Java's Volcanoes: from Krakatau to Bali (18 days trekking tour)

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Volcanoes of Java

- 18-days study and trekking tour from Krakatau to Bali -

Highlights

	All major volcanoes of Java in one tour
	Trekking adventures
	Contact to friendly local people
	Extreme diversity of Java

Tour itinerary: from Krakatoa to Bali, map created using Voyager Map Server featuring Face of the Earth (TM).

In short:

Tour code: JAV_KTT
Best travel period: April-October
Grading: Moderate-Challenging

Tour character:

Easy to challenging hikes and trekking (up to 3 days), camping, simple guesthouses and comfortable hotels where available.

Next departures:

no scheduled dates at present

+ individual dates

Price (p.p.): From 1870 EUR

(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
	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)
Day 2:	Jakarta - 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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Day 7:	Scenic train ride to Yogyakarta Acc.: very good mid-class hotel in downtown Yogya(B, L)
Day 8:	Merapi volcano and its surroundings Further excursions / observation of Merapi volcano depending on activity Acc.: as before (Yogya) (B, D)
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)
Day 10:	Kelud volcano Full day to observe the active lava dome of Kelud volcano. Acc.: as before (Kelud area) (B, L, D)
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)
Day 12:	First etappe on the trek to Semeru Acc.: Camping (B, L, D)
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)
Day 14:	Hike back to Ranu Pani and 4WD transfer to Bromo Acc.: Comfortable hotel bungalows at the rim of the Bromo-Tengger caldera (B, L)
Day 15:	Bromo volcano Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the Tengger caldera Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B, D)
Day 16:	Sunrise over the caldera - 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)
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)
Day 18:	End of tour or extension program on Bali Acc.: none (B)

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.