One of Indonesia's most historically significant treks to the summit and vast caldera of Mount Tambora — the site of the world's most powerful recorded volcanic eruption in 1815. The caldera is 6 km wide and 1,100 metres deep with a lake at the base, creating an otherworldly volcanic landscape.
| Distance | 30 km (return from Doro Ncanga base) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 nights/3 days |
| Difficulty | hard |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- Pekat, Dompu, Sumbawa
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Highlights
- World's largest caldera
- Historical volcanic site
- Summit panorama
- Caldera crater lake
- Remote Sumbawan wilderness