The Tropic Princess

We are a quality provider of liveaboard Boat Charter services in Lombok, Indonesia. We charter for surfing, diving and cruising clients. Our main pickup points are Bali and Lombok (Indonesia), but we often pick up clients from other Islands such as Moyo, Sumbawa, Komodo and Rinca Islands Flores, Sulawasi, Sumbawa and Timor.

* PRIVATE CHARTERS – We are experts in providiing a discreet and proffessional service for our private charter clients

* SCHEDULED PROGRAMS – Join one of our popular scheduled programs and enjoy the experience with new friends

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When chartering our vessel “Smy. Tropic Princess” you will experience what most people only dream about. The vessel comes fully equiped with Snorkeling Equipments. The vessel has a home anchorage at Senggigi Bay of West of Lombok!

“Smy. Tropic Princess”, is one of the most unique sailing vessels in Indonesia. Hand built in Sulawasi from wood as far as Irian Jaya and Java, and completed with original canvas sails. A true site to see under sail. For more technical information on the vessell

The vessel is of coarse complete with a captain and 6 experienced and very friendly Crew. Our cruise manager will travel with you as your guide as you explore the beauty of Bali, Lombok or a possible 17,000 other Islands of the archipelago at your leisure.

“Smy. Tropic Princess” is predominately chartered for Surf and Dive Charters around the Islands of Lombok, Sumbawa and of course Komodo. “Smy. Tropic Princess” is also chartered for private parties, cinema sets and has often been used for ‘on-location’ fashion photography.

If you would like further information in regards to chartering “Smy. Tropic Princess” please check our schedule for 2012-2013 then go to our Contact area and submit your request. We look forward to hearing from you.

Built in Late Nov 2011 and referred to as the Pirate Ship of the fleet. Constructed from the finest woods of Indonesia and complete with Double Size bed inour bunk cabins,

Smy. Tropic Princess can be chartered to groups and couples for the perfect Private Dive or Private Surf Escape.

Length: 20 m
Beam: 5.5 m
Draft: 1.75 m
Power: MITSUBISHI 220 HP
Crew: 5 persons + 1 guide
Communications: VHF Radio, Satphone, GPS
Freshwater: 3.000 l Fuel: 2500
Electric: 12 V/24V/220V
Dinghy: 1
Dinghy: 15 Hp outboard
Capacity: Up to 08 passengers

Cabins:
04 Double Bunks

Selayar or Saleyer (Indonesian: Kabupaten Selayar, Dutch: Saleijer), an archipelago, part of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. It lies in the Flores Sea, between Sulawesi and Flores. Kabupaten Selayar is the Selayar Regency, covering 903,35 km² with a population of about 100,000. There are 73 islands, the principal being Selayar Island. To the east lies Pulau (Island) Kalaotoa and Pulau Karompa Lompo in Sulawesi Tenggara, and the West Kepulauan Sabalana (Sabalana Islands). It is a biodiverse diving site.

Selayar Island is eighty kilometres long and teeming with rainforest, white sandy beaches and sits in the Asian coral triangle. The clear blue waters and scattering of twenty-one small islands and atolls make for perfect snorkelling and diving opportunities, opening up a world of colourful corals, huge sponges, sea fans, turtles, dugongs, rays, tuna, parrot fish – the variety and proliferation of this underwater sea adventure is virtually unsurpassed in the world.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Bira Beach – Liukang Island – Pamatata Beach
Pick up and transfer services from your hotel in Bira Beach Area, Leave Bira harbor and sail to Liukang island where you can do snorkeling or just beach combing, in the afternoon sail to Pamatata beach on the north of Selayar island and anchor at the bay. Overnight
( Lunch and Dinner )

Day 02 : Pamatata Beach – Secret Bay – Patumbukang Bay
Early morning sail to Secret bay where you can have beautiful snorkeling, this place has untouched coral reefs and variety of coral fishes. in the afternoon sail to Patumbukang Bay and overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 03 : Patumbukang Bay – Appatana – Pulassi Island
After breakfast, leave Patumbukang Bay and sail to Pulassi Island, this is inhabitant island with beautiful white sand beaches and beautiful coral reefs. in the afternoon sail to Caddi island where you will see beautiful sunset cruise. overnight at the bay of Caddi Island. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 04 : Caddi Island – Liangkareta Island – Bira Beach
After breakfast, sail to Padang Padang Island and visit the traditional fishing village, also snorkeling at the north of the island Liangkarate. its secret bay with beautiful beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling. By lunch time sail to Bira and transfer back to your hotel. End of Services. ( Breakfast and Lunch )

Rates : Euro 450/person/twin share

Rate included:
- Pick up and transfer from your hotel in Bira
- 03 meals a day
- Soft drinks
- Unlimited coffee and teas
- English speak guide
- Entrance fees and village donation
- Snorkeling equipments

Rate excluded:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Additional tips for crew
- Laundry
- Diving
- Any personal expenses

Rinca Island Daily Tours Aboard Tropic Princess Cruises Phinisi Boat

Rinca Island is one of the island whee komodo dragons lived, this island more isolated and much more nature then komodo island, they never feeds the dragon and most of them are very wild, People said that Rinca Island is better then Komodo Island to see wild komodo dragons.

