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CRACATOA
In
August 1883 this volcano erupted which was supposed at the largest
big bang that human being ever heard. Countless of tons of volcanic
material were ejected and blown in to the air. The results were
huge tsunami hitting all west coast of Java and southeastern coast
of Sumatra, the sound were heard over 4000 away from the explosion
center, killing more than 36,000 of innocent. Volcanic debris fell
in to Madagascar and other side of Indian Ocean. The volcano it
self missed more than half of its volume at the time.
In
these trips we take you an island right across the volcano as your base camp.
We will anchor of a quite, lunar landscape of the Cracatoa volcano if it is not
in big eruption, and ascending the creater in 30 minutes to observe the
legendary crater and enjoy the abundance of beauty surround you
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During the free time we trek through the dense vegetation cover
the surrounding islands to discover the unique new colony by increasing numbers
of species, after the big eruption in 1883. The islands also offer a pristine
crystal clear water to swim or snorkel.
In
the evening, you will have dinner over the campfire and overnight in tents on
the base camp island.
UJUNG KULON TREKKING Ujung Kulon National Park situated on
the most west end of Java mainland. This park bears a status of World heritage
site in 1992. Being possibly the last home the endangered one horned
rhinoceros, this national park is among the most important one in Indonesia.
Refer to latest data, there are app 55 - 60 rhinoceros left in the park. Beside
the rhinoceros, there are also another 34 species of mammals, 5 species of
primates, 59 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphiby, 240 species of birds,
72 species of insects, 142 species of fishes, and 33 species of coral life. The
park also the homes to 700 species of flora of which 57 species are considered
as rare.
This
trip provides you experiences of trekking through the virgin coastal tropical
rain forest, stay overnight in the virgin forest, feel the peaceful touch of
the nature, tracing and watch the animals in their habitat, but just remain
relax. During the free time, you could enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or fishing
on the crystal clear water of the park.
You
do not need to worry about lodging and logistic, Adventure Indonesia team will
prepare tent, daily meals, transport, and porter for your convenience. Most of
the campground will be on the beautiful beach of Ujung Kulon National Park.
Most
peoples dreaming of encountering the rhinoceros, they are really difficult to
meet. But who knows if we will be the lucky one since we will be in their
home. |