Camp at Volcano

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Day 1: Bandung - Garut

Departure at 07.00AM from your hotel in Bandung (Paris of Java). Bandung is a very busy city, traffic is chaotic. We drive to the south of Bandung to visit Patuha volcano. This volcano has one of the best crater lakes of Java; Kawah Putih, which is known for the different shades of bleu it gives. You can have a nice stroll in the area and enjoy the landscape. Back in the car we drive you past a strawberry farm where you can pick your own strawberries an then straight to Papandayan where you overnight at a local house (basic,shared bathroo, no running water, only cold water)

Overnight: Homestay (D)

Day 2: Garut - Papandayan

In the morning the car drives you to the parking area of Papandayan. You're guide joins you on route and from the parking area you start your walk up to the camping area of Papandayan. Good shoes and some warm clothing are advisable as it will be chilly when the sun is down and the grounds are quite rough. It is a soft hike for the moderately fit through amazing landscape.

Overnight: Tent (B, L, D)

Day 3: Papandayan - Pangalengan

After an amazing night in complete silence. You get up early morning to experience a private sunrise. Usually there are no other tourists around. From the camping ground it is a 6 hour walk through the rural area of the Preanger to Pangalengan. You make some stops at Papandayan to receive a full active volcano experience. You can even swim in the craterlake if you dare too. Then you walk further over the mountain to the city. At Pangalengan you meet your car and driver to take you to your hotel.

Overnight: Agro Estate Malabar (B, L, D)

Day 4: Pangalengan - Bandung

Breakfast is at leisure. You’ve discussed with your driver when he picks you up and you start with a short tour in the area to experience what everyday life of tea plantation workers and farmers is like then by car to Bandung. There is still sufficient time to have a city tour in Bandung. End of the day we drop you off at your hotel in Bandung located just across a great mall.

Overnight: DeJava (B)