Mount Semeru Hiking Package (Itinerary & Price Trekking Tour to Mt. Semeru)

Mount Semeru Hiking Package – Planning a trip to Semeru, can be an exciting yet challenging experience. Mount Semeru is the highest volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia with an altitude of 3,676 above sea level with a peak called Mahameru with a crater called Jonggring Saloko.

The location of Mount Semeru is in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park area which is located in two regencies, namely Malang Regency and Lumajang Regency, East Java Province.

The best way to get to Semeru is to fly into the Surabaya Juanda International Airport. ot domestic flight to Malang Abdul Rachman Soleh Airport, which is the closest city to Semeru. From Malang, you will need to rent a car to the village of Ranu Pani, which is the starting point for the trek.

Mount Semeru Hiking Package

Mount Semeru Hiking Package

Climbing Mount Semeru takes a maximum of 4 days and a minimum of 2 days. Overall the time needed to reach the top of Mount Semeru is between 10-13 hours, depending on physical and natural conditions. If there is a storm, it may delay the ascent or even cancel the climb to the summit of Mount Semeru. The following are several choices of hiking tour package to mount Semeru java volcano provide tripwisatabromo.com

Mount Semeru Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1 : Malang/Surabaya – Ranu Pane – Camping Kumbolo Lake

Pick up at hotel/airport/train station in Malang/Surabaya.
Continue with private transport to Tumpang/Ranupane Village (4-5 hours driving).
At the base camp you can leave your luggage behind when we start trekking. The track of 6-8 hours will bring us to Kalimati (2700m).
After lunch and a short break we continue to Kalimati passing through a savanna field at the feet of Mt Semeru. Here we will build camp and rest as your energy will be needed for the midnight hike to the Summit.

Day 2 : Mount Semeru Summit – Ranu Kumbolo Lake

At midnight around 1am we start a hard climb till the summit (rough ground, steep hike) from around 3 hours. The loose send on this track will make it hard, good condition needed. Here we will enjoy an amazing view from one of the highest volcano in Java Island.
Go back to the camp to have our breakfast and to have some rest.
We will continue back to Ranu Kumbolo and stay there to enjoy the beautiful lake.

Day 3 : Ranu Kumbolo Lake – Ranu Pane – Surabaya

After breakfast back trekking to Ranu Pane (different route).
Arrive at ranupane, take rest and transfer you out to Surabaya or Malang,tour finished.

Mount Bromo Semeru Climbing 4 Days 3 Nights

Day 1 : Malang/Surabaya – Ranu Pane – Camping Kumbolo Lake

Pick up at hotel/airport/train station in Malang/Surabaya.
Continue with private transport to Tumpang/Ranupane Village (4-5 hours driving).
At the base camp you can leave your luggage behind when we start trekking. The track of 6-8 hours will bring us to Kalimati (2700m).
After lunch and a short break we continue to Kalimati passing through a savanna field at the feet of Mt Semeru. Here we will build camp and rest as your energy will be needed for the midnight hike to the Summit.

Day 2 : Mount Semeru Summit – Ranu Kumbolo Lake

At midnight around 1am we start a hard climb till the summit (rough ground, steep hike) from around 3 hours. The loose send on this track will make it hard, good condition needed. Here we will enjoy an amazing view from one of the highest volcano in Java Island.
Go back to the camp to have our breakfast and to have some rest.
We will continue back to Ranu Kumbolo and stay there to enjoy the beautiful lake.

Day 3 : Ranu Kumbolo Lake – Ranu Pane – Mount Bromo Hotel

After breakfast back trekking to Ranu Pane (different route).
Arrive at ranupane, transfer you out to bromo hotel, check in and free program.

Day 3 : Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour – Malang/Surabaya

The 4WD jeep will pick up around 02:30 -3am from the hotel.
See the spectacular sunrise from the viewpoint of Penanjakan/Bukit kingkong, at 3:30 am.
Proceed by 4WD jeep to the Sea of Sand (parking area). You can walk or ride a horse to reach the steps of Bromo crater.
Climb the stairs for 10-15 minutes to reach the edge of Bromo Crater.
Back to Jeep4WD and transfer to Bromo hotel and breakfast. Transfer you out to Surabaya or Malang,tour finished.

