BROMO - SEMERU VOLCANO TREKKING

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Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the only conservation area in Indonesia that has a sand 'sea'. This unique feature covers a total area of 5,250 hectares at an altitude of about 2,100 m asl.

Beneath the sand sea, seven eruption centres have been found along two intersecting lines, one from east to west and the other from northeast to southwest. From this northeast-southwest line emerged Mt. Bromo, an active volcano which intermittently emits smoke and ash, and is an ever-present threat to the lives of some 3,500 people living below.

The crater of Mt. Bromo has a diameter of about 800 metres from north to south and 600 metres from east to west. Most of the area within a radius of 4 km from the crater centre is considered hazardous.

The Tenggerese people that live around the Park are indigenous to the area and adhere to ancient Hindu beliefs. According to legend, the ancestors of the tribe were members of the Majapahit kingdom who went into exile. Strangely, despite being aware of the potential dangers of Mt. Bromo, the local people seem unafraid. The same goes for the visitors who come to the Park in great numbers, particularly around the time of the "Upacara Kasodo". The Upacara Kasodo (Kasodo Ceremony) is held every year (December/January) at the full moon. Through this ceremony, the Tenggerese invoke the blessings of the deities to ensure an abundant harvest, to be spared from calamity and to be cured of various diseases. To earn such blessings, they climb down the sides of the crater to catch the offerings thrown into the crater by other members of the community above. The scramble for possession of the 'sacrifices' is at once a gripping, but terrifying sight: it is not uncommon for some of the participants to tumble down to the crater's floor.

INTERESTING LOCATIONS / ATTRACTIONS:CEMORO LAWANG : one of entrance gates through which visitors pass to see the expanse of the sand sea and Bromo's crater from a distance; camping is possible here.
TENGGER SAND SEA and MOUNT BROMO: horse riding; climbing up concrete steps to the rim of Mt. Bromo's crater, and witnessing the sunrise.
PANANJAKAN: viewing a magnificent panorama of Mt. Bromo, Mt. Batok, and Mt. Semeru.
RANU PANI, RANU REGULO, RANU KUMBOLO and MOUNT SEMERU. These cool, misty lakes (" 2,200 m asl.) are a frequent stopover on the way to Mt. Semeru's peak (3,676 m asl.).
RANU DARUNGAN LAKE: camping and observing animals and plants; incredible views.
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: June to October, and December to January.

CODE: ITVTP - 01
BROMO - SEMERU VOLCANO TREKKINGDuration: 05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: SURABAYA AIRPORT
GRADE: MODERATE

DAY 01: SURABAYA ARRIVAL – MALANG 

Upon arrival at Surabaya airport, our guide will meet you. Transfer by AC coach to Malang. Check in at De Daunan Hotel, a simple but comfortable accommodation. Rest of the day is free program. (D)

 

DAY 02: MALANG – TUMPANG – RANUPANI – RANU KUMBOLO - KALIMATI

Have an early morning breakfast then check-out from the hotel. Depart to Ranu Pane village by private Jeep 4WD vehicle via Tumpang and Gubugklakah in about 3 hours travel time. From Ranu Pane, we start trekking to Ranu Kumbolo (distance 10 km) and the estimated time is 4 hours. Ranu Kumbolo situated on a valley with the lake covering 12 ha. It is a rest area which has views and upland ecosystems, located at altitude of 2400 asl. We will take a break for lunch here before continuing the trip for 3 hours to Kalimati where we will rest and stay overnight in tents. (B,L,D)

Day 03 : KALIMATI – ARCOPODO – MOUNT SEMERU – RANU KUMBOLO

Early morning wake up at 2.30am! We climb to the summit of Mount Semeru (3,676 M) via Arcopodo  (2900 mtr asl) and Cemoro Tunggal (3200 mtr asl). Reach the crater’s rim in 4 hours walking, will watch sunrise if we arrive early. In the crater’s rim we could take some photograph and some rest, then descend down to Kalimati base camp (2700 mtr asl) for breakfast.  After breakfast, we trek back to Ranukumbolo for another overnight, here you’ll enjoy the beauty of surrounding’s nature. (B,L,D)

Day 04 : RANU KUMBOLO – RANU PANE – MT. BROMO – CEMORO LAWANG

Morning after breakfast we trekking back to Ranu Pane village. From Ranu Pane by 4 wheel-drive Jeep we cross the Bromo desert to Cemoro Lawang village. As the accommodation, you will overnight stay at the closest situated hotel to the caldera, Cemara Indah hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 05 : CEMORO LAWANG – PROBOLINGGO – SURABAYA DEPARTURE 

Another early morning wake up! By 4 wheel-drive Jeep we drive you up to Mt. Pananjakan (2,770 M asl) for a spectacular view of sunrise over Mt. Bromo and its desert. From Pananjakan we crossing the Bromo’s desert to Mount Bromo then continued riding a horse to reach the foot of Mount Bromo and climbing up to the rim of Mt. Bromo’s for close up view of it’s smoking crater. In Bromo area, we will visit Pura Luhur Poten (temple), a place for Tengger people whom their religion is Hindu to pray. Return to hotel for breakfast. After that by air-conditioned car we drive you in 3 hours journey to Surabaya airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)

PRICE INCLUDED:

• All Permits and donations

• Airport transfers  

• Private land transportation by air-conditioned car/bus 

• 4 wheel-drive Jeep  

• Horse riding to Bromo

• Accommodations as per the itinerary

• Camping gear (sharing dome tent & kitchen equipment) for Mt. Semeru trekking

• Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

• Tours & services as per the itinerary

• Permits and donations

• Cook and porter during trekking Mt. Semeru

• English speaking guide

EXCLUDED:

• Travel insurance

• Airport taxes and extra baggage charges

• Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc

• All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Backpack (no luggage)

• Trekking/hiking shoes, 

• Trekking poles

• Raincoat

• Jacket, sweater

• Gloves

• Balaclava

• Field Hat

• Sleeping bag

• Enough clothes to wear

• Personal Medicines/drugs

• Snack

• Camera, handy cam, flashlight, battery, and its charger

• Sunglasses

• Soap, shampoo, tooth brush, toothpaste, and towel

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