OVERVIEW
MOUNT BROMO
23rd to 25th August 2024
Location:
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
DATE:
Trekking : 23rd to 25th August 2024
Distance:
31.5 KM
TRIPS HIGHLIGHT:
Mentigen Hill, Sand Sea, Mt. Bromo scenery, Teletubies Hill, Widodaren View
TREKKING DURATION:
3 days 2 nights
COST:
IDR. 2.500.000 (Local Participants)
IDR. 4.500.000 (Foreigner)
REQUIREMENT:
ID Card/Passport, minimum 8 years old
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 Mount Batok is the only peak that is no longer active, and is covered in casuarina (Indonesian: cemara) trees.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)
PACKAGE
INCLUDE
- 3 days trekking packaged meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Lodge for 22nd August, 2024
- Exclusive Fjällräven Discovery re-usable totepack
- Fjällräven trekking pass
- Exclusive Fjällräven event t-shirt
- Safety flag
- Fjällräven Discovery Bromo Maps
- Fjällräven Discovery Bromo 2024 patch
- Fjällräven Discovery Bromo medal (for finisher)
- Water supply & refreshment
- 3 days 2 nights National Park Ticket
- Toilet tents
- Cartridge Gas
- Buff
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal/Travel Insurance
- Personal Medication
- Transportation Surabaya – Bromo
- Lodge after event (after party)
- Any items not mentioned
Add on Facilities:
- Add on transportation Surabaya – Bromo will be informed soon.
ITINERARY
Day 0 (Thursday, 22 August 2024)
- 10.00 1st Batch of regular shuttle (exclude from ticket price) depart from Gubeng Train Station & Juanda Airport to Venue
- 14.00 2nd Batch of regular shuttle (exclude from ticket price) depart from Gubeng Train Station & Juanda Airport to Venue
- 14.00-20.00 Re-registration and starter kit distribution at Lava View Lodge / Bromo Permai Hotel
- 20.00 Quick briefing and speech from Fjällräven Indonesia
Day 1 (Friday, 23 August 2024)
- 07.00 Luggage storage is open (for luggage that participants do not wish to bring along the trek)
- 07.00 Breakfast at Hotel (included in the ticket price)
- 10.00 Start trekking (don’t forget to stretch)
- 14.30 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Refreshment Point 1 (water refills are available)
16.00 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Campsite 1 - 16.00-EOD Free time and sponsor activation
Bonfire will be available at 7pm
Day 2 (Saturday, 24 August 2024)
- 09.00 Start trekking from Campsite 1 (don’t forget to stretch)
- 12.00 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Refreshment Point 2 (water refills are available)
- 16.00 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Campsite 2
- 16.00-EOD Free time and sponsor activation
Bonfire will be available at 7pm
Day 3 (Sunday, 25 August 2024)
- 08.30 Photo session
- 09.00 Start trekking from Campsite 2 (don’t forget to stretch)
- 13.00 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Refreshment Point 3 (water refills are available)15.00 Estimated time for participants to arrive at the Finishing Point16.00 Regular shuttle (exclude from ticket price) depart from venue to Gubeng Train Station & Juanda Airport(for you who ordered regular shuttle should finish before 4pm)*The Finishing Point counter will close at 5pm. Shall you reach after 5pm,you can get your Trekking Pass stamped and collect a medal at Lava View during closing dinner.
- 19.00 Closing Dinner and After Party*it should be noted that participants who use the reguler shuttle to return to Surabaya cannot attend the closing dinner*closing dinner will be held at Lava View
TREKKING GUIDE
TREK AROUND THE ANCIENT CALDERA OF MOUNT TENGGER
The journey with around 31.5 km trail through 3 days 2 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 August 22, 2024 at 10:00 WIB and 14:00 WIB. If you arrive directly at the hotel, you can do the check-in procedure there and pick up your food, gas and another starter kit. Check-in/Re-registration will open August 22, 2024 at 14:00 WIB and closes at 20:00 WIB. Start from Lava View Logde will be on August 23, 2024 at 10:00 WIB. Here you also receive a luggage tag for your things that you won’t take with you when trekking. 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 in total of 7 checkpoints including the Start and Finish. 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. 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, but we hope that you will arrive at the campsite before sunset. That will make it a lot easier for you to set up the 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
Lava View Lodge
Lava View is interesting spot to catch the sunrise and view of Bromo and Mt. Batok. We serve weighing station for you to arrange your luggage. Don’t forget to attach your luggage tag on your luggage that not brought with you and get your trekking pass stamp here.
Campsite 1 - Lembah Loreng
Towards Campsite 1 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 2 - Dalan Lawas
From Lembah Loreng, participants will going up and entering the trees area. Participants will following the footpath until found Simpang Keciri, then turn right and going down and follow the the route to Campsite 2.
Finishing Point - Lava View
The Finishing Point counter will close at 17.00 WIB, if you arrive after 17.00 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.
To bring with you
- Tent*
- Sleeping bag*, preferably three-season sleeping bag
- Stove* with a deep pan – good for boiling water for the dried meals
- Fuel* (cartridge/Hi-cook 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.
- 65lr backpack with rain protection cover
- Sun hat/cap
- Hiking socks, preferably in wool
- Underwear
- 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 0.5lt
- Small knife with scissors or a multi-tool
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper (not “wet wipes”)
- Head torch
- Sunglasses
- Shoe gaiter
Health & Safety
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.
Please inform us if you have any medical insurance when you are filling the registration form.
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.
FREQUENLTY ASKED QUESTION (FAQ)
How do I get from the Gubeng Train Station or Surabaya airport to Lava View/Café Lava Hostel/Bromo Permai?
You can book a private vehicle or a sharing pickup from airport/transtation.
For those of you who want to order private shuttle Surabaya – Bromo transportation independently, we can suggest ordering to this contact : Lava View CS (Click Here) This facility is outside the authority of Fjällräven Indonesia.
Or you can book sharing pick up arrange by us with additional cost from Surabaya Juanda Airport and Surabaya Gubeng Station.
We will be sending the booking form for sharing pickup one month before the event.
Do I have to have mountain trekking experience and be in good shape?
Fjällräven Discovery Indonesia is no walk in the park. Walking 31.5 km 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 that where you can get help if you need it.
Is there a time limit?
Yes. You must complete your trip on Sunday August 25, 2024. The Finishing Point counter will close at 17.00 WIB, if you arrive after 17.00 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. Last event the temperature reach -5 degree celcius.
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 first night.
What’s the weather usually like?
Basically, Fjällräven Discovery Bromo 2024 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 -2°C. In July 2023, night time temperatures reached -5°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, 22nd August 2024 (included in the ticket fee). We will divide the participants into the 2 places to stay.
We do not provide lodging after the event (after party), you are free to choose a hotel or homestay around the Bromo area by ordering it yourself.
TERMS
- Cancellations will not be refunded in any form, But the ticket is allow to be replaced with another person before 15th June 2024. Please inform us as soon as possible for this concern.