14-day adventure
Volcanic Adventures: Java, Bali and Lombok
Indonesia
- Trekking & Hiking
- Trekking peaks
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Our office in Indonesia is based in Denpasar on the island of Bali. Our experienced team will take care of all the logistics so you can focus on the adventure! We provide a range of activities from whitewater rafting to canyoning, mountain bike tours and cultural visits. Our highly trained guides can lead you to the summit of Mt Semeru at 3676m and below the waves to the coral reefs of the Java Sea. Our team of 12 staff in Indonesia are all...
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Visiting the islands of Java, Bali and Lombok, this Indonesian adventure is for those who want to do some challenging trekking but also get to know the people and culture of Indonesia. We will climb to the peaks of numerous volcanoes including Rinjani, Ljen and Batukaru. As we travel across the islands we will see ancient temples, try the cuisine and spend time with local families. As well as scaling volcanoes, we will also be swimming and snorkeling, discovering dense jungles, waterfalls, hot springs and terraced rice fields. This is an action packed 2 week adventure for people with plenty of energy who just want to see and do it all!
Trip highlights
- Climb the highest peak on the island of Lombok, Rinjani 3726m
- Discover the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobodur
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Jatiluwih ricefields
- Go snorkeling among the coral reefs of Menjangan Island
Experiences
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Trekking & Hiking
Our core collection of treks and hikes, through some of the world's most outstanding landscapes -
Trekking peaks
Head to the top of a real mountain summit for a real sense of achievement
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Welcome to Indonesia
Arrive at the airport in Yogyakarta, welcome by your English-speaking guide. We transfer to our hotel and the afternoon is free to either rest after your journey or explore the city. Pre-trek briefing at your hotel in the evening.
- Accomodation: Hotel
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Day 2
Prambanan, Borobudur and Keraton
First stop today is Keraton, the Sultan palace and its inseparable Taman Sari water palace. We can take some time here to walk around independently and soak up the old Yogyakarta vibe. We then head to Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. Next up is a visit to Prambanan. This 9th century Hindu temple complex is dedicated to the Trimūrti, the expression of God as the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer.
Note: In 2022, the local government of Borobudur announced that climbing to the top of Borobudur temple would no longer be permitted. Visitors can now only walk around the gardens and base of the temple.- Hiking time: 2 hours
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 3
Yogyakarta - Cemorolawang
This morning we head to the train station for our journey to the Mojokerto region which will take 4 hours. From Mojokerto, we continue on to Bromo, a drive of roughly 4 hours through the captivating Indonesian landscape. Mount Bromo is an active volcano that stands at 2,329m and is located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The slopes of the mountain are cultivated by the local Tenggerese farmers with the local markets filled with their produce. Tenggerese history can be traced back to the peoples of the Majapahit Kingdom who fled their land following an eruption from Mount Merapi. They are the only group of Hindus left in Java today.
Depending on our arrival time, it is possible this afternoon to discover the sandy sea and get as close as possible to the crater of the famous Mount Bromo.- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 4
Sunrise over Bromo volcano
In the morning before sunrise, we head off in Jeeps, then walk a little to reach a viewpoint looking over the Bromo, Batok, and Semeru volcanoes. The scenery is simply staggering in the early morning. If we didn't have time the day before, we can now go down by jeep into the sandy sea to get as close as possible to the smoking crater of Mount Bromo.
We return to the hotel for breakfast before driving to the east of Java and the town of Ketapang. On arrival we have free time to relax and enjoy the hotel pool!- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 5
Hiking Kawa Ijen Volcano (2883m)
Once again very early in the morning (1am), we leave by jeep to discover the Ijen volcano. We reach the starting point of the hike at sunrise allowing us to climb in the cooler hours of the day. Even this early in the morning we will see the sulphur carriers who have already descended from the crater with their first load of the day. After about 2 hours of climbing, we arrive at the edge of the crater and enjoy a lunar landscape and stunning views of the high lake.
We descend to the car park and follow the road towards the pretty Jagir waterfall before reaching Banyuwangi. From here a ferry takes us across to the island of Bali and we settle at our accommodation in the village of Pemuteran for 2 nights.- Hiking time: 3 - 4 hours
- Ascent: 400 m
- Descent: 400 m
- Max. altitude: 2883 m
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 6
Snorkeling on Menjangan island
This morning we drive to Labuan Lalang harbor where we board fishing boats to reach the island of Menjangan. This island is mainly known for its superb coral reefs and we spend the morning snorkeling and exploring the underwater world surrounding the island. After a picnic lunch on the beach we go in search of the wild deer that live here and gave the island its name. In the afternoon we return to Pemuteran for a short ascent of the bukit Kursi hill which offers beautiful views of Menjangan and Java.
