Mount Tambora

Mount Tambora is a spectacular volcano located on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia. At its peak, Mount Tambora once soared to an impressive height of 4,300 meters above sea level. Its 1815 eruption, the largest volcanic event in recorded history, claimed over 100,000 lives and triggered a global climate anomaly known as the “Year Without a Summer” in 1816. Today, Mount Tambora stands at approximately 2,722 meters, featuring a massive caldera that plunges about 1,100 meters deep.

Despite its awe-inspiring beauty and accessible trails, Mount Tambora remains relatively unknown among trekkers. The hike is suitable for all skill levels and offers truly rewarding experiences. This website provides comprehensive information to help you plan your Mount Tambora adventure.

The mission of this website is to promote Mount Tambora as a premier destination. In April 2015, the area was officially designated as Mount Tambora National Park, and ongoing efforts aim to increase visitor numbers. We are committed to supporting local community development and improving the standard of living for residents. To that end, we coordinate closely with the local guiding association based in the nearby town of Oi Bura.

Compared to Indonesia’s best-known volcanoes, Mount Tambora remains remarkably quiet. It is estimated that the mountain attracts only around 100 to 200 foreign hikers each year, making it one of Indonesia’s least-visited major volcanoes. For this reason, we specialize in private treks and never hike with groups larger than six people, ensuring a peaceful and personal experience on the mountain.

Beyond its hiking and 4WD opportunities, Mount Tambora holds significant archaeological importance. The ancient Kingdom of Tambora was obliterated by the 1815 eruption. In recent years, numerous artifacts have been unearthed, hinting at the rich cultural heritage still waiting to be discovered in this fascinating area.

A Note About Our Team and Communication on Mount Tambora

Tourism on Mount Tambora is still relatively limited compared to other popular volcanoes in Indonesia.

While famous volcanoes such as Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Rinjani in Lombok welcome hundreds of hikers every day, Mount Tambora attracts only around 100 to 200 foreign visitors per year. Its peaceful atmosphere and uncrowded trails are part of what makes the experience so unique.

Our hiking team primarily consists of local farmers who work as guides alongside their farming activities. Team members often rotate, and most have had little opportunity to study foreign languages or receive formal education. Because international visitors are still relatively rare, they have had limited exposure to English-speaking guests.

Despite the language barrier, our team consistently builds warm, genuine friendships with hikers.

“Can’t we take these guys home with us?
You won’t meet such gentlemen where we’re from!”

If you’d like to communicate with our team but aren’t sure how, we warmly recommend installing the Google Translate app and downloading the Indonesian language for offline use before your trip.

That way, you’ll be able to communicate easily—even without an internet connection.