Thursday, February 25, 2016

North Sulawesi Volcano Adventure 9 Days Tour

Soputan Volcano
Soputan Volcano
This is special Volcano Adventure Tours to explore the North Sulawesi Volcano. This tour will take you to some Active Volcanoes such Lokon, Mahawu, Soputan, Ambang, and Karangetang.

North Sulawesi Volcano Adventure 9 Days Tour

Itinerary:
Day 01 : MANADO ARRIVAL – TOMOHON
Arrive in Manado, we will direcly drive to Tomohon City. Overnight and rest, prepare for the trekking tommorow.  We will stay at a medium class Hotel.
Day 02 : LOKON AND MAHAWU VOLCANO TREKKING
After breakfast, we trek to Lokon volcano. We will reach around 1500 meters ASL to see the crater of Lokon. It will takes about 4 hours trekking to reach the edge of the crater and back to starting point. After, we will continue drive to Rurukan village. From here, we will start trekking to Mahawu crater. On the afternoon, bcak to the Hotel.
Day 03 : TOMOHON – TOURE – SOPUTAN VOLCANO
After breakfast, we will take you to Climb Soputan Volcano until the camping area nearby the crater. During the night, we will stay in a tent.

Day 04 : BASE CAMP – SOPUTAN PEAK – WINORANGIAN – TOMBATU
Early Morning, We will start trekking to the summit of Soputan of 1.784m. After enjoying the view, from the top we will trek down trough the valley of Manimpotrok and direct trough the narrow trail to Winorangian Village. The car is already wait for us, we will drive to Tombatu Village, overnight here.
Day 05 : Leisure and Rest at Bunaken
Free Program at Bunaken National Park
Day 06 SAIL TO SIAU ISLAND
Sail to Siau Island by Public Speed Boat take 3 hours, arrive in Siau, overnight at Tent
Day O7 :CLIMB KRANGETANG VOLCANO
Full Days Explore and Climb Karangetang Volcano, at Night we will looking good Location for
Day 08 : EXTRA DAYS EXPLORE MT KARANGETANG VOLCANO
Extra days for observations of Karangetang, If Karangetang is active, we could plan two full days to observe its activity from as close as safely location area of Mount Karangetang
Day 09: SAIL TO MENADO
Depending on the boat schedules, we sail back to Manado, and Overnight At Hotel or Direct Flight. End of Service.

Volcano Info:

Mount Lokon and Mount Empung are twin volcano (2.2 km/1.4 mi apart) in the northern Sulawesi, Indonesia, roughly 10 km (6 mi) south of Manado. Both rise above the Tondano plain and are among active volcanoes of Sulawesi. Mount Lokon has a flat and craterless top.

Mount Mahawu is a stratovolcano located immediately east from Lokon-Empung volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The volcano is capped with 180 m wide and 140 m deep crater with two pyroclastic cones in the northern flanks. A small explosive eruption was recorded in 1789. In 1994, fumaroles, mudpots and small geysers actitivies were observed along the greenish shore of a crater lake

Soputan Volcano is a stratovolcano in the northern arm of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It sits on the southern rim of the Tondano caldera, constructed in the Quaternary period, and is one of the most active volcanoes in Sulawesi.
In 2004, it erupted with lava oozing down its southwest slope. No fatalities were recorded. On the morning of 6 June 2008, it erupted sending heat clouds of debris as far as 4 km down its slopes, and ash 2 km into the air. It erupted again at 21:03 UTC on 2 July 2011 spewing ash and smoke 5,000 metres into the air, and 2011 is On Going Eruption

Ambang Volcano is a complex of volcanoes at the western of the northern arm of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. There are two lakes, lake Mo’oat and lake Tondok (Danau Mo’oat and danau Tondok), at an elevation of 750 m. The larger of the two lakes is Mo’oat. Both of them are side by side. The volcano contains several craters up to 400 m in diameter and five solfatara fields The only historical account of its eruption occurred somewhere in 1850s.

Karangetang Volcano (also known as Api Siau) is a volcano located on the north side of Siau Island in Indonesia. The island is inhabited by 22,000 people.It is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia having erupted forty-one times since 1675. A pyroclastic flow in 1997 killed three people.
Current activity



Friday, February 12, 2016

Mount Semeru and Mount Welirang Volcano Trekking

Pondok Welirang

Mt Welirang is an active volcano. The altitude of the summit is 3156 meters above the sea level. It is located east Java.This volcano is the second volcano which produce sulfur after Ijen Crater. This tour will combine with the top of Java trekking, the Semeru. Please check our itinerary bellow!

