2-day Mt Tambora Trek (with Return Transfer from Bima & 2 night additional accommodation)
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Full refund will be provided if you can’t travel due to COVID-19 restrictions
At a Glance
At a Glance
This is a 4 day trip that includes a 2 day trek to Mt Tambora's rim, and is the quickest way to see the wonders of Mt Tambora. Stay at Rik's Guesthouse before and after the trek.
Details
4 days 3 nights
Join-in trip
Up to 8 persons
Flexible Cancellation
Activities
Ecotourism
Off-grid Adventure
Hiking - Volcano, Mountain
Suitable For
Backpackers
Solo Travellers
Couples
Small Groups
What's included
What's included
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Night 1 at Rik's Guesthouse - Double room (Private), Night 2 at Tambora Camping - Tent (Shared), Night 3 at Rik's Guesthouse - Double room (Private)
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Return Transfer from Bima
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Meals & Snacks
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Water
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Porters
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Camping Equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping matress, tent)
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IDR 300,000 for the park fee, which needs to be paid in cash at the Park Registration counter in Pancisila village
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Availability
Availability
Scheduled Trip Dates
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Prices shown in USD
Where You'll Meet
Where You'll Meet
- Anywhere in Bima Timing of your choice Details
- Bima airport Timing of your choice Details
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
This is a sample itinerary and may be weather-dependent.
Day 1: Bima - Mt Tambora
Today, you'll get to Tambora via a scenic car journey!
Accommodation: Rik's Guesthouse - Double room (Private)
- Morning: Transfer to Tambora
- The transfer will take approximately 5-6 hours.
- Night: Spend the night at Rik's guesthouse
Day 2: Tambora
Today you'll make your way up to the rim of Mount Tambora
Accommodation: Tambora Camping - Tent (Shared)
- Morning: 45 mins road journey to the base of Mt Tambora (30 mins by car, and 15 mins by motorbike)
- Hike up to Mount Tambora
- Evening: Overnight at the crater
Day 3: Tambora
Today you'll get to enjoy a sunrise at the rim of Mount Tambora!
Accommodation: Rik's Guesthouse - Double room (Private)
- Morning (1am): Wake up to catch the stunning sunrise at Tambora crater rim
- Afternoon: Head back to Rik's guesthouse
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Meet your guide
Meet your guide
Visit Tambora
Rik who runs Visit Tambora dreamt of being an archaeologist and participated in the excavation of Tambora. When the excavation completed, he started Visit Tambora to share his passion for Mt Tambora with travellers.
5 years experience
Basic English
Community-Based
Litter-Free
Visit Tambora Policies
Visit Tambora Policies
Covid Cancellation Policy (for bookings after 1 Sept 2020)
If you can't travel because of Covid restrictions, you can choose to get a full refund,
Seek Sophie credits (no expiry, 110% of trip value) or reschedule your trip at no additional cost.
Your choice, no questions asked.
Usual Cancellation Policy (for Non-Covid reasons)
Cancel for free 5 days before your trip starts.
Cancellations after such date will not be eligible for refunds as Visit Tambora would have paid for your trip’s logistics already.
Helpful Questions from Other Travellers
What should I pack?
Basic first aid supplies (e.g. bandaid, ibuprofen, antiseptic and gauze)
Beanie
Hand gloves (useful for scrambling downhill)
Hat
Head torch
Hiking clothing (shirt, shorts/trousers)
IDR 300,000 for the park fee
Jacket/Wind breaker (if your jacket isn't waterproof, we would also recommend bringing a disposable raincoat)
Leech socks
Medium-thickness hiking socks
Personal toiletries
Small towel
Sunscreen
Trekking or running shoe with good grip
Warm clothing to sleep in (as it gets cold at the crater rim)
Waterproof backpack to store your items
Wet wipes (as there is no shower on the mountain)
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