Fjällräven Indonesia Discovery – Discover trekking the Fjällräven way, on nature’s terms – carrying your own equipment, setting up your own tent, cooking your own food and walking at your own pace, together with others just like you.

MOUNT BROMO

14TH – 17TH JULY 2023

Location:

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park

DATE:

Hiking : 14th to 17th July 2023

Distance:

39.5 KM

TRIPS HIGHLIGHT:

King Kong Hill, Savanna Tengger Caldera, Mt. Bromo scenery, Teletubbies Hill, Lava View.

TRIP DURATION:

4 days 3 nights

COST:

IDR. 2.500.000 (Local Participants)

IDR. 5.500.000 (Foreigner)

REQUIREMENT:

ID Card/Passport, Fully Vaccinated

Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (Indonesian: Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru; abbreviated as TNBTS) is a national park located in East Java, Indonesia, to the east of Malang and Lumajang, to the south of Pasuruan and Probolinggo, and to the southeast of Surabaya, the capital of East Java. It is the only conservation area in Indonesia that has a sand sea, the Tengger Sand Sea (Indonesian: Laut Pasir Tengger), across which is the caldera of an ancient volcano (Tengger) from which four new volcanic cones have emerged.

This unique feature covers a total area of 5,250 hectares at an altitude of about 2,100 meters (6,900 ft). The massif also contains the highest mountain in Java, Mount Semeru (3,676 meters (12,060 ft)), four lakes and 50 rivers. It is named after the Tengger tribe. The explosion of the volcano that created the caldera, happened ca. 45.000 years ago, in an event similar to the Krakatau eruption.

The Tengger Sand Sea has been protected since 1919. The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park was declared a national park in 1982.

Volcanism

The volcanic complex of Tengger forms a condition where a new caldera of volcano forms inside a larger and more ancient caldera. There are five volcanoes inside the Tengger Caldera: Mount Bromo (2,329 m), Mount Batok (2,470 m), Mount Kursi (2,581 m), Mount Watangan (2,661 m), and Mount Widodaren (2,650 m). Mount Batok is the only peak that is no longer active, and is covered in casuarina (Indonesian: cemara) trees. Mount Widodaren, located beside Mount Batok, contains the cave Widodaren, which is considered sacred by local people.

The five volcanoes within the caldera are surrounded by a vast area of sand called the Tengger Sand Sea, which in turn is surrounded by a steep crater wall of the larger Tengger Caldera with height differences of about 200–600 meters (660–1,970 ft)

4 days meals (Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel for 13rd July, 2023
Exclusive Fjällräven Discovery Re-Usable totepack
Fjällräven Trekking Pass
Exclusive Fjällräven Event T-shirt
Safety flag
Discovery Bromo Maps
Fjällräven Discovery Bromo 2023 Patch
Discovery Bromo Medal
Water supply & Refreshment
4 days 3 nights National Park Ticket
Jeep transportation from Hotel to Starting point
Toilet tents
Cartridge Gas
Exclusive Fjällräven Discovery Buff
Fjällräven Trashbag

Personal/Travel Insurance
Personal Medication
Transportation to Bromo
Any items not mentioned

Transportation from Juanda/Gubeng – to Bromo (Rp300,000)
Before Event: Scheduled July 13, 2023 10.00 WIB & 15.00 WIB
2 Way Transportation Juanda/Gubeng – Bromo (Rp600,000)
Before Event: Scheduled July 13, 2023 10.00 WIB & 15.00 WIB
After Event: Scheduled July 17, 2023 15.00 WIB.
Transportation from Bromo – to Juanda/Gubeng (Rp300,000)
After Event: Scheduled July 17, 2023 15.00 WIB
Private Shuttle (Innova) one way (Rp1,100,000) Can be filled by 4 person, Just need one person to Order Additional Transportation
Before or After Event (based on request)
Private Shuttle (Avanza) one way (Rp1,000,000) Can be filled by 4 person, Just need one person to Order Additional Transportation
Before or After Event (based on request)
Private Shuttle (Innova) 2 way transportation (Rp2,200,000) Can be filled by 4 person, Just need one person to Order Additional Transportation
Before and after event (based on request)
Private Shuttle (avanza) 2 way transportation (Rp2,000,000) Can be filled by 4 person, Just need one person to Order Additional Transportation
Before and after event (based on request)