Itinerary:
Day 01 Surabaya – Malang City – Tumpang (D)
I will Pick up at Juanda Airport then from Surabaya we will drive Drive to Malang with air conditioning vehicle take 3,5 hours, we will overnight in Overnight in Tumpang Village – Homestay / Malang

Day 02 Malang – Tumpang – Ranupane- Kalimati Camp (B,L,D)
In The Morning after breakfast, we drive to Ranupane Village and starting to trekking take 6-8 hours to Kalimati Camp or Arcapada camp before sun down. We will hike in good pace while enjoying view of Mt Argopuro. Sometime you will spot the big smoke erupted from Mt Semeru in every 20 minutes or so. Hopefully all the member will arrive in Ranu Kumbolo in afternoon, then having lunch and short break.
Our journey continue to Kalimati (Dead River) with passing vast field of savannah just about the feet of Mt Semeru. Here you will stay in a camp, having resting to prepare summit attack in the midnight. As the climbing will take tool of energy we suggest you to have a good sleep.
note: on 2010 frequency of eruption is unpredictable

Day 03 Semeru Summit – Ranu Kumbolo Lakes – RanuPane – Cemoro Lawang(B,L)
In the dark you will start climbing on rough ground, steep hike about an hour to Arcapada. You have to be careful due the landslide common happen in these area, so make sure that you have a strong torch to light your path. The route to the summit quite straightforward, in the sandy lose ground will again test your stamina. Prepare to slide down when you try to go up. Having trekking poles will be valuable to help you balances with the movement. Most people reach the summit about 3 hours, but it depends on everybody’s ability to keep going. It’s been advised by National Park to decent the summit before mid day due the gas produces by continuing smokes of Mt Semeru.
Standing at Peak of Java
Reaching the summit (Mahameru 3676m) you will enjoy the view of the major part of East Java. You will stand in the highest mountain in Java. You have to see the small-scale eruption every 20 minutes full of smokes and stones. So enjoy your achievement today, you’ve deserved it but mind do not too close to the crater as the Mt Semeru is an active volcano.
Then we descend from summit back to Kalimati (camp) to have breakfast and to rest for a long morning trek. After breakfast we will continue to Ranu Kumbolo and after lunch times here continue trekking to Ranu Pane village using different router via Mount Ayek-ayek the foot of Mount Semeru. We’ll Arrived in Ranu Pane you need to rest before another trip to Mt Bromo. After lunch at porter house Drive to cemoro lawang by jeep cross savanna then check in Hotel in Cemoro lawang at Cemara Indah or Lava View Hotel
iew of Bromo Tengger semeru from Mount Pananjakan

Day 04 Mount Pananjakan Sunrise – Mount Bromo – Tretes (B,D)
Early morning we will take you to see the spectacular sunrise from Mt Penanjakan with 4WD jeep. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Semeru and Mt Bromo from the summit of Mt Penanjakan.Then we will drive you through vast of sandy area (lautan pasir = ocean of sands) across to go to summit of Mt Bromo. It is a concrete well mark steps to the edges of great crater. From here you can see the ocean beach and viewing the Hindu’s temple held by Tengger Tribe from Bromo. Then we will drive to tretes village will be take 2-3 hours, overnight at Surya Hotel

Day 05 Mount Welirang Trekking (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we ready for starting Trek to Mount Welirang. Will be take 5-6 hrs hike through a lush temperate mountain forest to the second camp at about 2700 m elevation. Our camp will be set up near the village of the sulphur workers, who live here during their 5-days shifts. The village consists mostly of simple huts and is a perfect setting for interesting photography. For the workers, we will be a welcomes distraction and they are usually happy to show us around. During the trek, we only need to carry small daypacks. Overnight in tents.

Day 06 Explore Welirang Summit – Cangar Village – Mt Bromo (B,L)
In the Morning we start hiking to Summit 3100m area of Welirang volcano and its extensive fumarole’s fields Today, we have time to explore the summit craters of Welirang and its large fumaroles fields,- the sites where the sulphur is being quarried using primitive tools. Together with the miners, we walk up the mountain to its top dotted with craters and fumaroles (2-3 hours walk). The rest of day free to explore the fumaroles or the rest of the mountain, then we going we will using different route for downhill to Cangar Village will be take 5-6 hours, then continue drive to Batu Highland. Overnight at Dedaunan Home and Garden.

