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Mt Tambora Exploration 2011 > Expedition Overview

Overview

For those who crave adventure and remote places, cultural immersion, like being in the outdoors and who love a physical challenge, then our Mount Tambora and Komodo expedition is for you.

You will be the first No Roads group to visit and climb the active volcano, Mount Tambora on the island of Sumbawa followed by visiting the Komdo Dragons in The Komodo National Park. The purpose of the trip will be to climb Mount Tambora and discover an area not currently offered by other major tour companies. We will be attempting to traverse the Tambora volcanic region, something that few have ever done. The nature of this exploratory trip requires an adventurous attitude and willingness to adapt, with a major focus on teamwork.

Mount Tambora is most famous for the 1815 eruption, rated at 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. With an estimated ejecta volume of 160 cubic kilometers, Tambora's 1815 outburst was the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. The eruption created global climate anomalies that included the phenomenon known as "volcanic winter". The year 1816 became known as the "Year without a Summer" because of the effect on North American and European weather. Agricultural crops failed and livestock died in much of the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in the worst famine of the 19th century.

On the second part of our expedition the objective is to visit the home of the mighty Komodo Dragon. The Komodo Dragon’s sheer size and power is unbelievable growing more than 3 metres in length and weighing over 150kg. Although they plod along at a leisurely pace, do not be fooled, when called for, the Dragon can run up to 30 kilometers an hour and strike at lightning speed.

We will be visiting uninhabited islands, snorkeling in crystal clear water above pristine coral. We will visit caves and islands packed with flying fox as well as remote communities that live off the sea. Our nights will be spent beneath the stars on some uninhabited island.

For SCUBA Divers, we have added an option to be met somewhere in the park for you to do 2 dives. These places are set out in the itinerary below.

The Mount Tambora and Komodo Kayaking Expedition is a fascinating journey to one of Indonesia’s remotest parts. It is a journey into the past, when dinosaurs roamed the earth.