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The growing lava dome inside Anak Krakatau's summit crater on 7 May 2012 (photo: Cornel Popescu)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
As a recent visit to Anak Krakatau shows, the summit lava dome inside the crater continues to grow. So far, no significant explosive activity seems to... [more]
Ash venting at Krakatau on 7 April 2012 (photo: Øystein Lund Andersen)
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012
It appears that a new vent has opened at the new lava dome of Anak Krakatau volcano and started to emit ash, as Øystein Lund Andersen reports from a r... [more]

Krakatau Volcano Special

- expedition to study & observe Anak Krakatau volcano and its activity -

"Hi Tom, Thank you for the great trip, it was amazing!" (Iris K., Finland - Krakatau special July 09)
Anak Krakatau in eruption in Nov 2007New activity in the summit crater is building a lava dome (March 2012) Eruption of Anak Krakatau in July 2009Vulcanian explosion (July 2009)Powerful vulcanian explosion observed from Rakatau (July 2009)Ash plume from a vulcanian explosion observed from the boat (July 2009)
Tour code: IND_KRS
Tour type: Volcano tour: photography - adventure
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 5-8 days

Dates:

30 Jun - 6 Jul 12

Price (p.p.): 1490 €  ? 


Included:

  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
  • Rental of boat for the time on Krakatau
  • Camping gear
  • Full board incl. drinking water
  • Help hands for boat and camp
  • Local VolcanoDiscovery guide
  • Accompanying volcanologist

Tour guide:

Indonesian English-speaking VolcanoDiscovery guide (Doni) & accompanying volcanologist (Tom)

An active lava dome is growing inside the crater of Anak Krakatau at the moment (update: 24 May 2012).
For this reason, we again offer you the chance to see this spectacular volcano on expeditions that can be arranged for small groups or individuals at any time on request.
During this physically EASY expedition, you will have 4 full days and nights on and around Krakatau volcano. Watching Krakatau's fireworks is spectacular and we can go to various viewpoints on Anak Krakatau and neighboring islands as well from a chartered boat at our disposal. All this in a fantastic exotic setting combined with the luxury of pleasant baths, beaches, fresh seafood and excellent organization from our experienced local crew.
If you feel like joining us on our next adventure to this fantastic volcano, have a look!
  • 3-5 days on Krakatau for extended observation from land and sea
  • Competent logistic support
  • Contact with local volcanologist
  • Great setting (tropical beach), food & company

Itinerary (4 nights / 5 days on Krakatau)

Note:
Note: the exact itinerary might vary according to weather and other conditions.
Day 1: Arrival in Jakarta
Own arrival in Jakarta, pick-up from airport and meeting in the evening.
Acc.: : Hotel in Jakarta (D)
Day 2: Transfer to the West coast
Transfer to the West coast, preparation of the expedition.
Acc.: : Hotel / bungalows at the beach (B, L, D)
Day 3-6: 4 nights / 5 days on Krakatau
5 full days in a camp on Anak Krakatau or one of the neighbour islands, to observe the (hopefully still ongoing) eruption.
Acc.: : Camp on Krakatau (B, L, D)
Day 7: Return to West Coast - transfer to Jakarta - flight back to Europe (& America)
In the morning, we break camp and return to the west coast. After lunch we return to Jakarta in time for the flight back home (arrival in Europe next morning) (connection to America or stopover in Europe).
Acc.: : in flight (B, L, D)

Arrival info:

Own arrival to Jakarta. Good airlines to choose from include Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Quatar, Ethiad, Thai and others.

Accommodation:

In Jakarta we stay in a comfortable hotel with modern facilities. On the West coast, we spend two nights before and after Krakatau in comfortable bungalows right at a beautiful beach.
On Krakatau itself, we stay in an improvised camp with no established facilities on a wild beach.