Day 07: Malang – Transfer (B)
Transfer to Juanda airport will be take 3 hours drive. End of Service

Included:
• Private Land Transportation with AC
• Meal with BLD Condition
• Tent, Matress and Sleeping Bag
• Private Jeep from Tumpang to Ranupane Village
• Private Jeep from Ranupane village to Cemoro Lawang
• Private Jeep to Mt Pananjakan Sunrise and Bromo Tour
• Permit Entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
• Ticket Arjuno Welirang Mountain Nature Reserve.
• Porters Team
• Accommodation in base on twin share
• English Speaking Trekking Guides

Excluded:
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Meal in Restaurants without BLD indication by itinerary, we will drop to Local Restaurants
• Additional Food, Soft drink, Refreshment, Beer and Snack
• Personal Expenses
• Tips, Phone, etc

What to bring:
• Daypack or backpack
• Trekking shoes or walking shoes with good Condition
• Raincoat
• Warm Jacket
• Trekking poles
• Clothes easy to dry when it wet (top and trouser for walking)
• Personal medicine
• Snack or personal food for nibble
• Camera or documentation stuff (don’t forget to keep it dry and safe).
• Head torch/Torch with good durability
• Sunhat and Sunglasses
• Personal Toiletries

Friday, February 5, 2016

Indonesia Volcano expedition From Anak Krakatau to Mount Tambora

explore volcano

This is expedition of Indonesia Volcano on the South ring of Fire. We will take you to explore more than 12 volcanoes in Indonesia across java, Bali, Lombok and sumbawa Islands. Tour duration is 24 days, and the difficulty of the tour will be a combination of soft trekking and hard trekking.

Itinerary Program

Day 1: Arrive in Jakarta – Carita Beach, West Coast of Java
Transfer day pick up service from Jakarta International airport or Hotel. The transfer drive will take around 3 hours to the west coast of Java. Stay in a nice beach lodge in Carita.

Day 2: Sail to Anak Krakatoa, explore the Anak Krakatau Volcano
After breakfast, ready for sail using speed boat to Krakatoa island, we will climb Anak Krakatau, also obervation on the anak Krakatoa, overnight in tent on sertung island, Panjang island, or anak Krakatoa defend on Active Volcano, we will see situation on Going.

Day 3: Sail Back to Carita, Transfer to Garut
in the morning we sail back to Carita, we will stop for Snorkeling and see coral reef on krakatoa island, and continuing sail to carita beach, then continue drive take 5-6 hours to Garut, overnight in Hotel at Cipanas Hotspring Area

Day 4: Explore Mt Papandayan Volcano, Kamojang Geyser – Hotel with Natural Hot Spring Water
Morning wake up, we will drive to small city callled Garut, directly to to Kamojang Geyser. It is a Volcanic Complex, in here we can see of Geothermal Power Plan operate by Chevron Energy and Also Mud Volcano Activity and Steaming at Kamojang Geyser this is one of Accident Driling in 1926 by Dutch Colonial and until now still have pressure from underground and after exploration continue drive to Mt Papandayan then Visit Mount Papandayan will be take around 2 hours, one of most active Volcano in West Java, only walk about 300m we can very close to the craters of Mount Papandayan. After finis trip to Mt Papandayan, overnight at Same Hotel.

Day 5: Travel By Train to Yogyakarta – Home Stay at Selo Village on Mountain
In the Moring tranfer to Tasik Malaya Train station then using Train executive take 5 hours to Yogyakarta, continue drive take 2 hours to Sello Village, overnight at a small Guest House.

Day 6: Climb Mt Merapi – Free Program – Hotel in Yogyakarta. possible to Visit Borobudur Temple and City Tour
Start in the dark at 01.00 am, we will leave the homestay, starting trek to hike Mount Merapi, it will be 4-5 hours hike, and around before sunrise we will arrival in Summit of Mount Merapi 2998m. After exploring the volcano, going down for Breakfast at Pasar Bubrah. Back to Selo Village, to the homestay. Next activity, optional visit to Borobudur temple and southern part of Merapi volcano. On the afternoon, we will arrive in Jogjakarta, resting nicely in the Hotel at Yogyakarta.

Day 7: Transfer to Malang by Train – Homestay in Tumpang
Using Execuitve Train we will go to Malang. It will take 5 hours but the view will be very nice. Additional 1 hours drive to Tumpang Village, overnight at a homestay.

Day 8: Trek to Mt Semeru camp to Kali Mati – Tent
In The Morning after simple breakfast about 06:00 am, we will drive to Ranupane Village 2100m using 4wd Jeep and then directly start walking. The trekking will  take 6-8 hours to the Kalimati Camp 2700m. Here, you will stay in a camp, rest as relax as you can to prepare for the summit attack at 12.00 midnight. 