Mount Bromo Semeru Ijen Tours 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1 : Malang/Surabaya – Ranu Pane – Camping Kumbolo Lake

Pick up at hotel/airport/train station in Malang/Surabaya.
Continue with private transport to Tumpang/Ranupane Village (4-5 hours driving).
At the base camp you can leave your luggage behind when we start trekking. The track of 6-8 hours will bring us to Kalimati (2700m).
After lunch and a short break we continue to Kalimati passing through a savanna field at the feet of Mt Semeru. Here we will build camp and rest as your energy will be needed for the midnight hike to the Summit.

Day 2 : Mount Semeru Summit – Ranu Kumbolo Lake

At midnight around 1am we start a hard climb till the summit (rough ground, steep hike) from around 3 hours. The loose send on this track will make it hard, good condition needed. Here we will enjoy an amazing view from one of the highest volcano in Java Island.
Go back to the camp to have our breakfast and to have some rest.
We will continue back to Ranu Kumbolo and stay there to enjoy the beautiful lake.

Day 3 : Ranu Kumbolo Lake – Ranu Pane – Mount Bromo Hotel

After breakfast back trekking to Ranu Pane (different route).
Arrive at ranupane, transfer you out to bromo hotel, check in and free program.

Day 4 : Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour – Ijen Hotel

The 4WD jeep will pick up around 02:30 -3am from the hotel.
See the spectacular sunrise from the viewpoint of Penanjakan/Bukit kingkong, at 3:30 am.
Proceed by 4WD jeep to the Sea of Sand (parking area). You can walk or ride a horse to reach the steps of Bromo crater.
Climb the stairs for 10-15 minutes to reach the edge of Bromo Crater.
Back to Jeep4WD and transfer to Bromo hotel and breakfast.
Check out hotel in Bromo and transfer to Ijen hotel.
Check in and free program.

Day 5 : Ijen Crater Blue Fire Tour – Malang/Surabaya/Banyuwangi or Bali

Checkout around 12:00 am and drive to Paltuding post, reach Paltuding permit post at approximately 2 am.
Hike to mount ijen for 3 km for 1.5-2 hours. At the peak, we will be able to see the famous Blue Flame Sulphur of Ijen. As the Blue Flames are dependent on the moon light and rain, sightings are dependent on suitable weather. As with other natural phenomena, sightings cannot be guaranteed but we will bring you to the choice view point.
At the break of dawn, if weather permits and it is deemed safe to do so by the authorities, you can walk down to the rim of the Ijen Lake. You can enjoy the morning lake view of Ijen and walk back to Kawah Ijen before returning to Paltuding.
Road trip 7-8 hours back to Surabaya or Malang city. You can choose to drop off ferry port to Bali (road trip 1 hour), or to drop off to Ubud/Denpasar/Lovina etc (road trip 5-6 hours including crossing by ferry). You can request drop off to hotel ,Airport ,Train Station.

Mount Semeru Trekking Tour Package Price

Please contact us by email : bromomalangtour@yahoo.com

Mount Semeru Java Volcano Indonesia

Mount Semeru is an active volcano. Having poisonous gas in the Jonggring Saloko crater, climbers are prohibited from climbing from the south side due to the presence of toxic gas and lava flows.

The temperature at the peak of Mahameru ranges from 4-10 degrees Celsius, at the peak of the dry season it can reach minus 0 degrees Celsius, and ice crystals are often found. The weather is often foggy, especially in the afternoon, evening and night. The wind is blowing hard, in December – January there are often storms.

Mount Semeru Facts

  • Has a crater that blows smoke every 30 minutes
  • The first person to climb Mount Semeru or you could say a pioneer was a European. Some of them are C.F. Clignett, a Dutch geologist who climbed to Mount Semeru in 1838.
  • Mount Semeru is a sacred mountain for Hindus. According to the Javanese people, the name Mahameru is taken from the Sanskrit language, namely Meru Agung. Meru means the center of the universe, while Agung means very big or it can also mean Maha. From here, the peak of Mount Semeru was named Mahameru, while Semeru means the center of all mountains.

