Semeru Volcano Trek

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Trek of the active volcano Gunung Semeru.  A trip to Semeru is the chance to hike the tallest volcano on Java. Mount Semeru (Gunung Semeru in Bahasa Indonesia) is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Java at 3,676 meters ASL. A real challenging  trek that takes places over 3 days.  Adventure is guarantee!

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Arrival flight: Surabaya

Departure flight:  Surabaya

DAY 1: ARRIVAL SURABAYA-RANUPANE

Meet & greet with your local guide the transfer to Tumpang village through marvelous countryside displaying terraced apple orchards, primal rain forest with possible sightings of leaf-eating monkeys. Upon arrival at the first base camp, Ranupane (2,100 m). Upon arrival at Ranu Pani Village, meet the local guide and team of porters for briefing on the Semeru ascent, safety and logistics, start the challenging trek up Mt. Semeru. Overnight at a mountain lodge in Ranupane.

Meals included: dinner

DAY 2: RANUPANE-RANU KUMBOL-LILAMATY

Starting from Ranu Pani village and heading towards Ranu Kumbolo village, trek through bush and casuarina forest which dominates the landscape. Make a stop along the way at the stone wall of Watu Rejeng (4 hours – approximately 10km). After a picnic lunch, the climb will continue from Ranu Kumbolo (2400m) to Kalimati (2700m) through an undulating landscape of savanna (2 Hours – Approximately 5km), where the tents will be set up for the night. Dinner is prepared by the team; overnight in tents at Kalimati Basecamp. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 3: KALIMATI-SUMMIT-RANUPANE-SURABAYA

The ascent to the top of Mt. Semeru at approximately 02:00 in the morning. The peak of Mt Semeru is 3,676 m above sea level and is the highest mountain in Java and one of its most active volcanoes. Mt Semeru resembles a perfect cone but in fact it is a dome form with a stripe field on the hillsides. Estimated trekking time is 3-4 hours on sand and stone terrain. During the hike, there will be plenty of photo opportunities and also many chances to see its frequent eruptions. After reaching the top, start the descent back down to basecamp for breakfast before returning to Ranu Pani Village. Then transfert to Surabaya. End of services.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch

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