Day 9: Climb Peak of Mt Semeru – trek back to Ranupane Village – Homestay at Ranu Pane Village
In the dark you will start climbing on rough ground, Having trekking poles will be valuable to help you balances with the movement. Most people reach the summit about 3 hours, but it depends on everybody’s ability to keep going. It’s been advised by National Park to decent the summit before mid day due the gas produces by continuing smokes of Mt Semeru.
Reaching the summit (Mahameru 3676m) you will enjoy the view of the major part of East Java. You will stand in the highest mountain in Java. You have to see the small-scale eruption every 20 minutes full of smokes and stones. So enjoy your achievement today, you’ve deserved it but mind do not too close to the crater as the Mt Semeru is an active volcano.
Then we descend from summit back to Kalimati (camp) to have breakfast and to rest for a long morning trek. After breakfast we will continue to Ranu Kumbolo and will back trekking to Ranu Pane village using different router via Mount Ayek-ayek the foot of Mount Semeru or same route. We’ll Arrived in Ranu Pane, overnight at Guest House

Day 10: Bromo Sunrise – Mt Bromo Volcano – tranfer to Kawah Ijen Volcano – Homestay at Coffee Plantation
Early morning we will take you to see the spectacular sunrise from Mt Penanjakan with 4WD jeep. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Semeru and Mt Bromo from the summit of Mt Penanjakan.Then we will drive you through vast of sandy area (lautan pasir = ocean of sands) across to go to summit of Mt Bromo. It is a concrete well mark steps to the edges of great crater. From here you can see the ocean beach and viewing the Hindu’s temple held by Tengger Tribe from Bromo. Then Come back to for Beakfast and check out from the Hotel to drive 5 hours to Blawan Village, After check in Homestay, visit Swimming Pool by Natural hot spring water and visit Waterfall close from the Homestay overnight at Home stay – Sempol Blawan Village 

Day 11: Kawah Ijen Volcano Hiking – Transfer to Munduk Village – Bali – Eco Hotel
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, we drive a short way to the start of the trail that leads up to the active beautiful crater of Kawah Ijen volcano (about 1-2 hr hiking) with its famous blue acid lake (which is the most acid in the world!) and the hot, partly liquid sulphur deposits. The fumaroles are so hot that sulphur comes out as green vapour. After plenty of observation time, we leave the Ijen Plateau then after clean and washing, we drive take 2 hours to Ketapang for Transfer to your Hotel in Bali, from Gilimanuk Harbour using private car for transfer to your hotel in Munduk Highland

D12 Jungle and Village Trekking -Munduk
In the Morning we trekking around Village of Munduk Visit Waterfall, Country side and Tamblingan Lake also visit Ulun danu temple and traditional market, then back to Hotel for relaxing, overnight at same Hotel

D13 Transfer to Besakih Temple, for Prepare climb Mt Agung – Homestay
Transfer to Besakih temple, on the way we will have short trekking to Mount Batur Volcanoes and also Ubud Village, overnight at Guest House at Besakih Village

Day 14: Night Trekking to Climb Mt Agung – Ubud Village
Night Trekking to Climb Mount Agung Volcano 2900m, this trek will be take 5-6 hours until the peak, normally before sunrise already in peak, then going back to Village, transfer to Ubud overnight at Ubud Hotel– Free Program

Day 15: Transfer to Airport, flight to Bima, continue drive to Pancasila Village – Homestay
In the Morning transfer to Airport for Flight to Bima, then drive take 5-6 hours to pancasila Village, overnight at Homestay/Local House

Day 16: Trekking to Mt Tambora – Tent
after breakfast starting for trekking cross rainforest jungle to Pos 3 2500m, this route sometimes have avoid with leechess, trekking will be take 6-7 hours, if possible will continue trekking to Pos 4. overnight at tent.

Day 17: Tambora Peak and trek Back to Pancasila – Homestay
verry early morning, trekking to summit of mount Tambora with elevation 2815 m, the largest crater in the world. last eruption at 1815, dramatic sunrise on the top of Mount Tambora the back to Pos 3 for relaxing and trekking back to pancasila Village, overnight at Homestay.

Day 18-19: Sailing adventurer from Pancasila to Lombok Island, overnight at Boat
snorkeling, fishing, and Relaxing, this will be overnight at Boat, we will across Moyo Island, Medang Island, and same Small islands

Day 20: Transfer to Senaru Village – Hotel
continue sailing to Lombok, arive in Lombok we drive take 3 hours to Senaru Village / Sembalun Village, overnight at Eco Hotel.