Mount Semeru Guide

Hiking TrailMileage Travel Time
Ranupani – Landdengan Dowo3 km1.5 hours
Landdengan Dowo – Watu Rejeng3 km1.5 hours
Watu Rejeng – Ranu Kumbolo4.5 km2 hours
Ranu Kumbolo – Oro-Oro Ombo1 km 30 minutes
Oro-Oro Ombo – Cemoro Kandang1,5 km 30 minutes
Cemoro Kandang – Jambangan3 km 30 minutes
Jambangan – Kalimati2 km30 minutes
Kalimati – Arcopodo1.3 km2.5 hours
Arcopodo – Cemoro Tunggal – Mahameru Peak1.5 km3 – 5 hours

Mount Semeru Eruption

1800’s

The first recorded eruption record is estimated at November 8, 1818. In the 1829-1878 range there were also several eruptions until 1913 but not much documented information. Eruptions in the 19th century AD occurred in 1829, 1830, 1832, 1836, 1838, 1842, 1844, 1845, 1848, 1851, 1856, 1857, 1860, 1864, 1867, 1872, 1877, and 1878. It erupted again in 1884 to 1899.

1900’s

In 1941-1942, long duration volcanic activity was recorded. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) stated that the lava flow occurred in the period from September 21, 1941 to February 1942. At that time, the eruption reached the eastern slope with a height of 1,400 to 1,775 meters. Volcanic material to pile up the Bantengan irrigation post.

Several volcanic activities were also recorded in succession in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950. They erupted again sequentially from 1951 to 1961 and 1963. Successive eruptions occurred again from 1967 to 1969 and 1972 to 1990. The next eruption was followed in in 1992 and 1994. The eruption in 1994 was horrific because it claimed the lives of 7 people and people were swept away by the lava.

On December 1, 1977, a lava avalanche produced hot clouds of avalanches with a distance of up to 10 km in Besuk Kembar. The observed volume of volcanic material deposits reached 6.4 million cubic meters. Hot clouds also point to the Besuk Kobokan area. At that time, rice fields, bridges and houses were damaged. Volcanic activity continued and was recorded in 1978–1989.

On February 2, 1994, there were 9 eruptions of Mount Semeru. This eruption resulted in the emergence of thick white smoke with a height of up to 500 meters. In addition to white smoke, there were 34 lava avalanches in the direction of Besuk Twins as far as 1 km. The eruption of Mount Semeru claimed the lives of 7 people who were washed away by the lava.

2000’s

PVMBG also recorded volcanic activity of this mountain in 1990, 1992, 1994, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. In 2008, several eruptions were recorded, namely in the range of 15-22 May 2008. Observed on 22 May 2008, four avalanches were recorded. hot clouds that lead to the Besuk Kobokan area with a sliding distance of 2,500 meters.

On 12 June 2006, the Tanjung Perak Maritime Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded a volcanic earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 on the Richter Scale (SR) due to the activity of Mount Semeru (3,676 masl).

On December 1, 2020, Mount Semeru experienced an eruption which was followed by hot clouds falling from the summit. The sliding distance of this hot cloud is 2-11 kilometers.

On December 4, 2021 at 15.10 WIB, Mount Semeru erupted and emitted a hot cloud fall towards Besuk Kobokan, Sapitarang Village, Pronojiwo District, making the last and most recent eruption in a number of BNPB. The lava fall traveled with a sliding distance of 500-800 meters, with the center of the fall 500 meters below the crater. Meanwhile, volcanic earthquakes related to eruptions, avalanches and gusts of crater smoke have occurred as many as 54 earthquake eruptions or eruptions, 4 avalanches earthquakes, and 18 earthquake gusts.

At least 51 people were killed, 169 people were injured, and 22 people were missing. 45 people suffered burns due to the eruption. The Gladak Perak Bridge connecting the southern route between Lumajang and Malang Regencies was cut off due to the cold lava of the volcanic eruption. Pyroclastic flows and lahars damaged at least 5,205 houses and several public buildings.

On December 16, 2021, recorded at 23.00 WIB, Mount Semeru was upgraded by PVMBG from Alert (Level II) to Alert (Level III). And to this day the article is published, Mount Semeru is still closed from tourist visits.

On December 4, 2022, at 12.00 WIB, Mount Semeru’s status was raised by PVMBG from Alert (Level III) to Alert (Level IV).

source : https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunung_Semeru

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