MOUNTAIN HIGH

Rocky lands. High altitudes. Breathtaking sceneries. Expeditions of passionate mountaineers encircled by the distant monstrous peaks, that are towering over the rugged hills, deep valleys, alpine meadows and mighty rivers. Courageous hikers and climbers slowly and patiently progressing towards their goal. Challenging themselves, step by step, inch by inch, through the hostile surrounds, carrying their house on their back in pursuit of reaching the top – conquering the summit; to complete their mission to see the world through the eyes of a bird.

MAOKE MOUNTAINS (CLIMBING THE SNOWY PEAKS OF EQUATOR)

The equatorial mountain range of Maoke offers some of the most extraordinary climbs. All adventure junkies who are up for some extreme hiking should now add the Carstensz Pyramid to their bucket list. From the tropical jungles of New Guinea to frozen summits of the highest mountains in Oceania, this is the ultimate climbing trip. There are two options to reach the summit of Puncak Jaya (4884 m); you can climb it independently or join an organised expedition. It is a multiple-day, fairly tough climb that requires a good level of fitness and adequate equipment

GUNUNG RINJANI SUMMIT HIKE

From a distance, Gunung Rinjani (3726 m) appears to rise in solitary glory from the plains, but in fact the entire area is a throng of bare summits, wreathed in dense forest. Dubbed as "Ring of Fire" Mount Rinjani is situated at the heart of Rinjani National Park, and it is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. Hikers and climbers are attracted by both the magnificent crater-lake Danau Segara Anak, and the actual cone summit of Gunung Baru. Gunung Rinjani offers one of the TOP 5 volcano hikes in Indonesia.

10 JAW-DROPPING HIKES IN JAVA TO TICK OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST (FOR VOLCANO-HIKE ADDICTS)

For the thrill seekers and hiking addicts, Java is more than a satisfying scene. There are 45 active volcanoes on the island to choose from, and then there is their king – Merapi - the most volatile volcano in Indonesia. Often risky and treacherous, yet rewarding – Java`s hiking trails offer hot spring, crater lakes, mud pools, and absolutely staggering views. These are 10 jaw-dropping hikes in Java to tick off your bucket list.

TREKKING MOUNT FANSIPAN - THE ROOF OF INDOCHINA

Since 2016, the world`s longest three-wire cable car has been taking visitors to the summit of Mount Fansipan in full comfort. What not many travellers know, however, is that you can actually hike up to the ‘Roof of Indochina’ in just a day!

BROMO-TENGGER-SEMERU NATIONAL PARK (A COMPLETE HIKING GUIDE)

The legendary natural attraction of Java has almost become a cliché. Literally, thousands of tourists visit the island each year. Their target is reaching the summit of Mount Bromo at sunrise. Rising from the Sea of Sands, Gunung Bromo offers a pre-dawn trek to view the stunning play of the early sunshine over the vast volcanic valley, its fuming domes and sacred temple. No matter how popular and busy the volcano gets, it images never fail to take one`s breath away.

10 AMAZING VOLCANO HIKES AROUND THE WORLD

Have you ever wondered what would it be like to find yourself embraced by the clouds of ashes, feeling the heat of magma and the pungent stench of volcanic gases inevitably penetrating your nostrils? These 10 volcanoes present some of the most exciting hikes on the globe. Anyone can hike to their craters and follow the footprints of lava; some of the volcanoes can be visited and hiked independently or with some help of a local guide, while others can be conquered via an organized expedition. So, pluck up your courage and begin the journey now.