Tengger caldera
Javanese family
Why Indonesia?
Indonesia boasts more active volcanoes than anywhere else in the world. Many of them are very photogenic and invite for exciting excursions ranging from easy walks to multiple-days trekking tours. Some of the most famous volcanic eruptions occurred in Indonesia in the remote and recent past, such as Tambora (1815) and Krakatoa (1883), both events that left a deep impression in history.
But Indonesia offers much more than volcanoes: It is also an extremely colorful and diverse country, with dramatic landscapes, wonderful beaches, thousands of islands, and bustling villages. Visitors are delighted by the friendliness of the Indonesian people.
Why choose VolcanoDiscovery for your tour ?
We can rely on a strong network of local resources. We work closely with experienced volcanologists, tour leaders, both local and foreign, as well as the best local suppliers. These professionals offer safe, knowledgeable, exciting tours in volcanic and other environments. Our tours are dynamic products that have evolved with the years: We constantly monitor their quality to satisfy our commitment to make them as good and interesting as any possible.
We are offering both scheduled tours and tours on demand: for example, "From Krakatoa to Bali", our "classic tour", is an exciting study/ walking tour to Java's volcanoes with a minimum of physical requirements, comfortable accomodation and transport. It is an excellent introduction to Java's varied volcanic landscapes and the country itself. The tour "Fire Mountains of Java and Bali" is an example of a challenging trekking adventure that includes the very rewarding climbs to 3 of Java's most interesting and active volcanoes: Merapi, Welirang and Semeru.
VOLCANO DISCOVERY guarantees adventure, fun, and relaxation. We pride ourselves on our attention to safety and detail so that you can get the most out of this once in a lifetime experience! We arrange custom-made programs on request, offering logistic support for almost any volcano-related activity in Indonesia. Our expertise includes Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi and neighboring areas.
"Hello Tom, ... Penelope and Elizabeth left Java last Monday, and are now half way down the coast of Vietnam. I am sure they will email you on their return to the UK in about 2 weeks but I thought I should pass on some very positive comments. They both absolutely loved Java and I am sure they will be wanting to return in the near future. They found the local people particularly friendly in marked contrast to their initial experiences in Hanoi (although things are running much more smoothly now). In one of your emails, you said that Doni was very good. In fact, that is a major understatement. Penelope ranks him EXCELLENT - not only as a volcano guide but also in making sure everything ran smoothly in camps, hotels, restaurants, etc, etc. (Elizabeth also met him on the last day). ... they both had a wonderful day going to Krakatoa with Alain - from the wonderful departure port, to the volcano climb, swim, and restaurant in the evening. In & around Yogya, they admired both temples (getting locked into one because of the time & having to climb the gate), and got to 4kms from Merapi. Also, they particularly liked the hotel at Yogya - very happy with the others, but they felt this one was special. As I say, I hope they will comment further on their return, but I would like to thank you very much for organising this trip and to thank your people on the ground for all their work. Many thanks again. Best regards Robert" (May 2006, Robert, UK)
"Hello Doni, back in my home I would like to thank You again for the 3 ½ weeks on the islands Java, Bali and Lombok. It was
very, very nice weeks. The job with our group was not surely always easy for you. In spite of that you made Your Job good and fulfilled every wish. Next to the wonderful landscapes, to the interesting volcanos particularly the people in Your Country for whom it is been surely often heavily but they are always cheerful and sociable,
left me enthusiastically. Very different than we European. I request you always good health and a happy family. I hope, we see ourselves again. ... Once more thanks and greetings, Karlheinz" (
Krakatau to Bali tour, 2006)
"Once again, thank you very much for for organising the trip. We had a fantastic time! Many thanks and regards, Penelope" (UK, Volcanoes of East Java tour, summer 06).