Day 21: Trek to Mt Rinjani via Sembalun Lawang – Tent
in the morning after breakfast ready starts from Sembalun Lawang with a gentle ascent walking through open grassland used as cattle grazing by local people. Resting at Pos I Pemantauan (1,300), after about three hours from Sembalun we reach Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500m) enjoying the beautiful views of Mt. Rinjani’s summit (3,726m). After another hour’s ascent to Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800m), we start the steep 3.5 hour climb amidst the pine-like Casuarina species locally known as Cemara, perhaps seeing evidence of wild pigs and the long-tailed grey macaque monkeys to the camp site at Plawangan 2 Sembalun crater rim (2,639m), overnight at Tents

Day 22: Climb Peak of Mt Rinjjani – Segara Anakan Lake – Tent
A 3 am start is necessary for the hard three-hour climb to the summit (3,726m) on volcanic screen. Once there, enjoy proud feelings of satisfaction and the amazing sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali, Mt. Agung and Sumbawa, and down to the lake Segara Anak (2,000m) within the Rinjani crater. Mt. Baru (2,351m) is an island in the lake and an active volcano, last erupting dramatically in 1994. Return down the ridge passing numerous edelweiss plants bunga abadi to the crater rim camp for a well-deserved breakfast. It takes two to three hours down the steep trail to the Crater Lake and Day 2’s camp. The rest of the day is spent relaxing, swimming in the lake and exploring the caves and pilgrimage hot springs, believed to have healing powers. Overnight at Tents

Day 23: Trek back via Senaru Village – transfer to Senggigi – Hotel
After breakfast leave the lake and climb for two hours up to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,461m). After lunch enjoy the views of the lake from the other side, relax, explore and await the sunset. If the wind is cold, you may prefer to descend two hours to Pos 3 Mondokan Lokaq and camp in the more sheltered forest. After lunch continues descend down the long trail to Senaru village (601m), through thick tropical forests rich in flora, bird life and a variety of butterflies. You might see orchid and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way, with village stories and local legends related by your guide. Features include the Batu Penyesalan stone and banyan tree bunut ngengkang that looks like someone standing with their legs apart. After seven hours walk from the rim, (or five hours from Pos 3 Mondokan Lokaq), the trek ends at Rinjani Trek Centre at the road head in Senaru, then drive to Senggigi overnight at Resort Hotel.

Day 24: Transfer to Airport – End Trip

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Mount Bromo Tour, Kawah Ijen Tour also Batu Malang Tours

Ijen Crater
Ijen Crater
This special tour is a combination of two most popular place on East Java. Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif Caldera, East Java, Indonesia. The crater of Bromo the most well-known active crater. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia. The Ijen Crater is located inside a large caldera of Ijen, around  20 kilometers wide. This two places is worth to visit on East Java.

Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen Volcano Walking Tour

Grade : Easy – Moderate
Duration : 4 days 3 night

Day 1: Juanda Airport/Malang Airport – Cemoro Lawang
Pickup from Juanda airport, we will drive 3 hours to Probolinggo, if enough time we will visit Madakaripura Waterfall then continue to Cemoro Lawang (best view for see Mount Bromo and Sand of Sea)for check in Cemara Indah Hotel in Cemoro lawang. (will be change following your arrival times at Juanda Airport)

Day 2: Pananjakan – Mount Bromo – Sempol
Early morning we will take you to see the spectacular sunrise from Mt Penanjakan with 4WD jeep. You will enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Semeru and Mt Bromo from the summit of Mt Penanjakan.Then we will drive you through vast of sandy area (lautan pasir = ocean of sands) across to go to summit of Mt Bromo. It is a concrete well mark steps to the edges of great crater. From here you can see the ocean beach and viewing the Hindu’s temple held by Tengger Tribe from Bromo. Then we will drive to Sempol Village, driving will be take around 5-6 hours
From Sempol village where we stay overnight we are going to trekking to Pal Tuding and Ijen Crater. You can capture the view of waterfall and hot spring water near Ijen if enough times. Overnight at Catimor Home stay Blawan or Arabica Homestay at Sempol.

Day 3: Mount Ijen Crater – BATU Malang
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, we drive a short way start of the trail that leads up to the active beautiful crater of Kawah Ijen volcano (about 1-2 hr hiking with distance 3 km hike) arriving at RIM 2400m we will explore the Kawah Ijen with its famous blue acid lake (which is the most acid in the world!) and the hot, partly liquid sulphur deposits. The fumaroles are so hot that sulphur comes out as green vapor. After plenty of observation time, we leave the Ijen Plateau then Transfer to Malang City will be take 6-7 hours, overnight Batu Highland at Dedaunan Home and Garden or Similar Hotel

Day 4: Malang City Tour – Juanda Airport
In the morning visit Batu Highland tour, Singosari Temple then also Visit Wonosari Tea Plantation or Safari Park Zoo by your choose (this will be follow your flight departure) then Transfer to Juanda Airport will be take around 3 hours from Malang.

End Trip




PRICE: Contact Us

INCLUDED:
  • Land transportation by Private Car/Minibus with Air Conditioning
  • 4 Wheel-drive Jeep to Mount Pananjakan – Bromo
  • 3 Night Accommodations base on twin/Triple share at Cemara Indah Hotel standard Room and Catimor Homestay – Blawan, Dedaunan Cottage Home and Garden Batu Highland or similar
  •  Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Permits and Donations to Bromo National Park and Kawah Ijen National Park
  • English speaking guide
EXCLUDED:
Flights, Travel insurance, extra meals, Alcoholic , all permit of city tour at Malang, also for permit to Safari Park if you need visit Safari Park zoo, beverages and snack, Laundry and other personal expenses, Tips and Any expenses due to flight delay or cancellation.

