Mount Semeru trekking - on top of Java island
2 days & 1 night - early morning departure
Be prepared as you depart at 05:00 in the morning. If you are healthy and fit, you can climb this mountain in just 2 days. A beautiful night will be spend at the slopes of the highest mountain of Java, whilst also being an active volcano, Your team is great, you will enjoy!
ITINERARY
Mount Semeru trekking tour - 2 days and 1 night is a heavy undertaking. Think through whether you are fit, check your stamina and make a decission.....
Day 1: Start Malang – Ranu Pane village (2300 m) – Kalimati camp (2700 m)
Your driver will pick you up at 05:00 in the morning. By Jeep you will drive in about 3 hours to Ranu Pane village (2300 m) within the borders of Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. Your team of porters and a guide will be waiting for you. Please, only bring what you need during your hike, as the porters will carry the necessary equipement and not your luggage. You will be guided to Kalimati Camp at 2700 m. Depending on your speed the hike from Ranu Pane village to Kalimati camp takes between 6 and 8 hours. Enjoy the views which are great! You will have a break at Kumbolo lake with lunch and coffee. At Kalimati camp you will spend the night in a tent. Dinner will be prepared while you relax, enjoy the surroundings and get some rest.
Day 2: climb Semeru - drop off in Malang
Midnight wake up call. Your hike to the top starts around 01:00. Climb Semeru!
In just 1 hour you will hike from Kalimati camp to Arcapada camp. From the Arcapda camp you head for the summit. The last part to the top of mount Semeru will definitely test your stamina. Sandy and rocky loose ground make you slide down while hiking up. Most people reach the summit of mount Semeru in about 3 hours, but it depends on your ability to keep going.
You will be rewarded at the top with most beautiful views - of course depending on weather conditions - over Java island. Besides, you will witness the active volcano Semeru erupting smoke and stones every 20 minutes. Enjoy your achievement.
The National Park's board advises to decent before noon due to gas production/smoke by the volcano Semeru.
Once back at the Kalimati camp, breakfast will be prepared. Take a rest after this extraordinary morning. When you mastered your breakfast, your guide will be leading you back to Ranu Pane village via mount Ayek-Ayek. Have lunch and gather your belongings before driving back to Malang. You will arrive early evening in Malang city.
If you have a day extra, you could do both mount Bromo and mount Ijen.