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MOUNT TAMBORA - SUMBAWA ISLAND -
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" Life is either a daring Adventure
or nothing "
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The
place was Sumbawa, Indonesia, the
year was 1815, and the month was
April. Everything was set for one
of the most explosive events in
human history. Sumbawa Island is
home to the volcano called Tambora
which has an elevation of 9,348
ft. (2,850m) and a diameter at sea-level
of 38 mile. On April 5th of 1815
the volcano, which had lain dormant
for more than 5,000 years, began
to erupt.
The mountain had been experiencing
small eruptions before it exploded
in 1815 and the April eruption left
a deep summit caldera where the
previous stratovolcano stood, causing
earthquakes as far away as Surabaya
(a distance of 500 km) in reaction
to the collapse. Ash exploded from
the eruption and was carried as
far as east Java, approximately
900 km from Tambora. Thunder-like
sounds were heard up to 1,400 km
away and the entire eruption is
estimated to have had the volcanic
explosion strength of seven. The
eruption column itself was roughly
44 km high vertically and produced
numerous pyroclastic flows. Tsunamis
were generated as a result of both
the flows and the shock waves from
the collapsing caldera. In total,
the volcanic eruption lasted for
two days and ejected about 50 cubic
km of magma. The eruption was the
largest that had occurred over past
1,000 years, with an immediate human
impact of 92,000 deaths.
As far-reaching as the immediate
outputs of the volcanic explosion
were, the full effects of the eruption
had yet to be felt. The year after
the eruption, 1816, is often titled
“the year without summer," due to
significantly cooler temperatures
throughout Europe and other reaches
of the world, resulting in such
unusual phenomena as snow in June
in the northern hemisphere and cyclone
tracks being pushed to the south,
bringing unusually wet weather in
many areas. Crop failures and famine
abounded the world over, marked
by higher death rates that exceeded
anything on Earth in the past 10,000
years. “The year without summer”
is not a complete mystery, however,
for its causes are the typical results
of a large volcanic explosion, such
as the Tambora eruption. There are
many who would disagree with this
hypothesis, claiming that the effects
of a volcanic eruption the size
of Tambora could not be as far-reaching
or as destructive to cause “the
year without summer.” |
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TAMBORA TREKKING
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PACKAGE 01: Mount TAMBORA TREKKING
5D/4N
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Itinerary:
Route to Tambora Mountain Peak
Sumbawa Island with its volcano,
Mt Tambora, offers adventurous trekking,
wonderful natural forests, archeological
sites, fantastic beaches, arts and
crafts and interesting Dutch colonial
heritage. Unfortunately Sumbawa
is ignored by most tourists who
usually proceed straight to Eastern
Indonesia. Tambora Trekking can
be arranged in the appropriate season
for the fit and healthy.
Day 1:
Early Morning at 6 o'clock, we drive
to east of lombok" Labuan Lombok
harbor" then cross by Ferry to Sumbawa
island " Poto Tano harbor". Arrive
in Poto Tano then continue drive
to sumbawa Besar city, stop over
for lunch. After lunch we visit
the "Dalam Loka" Palace, Yellow
house (private museum of the King
of sumbawa) then continue on to
Dompu, overnight in Dompu.
Day 2:
After breakfast, we go to market
for shopping of our need on mount
Tambora, after lunch then continue
drive to Pancasila village" in the
bottom of Tambora mountain". 4pm
arrive in pancasila village then
overnight in Sinar Kedindi Bungalow.
In the evening we meet the porter
and meeting service.
Day 3:
Early Breakfast then at 6am we start
trek to post III, we will arrive
at Post III around 4.00pm, then
overnight here.
We walk through pristine real rain
forest, with tremendous opportunities
for viewing wildlife.
( The part way here simple goes
straight up and by time you a stagger
into pos II, in time for lunch.
You are drenched with sweat, but
after hearty bowl of mountain soup
prepare by porters, you raring to
go again. Its about 2 hrs we are
in Pos III for overnight).
Day 4:
After have a light breakfast at
04.00am, we go up to the Top of
Mount Tambora (2850m a.s.l). After
take a picture than we go down Pos
III, then having breakfast. After
Breakfast continue to Pancasila
village to have Lunch. Drive to
Sumbawa Besar, and then Overnight
in Tabora Hotel.
Day 5:
After Breakfast we drive to Lombok
Island, arrive in senggigi, end
of service. |
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PACKAGE 02: Mount TAMBORA TREKKING
4D/3N
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Itinerary:
Day 1:
Pick up in Bima airport then after
lunch drive to Pancasila village"
in the bottom of Tambora mountain".
6pm arrive in pancasila village
then overnight in Sinar Kedindi
Bungalow. In the evening we meet
the porter and meeting service.
Day 2:
Early Breakfast then at 6am we start
trek to post III, we will arrive
at Post III around 4.00pm, then
overnight here.
We walk through pristine real rain
forest, with tremendous opportunities
for viewing wildlife.
( The part way here simple goes
straight up and by time you a stagger
into pos II, in time for lunch.
You are drenched with sweat, but
after hearty bowl of mountain soup
prepare by porters, you raring to
go again. Its about 2 hrs we are
in Pos III for overnight).
Day 3:
After have a light breakfast at
04.00am, we go up to the Top of
Mount Tambora (2850m a.s.l). After
take a picture than we go down Pos
III, then having breakfast. After
Breakfast continue to Pancasila
village to have Lunch. Drive to
Sumbawa Besar, and then Overnight
in Tabora Hotel.
Day 4:
After Breakfast we drive to Lombok
Island, arrive in senggigi, end
of service.
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Recommended
items to bring:
1. Suitable walking shoes / warm
clothing / wind breaker / rain coat
2. Gloves / extra socks / Small
towel / hat / tissue paper
3. High energy food (chocolates,
nuts, raisins)
4. Headache tablets / lip gloss
/ deep heat lotion ( Sun block)/
plasters
5. Torch light / walking stick /
waterproof bag for camera
6. 2 or 3 T-shirt / long trouser
/ short / swim cloth
Reservation
A deposit of 50% is required upon
confirmation and Full payment must
be received prior to or upon arrival
at the first destination point,
except for those companies with
whom special agreements have been
made. Failure to comply with this
condition may result in cancellation
of all reservation.
Special
Note (For trekkers):
It is recommended that all trekkers
should have themselves medically
checked before attempting any high
altitude trek. If you have a history
of suffering from the following
ailments, it is highly recommended
that you should refrain from trekking
to a high altitude.
Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease,
Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic
Fits, Obesity (overweight). Chronic
Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis
(Jaundice); or any other disease,
which may hamper the trekker.
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Price :.......................
Packages Included:
- Tent and sleeping bag.
- Foods and drinks ( mineral water
+ wine )
- Guide ASSISTANT During the trips
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- all land and sea transportations
- Entrance fees.
- Porters
- Hotels
Excludes :
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Laundry.
- Tips for porters and guide.
- Other personal expenses. |
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Descriptive day to day tour itinerary,
price, flight schedule, hotel/accommodation,
weather condition etc, Please do
not hesitate to contact us
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"...The expedition is exhausting,
no doubt, but the sheer size and
beauty be seen to be believed. This
was definitely a life altering experience
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Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004
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