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, a massive rim of Rinjani’s huge caldera, the fabulous cobalt blue Danau Segara Anak lake trimmed with hot springs, and the more recent volcanic cone of Gunung Barujari, which continuously growing.
And finally, to the “Pompei of the East” Mount Tambora, which is known as one of the world’s super-volcanoes. On April 10, 1815, Mount Tambora erupted for the first time in about 5000 years, with a series of large explosions sending a massive column of volcanic cloud into the air. That event is the largest eruption in recorded history and it left behind a crater 7 km in diameter. 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, and magnificent tropical mountainous landscape.
Jakarta/Bali/Lombok
Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging
