Now we come to the perfect time for the multi-day hiking adventure in Indonesia as the dry season in Indonesia is about to start soon. Enjoy the warm temperature, dry, and sunny weather in most parts of Indonesia and quench your thirst for adventure
You don’t have to commit to months away from civilization to get into some of Indonesia’s most spectacularly wild places. We’ve crafted some of the best trails to take if you’ve got a week or so to spare.
Our choices include exploring the Hidden Paradise of West Java to Volcano Adventure in East Java, hiking over the natural wonder of Mount Rinjani and Mount Tambora, and Climb The Twin Volcanos Mount Sindoro And Mount Sumbing.
There’s many more that escaped the list – but for starters, lace up your boots and take your pick from the following options for best multi-day hiking adventures in 2022 and beyond
Explore the hidden Paradise of West Java
- Where: West Java – Indonesia
- Why: A wild trail through beautiful rainforest
- Duration: 5 days
- When to go: April to October
Not too far off from the busy city of Jakarta sit the two beautiful volcanic peaks: Mount Gede Pangrango and Mt Ciremai. The thick, jungled slopes of the 2958m Mount Gede offer one of the most exciting treks in West Java. After accomplishing the Mount Gede trail, then finish your adventure with the long-dormant volcano Mount Ciremai 3,078m which offers awesome scenery both at the top and along the hike. On a clear day, the view from the top is incredible, a golden sunrise with a vast panorama of beautiful farmland, hills, valley, and forest that will leave you in awe.
East Java Volcano Adventure
- Where: East Java – Indonesia
- Why: Explore the trek across active volcanoes and experience the spectacular volcanic peaks with some of the best viewpoints in Indonesia
- Duration: 7 days
- When to go: April to October
Blessed with a gorgeous panoramic landscape, East Java is home to spectacular volcanic peaks, with some of the best viewpoints in Indonesia. There are 10 volcanic peaks in this region alone. The volcanic activity has created a large fertile area and verdant agriculture is a prominent feature of the area, while at the same time attracting many hikers from all over the world for exploring those volcanoes. Feature volcanoes: Mount Bromo, Mount Raung, and Mount Ijen. The Bromo, Raung, Ijen volcano adventure is the perfect excursion that showcases the beauty of Indonesia’s volcanoes at relatively easy access.
Hike The Natural Wonder of Mt Rinjani and Mt Tambora
- Where: Lombok and Sumbawa Indonesia
- Why: The only way to explore the most outstanding natural attraction in Lombok and Sumbawa
- Duration: 9 days
- When to go: April to October
Mount Rinjani is the most outstanding natural attraction in Lombok, which is also the second-highest and one of the most beautiful volcanoes in all of Indonesia. At 3,726 meters, the Rinjani offers breathtaking views of glistening sunrises and sunsets. The hike the “Pompei of the East” Mount Tambora, which is known as one of the world’s super-volcanoes. The mountain is still very much active, standing today at an imposing 2,751meters. This volcano adventure offers breathtaking experiences for the adventurous trekker, especially for volcano hunters where you will explore the trek across the iconic, active volcanoes, magnificent tropical mountainous landscape.
Climb The Twin Volcanos Mount Sindoro And Mount Sumbing
- Where: Central Java, Indonesia
- Why: Escape the crowds in one of Java’s hidden trails
- Duration: 5 days
- When to go: April to October
Located in Wonosobo, Central Java, these twin volcanoes have a spectacular and very much active craters. The mountains offer a gorgeous panoramic landscape along the trail to the summit. Mount Sindoro summit offers majestic 360-degree views of the Dieng area and surrounding mountains in the area. While at Mt Sumbing hikers can see the 800 m wide crater which offers an amazing landscape a hillside of white rocks, steaming sulfur gases, bubbling water and mud pools, and rivers of Sulphur – a view that you can enjoy from a short distance.