WHAT TO BRING:
Good and comfortable trekking shoes, Trekking sandal, Comfortable suits and T – Shirt, Sandals/slippers, Warm cloth, Rain coats, Day pack, Flash light, Camera (keep dry from rain), Personal medicine and first aid kit and other personal things.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

From East Java Volcano to Central Java Beauty, Merapi, Prambanas, and Dieng

bromo
Bromo
This is a very different tours to enjoy East Java and Central Java. First we will enjoy trekking for the Volcano in East Java, then continue to Central Java. This adventure itinerary will take you to explore Kawah Ijen, Raung Volcano, Welirang, Semeru, Kelud, Merapi and Dieng Volcano Complex. 

Duration of the tours: 15 Days

Day 1: Surabaya – Malang
Pickup from Juanda Airport then Transfer to your Hotel

Day 2: Malang -Tumpang – Ranupane- Kalimati Camp
In The Morning after simple breakfast about 06:00 am, we drive to Ranupane Village 2100m and then directly starting to trekking take 6-8 hours to Kalimati Camp 2700m before sun down. overnight at Tent

Day 3: Semeru Summit – Ranu Kumbolo Lakes – Ranu Pane – Cemoro Lawang
In the dark you will start climbing on rough ground, take 3 hours Reaching the summit (Mahameru 3676m) you will enjoy the view of the major part of East Java. You will stand in the highest mountain in Java.
Then we descend from summit back to Kalimati (camp) to have breakfast and to rest for a long morning trek. After breakfast we will continue to Ranu Kumbolo and will back trekking to Ranu Pane village. We’ll Arrived in Ranu Pane and we Drive to cemoro lawang by jeep cross savanna Then check in in Cemoro lawang Village

Day 4: Mount Pananjakan – Mount Bromo – Sempol Village
Early morning we will take you to see the spectacular sunrise from Mt Penanjakan with 4WD jeep.. Then Come back to Hotel – Free Program staying Cemara Indah enjoying Mount Bromo Area, Sightseeing continue drive to Sempol Village
10 am in the morning we will drive to Sempol Blawan Village
From Sempol-Blawan village where we stay overnight we are going to trekking to Pal Tuding and Ijen Crater. After checkin Homestay, visit Swimming Pool by Natural hot spring water.
overnight at Catimor Home stay – Sempol Blawan.

Day 5: Mount Ijen Crater – Sumber Waringin Village
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, we drive a short way to the start of the trail that leads up to the active beautiful crater of Kawah Ijen volcano (about 1-2 hr hiking) with its famous blue acid lake (which is the most acid in the world!) and the hot, partly liquid sulphur deposits. The fumaroles are so hot that sulphur comes out as green vapour. After plenty of observation time, we leave the Ijen Plateau then after clean and washing, we drive to sumber Waringin Village, overnight in Homestay

Day 6: Mount Raung Trekking
in the morning after breakfast we start the Trek until Demit Hut Camp, this route will be across virgin forest in java. Overnight in tent

Day 7: Explore mount Raung
early morning trekking to summit region of Raung and explore the Summit and see the Big Crater with still smoke going up and hike back to village. Overnight in the Homestay in the Sumber Waringi Village.

Day 8: Sumber Waringin – Malang
In the morning we drive to Malang using south route, also we will stop at Pasirian river where is the Lava Flowing from Mount Semeru. We will drive take 7-8 hours, then overnight in Pelangi Hotal Malang.

Day 9: Mount Welirang Trekking
After breakfast, we drive about 1-2 hours to Tretes Village for starting Trek to Mount Welirang.
Will be take 5-6 hrs hike through a lush temperate mountain forest to the second camp at about 2700 m elevation. Our camp will be set up near the village of the sulphur workers, who live here during their 5-days shifts. The village consists mostly of simple huts and is a perfect setting for interesting photography. For the workers, we will be a welcomes distraction and they are usually happy to show us around. During the trek, we only need to carry small daypacks. overnight in tents.

Day 10: Explore Welirang Summit – Malang
In the Morning we start hiking to Summit area of Welirang volcano and its extensive fumarole’s fields Today, we have time to explore the summit craters of Welirang and its large fumaroles fields,- the sites where the sulphur is being quarried using primitive tools. Together with the miners, we walk up the mountain to its top dotted with craters and fumaroles (2-3 hours walk). The rest of day free to explore the fumaroles or the rest of the mountain, then we going down to Camp Site, and After lunch we going back to Tretes Village and Overnight again in Malang – Pelangi Hotel.