Day 0 (Thursday, 13 July 2023)

12.00 WIB Re-registration at Lava View & Bromo Permai (The Re-registration will be closed on 20.00 WIB)

Day 1 (Friday, 14 July 2023)

04.00 WIB Re-registration
05.00 WIB Luggage Storage (We provide luggage storage service at Lava View Bromo, for luggage that participants do not wish to bring along the trek.)
06.00 WIB Breakfast at Hotel
07.30 WIB Jeep Pick Up to King Kong for Group A From Lava View and Bromo Permai
08.00 WIB Jeep Pick Up to King Kong for Group B (Group A Start from King Kong to Campsite 1)
08.30 WIB Jeep Pick Up to King Kong for Group C (Group B Start from King Kong to Campsite 1)
09.00 WIB Jeep Pick Up to King Kong for Group D (Group C Start from King Kong to Campsite 1)
09.30 WIB Jeep Pick Up to King Kong for Group E (Group D Start from King Kong to Campsite 1)
10.00 WIB Group E Start from King Kong to Campsite 1
15.00 WIB Campsite 1 (Watu Dukun)

Day 2 (Saturday, 15 July 2023)

10.00 WIB Leaving Watu Dukun Campsite
15.00 WIB Campsite 2 (Lembah Loreng)

Day 3 (Sunday, 16 July 2023)

10.00 WIB Leaving Lembah Loreng Campsite
15.00 WIB Campsite 3 (Dalan Lawas)

Day 4 (Monday, 17 July 2023)

10.00 WIB Leaving Dalan Lawas Campsite
14.00 WIB Finish Point at Lava View
16.00 WIB Finish Point Closed (The Finishing Point counter will close at 16.00 WIB, shall you reach after 16.00 WIB, you can get your Trekking Pass stamped and collect a medal at Lava View during Closing Dinner.)
19.00 WIB Closing Dinner & After Party (Closing dinner will be held at Lava View)

TREK AROUND THE ANCIENT CALDERA OF MOUNT TENGGER

The journey with around 39.5 km trail through 4 days 3 nights. You will walk around the giant caldera that was formerly the eruption of the Tengger Ancient Volcano. It might not be an easy trail but the result is worth it: to live simply, to move at your own pace and to reconnect with yourself, your loved ones and nature. Maybe even make some new friends along the way. And, of course, have a whole lot of fun along the way. The path takes in truly spectacular scenery that you never seen on another place.

At The Start

We provide shuttle vehicles from Gubeng Station / Surabaya Airport with additional cost and are scheduled for July 13, 2023 at 10:00 WIB and 15:00 WIB. If you arrive directly at the hotel, you can do the check-in procedure there and pick up your food, gas and the fjallraven discovery starter kit. Check-in/Re-registration will open July 13, 2023 at 12:00 WIB and closes at 20:00 WIB. The first start will be on July 14, 2023 at 07:30 WIB. You will be escorted by a special offroad vehicle from the Hotel to the Starting Point. There will be 5 group departures with an interval of 30 minutes, one departure will contain 40 participants. Here you will also receive a luggage tag for your belongings you wish to keep at the hotel during your trip/trek. We’ll save it for you.

During The Trek

Trekking Pass

Always keep the Trekking Pass with you and don’t forget to read through the Quick Guide to Fjallraven Discovery Indonesia. You must get it stamped at each checkpoints.

Checkpoints

There are a total of 6 checkpoints including the starting and finishing points. We also added 3 refreshment points, where you can refill your water supply. To find out the location of the checkpoint and refreshment point, you can see it on your map. But there is an exception in refreshment 3, it will be one place with the Bromo checkpoint on the last day. checkpoints are always stationed with staffs to help out if there are any problems or in case of injury. You must have your Trekking Pass stamped at all checkpoints. We estimate that you will arrive at each campsite at 15:00 WIB, we advice that you will arrive at campsite before sunset in order for you to have ample time to set up your tent.

Food and Gas

We provide rations and gas that you can take when checking in. The food we provide only needs to be heated or you add hot water and wait a while.

Campsite

You will have to sleep in your tent at the campsite during the hike. The campsite will be used exclusively by Fjallraven Discovery Indonesia participants. We don’t recommend you to set up your tent along the trail, please set up your tent in the space provided.

