Unknown Gunung Tambora, 7 days

Tambora vulcano on the island of Sumbawa is known to only very few people, whereas its eruption in 1815 is known as one of the strongest in history. More than a 1000 meters of its summit was blown away and around 150 km³ of debris and ashes were thrown into the atmosphere. The effects were disastrous: scores of thousands were killed. Nowadays Gunung Tambora is almost 2815 meters high and surrounded by a thick belt of tropical rainforest. There are only a few who dare to attempt the 3 day long trip to the crater that is 7 kilometers wide. From there you can even see the summits of faraway mountains on Java and Flores!

Day 1 Sumbawa Besar
By ferry to Sumbawa. Stay the night in atmospheric stilted bungalows on the beach.

Day 2 Pancasila
A long drive through nice scenery to the small village of Pancasila. Overnight in a local office.

Day 3 Climb to Post 3
Early start of the ascent very early. Climb to app. 1800 meters. Camping on a high plain

Day 4 Crater
Climb to the rim of the crater. Camp on the spot.

Day 5 Satonda
Descent to Pancasila. From there by boat to the island of Satonda to relax. Camp on the beach.

Day 6 Bima
Drive on to Bima. Visit the nightmarket.

Day 7 Airport Bima
End of the trip.

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