Discover Mount Tambora, one of Indonesia’s most remarkable volcanoes. Trek with experienced local guides for authentic trekking adventures through the spectacular landscapes of Mount Tambora and Tambora National Park.
Visit Tambora specialises exclusively in Mount Tambora trekking experiences, working with local guides and the Tambora Jaya Gemilang community.
We provide:
✅ Local guides
✅ Porters
✅ Camping equipment
✅ Meals during the trek
✅ Mount Tambora National Park permits
✅ Trekking logistics
Guests are responsible for arranging their own:
❌ Transport to/from Tambora
❌ Accommodation before and after the trek
❌ Flights and personal travel arrangements
Visit Tambora was created to support the local community of Tambora Jaya Gemilang and help develop sustainable tourism in the Tambora region.
Mount Tambora
Mount Tambora is a spectacular volcano on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia. Before its catastrophic eruption in 1815, the mountain is believed to have reached approximately 4,300 metres above sea level. The eruption was the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history, claiming more than 100,000 lives and contributing to the global climate anomaly known as the “Year Without a Summer” in 1816.
Today, Mount Tambora rises to approximately 2,722 metres and is famous for its enormous caldera, which plunges around 1,100 metres deep. Despite its extraordinary scenery and accessible trekking routes, Mount Tambora remains relatively unknown compared with Indonesia’s better-known volcanoes.
Mount Tambora trekking is suitable for a wide range of hiking abilities and offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Indonesia’s most spectacular and remote volcanic landscapes. Visit Tambora provides information to help you plan your adventure, including trekking routes, local guides, accommodation and practical travel information.
In April 2015, the area was officially designated Mount Tambora National Park. Visit Tambora’s mission is to promote Mount Tambora as a premier adventure destination while supporting the local communities who live around the mountain. We work closely with the local guiding association based in nearby Oi Bura and aim to contribute to sustainable tourism and local development.
Compared with Indonesia’s best-known volcanoes, Mount Tambora remains remarkably quiet and uncrowded. Very few international trekkers make the journey here each year, which is precisely what makes a Mount Tambora trek so special. There are no crowds on the trails and no lines of hikers waiting to reach the summit. Instead, visitors experience the mountain’s immense landscapes, forests and caldera in a peaceful and genuinely remote setting.
This sense of solitude is one of the defining attractions of Mount Tambora. Visit Tambora specialises in private treks, with groups limited to a maximum of six people, allowing our guests to experience the mountain at their own pace and without the crowds found on many of Indonesia’s more famous volcanoes.
Mount Tambora is also important archaeologically. The ancient Kingdom of Tambora was destroyed by the 1815 eruption, and archaeological discoveries in recent years have revealed evidence of the civilisation that once existed beneath the volcanic deposits. These discoveries add another fascinating dimension to the history of Mount Tambora and the surrounding region.
Where Is Mount Tambora?
Mount Tambora is located on Sumbawa Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, within Mount Tambora National Park. Its remote location is an important part of the experience, helping Tambora remain one of Indonesia’s quieter and less-visited major volcanoes.
Planning a trek to Tambora requires some preparation because of its remote location. Our Journey guide provides detailed information about reaching the mountain and planning your trip.
A Note About Our Team and Communication on Mount Tambora
Tourism on Mount Tambora is still relatively limited compared with Indonesia’s better-known volcanoes. While places such as Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Rinjani in Lombok can be busy with hikers, Tambora remains peaceful and uncrowded. For many of our guests, this sense of remoteness and tranquillity is an important part of the experience.
Our trekking team is made up primarily of local farmers from the communities around Mount Tambora. They work as trekking guides alongside their farming activities, and team members may rotate depending on availability and the season.
Because international tourism on Tambora is still developing, most of our guides have had relatively little opportunity to communicate with foreign visitors or use English on a regular basis. Their English may therefore be limited.
But language is rarely a barrier to making a great trek.
Our guides are friendly, welcoming and proud to share their mountain with visitors. Many of our guests have commented on the warmth, kindness and genuine hospitality they experienced during their trek. It is not unusual for visitors and guides to become friends during their time on the mountain.
“Can’t we take these guys home with us? You won’t meet such gentlemen where we’re from!”
If you would like an easy way to communicate with our team, we recommend installing the Google Translate app and downloading Indonesian for offline use before travelling to Mount Tambora.
This allows you to communicate with your guides even when there is little or no internet connection.
