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Papandayan Sunrise Trek & Dead Forest - Private Tour

Bandung, Indonesiaby Javajivi Experience

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This is NOT a car rental. This is a PRIVATE sunrise trek with Javajivi, local guide from Garut - 10 years guiding. We start at 2:30 AM to catch Golden Sunrise above clouds, only your group + me. We handle all permits & tickets, no queue at 4 AM Golden Sunrise timing - we arrive before 50 tourists Shortcut & safest crater route ITINERARY (8H): 02:30 FREE pickup Garut City & Cisurupan 03:30 Drive to basecamp 04:30 Trek to Golden Sunrise viewpoint (30 mnt aprx ) 06:00 Sunrise + Sonny Cliff 07:30 Active Crater, Sulfur Lake 09:00 Dead Forest & Coffe break 12:00 Drive back, drop hotel ∼13:00 INCLUDED: AC car (Avanza 1-2, Innova 3-4, Hiace 5-6), local guide, all entrance, headlamp,snacks & water, all taxes. NOT INCLUDED: Meals, personal expenses. PICKUP: FREE Garut & Cisurupan. Extra: Bandung +$30/group, Jakarta CGK/Husein +$100/group. BRING: Warm jacket, hiking shoes, gloves. Moderate fitness - 2h uphill. Not for back/heart problems or pregnant travelers. 1 private group per day only.

What's included

  • Entrance fees to Mount Papandayan.
  • Professional guide for the entire trip.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Light snacks and bottled water.
  • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
  • Meals during the trip
  • Optional activities or rentals

Itinerary

This is NOT a car rental. This is a PRIVATE sunrise trek with Rangga, local guide from Cisurupan village under Mt Papandayan - 10 years guiding. We start at 2:30 AM to catch Golden Sunrise above clouds and have Dead Forest (Hutan Mati) all to yourself. No big group, only your group (1-6 pax) + me. WHY PRIVATE WITH LOCAL: Private only your group, not mixed I handle all SIMAKSI permits & tickets, no queue at 4 AM Golden Sunrise timing - we arrive before 50 tourists Real time in Dead Forest for photos Shortcut & safest crater route ITINERARY (8H-10H): 02:30 FREE pickup Garut City & Cisurupan (WhatsApp night before) 03:30 Drive to basecamp 04:30 Trek to Golden Sunrise Sonny Cliff viewpoint (headlamp provided) 06:00 Sunrise + Golden Crater 07:30 Golden Crater, Sulfur Lake, grass meadow 09:00 Dead Forest, Snacks & descend 10:30 Drive back Drop hotel ∼11:00 INCLUDED: AC car (Brio 1-2, Avanza 3-6, Hiace 7-14), local guide, Breakfast, all entrance + SIMAKSI, headlamp, snacks & water, all taxes. NOT INCLUDED: Meals, personal expenses. PICKUP: FREE Garut & Cisurupan. Extra: Bandung +$30/group, Jakarta CGK/Husein +$80/group. BRING: Warm jacket, hiking shoes, gloves.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup and drop-off are included from any hotel, Airbnb, or train station in Garut City only. Please enter your pickup location at checkout. Pickup time is at 02:30 AM to arrive in time for sunrise. Your guide will contact you one day before the tour to confirm details.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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