Join us to see two erupting volcanoes! A very interesting eruption is in progress at one of the world's most active volcanoes, Karangetang on the relatively remote small island of Siau in northern Indonesia:
since late January 2023, a new lava dome has appeared on the southern summit crater and has been producing spectacular lava flows and incandescent rockfalls.
If you're ready to pack and leave on short notice, this adventurous tour is for you, offering the best chance to see red lava from close and with our most experienced expedition organizer in Indonesia.
We combine the expedition with a visit to famous Krakatau volcano, which is also active at the moment.
Day 1-13: Karangetang + Krakatau Volcano Special 5-17 March + 2-14 April 2023 Day 1: Arrival in Manado International airport – Hotel. Briefing and Group dinner
Day 2: Sail by ferry to Siau island ( approx 5 hrs) – Karangetang. Accom: Hotel /tent camp
Day 3-6: Expedition in Karangetang volcano including visit to hot spring, lava flow, hoping island to Mahoro and possibility to see and photography of Tarsius the smallest primate endemic wildlife in N-Sulawesi.
Day 7: Sail back to Manado – Hotel. Accom: Hotel/ bungalow in Tomohon
Day 8: Free day at leisure in Tomohon with Lokon volcano view and Geothermal craters. Accom: as before
Day 9: Fly to Jakarta – Transfer to Carita. Accom: Condominium front beach
Day 10: Sail by private boat to Krakatau ( 2 hrs) . Accom: Camp tent
Day 11: Full day Krakatau
Day 12: Sail back to Carita – Transfer to hotel in Jakarta. Accom: Hotel
Day 13: Transfer out to airport - end of service
The tour will be accompanied / guided on location by one of our professional local guides in Indonesia, typically Andi or Galih. They have extensive knowledge not only about the volcanoes, but also about their country and culture.
Our guides all speak English and Indonesian, some also French.
Andi Rosadi, our famous head expedition leader in Indonesia
Additional info
Physical requirements
Most likely, the expedition will not involve significant physical efforts. Most viewpoints will be accessible by car or during shorter walks.
March+April 2023: Karangetang Volcano Special
Day 1-13
Karangetang + Krakatau Volcano Special 5-17 March + 2-14 April 2023
Day 1: Arrival in Manado International airport – Hotel. Briefing and Group dinner
Day 2: Sail by ferry to Siau island ( approx 5 hrs) – Karangetang. Accom: Hotel /tent camp
Day 3-6: Expedition in Karangetang volcano including visit to hot spring, lava flow, hoping island to Mahoro and possibility to see and photography of Tarsius the smallest primate endemic wildlife in N-Sulawesi.
Day 7: Sail back to Manado – Hotel. Accom: Hotel/ bungalow in Tomohon
Day 8: Free day at leisure in Tomohon with Lokon volcano view and Geothermal craters. Accom: as before
Day 9: Fly to Jakarta – Transfer to Carita. Accom: Condominium front beach
Day 10: Sail by private boat to Krakatau ( 2 hrs) . Accom: Camp tent
Day 11: Full day Krakatau
Day 12: Sail back to Carita – Transfer to hotel in Jakarta. Accom: Hotel
Day 13: Transfer out to airport - end of service
Returning customers receive 5% (or 8% - if you have been on at least 3 trips with us) discount on the base tour price. Group booking discount: If at least 4 people together book this trip, 5% (additional) discount is given, combineable to a maximum of 10%.