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MOUNT SEMERU
TREKKING
Semeru also Mount
Semeru or Gunung Semeru - located in East Java
is the tallest mountain on the island of Java,
Indonesia and one of its most active volcanoes.
Known also as Mahameru (Great Mountain), it is
very steep and rises abruptly above the coastal
plains of eastern Java. Maars containing crater
lakes have formed along a line through the
summit. Semeru lies at the south end of the
Tengger Volcanic Complex.
Eruptions
Semeru's eruptive history is extensive. Since
1818, at least 55 eruptions have been recorded
(10 of which resulted in fatalities) consisting
of both lava flows and pyroclastic flows.
Moderate explosive eruptions (VEI 2-3) have also
been recorded with some regularity.
Semeru has been in a state of near-constant
eruption from 1967 to the present. At times,
small eruptions happen every 10 minutes or so.
Semeru is regularly climbed by tourists, usually
starting from the village of Ranu Pane to the
north, but though non-technical it can be
dangerous. Soe Hok Gie, an Indonesian political
activist of the 1960s died in 1969 from inhaling
poisonous gas while hiking on Mount Semeru.
Mythology
Semeru is named from Sumeru, the central
world-mountain in Buddhist cosmology. In legend
it was transplanted from India; the tale is
recorded in the 16th-century East Javanese work
Tantu Panggelaran. It was originally placed in
the western part of the island, but that caused
the island to tip, so it was moved eastward. On
that journey, parts kept coming off the lower
rim, forming the mountains Lawu, Wilis, Kelut,
Kawi, Arjuno and Welirang. The damage thus
caused to the foot of the mountain caused it to
shake, and the top came off and created
Penanggungan as well.
MT. SEMERU VOLCANO TREKKING
Duration: 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
Start/Finish: SURABAYA AIRPORT
DAY 01: SURABAYA – MALANG
Upon arrival at Surabaya Airport,
our guide meets you. Transfer by AC coach to
Malang . Check in at Splendid Inn, a simple but
comfortable accommodation. Rest of the day is .
DAY 02: MALANG – TUMPANG –
RANUPANI – RANU KUMBOLO
Morning drive to Tumpang Village
in half an 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 03: 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 04: 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 We proceed
to Ranukumbolo for another overnight, here
you’ll appreciate the beauty of surrounding’s
nature (B, L, D).
DAY 05: 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).
DAY 06: MT. PANANJAKAN & MT.
BROMO – SURABAYA AIRPORT – 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 sun rise over Mt. Bromo and it’s sea of sand.
Trekking up to the rim of Mt. Bromo’s for close
up view of it’s smoking crater. Return to hotel
for breakfast. By Air-conditioned car we drive
you in 3 hours journey to Surabaya Airport for
your flight to your next destination (B)
End of Services
Rate : Rp. 5.900.000/person min 02 person
PRICE INCLUDED:
• Airport transfers
• Private land transportation by air-conditioned
car/bus
• 4 wheel-drive Jeep
• 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
• 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
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