Mount Semeru or Gunung Semeru is the tallest mountain on the island of Java 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.
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.
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 Rano Pani to the north, but though non-technical it can be dangerousDAY 01: SURABAYA – MALANG -RANUPANI
Upon arrival at Surabaya Airport, our guide meets you. Transfer by AC coach to Ranupani . Check in at Local Homestay, a simple accommodation. Overnight. ( D )
DAY 02: RANUPANI – RANU KUMBOLO -KALIMATI
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 continue walk to Kalimati. Kali Mati campsite ia another 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 We 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 or Similar (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)
