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MOUNT TAMBORA - SUMBAWA ISLAND - NTB |
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" Life is either a daring Adventure or nothing " |
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The place was
Sumbawa, Indonesia, the year was 1815, and the month
was April. Everything was set for one of the most
explosive events in human history. Sumbawa Island is
home to the volcano called Tambora which has an
elevation of 9,348 ft. (2,850m) and a diameter at
sea-level of 38 mile. On April 5th of 1815 the
volcano, which had lain dormant for more than 5,000
years, began to erupt.
The mountain had been experiencing small eruptions
before it exploded in 1815 and the April eruption
left a deep summit caldera where the previous
stratovolcano stood, causing earthquakes as far away
as Surabaya (a distance of 500 km) in reaction to
the collapse. Ash exploded from the eruption and was
carried as far as east Java, approximately 900 km
from Tambora. Thunder-like sounds were heard up to
1,400 km away and the entire eruption is estimated
to have had the volcanic explosion strength of
seven. The eruption column itself was roughly 44 km
high vertically and produced numerous pyroclastic
flows. Tsunamis were generated as a result of both
the flows and the shock waves from the collapsing
caldera. In total, the volcanic eruption lasted for
two days and ejected about 50 cubic km of magma. The
eruption was the largest that had occurred over past
1,000 years, with an immediate human impact of
92,000 deaths.
As far-reaching as the immediate outputs of the
volcanic explosion were, the full effects of the
eruption had yet to be felt. The year after the
eruption, 1816, is often titled “the year without
summer," due to significantly cooler temperatures
throughout Europe and other reaches of the world,
resulting in such unusual phenomena as snow in June
in the northern hemisphere and cyclone tracks being
pushed to the south, bringing unusually wet weather
in many areas. Crop failures and famine abounded the
world over, marked by higher death rates that
exceeded anything on Earth in the past 10,000 years.
“The year without summer” is not a complete mystery,
however, for its causes are the typical results of a
large volcanic explosion, such as the Tambora
eruption. There are many who would disagree with
this hypothesis, claiming that the effects of a
volcanic eruption the size of Tambora could not be
as far-reaching or as destructive to cause “the year
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TAMBORA TREKKING |
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Itinerary: |
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Route to Tambora Mountain Peak
Sumbawa Island with its volcano, Mt Tambora, offers
adventurous trekking, wonderful natural forests,
archeological sites, fantastic beaches, arts and
crafts and interesting Dutch colonial heritage.
Unfortunately Sumbawa is ignored by most tourists
who usually proceed straight to Eastern Indonesia.
If you chose to tour the entire island of Sumbawa we
recommend a visit to the Komodo Islands, one of
Indonesia? famous national parks featuring the
Komodo Dragon, a large monitor. Tambora Trekking can
be arranged in the appropriate season for the fit
and healthy.
Day 1.
Early Morning at 6 o'clock, we drive to east of
lombok" Labuan Lombok harbor" then cross by Ferry to
Sumbawa island " Poto Tano harbor". arrive in Poto
Tani then continue drive to sumbawa Besar city, stop
over for lunch. after lunch then continue drive to
Pancasila village" in the bottom of tambora
mountain". 7 pm arrive in pancasila village then
overnight in Sinar Kedindi Bungalow.
Day 2.
Breakfast, prepare the food and meet the porter then
we start trek to up to post II ( 1900m above sea
level ), we will arrive at Post II around 05.00 pm
for overnight.
Day 3.
After have a light breakfast at 04.00 am, than at
05.00 we go up to the Top of Mount Tambora (2850m
a.s.l). After take a picture than we go down to
Pancasila village to have Lunch. Drive to Sumbawa
besar, then Overnight in Tabora hotel.
Day 4.
After Breakfast make city tour, visiting Dalam Loka
Palace, yellow house ( the private museum of the
king sumbawa ) then head to Poto Tano harbor for
Lombok island. |
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Price : USD
950,00 / person
Packages
Included:
- Tent and sleeping bag.
- Foods and drinks ( mineral water + wine )
- Guide ASSISTANT During the trips .
- all land and sea transportations
- Entrance fees.
- Porters
- Hotels
Excludes :
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Laundry.
- Tips for porters and guide.
- Other personal expenses. |
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Descriptive day to day tour itinerary, price, flight
schedule, hotel/accommodation, weather condition
etc, Please do not hesitate to contact us |
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"...The expedition is exhausting, no doubt, but the sheer size
and beauty be seen to be believed. This was definitely a life
altering experience ..."
Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004 |
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