Day 11: Malang – Kediri
After you take breakfast we will drive about 3-4 hours to Kediri City, we directly visit and explore Mount Kelud by Car then drive to Kediri city and we will overnight in Bukit Daun Cottage and Resort

Day 12 Kediri – Prambanan – Yogya
In the morning we visit mount Kelud, then after explore the Volcano, we drive to Yogya. We will stop at Prambanan Temple, overnight in Duta Garden guesthouse, I hope still have times to explore Mailiboro Road also Kraton Yogyakarta.

Day 13 Mount Merapi Trekking – Borobudur
In the dark 01.00 am, we leaving the hotel to drive 2 hours to Sello Village, 3 am in the morning starting trek to hike Mount Merapi, this will be take 4 hours hike, and around 7 am we arrival in Summit of Mount Merapi 2998m, after explore we going down take Breakfast at Pasar Bubrah, then comeback to Selo Village. Then drive to Borobudur for explore the Big Temple in Java. Lunch times in Local Restaurant. After explore we drive to Wonosobo, overnight in Surya Hotel – Wonosobo city.

Day 14 Explore Dieng Volcano Complex
Full day explore Dieng Volcano Complex 2700m, we will visit kawah sikidang, color lakes, Geothermal energy and also going to Dieng theather to see the Movie history of Dieng Plateu, then after this we drive to Yogya, overnight in Duta Garden Guesthouse

Day 15 Yogya – Airport
After Breakfast, direct transfer to Solo Airport or Yogyakarta Airport
End Trip

Price : Contact us

Included:
Private Land Transportation with AC
Ticket and Insurance Permit Ijen National Park
Permit AlasPurwo Ijen National Park, Mount Welirang, Mount Kelud, Mount Merapi National Park
Porters Team on Mount Welirang Trip
Tent and Sleeping Bag on Welirang Trip
All Accommodation with Air conditioning standard Room.
English Speaking Guides and Local Guide for some Tours
Meal with BLD Condition

Excluded:
Personal Travel Insurance
Ticket for Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple total USD 23
Meal in Restauran without BLD indication by itinerary
Additional Food, Soft drink, Refreshment
Personal Expenses
Tips, Phone, etc

Equipments to carry:
Daypack or backpack
Trekking shoes or walking shoes with good Condition
Raincoat
Warm Jacket
Trek poles
Clothes easy to dry when it wet (top and trouser for walking)
Personal medicine
Snack or personal food for nibble
Camera or documentation stuff (don’t forget to keep it dry and safe).
Head torch/Torch with good durability
Sunhat and Sunglasses
Personal Toiletries

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Mount Semeru Trekking and Bromo Sunrise Tour 4 day

semeru
Semeru
This itinerary is a short trip for Semeru Volcano and also enjoying the beauty of Bromo areas. Mount Semeru is highest Volcano in Java, one of the most popular volcano to climb. So, check out our best itinerary below!

Day 1: Surabaya/Juanda – Malang
Pickup from Juanda Airport Surabaya then transfer to Malang take3-4hours drive, overnight in GuestHouse,Tumpang Village/Ranu Pane Village(B,D)

Day 2: Tumpang – Ranu Pane Village – Kalimati Camp 2700m
Early Morning ,after breakfast drive by 4wd Jeep to Ranupane, then continue to start trekking to KaliMati Camp take7-8hours,overnight at KaliMati Camp(B,L,D)

Day 3: Semeru Summit 3676m – Cemoro Lawang Village
start at 2am, we ready to reaching the peak of MountSemeru3676m,normally take3-4hours to the peak with little bit difficult thePath to Climb peak of MtSemeru, then trek back to Ranu Pane and continue drive by 4wd Jeep to Cemoro Lawang, overnight at Hotel(B,L)

Day  4: Bromo Sunrise – Surabaya
early morning we drive by jeep fo rBromo Sunrise over the caldera to see sunrise at view point – then continue to Climb Mt Bromo to see the Volcano and after that ready transfer to Surabaya (B)

Price: Contact Us
Price included
Private Land Transportation with AC and Jeep 4WD
Ticket and Insurance Permit Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park
Porters Team
Tent, Matress and Sleeping Bag(byrequest)
Accommodation in Malang/RanuPane/Tumpang
Accommodation in Cemara Indah Hotel
English Speaking Guides
Meal with BLD Condition

Price excluded:
Air Fare and Airport Tax
Personal Travel Insurance
Additional Food, Soft drink, Refreshment
Personal Expenses
Tips, Phone, etc

Monday, February 1, 2016

Sulawesi Overland Tours 12 Days 11 Nights

Tanah Toraja
Tanah Toraja
This is Sulawesi Overland Tours 12 Days 11 Nights. We will visit Makassar, Tana Toraja, Rafting at Toraja, Pendolo, Tentena, Ampana, Palu, Gorontalo, Minahasa and Finish Manado.

