquire. |
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