Toilets

There are not many toilets on the trail except at the Start and Finish. We recommend you to go to the toilet before leaving. If nature calls when you’re far from a toilet: Dig a small hole. Relieve yourself. Cover the hole with earth. Please bury your toilet paper as well or take it with you. Also we provide toilet tents at the Campsite.

Starting Point

King Kong Hill

King Kong Hill is interesting spot to catch the sunrise and view of Bromo and Mt. Batok. The hill was named King Kong because one protruding cliff in this hill resembles the face of a King Kong. The cliff was formed naturally and located right behind the safety fence. King Kong Hill is 2600 meters above sea level. Don’t forget to get your trekking pass stamp here.

Campsite 1 - Watu Dukun

The area of Watu Dukun is only about 300-400 m2. With conditions filled with andesite rocks. Usually this location becomes a place of ritual worship of local residents. Meditation/praying is usually done on certain days in the Javanese calendar. Its unique location, which is a meadow protected by rocks, will be a safe and exotic place to camp on the first day. But please do not disturbing the “Pelinggih”. Pelinggih is the statue near the cave area where local peoples do praying.

Campsite 2 - Lembah Loreng

Towards Campsite 2 we will enter an area that is rarely touched by people. The grass in this area are quite tall and dense. You will follow the valley floor and slightly uphill when approaching the Campsite area. This is perfect for those of you who like to explore hidden places. The scenery that can be seen from the Lembah Loreng is very beautiful and calming.

Campsite 3 - Dalan Lawas

From Lembah Loreng, participants will going up and entering the trees area. Participants will following the footpath until found Simpang Pelinggih, then turn right and going down and follow the the route to Campsite 3. At the Campsite 3, you have 2 option spot that you can visit. The first, is going up to Dalan Lawas Hill and you will enjoying the scenery of Mt. Batok and Widodaren. The second option, is going to Widodaren cave. This place is located between Mt. Batok and Widodaren. You can found a Hindu’s holly water source there.

Finishing Point - Lava View

The Finishing Point counter will close at 16.00 WIB, if you arrive after 16.00 WIB, your Trekking Pass can be stamped and collect medals in Lava View during the Closing Dinner.

Fjallraven Discovery Medal

If you finish hiking all courses of Fjallraven Discovery Indonesia and have your Trekking Pass stamped at all checkpoints, you will receive a medal and patch as a souvenir.

After Party

There will be an after party after completing the trek. Celebrate and enjoy!

Location : Lava View

Time: 19:00-22:00

Food and drink coupons included

Music performances and lucky draw events are prepared

Fjallraven Trash Bag (Leave No Trace)

We provide trash bags to collect your non-human waste during the trip. And it is very important that use it. You may not, under any circumstances, dispose of trash along the route, at checkpoints, mountain cabins or wind shelters. If you are caught doing this, you will be disqualified. We want this area to remain beautiful and free of trash. You carry the trash bag to completion in Lava View.

Tent*
Sleeping bag*, preferably three-season sleeping bag
Stove* with a deep pan – good for boiling water.
Fuel* (cartridge gas included in the ticket fee, don’t forget to bring a bottle if you use petrol or methylated spirit)
Sleeping mattress*
Map* (included in the tiket fee)
Fjällräven Discovery Trash Bag* (included in the ticket fee)
Hat/beanie*
Gloves*
Hiking boots
Thermal fleece/mid layer top* in down, wool or a synthetic material

Long underpants for a dry change*
Wind and waterproof pants*
Wind and waterproof jacket with hood*
First aid kit* (at least elastic bandage, blister pads, compresses and tape). It is recommended to complement the mandatory first aid kit with safety pins, butterfly stitches (skin closures), fluid replacement and pain reliever.
65l backpack with rain protection cover
Sun hat/cap
Hiking socks, preferably in wool
A change of shoes or flip flops/sandals to give your feet a break
Hiking trousers, a pair that can be unzipped to become shorts are ideal – it does get warm up there sometimes

T-shirt
Hiking poles
Matches and/or lighter
Dish cloth
Small towel
Water bottle, minimum 0.5l
Small knife with scissors or a multi-tool
Toiletries
Toilet paper (not “wet wipes”)
Head torch
Sunglasses
Shoe gaiter

The track that will be passed consists of hills, valleys and long flat areas with sand and soil substrates. Evacuation by vehicle can only be carried out at checkpoints and refreshment points. As well as having other trekkers to assist, if you have any medical problems during the trek, contact the checkpoint staff. Generally there won’t be organized search and rescue for people who don’t reach the finish.