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Mini participants : two persons

Itenerary:
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN MAKASAR (D)
Pick up service, you will meet our Tour Guide at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar. After that, transfer directly to Makassar the capital town of South Sulawesi. Then we will take you on a half day city tour visiting The Museum of Balla Lompoa where we can find all ancient collection from the royal family of Gowa kingdom. Onwards to Sulawesi Miniature Garden to see all types of South Sulawesian traditional houses. Afterwards, we will visit Akkarena Beach Tanjung Bunga for resfreshment. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. After dinner check in at for stay overnight – located on the beach front.

Day 02: DRIVE TO TANA TORAJA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, take approx. 8 hours scenic drive to Tana Toraja with many photo-stops en route, passing through the Buginese villages with their typical wooden houses. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon stop on the Puncak Lakawan for having coffee break while enjoy the wonderful view of Mount Buttukabobong. In the afternoon arrive in Rantepao. Dinner and stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: FULL DAY TANA TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will take you on a full day Tana Toraja tour. In the morning we drive to Batutumonga highland, where we can enjoy the spectacular views of blue mountains, green rice terraces & other unique sites around the spot. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Rantepao. In the afternoon, we visit Lemo where we can find hanging graves with its rows of Tau-Tau effigies. On to Londa, a natural grave where the deceased are entombed. Kete Kesu is a traditional Torajan village where we can see the Tongkonan houses and the rice barns. Than back to Hotel for dinner and stay overnight.

Day 04: TORAJA – PENDOLO (B,L,D)
After breakfast, drive to Pendolo via Palopo. The road between Tana Toraja to Palopo offers us many spectacular views. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, arrive in Pendolo a small town, located on the south shore of Lake Poso. Dinner and stay overnight at Hotel – simple accommodation.

Day 05: PENDOLO – TENTENA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Tentena. Today, we will take a charter boat, crossing the crystal clear waters of Lake Poso. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Tentena. After lunch, we will visit the Wera Saluopa waterfall, famous for its multi stepped waterfall. Dinner and stay overnight at Cottage – simple accommodation.

Day 06: TENTENA – PALU (B,L,D)
After breakfast, set out to Palu. On the way we will visit the Sulewana Waterfall. Lunch will be served in Poso. In the afternoon, arrive in Palu. Dinner and stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: PALU – DONGGALA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will take you on a full day tour to Donggala. We will stop in Kampong Lere to see the traditional house of Joyo Kodi, the house of the former king of Kaili people. Then we will take a walk through a fishing village near Donggala. Lunch will be served on a sandy beach seashore. After lunch, we will take a short city tour in Donggala by traditional horse carriage. In the afternoon, transfer directly to Prince John Dive Resort Tanjung Karang.

Day 08: DONGGALA (B,L,D)
Free program at Prince John Dive Resort

Day 09: DONGGALA – GORONTALO (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Gorontalo, passing through several villages where we can see the local life. Lunch en route. Late in the afternoon, arrive in Gorontalo. Dinner and stay overnight at Hotel Quality Gorontalo.

Day 10: GORONTALO – MANADO (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we drive to the capital town of North Sulawesi “Manado” by passing through the picturesque villages, white sandy beaches, coconut and clove plantations. Late in the afternoon, arrive in Manado. Then direct transfer to your hotel for dinner and stay overnight at.

Day 11: FULL DAY MINAHASA HIGHLAND TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, start from your hotel to highland places visiting Woloan village an area with a big group of carpenters, they are building the traditional Minahasa wooden house for sell. Tomohon traditional wet market, selling vegetables, traditional food of Minahasan such as wild pig, Dog, mice even snake. Temboan hilltop, if not cloudy you can enjoy the fantastic panorama of line of vegetables, farms, Bitung port and Tondano Lake with rice field surroundings. Here is a good photo spot. Drive around Tondano Lake with its goldfish farm. After lunch visiting Hill of love with the spring water and 2435 stairs around this hill but before visiting Pulutan village that produces clay pottery. This tour is uncompleted if you not seeing the Linow Lake in Lahendong because the sulfur and sunshine, after the spectacular tours and dinner with Manado view you will be pick up to your hotel.

Day 12: TRANSFER OUT (B)
After breakfast, transfer directly to Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado to catch your flight for your next destination.

The above prices include private ac car based, tour as per program, English or other required languages speaking guide, entrance fees, full board meals, mineral water during tour ( Aqua ), tax & service and accommodation based on the above hotels mentioned.