Hiking Mount Raung [4D3N]

The beauty of this mountain is not only at its peak as the entire journey is scenic and relatively rubbish free. A perfect choice for a daring adventurer looking for a memorable experience.

Blessed with a gorgeous panoramic landscape, East Java is home to spectacular volcanic peaks with some of the best viewpoints in Indonesia. There are four volcanic peaks higher than 3,000 m in the region. This volcanic activity has created a sizeable fertile area, and verdant agriculture is a prominent feature of the site.

Mount Raung is one of the most active volcanoes on the island of Java, Indonesia. Located in the province of East Java, the mountain has 2-kilometer-wide and 300 m -deep caldera surrounded by a greyish rim. The highest peak of Mount Raung stands at 3,344m above sea level. It offers the most challenging trail as compared to other mountains in Java.

Mount Raung is a part of the Ijen mountains, the easternmost mountains on Java island. These mountains extend across 4 regencies of East Java: Bondowoso, Jember, Situbondo, and Banyuwangi. Mount Raung, apart from the rest because it is 2km wide and 500m deep caldera, actively smoking as of mid-2019.

Mount Raung is one of Indonesia’s 130 active volcanoes. The earliest recorded eruption took place in 1586, and there were many fatalities. There were a few more eruptions between 1586 and 1817, out of which around five were deadly.

The last eruption took place in July 2015. The airport had to shut down, and all flights to the area were cancelled. Many were asked to evacuate from the surrounding areas.

Mount Raung is not a popular hike. It is probably the most challenging summit to bag in all of Java, so it is generally not possible for most inexperienced climbers. Its volcanology turns off others. This all means that those with the skills and the daring to climb will enjoy a more private and challenging climb.

Itinerary

Day 1
08.00 AM – 04.00 PM Pick up at Juanda International Airport (Flexible pick up time). Travel to homestay at Kalibaru Area (Overnight at homestay)
* Accomodation: Homestay provided for the night

Day 2
06.00 AM – 07.30 AM Breakfast and hiking preparation
07.30 AM – 08.00 AM Hiking safety briefing and health check
08.00 AM – 09.00 AM Hike to Pos 1 Raung
09.00 AM – 12.00 PM Hike to Mount Raung Camp 3 Trailhead
12.00 PM – 01.00 PM Lunch break
01.00 PM – 05.00 PM Hike to Raung Camp 7 Trailhead (Overnight at campsite)
* Accomodation: Tent provided for the night
* Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3
02.00 AM – 03.00 AM Breakfast and hike to Mount Raung summit preparation
03.00 AM – 06.00 AM Hike to Puncak Bendera Gunung Raung
06.00 AM – 06.30 AM Rest and equipment installation
06.30 AM – 09.00 AM Hike to Mount Raung peak
09.00 AM – 10.30 AM Enjoy Mount Raung’s views
10.30 AM – 12.30 PM Hike down to Puncak Bendera Gunung Raung
12.30 PM – 01.30 PM Lunch break
01.30 PM – 04.00 PM Hike back to Raung Camp 7 Trailhead (Overnight at campsite)
* Accomodation: Tent provided for the night
* Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4
06.00 AM – 07.00 AM Breakfast and hiking down preparation
07.00 AM – 12.00 PM Hike down to Pos 1 Raung
12.00 PM – 01.00 PM Back to Mount Raung base camp
01.00 PM – 03.30 PM Lunch break and clean up
03.30 PM – 09.30 PM Travel back to Juanda International Airport
* Meals: Breakfast and lunch