Starting Point
Arrival in Jakarta and transfer from Jakarta International airport to a hotel in a lively downtown district of central Jakarta, where you are awaited with a welcome cocktail.
Finishing Point
The tour ends in Bali.
Physical Rating - Moderate +
The hikes in the program range from fairly easy to challenging. This tour is challenging and only suitable for peole in good to excellent physical condition and experience in hiking(walks on partly difficult terrain with steep passages on loose or rocky ground, total hiking walking time up to 8-10 hours, max. horizontal distances up to ca. 15 km, max. climbing during a day: 1000-1500m). If you have doubt about your condition, please contact us.
Group Size
4 - 8 People
Accommodation
The hotels and guesthouses during this trip are beautiful and friendly hotels of good to luxurious Indonesian standards. We have chosen them carefully in priority of cleanliness, overall atmosphere and optimum location. Several nights are spent in tents with only improvised washing facilities.
Meals
Most meals are included in the price.
Single Supplement
For your own room it will cost £338 extra.
If you would like your own room please tick the ‘Single Supplement’ box within the booking process.
Included
- All accommodation in hotels and camps as specified
- Full board including drinks in reasonable amounts except a few meals as specified
- All ground, sea and air transfers as described in the program
- Airport pick-ups
- Transfer to Denpasar airport or other destination on Bali on last day
- Entry fees, visits to parks and archeological sites etc. as described by the program (incl. Borobodur)
- Equipment for camps (tents, mattresses, cooking gear; exception: an own sleeping should be brought)
- Gas-masks and other special equipment as needed
- Local porters and guides
- Detailed information material (maps etc.)
- Experienced Indonesian English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Travel to and from Indonesia
- Indonesia Visa (normal 30-day tourist Visa cost currently 25 USD)
- International airport departure tax (ca. 12 USD, payable on the airport after check-in)
- Optional single room supplement: 350 EUR (see note*)
- Personal travel and health insurance
- Snacks or drinks purchased outside of meals as described in the program
- Alcoholic drinks and few meals not listed in the itinerary
- Additional expenses such as souvenirs, extra activities etc.
- Emergency medical evacuation by air, or medical care
- Loss or damage to personal possessions
Transport
Minibus rides up to several hours long are unavoidable, but still much better than any other possible way of getting around. The discomfort involved is minimized by using a private minibus including frequent stops at interesting locations and keeping the length of single-day rides to an acceptable maximum. The longest stretch of the tour is spent on a convenient morning trains (Garut-Yogyakarta).
What to Take
Good, preferably light hiking boots
Daypack
Light sleeping bag (if not brought, a used sleeping back can be borrowed for the night in the camp)
Flashlight
Sun block
Rain- and wind protection
Warm sweater and jacket
Light clothing most of the time
Swimming gear
Ski poles for hiking (optional)
Mosquito repellant
Health & SafetyFor vaccinations please visit the
MDtravelhealth website.
Sun:
It is very important that you wear sun block, even on a cloudy day when it feels cool as we are near the equator and the sun is very strong. A sunburn can turn a pleasant trip into a painful trip.
Hydration
Even when days are cool please be sure to drink a minimum of two litres of water and refrain from drinking to many diuretics, as while when travelling outdoors the breeze can dehydrate you quickly as well as the heat.
Diarrhoea:
It is normal for people travelling overseas to get an upset stomach due to a change of climate and food. Please make sure that you wash your hands and stay away from street food.
Weather & ClimateTemperatures on Java are more or less constantly high, typically around 25-30 degrees at lower elevations, with possibly high humidity as typical for any tropical country, particularly between Nov and March. Although no more very frequently from the middle of April on, heavy downpours and thunderstorms can occur at any time, particularly in the afternoon although very often it is dry with no or little rain throughout the tours that take place in summer (May-August).
The friendly, cheerful and tolerant people of Indonesia, extraordinary landscapes, beautiful beaches and rainforests, and the incredibly varied, delicious cuisine do more than compensate for the possible discomfort caused by tropical weather.
Indonesia Country Guide
Important InfoDisclaimer | The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and tour operator/agent. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Its main goal is to see the highly active volcanoes of Java from close, with a good portion of common sense of safety. Due to the unpredictable nature of volcanic activity, the itinerary might be adjusted on location to take this into account. This tour is run by Volcano Discovery.
Visas Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader.
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