- Hiking time: 1 - 2 hours
- Activity time: 3 - 4 hours
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 7
Sambangan waterfalls and Jatiluwih ricefields
Today we continue our exploration of Bali and take the road to the pretty village of Sambangan, near Lovina. Accompanied by a local guide, we start hiking through flower meadows and rice fields before stopping at a Balinese family home for a short break. We reach the Aling Aling waterfall for a refreshing swim and discover a multitude of further waterfalls downstream with plenty of opportunity jumping, sliding and swimming!
In the afternoon, we take a mountainous road to reach the Jatiluwih rice fields, classified as a UNESCO heritage site, before arriving in Wongayagede at Ibu Sastra house for an evening with a local Balinese family.- Hiking time: 2 - 3 hours
- Accomodation: Home Stay
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 8
Summit of Batukaru volcano (2276m)
Today we climb Mount Batukaru, Bali's second highest peak, reaching 2,276m. After a short transfer to the starting point of Pura Luhur Bhujangga Waisnawa (908m), we start our ascent through beautiful forest. Above 2,000m, the vegetation drops away and we have views of the surrounding valley. After some time at the summit, we descend a different path to finish at the pretty temple of Batukaru. Our driver is waiting for us and we leave for Ubud where we settle for 2 nights.
- Hiking time: 7 - 8 hours
- Ascent: 1370 m
- Descent: 1370 m
- Max. altitude: 2276 m
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 9
Summit of Batur Volcano and hot springs
Departure before dawn (around 2 am) to reach the Kintamani region and climb Mount Batur. This relatively small volcano only requires 700m of ascent to reach the top and we get up there in time to witness the magnificent sunrise over the lake. We walk around the crater and spend some time exploring before descending for a swim in the hot springs to revive our aching muscles. We return to Ubud around lunch time and the rest of the day is free to relax and / or explore.
- Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
- Ascent: 700 m
- Descent: 700 m
- Max. altitude: 1717 m
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 10
Ubud to Lombok
After breakfast at our hotel in Ubud, we head to Padangbai Harbor to take a speedboat over to the island of Lombok. On arrival at Bangsal harbor, our driver takes us to Senaru waterfall from where we start an easy hike up to the falls. In the afternoon we reach our hostel in Senaru village and rest up for our 3 day ascent of Rinjani. Tomorrow will be the most demanding day of our trip so get plenty of sleep.
- Hiking time: 1 - 2 hours
- Accomodation: Hostel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 11
Senaru Village - Sembalun Campsite
Our first port of call today is the Rinjani National Park office. We check in with the park authorities, grab some breakfast and have a pre-trek breifing with our guide and support crew. From there, a short transfer takes us to our start point at Sembalun Village.
The trek from Sembalun starts with a gentle ascent through the village and surrounding farmland before entering open grassland used as cattle grazing by local people. There are beautiful views of the hills of Sembalun and Rinjani itself as we walk. Please be aware it is essential you have a sunhat and plenty of sun cream for this section. There is very little shade in the grasslands and the sun can be intense.
After two hours, we reach our first stop at Pemantauan rest area (1300m). From here a steep climb takes us to our lunch spot at Tengengean (1500m). We pause for lunch while taking in the magnificent views. A tough afternoon awaits as we continue our ascent past Padabalong (1800m) and through pine forests to Pelawangan (2639m). This is our campsite on the crater rim of Sembalun and we can finally relax with a tea or coffee and watch the sunset from this spectacular location.
After dinner, get to bed early because our push to summit of Rinjani will start at 2am!- Hiking time: 8 - 9 hours
- Ascent: 1489 m
- Max. altitude: 2639 m
- Accomodation: Camping
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 12
The summit of Rinjani
We set off at 2am to complete the final 1000m of ascent to the summit of Rinjani. The climb should take us roughly 4 hours. From the summit at 3726m, we watch in awe as the sun rises over Bali, Sumbawa and Mt Agung. The views are simply incredible and the sense of achievement enormous. We spend around an hour at the top before descending quickly back down to camp for breakfast.
We continue our descent to Segara Anak Lake where we have awesome views of Mt Sangkareang far off in the western side of Rinjani National park. Once we reach the lake, our porters begin preparing lunch while we take a short walk to the hot springs to soak aching muscles. The hot springs here are said to have healing powers.
After lunch we continue for another 2-3 hours to reach our next campsite on the crater rim of Senaru.- Hiking time: 10 - 11 hours
- Ascent: 1500 m
- Descent: 1000 m
- Max. altitude: 3726 m
- Accomodation: Camping
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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Day 13
Senaru – Senggigi
From our campsite we have 5 hours of descent ahead of us to reach the Rinjani Trekking Centre office in the village of Senaru. We take our time along the way, pausing for photo opportunities and lunch. Once we reach the road, our car is waiting to transport us to our beach front hotel in Senggigi.
- Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
- Descent: 2040 m
- Accomodation: Hotel
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 14
Senggigi to Bali – Transfer to the airport
Today we have a little free time in the morning to enjoy the beach at our hotel. Late morning we take a speedboat back to Bali and transfer to Denpasar airport.
- Meals included: Breakfast
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Difficulty
This adventure is rated as 4/5 challenging. You will be required to walk for up to 11 hours a day with a maximum ascent of 1500m and maximum descent of 2000m. The terrain can be steep and difficult and care should be taken to avoid slips and trips.
You need to be in great physical condition with recent experience of hiking for several days in a row in a mountainous environment. To talk about your suitability for this trip, please feel free to give us a call.
Food & drink
Indonesian food is delicious! Expect
plenty of meat with Sate Padang (beef satay), Ayam Bakar Taliwang (grilled chicken in spices) and Ikan
Bakar (grilled fish in Sambal sauce).
The cuisine is vibrant and colorful with intense flavors thanks to the vast
array of spices.
A typical meal will always include
steamed rice along with one or two main dishes of Fish, meat or vegetables.
Vegetarians can enjoy Tempe Goreng (Indonesian tofu), Nasi Goreng Lotus (rice
with vegetables and egg cooked in a lotus leaf) or Gado Gado
(green vegetables with tofu and peanut sauce).
We will take our breakfasts and evening
meals either in our hotel or at local restaurants. Lunches will be picnics of
fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese and cold meats.
If you have special dietary requirements,
please let us know when booking your
trip.
Please be aware that tap water in
Indonesia is not drinkable. Mineral water can be purchased in most towns and
villages but we recommend you bring a water filter or purification tablets.
Please see the equipment pages on our website.
Accommodation
Hotels will be of 2 or 3 star standard
with twin or double rooms and en-suite bathrooms. Hostel accommodation
will be more basic with shared bathroom facilities.
Whilst camping you will be provided with
a 3 man tent per 2 people. Mattresses and sleeping bags are also provided along
with a communal dinning tent, tables chairs and eating utensils. You are
welcome to bring your own sleeping bag if you wish.
On the two nights we stay with local
families, the accommodation will be basic with dormitory style rooms and shared
bathroom facilities. Although rustic, these nights are a great opportunity to
get to know the local people and their way of life. It is a nice idea to bring
something along for the family we will be staying with, maybe a local specialty
from where you are from?
Luggage
Your main bag should be a flexible duffel
bag or backpack of around 70-90 litres and not a rigid suitcase. Your luggage
will be transported by vehicle whilst you are trekking. In addition you will
need a daypack of roughly 40 litres to carry with you each day containing your
water, spare clothing, lunch, medication etc. This can be used as hand luggage
during your flight. We recommend also bringing a waterproof cover for your
daypack.
How do I get there?
Your international flights will need to arrive at Yogyakarta (JOG), Java on day 1 and depart from Denpasar (DPS), Bali on day 14.
Most people will need to stop at Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, before continuing to Yogyakarta. However, many airlines offer flights from Denpasar on Bali without the need to stop in Jakarta again on your return.
From the UK, airlines that offer the most convenient flights include Qatar Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
From the US, the airlines with the most convenient flights are Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Qatar.
On arrival in Yogyakarta, after clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, please look out for a member of our team in the arrivals area. They will be holding a large “KANDOO” sign.
Most people will need to stop at Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, before continuing to Yogyakarta. However, many airlines offer flights from Denpasar on Bali without the need to stop in Jakarta again on your return.
From the UK, airlines that offer the most convenient flights include Qatar Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
From the US, the airlines with the most convenient flights are Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways and Qatar.
On arrival in Yogyakarta, after clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, please look out for a member of our team in the arrivals area. They will be holding a large “KANDOO” sign.
Budget & change
The currency in Indonesia is the Indonisian
Rupiah, Rp (IDR)
You can withdraw Indonesian Rupiahs from
in-country ATMs or exchange money at the airport/local currency exchange
offices. ATMs and exchange desks are only found on bigger islands like Bali,
Java (Denpasar, Ubud, Sanur, Yogyakarta).
The cost of an average meal in Java
is around 4$ to 9$; in Bali it is 5$ to 12$.
Tips
Tipping when you are satisfied with the
service you have received is customary in Indonesia. However, it is not
mandatory and should be left to the discretion of each individual. We recommend
a budget of $3 to $4 per person per day for tips.
Formalities & health
Passport
As soon as possible after booking your tour, please provide Kandoo Adventures with your passport details (first name, last name, date of birth, passport number, issue date, expiry date) along with a photocopy of the photo page. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your departure date.
Visa
United States and UK passport holders do not require a visa to enter Indonesia for a period of less than 30 days. On arrival you will be granted a maximum 30 day stay in the country.
