2 Days Surabaya Sojourn
2 Days Bromo Sunrise Tour
2 Days Glimpse of Bromo
3 Days Madura Discovery
3 Days Surabaya City Highlights & Bromo
Tour
3 Days Bromo & Surabaya Tour
3 Days Bromo & Baluran Trails
5 Days East Java Explorer
4 Days The Wild East
4 Days East Java Highlights
5 Days Ancient Culture of Java
5 Days Splendors of Java
5 Days Surabaya - Bali Overland
5 Days Yogya - Bali Overland
3 Days Volcanic Explorer
5 Days Eastern Natural Wonders
5 Days Mt. Semeru & Bromo Traverse
7 Days The Tale of Three Peaks
2 Days Trek to Mt. Welirang
Sightseeing Tours
Transit
Tours
Transfers
3
Days East Java Swing |
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5
Days Mt. Semeru & Bromo Traverse
Tour Code: AKS-16
ITINERARY
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01 = SURABAYA - RANUPANE (L / D) |
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You
will be met and greeted at the airport (arrival flight must
be before 12h00), then transfer to Tumpang village to change
transport with 4-WD (open jeep). Next drive further to Ranupane
through marvelous countryside displaying terraced apple
orchards, primal rain forest with possible sightings of
leaf-eating monkeys. After 2.5 hrs drive, arrive at the
first base camp, Ranupane (2,100 m). Overnight at a mountain
lodge in Ranupane |
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02 = RANUPANE - KALIMATI (B / L / D) |
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Early
trek through a graded trails amidst mountain shrubs and
bushes for about 13 kms to reach the tranquility of Lake
(Ranu) Kumbolo (2,400 m) for lunch, after which the trek
goes on further to Kalimati (2,700 m), an open savannah
providing the best plain to set up the tent as well as providing
best place to monitor continual puffs jetting out from the
vent of Mt. Semeru |
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Day
03 = KALIMATI - SUMMIT - RANUPANE ( B / L / D)
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Extreme
in the morning, start trekking to Arcapada (2,900 m) to
attempt the most strenuous part of the journey to the
summit (3,676 m). The brilliant sunrise (subject to the
weather) on the top highlighted by continual puffs and
sometimes eruptions jetting out from the vent are the
breathtaking rewards (caution: stay a minimum 500 m away
from the vent). Afterwards, descend back to Kalimati for
breakfast and down to Ranu Kumbolo for lunch. In the afternoon,
hike further down to Ranupane.
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04 = RANUPANE - BROMO (B / L / D) |
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After
breakfast, taking a jeep ride along the Tengger mountain
ridge and down to the calderas crossing the sea of sand
to reach Mt. Bromo (2,392 m) with its awesome active crater.
After attempting a 2-hour walk around the rim of the crater,
hiking further to Cemara Lawang to stay overnight. Lunch
and dinner will be served here. |
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05 = BROMO - SURABAYA - DEPARTURE (B) |
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Early
wake up call; and join another jeep ride to the viewpoint
at Mt. Penanjakan (2,700 m) providing the bird's eye view
of the whole national park with Mt. Semeru stands high in
its grandeur far in the background. After sunrise, drive
back to the hotel for breakfast and next transfer to Surabaya
airport for onward departure flight. |
HOTEL USED
RANUPANE = Mountain lodge (simple one)
SEMERU = Tents
BROMO = Bromo Permai, Cafe Lava Hotel, or similar
IJEN = Catimore Guest House or similar.
INCLUSION
- Transportation with Air-condition where possible and non-AC
4-WD drive.
- English speaking guide.
- All admission fees, trekking permission, and baggage handling.
- Accommodation and meals as shown in the itinerary
- Transfers and tours as shown above.
- Government tax and service charge.
- Tents and sleeping mattress during trekking.
- Eating / cooking utensils,
- First aid kits.
NOTES
- The departure flight should be as follows:
a. AKS-16 must be after 14h00 p.m. to ensure convenience of
traveling.
b. AKS-17 must be after 18h00 p.m. to ensure convenience of
traveling.
REMARKS
Range of elevation = 1, 150 meters up to 3,676 meters above
sea level.
Temperature = +/- 20º C at daytime and +/- 5º C at
nighttime.
Class = Classification IV with long, strenuous trek through
wild country,
unmarked trail, and tropical forest
Style = Himalayan Style (several base stops)
Time Duration = 5 Days or 7 Days full of hike, trek, and bush
drive depending on
the weather, trail condition, and stamina
Qualification = Minimum 10 years old, good stamina, and enjoy
outdoor sports.
Season = Best time to enjoy trekking and do photography is during
dry season
when less rain fall in the mountain extending from May up to
October.
Exclusion = Personal natures, insurance, and medication.
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