Important to know

For safety reasons we have a list of mandatory equipment. During Fjällräven Discovery Indonesia you are responsible for your own safety. If you for some reason have to stay longer at one spot than you have planned in advance, the mandatory items are necessary for your own safety. Thus, it is very important that you have your personal gear. However, some of the items in the list may be shared with your fellow trekkers if you’re hiking in a group. If you are sharing equipment, it is very important that you stay together during the hike. Items that may be shared between participants:

Tent
Stove and fuel
First aid kit

If you lack any item of the mandatory equipment you are not allowed to start in Fjällräven Discovery Indonesia.

How do I get from Train Station or Surabaya airport to Lava View/Bromo Permai?

You can use a private vehicle.

Or there will be a shuttle vehicle that will pick you up at Surabaya Juanda Airport and Surabaya Gubeng Train Station at an additional cost. You can choose this additional facility when filling out the registration form. Vehicles will depart from the station or from the airport at 10:00 WIB and 15:00 WIB.

Do I have to be experienced at mountain trekking and be in a good shape?

Fjällräven Discovery Indonesia is no walk in the park. Walking 39,5km is not easy. But with the right preparation and a positive mindset, almost anyone can do it. You don’t need to have a lot of experience, more than a willingness to try. However, you should feel comfortable carrying a heavy backpack for days straight on bumpy tracks.

How should I prepare?

The main thing is to properly walk in your hiking boots and get used to carrying a heavy backpack. Start with easy walks in your local area and build up to over-night trips in more challenging terrain.

What equipment do I need?

We’ve put together a pack list for Fjällräven Discovery Indonesia. But basically, a backpack, tent, sleeping bag, stove and trekking clothes for both rain and sunshine. Don’t forget your flashlight and first aid kit either.

How will I find the way?

The trail is clearly marked with wood sign and another sign. But you should always have your map handy as a precaution. There are checkpoints every 5km or so where you can get help if you need it.

Is there a time limit?

Yes. You must complete your trip on Monday 17 July 2023. The Finishing Point counter will close at 16.00 WIB, if you arrive after 16.00 WIB, your Trekking Pass can be stamped and collect medals in Lava View during the Closing Dinner. There is no time limit for you to reach each campsite, but arriving before dark will make it easier to set up your tent.

Where can I camp?

We have prepared a camping site for you, you can find out the location on the map that we have shared. Gathering with others will warm you up even more and increase your sense of friendship with other participants.

Can I stay in the mountain cabins instead?

No, you have to sleep in the tent. The same tent that you or your trekking partner brought with you. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park at night will be quite cold.

Do I have to stop at each Checkpoint?

Yes. Your Trekking Pass will be stamped at each checkpoint. Each checkpoint is staffed.

Are trekking poles a good idea?

Yep, we certainly think so. They help balance on slippery sections or make going up and down hills easier too. We recommend a telescopic pole that you can adjust. You can then shorten it when going up the hill and lengthen it when going down. Shock absorbing poles are also a great idea for long distances.

Will my mobile phone work?

You can reach internet signals in most areas that you will pass through at Fjällräven Discovery Bromo, except for the Lembah Loreng area which will be the camping site on the second night.

What’s the weather usually like?

Basically, Fjällräven Discovery Bromo 2023 will be held when it enters the dry season. During the day it is predicted to be hot and at night the air is cold to below 7°C. In July 2022, night time temperatures reached 3°C. Please prepare your warmest clothes.

How about lodging in the Bromo area.

We have provided Lava View and Bromo Permai for you to stay on Thursday night, 13 July 2023 (included in the ticket fee). We will divide the participants into the 2 places to stay.

We do not provide lodging after the event, you are free to choose a hotel or homestay around the Bromo area by ordering it yourself.

The cancellation deadline is 16 days after registration opens, which is 30th April 2023.
Cancellations before 30th April 2023 will be refunded 70% of the ticket price.
Cancellation will not be refunded in any form after 30th April 2023. But the ticket is allow to be replaced with another person before 14th June 2023.

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