Mt. Raung Trekking Tour – 4D3N Adventure via Sumber Wringin, Bondowoso

Introduction

Mt. Raung is part of the Ijen mountain range, located in the easternmost region of Java Island. These volcanic mountains span four regencies in East Java: Bondowoso, Jember, Situbondo, and Banyuwangi. Mt. Raung is widely known for offering one of the most challenging trekking experiences in Java, due to the absence of water sources along the trail and the technical climbing skills required to reach its true summit.

The highest peak of Mt. Raung stands at 3,332 meters above sea level. There are two popular trekking routes: – The first is via Sumber Wringin, Bondowoso – The second is via Kalibaru, Jember

Only the Kalibaru route leads to the true summit (Puncak Sejati), which requires rope-assisted technical climbing. The Sumber Wringin route, featured in this tour, leads to the Tusuk Gigi peak—an excellent viewpoint overlooking Mt. Raung’s spectacular caldera. This route does not require rope climbing, making it suitable for experienced hikers without technical mountaineering skills.

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Tour Start from Surabaya We will pick you up in Surabaya in the morning—whether at the airport, train station, hotel, or any location within the city. From there, we’ll drive to Sumber Wringin village in Bondowoso, which takes approximately 8 hours. Lunch will be served en route at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, we’ll check in at the Mt. Raung basecamp and stay overnight.

Day 2 – Start Mt. Raung Trekking After an early breakfast at basecamp, we’ll take a local truck to Shelter “Pondok Motor,” the first trekking shelter accessible by vehicle. From this point, the true trekking begins. We’ll hike through the trail, passing shelters such as Pondok Sumur, Pondok Tonyok, and Pondok Demit, where we’ll set up camp and stay overnight.

Day 3 – Summit Attack At around 03:30 AM, we’ll begin the summit attack. From Pondok Demit, it takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the peak of Mt. Raung, passing shelters like Pondok Mayit and Pondok Angin, and crossing the vegetation limit marked by the memorial of Deden Hidayat. At the summit, enjoy a stunning sunrise and panoramic views of Mt. Raung’s active crater.

After reaching the peak, we’ll descend back to the camp, pack up, and continue trekking down throughout the day. We’ll arrive at basecamp in the late afternoon and stay overnight.

Day 4 – Back to Surabaya After breakfast, we’ll drive back to Surabaya, which takes approximately 8 hours. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant along the way. Arrival in Surabaya is expected in the evening, marking the end of the tour.