Volcanoes in Indonesia are numerous with so much variety, calls forth the brave hearts to come and scale the mountains, which teem with challenge and excitement.

Indonesia is dotted with mountains and volcanoes. There are five main islands (Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya), two major archipelagos (Nusa Tenggara and the Maluku Islands), and sixty smaller archipelagos. It is also one of the world's exotic places for tropical mountain trekking and volcano observation. The archipelago of Indonesia contains more than 17,000 islands. It is also a country with the greatest number of active volcanoes. Most volcanoes belong to the Sunda Volcanic arc, which stretches from NW Sumatra to the Banda Sea.

Amongst the volcanoes of Indonesia the highest is Mt. Kerinci at 3,805 m above sea level, Mt. Gede at 2,958 m, Mt. Pangrango 3,100 m in west Java. The most challenging volcano to climb would be Mt. Semru at 3,676 m and Mt. Bromo at 2,200 m. while in the Eastern Indonesia is Mt. Rinjani at 3,726 m.

Indonesia contains for the adventure tourist the great volcanoes, which are full of challenge and excitement.

Volcanoes of Indonesia are more active volcanoes than found in any country on Earth. Of the 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia, Merapi is the most active, and has had at least twelve eruptions that killed people. The name Merapi means "Mountain of Fire". The volcano is considered sacred and every year a priest climbs to the top to make an offering.

Once you have booked your climb you can start to turn your attention to the physical, practical and mental preparation that is necessary for a decent attempt ...