Intense & rewarding Multi-day hike - well-organised - We are pleased to have chosen climb Indonesia for our multi-day hike in Java.
Climb Indonesia ticks off all the important boxes: clear communication before the trip, good itinerary,... read more amazing food, well-trained team and of course a great hike!
We booked directly with Taufan, and communication went prefectly.

We thouroughly recommend our Guide Manda who smoothly ran the itenerary making sure to adjust depending on our needs and ability. It were little things, but we noticed he often went that little extra mile to make us even more comfortable or to make sure we got to try a local sweet. Manda is passionate about mountains, is clearly a very experienced hiker and seems to really appreciate and cultivate the calm mountains bring to us.

We specifically chose the Sindoro-Sumbing adventure which included two sunrise hikes over the course or three days. The itinerary was well-described beforehand.
Use all of the rest you can get during this trip and fuel up well! Don't worry the guides will remind you. ;)

Sindoro offered a fun ascent including scrambling opportunities and an amazing sunrise. For us it was the first time climbing at night. For me it was quiet a meditative experience. Arriving at the top the crater is beyond alien. There is something very humbling about standing in a field with acid-burned tree stubs, once a forest. For sure bring a buff as the sulfur gas can be quite pungeant in places.
The way down is steep and rocky, hence be prepared. We underestimated it, being used to European mountain trails that are typically not this steep for the whole duration of the trail. We should have brought trekking poles as was suggested in the lacking list and taken more frequent brakes during our first descent (Sindoro). Luckily, Manda lend me his poles which controlled the damage on my knee. Better be safe and bring your own, it is worth the luggage space.
On the topic of luggage, we recommend prioritising layers and re-evaluate what you need to bring up the mountain during your short rest in the hotel on day 2. But honestly, tips and recommendations are well-described in the info document provided.

We hiked Sumbing till the first good sunrise viewpoint since my knee caused me trouble. A great example of a change in itinerary to make sure your ability on that day is taken into account. Manda and Djun made sure we were warm and fed during our wait for the sunrise.

Both hiking trails were not crowded at all, which is exactly how we like to hike. The presence of students hiking - chasing the sunrise as well on Sindoro - gave interesting insight into the Indonesian education system.

In the car, on the mountain, while admiring the first streaks of yellow and pink on the horizon, you can be sure the Climb Indonesia guides provide you with hot drinks, snacks and full meals. We have never eaten this well during a hiking trip before.

At the end of the trip we were dropped off at our hotel tired but very happy to have experienced Indonesian hiking culture in this way.

One strange highlight was seeing a few lights hiking up to Sumbing while we were doing the same on Sindoro.

Kind regards

A couple from Belgium

  Family discovery around Lombok and Java - July 2026 - Our familly (2 adults & 2 kids 15 & 11 y.o.) completed a nearly 2 weeks trip around Lombok and Java that I built together with Climbindonesia, featuring both trekking... read more and more 'conventional' discoveries.
Everything has been very smooth and profesionnal from day 1 to the end, with all arrangements perfectly made, no bad surprises. A 100 % hassle free adventure, which is a real plus when moving around different places quite often. Transports and hotels were carefully selected, ready when needed, without any waste of time, anything you can wish.
Treks were really amazing, with special mentions for our 3 days on Arjuna Werlirang volvanoes on Java Island. The 2 day trek around Bromo Crater was also astonishing (as we were alone, away from the massive crowds). The 3 day hike on Rinjani mountain in Lombok Island was also a great discovery, using a way down which is not so much used and therefore very peacefull.
Our guide was very helpful, present when needed, always willing to answer even basic questions from our side.
The booking process was also very transparent, with all down-payments made in a very traceable way all along the process, which provides also a lot of confidence.
I would clearly recommend Climbindonesia if you are willing to have a custom made trip around Indonesia including some hiking on the multiples areas that are possible to explore.

  Professional & caring team (Mt Ciremai 2D1N camping hike) - The moment you WhatsApp Climb Indonesia to enquire about a hike, you know you're in good hands. Taufan was extremely patient in answering all my questions before the trip. While... read more we had originally booked Mt Gede, forest fires led to the mountain being closed during the 3 days we were there. Climb Indonesia was quick to update us, and we eventually did Mt Ciremai via Apuy instead (the only other similar option near Jakarta). We went at the start of August.

The hike itself felt a little tough for me -- even though I'd been training, it was my first 3,000m+ mountain in a while. But Taufan, who guided us, allowed me to take the trek at my own pace, which helped me enjoy the challenge I'd set for myself. The sunrise view at the summit was also very rewarding.

I want to give special shout-outs to:
- The amazingly freshly cooked meals throughout the 2D1N hike
- The tent setup that kept us warm and cosy overnight
- The experienced and caring crew, who made us feel safe the entire time (overnight, they realised there were wild boars in the area, so one of them stayed up to keep watch throughout the night 🥺)

Cost-wise, I compared their package to another operator and the rates were comparable. After the experience, I'd say it's absolutely fair value -- especially considering the dedication that went into our private hiking tour (we had 1 guide + 3 crew for just the two of us). I also learned that Climb Indonesia allocates some of its earnings to forest restoration efforts to protect the local environment, which is a nice touch.

I would highly recommend Climb Indonesia and would definitely book with them again!