This information may be subject to change, without notice, by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to check the latest travel requirements and information before departure.
This information may be subject to change, without notice, by the local authorities. It is your responsibility to check the latest travel requirements and information before departure.
Vaccinations
Recommended vaccinations include Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis and Tetanus. It is your responsibility to check the latest health information before travel.
Insurance
Before you can join any Kandoo Adventure, you will need to insure yourself against accident, injury, and illness.
Your insurance must cover the cost of helicopter evacuation and repatriation if necessary. Make sure your insurer knows of your travel plans, and verify that your policy fully covers your trek, climb, and any other activities you will participate in. Specifically, for all our adventures in Indonesia, you need to be covered for trekking above 3000 metres. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully and adequately insured for the duration of your trip. Please ensure that all activities, excursions and destinations in your itinerary are included in your travel insurance policy, in addition to your regular cover for cancellation and medical expenses.
We ask that you keep a copy of your policy summary (containing policy number and the emergency contact number for your insurer) in your day sack at all times, so that we can access this information should we need to contact the insurer on your behalf. You will also need to bring details of your insurance cover to the pre-trek briefing.
We recommend the global supplier of travel insurance, World Nomads. Make sure to choose the correct policy for the altitude you are trekking to. Be sure to read the small print carefully for any policy you are considering - different policies provide different levels of cover, so make sure you understand what is and isn't included in your policy.
Your insurance must cover the cost of helicopter evacuation and repatriation if necessary. Make sure your insurer knows of your travel plans, and verify that your policy fully covers your trek, climb, and any other activities you will participate in. Specifically, for all our adventures in Indonesia, you need to be covered for trekking above 3000 metres. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully and adequately insured for the duration of your trip. Please ensure that all activities, excursions and destinations in your itinerary are included in your travel insurance policy, in addition to your regular cover for cancellation and medical expenses.
We ask that you keep a copy of your policy summary (containing policy number and the emergency contact number for your insurer) in your day sack at all times, so that we can access this information should we need to contact the insurer on your behalf. You will also need to bring details of your insurance cover to the pre-trek briefing.
We recommend the global supplier of travel insurance, World Nomads. Make sure to choose the correct policy for the altitude you are trekking to. Be sure to read the small print carefully for any policy you are considering - different policies provide different levels of cover, so make sure you understand what is and isn't included in your policy.
Health
Malaria prophylaxis are not required for travel to Java and Bali but are required in other parts of Indonesia.
Medication
Your guide carries a first aid kit at all times. However, we recommend bringing any medicine you feel you may need. This could include:
- Painkillers
- Anti-diarrhoea tablets
- High factor sunscreen for lips and skin
- Moisturising cream (for sunburn)
- Elastic bandage, regular bandages and Blister bandages
- Sanitary products
- Water purifying tablets or filters
- Mosquito repellent
Equipment & clothing
Equipment supplied by Kandoo Adventures
- 3-man dome tent per 2 people
- Comfortable sleeping map
- Sleeping bag
- Toilet tent
- Eating utensils
Clothing to bring
- Warm hat and gloves
- Buff
/ gaiter
- Sunglasses
- T-shirts
(short and long sleeve)
- Thermal
long sleeve shirt
- Thermal
leggings in case of cold nights
- 2
sweaters - 1 light/1 warm
- Soft
shell or fleece jacket
- Waterproof
and windproof hard shell jacket
- Breathable
fast drying underwear
- Comfortable
long trousers (fast drying)
- Shorts
for trekking in warm weather
- Comfy
trainers/shoes for evenings
- Wool
and cotton socks
- Hiking
boots (with ankle support and a slightly ridged sole)
- Toiletries (including wet wipes)
Equipment to bring
- 2 water bottles (minimum 1 litre or a water bladder)
- Walking poles (recommended)
- 1 head torch with spare batteries and
bulb
- 1 duffel bag - 70 to 90 litres
(flexible and water resistant)
- 1 daypack - 30 to 40 liters to carry
with you each day
- Water purification system (charcoal
filter, chlorine tablets or similar)
- Quick drying towel
- Dry bags – for packing your kit into if
your bag is not waterproof
Dates & prices
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| 15/07/2023 | 28/07/2023 | $2,595 £1,999 |
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| 19/08/2023 | 01/09/2023 | $2,595 £1,999 |
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| 16/09/2023 | 29/09/2023 | $2,595 £1,999 |
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Contact usPrice includes
- Airport
transfers
- All accommodation (camping, home stays,
hotels)
- All ground transportation
- 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 3 dinners
- Entrance
fees to National parks and sites included in the itinerary
- An
expert Kandoo Adventures guide
- Local
guides where applicable
- Camping
equipment
Price does not include
- International flights
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks,
tips and personal expenses
- Meals not specified on your itinerary
- Optional activities
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