SEMERU
TREKKING TOUR (4D/3N)
DETAIL
INFORMATION TO VISIT THE MOST EXOTIC ACIVE VULCANO IN THE WORLD SEMERU
IN EAST JAVA INDONESIA
INTRODUCTION
Semeru, the highest volcano in Java, 3.676 meters above sea level,and
one of its most active, lies at the southern end of a volcanic massif
extending north to the Tengger caldera, also called with the famous
name Mahameru (Great Mountain). Gunung Semeru was constructed south
of the overlapping Ajek-ajek and Jambangan calderas.This volcano is
located in the regency of Lumajang and Malang ,East Java and lies along
a N-S trend cutting through the summit, and cinder cones and lava domes
occupy the eastern and NE flanks. Semeru has been in almost continuous
eruption since 1967. The continuous activities for the past 41 years,
attrack everybody from all over the world to explore the beauty of this
friendly volcano. Both in 1913 and 1946, the crater Jonggring Saloko
,reached the highest peak up to 3.744 m, then in early 1973 , due to
the lava and hot lahar flew to the south part of the vulcono till the
village of Pronojiwo and Candipuro in the regency of Lumajang.2.990
explosions were noted, occurred in November 1997. On the top peak of
this Vulano,all visitors are advised not to get the crater of Jonggring
Saloko, as well as not to climb from the southern path, due to the poison
gas and the sudden stream of hot lava. The average temperature of 4
– 10 degree celcius can be felt on top, meanwhile in the dry season
(summer time in Northern part of the world, North America and Europe,
round June – Sep , the temperature can be dropped up to 0 (zero)
degree celcius, where the visitors can find the light crystal ice. The
hard blown wind can happen in Dec – January, in which some storm
follows. All characteristic of Semeru will bring the uncomparable memory
to everybody ever experience the beauty and the mystery of this Java
highest volcano.
DAY
01: MALANG – TUMPANG – RANUPANI – RANU KUMBOLO
Morning drive to Tumpang village in 1,5 hour where we change our ride
to 4 wheel-drive jeep to reach Ranu Pani village, the starting point
to climb Mt. Semeru. Upon arrival, we start our trekking through the
tropical rain forest of Mt. Semeru to Ranu Kumbolo in 3 hours. Set up
our tent for overnight. Meals provided by our guide. (B,L,D)
DAY
02: RANU KUMBOLO – KALIMATI
We proceed our way to reach the summit camp of Mt. Semeru, Kali Mati
campsite in 3 hours trekking. On arrival, our guide team will prepare
your lunch while you relax and enjoy the surrounding’s view. Overnight
in tent. (B,L,D)
DAY
03: SUMMIT of MT. SEMERU – RANU KUMBOLO
Early morning wake up! We climb to the summit of Mount Semeru (3,676
M). Reach the crater’s rim in 2,5 hours walking, watch sunrise
if arrive early. Taking photograph and some rest then descend down base
camp for breakfast. Trekking back to Ranupani then proceed to Ranukumbolo
for another overnight, here you’ll appreciate the beauty of surrounding’s
nature. (B,L,D)
DAY
04: RANU KUMBOLO – RANU PANI – CEMORO LAWANG
Morning after breakfast we return to Ranu Pani village. By 4 wheel-drive
Jeep, we drive you on to Cemoro Lawang village crossing the Bromo’s
sea of sand area for your overnight stay at the closest situated hotel
to the caldera, Bromo Permai hotel. (B,L,D)
This
tour arrangement can be combine with all Bromo Tour Packages
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