Back for more challenge! In this gunung bagging trip we will attemot not only 2 but FOUR peaks simultaneously. Sounds scary? Fear not, with enough preparation, this hike is about the same difficulty as most of the puncak 7 such as Rinjani, Semeru or Kerinci.
Overview
The Arjuno and Welirang mountains are still a destination off the beaten path and there are very few tourists. The crossing of the Arjuno-Welirang volcano chain is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Java. It is an immense territory so you will have to camp for a few nights under the stars. The lower peak, Welirang (3,156 m) has active fumaroles where sulphur is collected. Arjuna has a dormant, collapsed crater on its eastern side above the Lalijiwo camp site. The Kembars (kembar = twins), two smaller peaks (over 3,000 m) nestle between Arjuna and Welirang.
The Arjuno and Welirang mountains are still a destination off the beaten path and there are very few tourists. The crossing of the Arjuno-Welirang volcano chain is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in Java. It is an immense territory so you will have to camp for a few nights under the stars. The lower peak, Welirang (3,156 m) has active fumaroles where sulphur is collected. Arjuna has a dormant, collapsed crater on its eastern side above the Lalijiwo camp site. The Kembars (kembar = twins), two smaller peaks (over 3,000 m) nestle between Arjuna and Welirang.
The peaks
With an elevation at 3339masl, Mount Arjuno is one of the highest summit of Java island. Its name refers to a hero in Mahabharata epic. The mountain has some hiking starting points, with Tretes being the most popular one. The trekkers will have to walk along the rocky paved road up until the hut that is used to depose the sulfur. Gunung Arjuna is a part of Lali Jiwo Reserve a 5000 hectares montane wildlife park. Mt Arjuno and Welirang are connected by a 2700 m mountain saddle.
With an elevation at 3339masl, Mount Arjuno is one of the highest summit of Java island. Its name refers to a hero in Mahabharata epic. The mountain has some hiking starting points, with Tretes being the most popular one. The trekkers will have to walk along the rocky paved road up until the hut that is used to depose the sulfur. Gunung Arjuna is a part of Lali Jiwo Reserve a 5000 hectares montane wildlife park. Mt Arjuno and Welirang are connected by a 2700 m mountain saddle.
We will first start our journey from Tretes climbing up to the campsite near Lembah Kijang to spend a night. Lying at the foot of Welirang is Lembah Kijang base camp. It is a beautiful valley and has crystal clear water because it is filtered by the branches – twigs that surround the valley. We will have a chance to spend a night here.
The valley is cool and the quiet atmosphere away from the hustle of activity of citizens is often used as a resting place by the climber. If you are lucky, you can spot the deers roaming around the valley and at night often their mating calls can be heard.
The next day we will face the longest hike of the whole trail spanning Gunung Welirang, Gunung Kembar I and Gunung KEmbar II. Along the way you will encounter interesting and magnificent sights of the local sulfur miner working amidst the active crater of Welirang, toiling up and down with loads as heavy as 30-40km on a pushcart/wheelbarrow.
The valley is cool and the quiet atmosphere away from the hustle of activity of citizens is often used as a resting place by the climber. If you are lucky, you can spot the deers roaming around the valley and at night often their mating calls can be heard.
The next day we will face the longest hike of the whole trail spanning Gunung Welirang, Gunung Kembar I and Gunung KEmbar II. Along the way you will encounter interesting and magnificent sights of the local sulfur miner working amidst the active crater of Welirang, toiling up and down with loads as heavy as 30-40km on a pushcart/wheelbarrow.
On the last leg of the journey, we will wake up before sunrise to enjoy one of the most magnificent sunrise on Arjuno, some say it is even better than Rinjani when the weather is clear. We will spend sometime here before descending to back to the foot of mountain for well deserved rest.
Difficulty Grade 3 (https://www.liveopenly.net/adventures-unlimiteds-trail-grading.html)
Moderate fitness level is highly required as both mountain has steep trail type and multidays camping is required. Scrambling for the most part to the summit is expected.
Moderate fitness level is highly required as both mountain has steep trail type and multidays camping is required. Scrambling for the most part to the summit is expected.
ITINERARY:
D1-29 July 2020
Arrival at airport surabaya, pick up at 1300pm
Depart to Tretes, lunch otw
Reach tretes and overnight at homestay
Dinner can be taken from the nearby eateries
D2-30 July 2020 (B/L/D)
Trekking to Pondokan, 8 hours trekking
O/N camp
D3- 31 July 2020 (B/L/D)
Early morning, breakcamp and depart to Welirang summit, 3 hours trekking
Summit, take some rest and continue to Gunung Kembar I and II and finally rest at Pasar Dieng campsite(another 5 hours)
O/N Camp
D4- 01 Aug 2020 (B/L/D)
Wake up, break camp and sunrise hike to Arjuno summit (1.5 hrs trek)
Enjoy the magnificent sunrise for 1-2hrs and continue to descend to foot of the mountain (6 hrs trek)
O/N homestay
D5- 02 Aug 2020 (B)
Tretes- Surabaya, catch the flight back to Singapore or extension
D1-29 July 2020
Arrival at airport surabaya, pick up at 1300pm
Depart to Tretes, lunch otw
Reach tretes and overnight at homestay
Dinner can be taken from the nearby eateries
D2-30 July 2020 (B/L/D)
Trekking to Pondokan, 8 hours trekking
O/N camp
D3- 31 July 2020 (B/L/D)
Early morning, breakcamp and depart to Welirang summit, 3 hours trekking
Summit, take some rest and continue to Gunung Kembar I and II and finally rest at Pasar Dieng campsite(another 5 hours)
O/N Camp
D4- 01 Aug 2020 (B/L/D)
Wake up, break camp and sunrise hike to Arjuno summit (1.5 hrs trek)
Enjoy the magnificent sunrise for 1-2hrs and continue to descend to foot of the mountain (6 hrs trek)
O/N homestay
D5- 02 Aug 2020 (B)
Tretes- Surabaya, catch the flight back to Singapore or extension
Land Cost: SGD599/pax
Deposit SGD300 to confirm your slot
What does your package include?
Excludes in This Tour:
Deposit SGD300 to confirm your slot
What does your package include?
- - Entrance tickets to Arjuno – Welirang Nature reserve
- Accommodation(s) as per the itinerary
- Meals as indicated above in the itinerary
- Local guides during the trek
- Logistic Porter for camping gears
- Camping gears (tent, cooking equipment and sleeping mat & bag)
- Daily water supply during trek (boiled)
- Trek leaders from Adventures Unlimited to assist and facilitate the trip
- Ground transportation (Surabaya-Tretes- Surabaya)
- First Aid support from guide and trek leader - Support from Adventure Unlimited
1. Pre-Trip briefing
2. Trek Leader to lead and facilitate day-to-day logistic, operation and liaising with the guide
3. Physical training preparation through organised local treks and fitness events
Excludes in This Tour:
- -Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion list such as tips/flight tix/visa/personal shopping
- Personal porter is available for additional 100SGD/ porter during the duration of the trek (carry up to 10kg, your items will be combined into one duffel bag)
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Step 1- via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to Jane at 9102 0550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2020 07 29 Arjuno"!!!)
Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to the event start date.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
After collection of balance:
Until 16 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
12 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
3. Please refer to the rest of our T&C below
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