Tours Name
Rinca Island Day Tours
Duration      : One full day
Participant     : Min 04 person
Rate         : EURO 250/person

Included
Lunch Box, Snorkeling Equipments, Boats, Refreshment, range fee, entrance fees, Komodo Conservation fees @Euro 10/person

Excluded
Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks, additional tips,laundry and any persona expenditure.

Itinerary:
07.00 AM
Pick up and directly transfer to Labuan bajo harbor, sail to Rinca island while enjoy sunrise and small islands along the way.

09.30 AM
Arrive in Rinca Island loh buaya bay, register to at Komodo National Park Range office, accompany with Komodo ranger, walk to Wae Wull to search for Komodo Dragons which can grow up to 03 meter in length and over 150 Kg in weight. ALso search for other wildlife such as, Timorensis Deer, Wild Boars, Wild Horses, Wild Water Buffaloes, Crab Eating Macaques and Birds. Return to your boat and sail to Kelor island for Snorkeling

12.00 PM
Lunch on your boat or on the beach of kelor Island, After lunch, enjoy swimming, snorkeling or just beach combing at Kelor island and explore the islands.

14.00 PM
Return to your boat and sail back to Labuan Bajo.

17.00 PM
Arrive in Labuan Bajo and transfer back to your hotel.

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Komodo Island Daily Tours

For those who don’t have much time to explore the islands of Komodo or Rinca, We provide you one day tours to see komodo dragons and it’s wildlife in one day tour with our local boat.

Tours Name
Komodo Island Day Tours
Duration          : One full day
Participant     : Min 04 person
Rate                   : EURO 300/person

Included
Lunch Box, Snorkeling Equipments, Boats, Refreshment, range fee, entrance fees, Komodo Conservation fees @Euro 10/person

Excluded
Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks, additional tips, laundry and any persona expenditure.

Itinerary:
07.00 AM
Pick up and directly transfer to Labuan bajo harbor, sail to Komodo island while enjoy sunrise and small islands along the way.

09.30 AM
Arrive in Komodo Island loh liang bay, register to at Komodo National Park Range office, accompany with Komodo ranger, walk to banu Nggulung to search for Komodo Dragons which can grow up to 03 meter in length and over 150 Kg in weight. ALso search for other wildlife such as, Timorensis Deer, Wild Boars, Lizard and Birds. Return to your boat and sail to RED BEACH ( Pantai Merah )

12.00 PM
Lunch on your boat or on the beach of PANTAI MERAH, After lunch, enjoy swimming, snorkeling or just beach combing at World class underwater an reefs of Komodo. Spend your time with relaxing.

14.00 PM
Return to your boat and sail back to Labuan Bajo.

17.00 PM
Arrive in Labuan Bajo and transfer back to your hotel.

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Komodo Dragon Sailing Cruise 02 Days 01 Night Aboard Tropic Princess Cruises Phinisi Boat

Day 1 DENPASAR-LABUAN BAJO-RINCA-KALONG (-/L/D)
Morning flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo in West Flores. On arrival direct transfer to the harbor to get on board and sailing to Rinca. Afternoon trekking in Rinca to see the activities of Komodo dragons and other wild animals. Then leisure sailing to Kalong Island to see thousand of bats flying out from their nets. Overnight and dinner are on board.

Day 2 KALONG-BIDADARI-LABUANBAJO-DENPASAR (B/L/-)
After breakfast proceed to Bidadari Island for swimming and snorkeling before returning to Labuan Bajo. On arrival in Labuan Bajo transfer to the airport for your flight to Denpasar, Bali.

MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 04 Persons
STARTING PORT: Labuan Bajo at 14:00 Hrs
ENDING PORT: Labuan Bajo at 11:00 Hrs
PRICE PER PERSON: EURO 350.00

PRICE INCLUDES:
Transfers in Labuan Bajo, 2 x Nights on Sharing Cabin, 3 x Meals per Day, Shore Excursions, Coffee/Tea & Aqua, Temporary Personal Insurance,  Komodo conservation fund of EURO 15.00 per person

PRICE EXCLUDES:
Personal expenditure, Return flight Denpasar-Labuan Bajo-Denpasar @ EURO 200/person,  Airport Tax @ EURO 5.00, Soft Drinks, Juices, Alcoholic Drinks, Transfers in Bali

Optional Diving: EURO 50.00 / Dive including weight and tank
Dive Equipment Rental: EURO 20.00 per Day

Adventures Trips from Labuan bajo to Kanawa Island, Rinca Island Komodo Dragon Trekking, Sabolon Island, Takabonerate Atoll, Selayar and Ending in Bira Beach of South Sulawesi Indonesia.

This trip only available from Oct to November and 03 times a month and total of 06 cruises, We are the only company that serve on this area and we will take you the the third biggest atoll in the World and explore the beauty underwater of Takabonerate Atoll and Selayar Island in South Sulawesi in 05 Days 04 Nights One Way Trip.

The Itinerary below 05 Days 04 Nights
Day 01: Labuan Bajo-Kanawa Island-Rinca Island-Kalong Island
Pick you up at the airport or your hotel in Labuan Bajo, sail to Kanawa island before lunch and snorkeling or just beach combing in Kanawa Island, afternoon sail to Rinca Island and trek to search for Komodo Dragons and other wildlife.

Return to your boat and sail to Kalong island to see thousands of Fruit Bats on Mangrove island. overnight. ( Lunch and Dinner )

Day 02: KALONG ISLAND-SEBAYUR ISLAND-SABOLON ISLAND-JAMPEA ISLAND
Wake up by the sunrise, after breakfast, leave Kalong island and sail to Sebayur island for snorkeling, we spend until lunch time and sail to Sabolon island. before sunset, we will have long night sail to Jampea Island. Overnight ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 03: JAMPEA ISLAND-LATINGIANG TAKABONERATE ATOLL
Arrive in Jampean before lunch time, visit the fishing village of Jampea, This ub=nique village located inside the logoon. After lunch sail to Latingiang Island, one of the island in Takabonerate Atoll. Overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 04: TAKABONERATE ATOLL INCLUDING JINATO-TINABO ISLANDS-SELAYAR
Spend the whole day in the atoll, snorkeling on loneyly one of the lonely island and explore the reefs. Afternoon sail to Selayar island. Overnight ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )

Day 05: SELAYAR ISLAND WALL SNORKELING-LIUKANG ISLAND-BIRA
Explore the reefs of Selayar island, enjoy the snorkeling on eastern coast of Pulau Selayar and in the Afternoon sail to Liukang island on the north of Selayar.

Leave the boat before sunset  and transfer you to your hotel in Bira beach. ( Breakfast and Lunch )
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BIRA SOUTH SULAWESI-SELAYAR-TAKA BONERATE ATOLL-RINCA ISLAND-LABUAN BAJO FLORES:
- September 30-October 04, 2013
- October 13-17, 2013
- October 25-29, 2013
- November 07-11, 2013
- November 19-23, 2013
- December 02-06, 2013

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Price / Rate ( Direct Booking Only ): Euro 600/person/twin share
Single Supplement : Euro 350 ( don’t want to share cabin )

Minimum 04 person for guarantee departure and max 12 person onboard

Price included:
All meals, snorkeling gear, all land tours and trekking, mineral drinking water, entrance fees, guide fees on the island, ranger fees, pick up and transfer in Lombok and Labuan Bajo, English speaking guide, conservation fees in Gili Island, Satonda Island and Komodo National Park in total is : USD 75/person ( included )

Price excluded:
Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, return air tickets, Crew Tipping, Camera taxes, gratuities for crews, accommodation on land.

The trip return to Lombok from Labuan Bajo is the same places to visit during this sailing adventures trip, below is the itineraries:

05 Days 04 Nights Sailing Adventure Cruises
Day 01: LABUAN BAJO-KELOR ISLAND-RINCA ISLAND-KOMODO ISLAND
Leave from Labuan Bajo around 10.00 Am, we take you on sailing to Kelor island for great snorkeling or just beach combing, by lunch time we take you to Rinca Island for hiking to search for Komodo Dragons and also other wildlife.

After trekking, return to your boat and sail to Kalong island to see Fruit Bats, after sunset sail to Komodo Island and overnight onboard. ( Lunch and Dinner onboard )

Day 02: KOMODO ISLAND-RED BEACH-GILI LAWA
After breakfast, leave your boat and trek in Banu Nggulung to search for Komodo Dragon and its wildlife, after trek return to your boat and sail to Red Beach ( Pantai Merah ) for spectacular snorkeling experience, after lunch sail to Gili Lawa Darat for another great snorkeling or climb up the hill for beautiful panorama of Komodo National Park. overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard )

Day 03: WERA BEACH AND VILLAGE-SATONDA ISLAND
Leave Gili Lawa Island in the morning, Morning cruise and Arrive in Wera beach in at noon, visit the village and see traditional hand woven and also boats building yard. Return to your boat and sail to Satonda island. Overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard ).

Day 04. SATONDA ISLAND-MOYO ISLAND-GILI KERAMAT.
Arrive in Satonda island in early morning, visit the Saltwater lake and snorkeling at east beach for best snorkeling on the area. before lunch sail to Moyo Island and park in Labuan Haji and visit Mata Tujuh waterfall, After visiting the village and waterfall, sail to Taka Labuan Bajo for snorkeling and in late afternoon sail to Gili Air ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard )

Day 05. KERAMAT ISLAND-GILI KONDO-GILI AIR
Arrive in Gili Air in the morning, snorkeling or just walk around the island, lunch time sail to Gili Trawangan for another snorkeling. afternoon sail to Senggigi, Transfer to your hotel around Senggigi. ( Breakfast and Lunch onboard )

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FLORES RINCA KOMODO LOMBOK JOIN IN SCHEDULE 2013

- May 01-04
- May 12-16
- May 24-28

- June 05-09
- June 20-24

- July 10-14
- July 22-26

- August 03-06 ( Charter )
- August 20-24

- September 02-06
- September 14-18

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Price / Rate ( Direct Booking Only ):
Bunk Class : Euro 600/person

Minimum 04 person for guarantee departure and max 08 person onboard

Price included:
All meals,  snorkeling gear, all land tours and trekking, mineral drinking water, entrance fees, guide fees on the island, ranger fees, pick up and transfer in Lombok and Labuan Bajo, English speaking guide, conservation fees in Gili Island, Satonda Island and Komodo National Park in total is : USD 75/person ( included )

Price excluded:
Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, return air tickets, Crew Tipping, Camera taxes, gratuities for crews, accommodation on land.

Lombok Sailing Reservation Form

Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). It rises to 3,726 metres (12,224 ft), making it the second highest volcano in Indonesia, and similar in height to Mount Fuji.

The first historical eruption occurred in September 1847. The most recent eruption of Mount Rinjani was in May 2010 and the most recent significant eruptions occurred during a spate of activity from 1994 to 1995 which resulted in the further development of Gunung Barujari. (G.Baru). Historical eruptions at Rinjani dating back to 1847 have been restricted to Barujari cone and the Rombongan dome (in 1944) and consist of moderate explosive activity and occasional lava flows that have entered Segara Anak lake. The eruptive history of Rinjani prior to 1847 is not available as the island of Lombok is in a location that remained very remote to the record keeping of the era.

The 6 km by 8.5 km oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by the crater lake known as Segara Anak (‘Child of the Sea’) This lake is approximately 2000 metres above sea level and estimated at being around 200 metres deep the caldera also contains hot springs.

The Rinjani caldera forming eruption is thought to have occurred in the 13th century. Eruption rate, eruption sites, eruptiion type and magma composition have changed during the last 10,000 years before the caldera forming eruption.[4] The eruptions of 1994 and 1995 have presented at Gunung Baru (or ‘New Mountain’ – approximately 2300 metres above sea level) in the center of this caldera and lava flows from subsequent eruptions have entered the lake. This cone has since been renamed Mount Barujari (or ‘New Finger Mountain’).

The highlands are forest clad and mostly undeveloped. The lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, cacao, cloves, cassava, corn, coconuts, copra, bananas and vanilla are the major crops grown in the fertile soils of the island. The slopes are populated by the indigenous Sasak population. There are also some basic tourist related activities established on Rinjani primarily in or about the village of Senaru.

The volcano and the caldera are protected by the Gunung Rinjani National Park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point fatalities, however, are not uncommon. In July 2009 the summit route was closed due to volcanic activity at that time and subsequently reopened when the activity decreased. During early 2010 up to and including May 2010 access to Rinjani was at times again restricted due to volcanic activity.

On 3 November 1994, a cold lahar (volcanic mudflow) from the summit area of Rinjani volcano traveled down the Kokok Jenggak River killing thirty people from the village of Aikmel who were caught by surprise when collecting water from the river in the path of the flow.

In connection with the eruption of the cone Gunung Barujari the status for Gunung Rinjani has been raised from Normal (VEI Level 1) to ‘be vigilant’ (VEI Level 2) since May 2, 2009 . In May 2010 Gunung Rinjani was placed in the standby status by Center for Volcanology & Geological Hazard Mitigation, Indonesia with a recommendation that there be no activity within a radius of 4 km from the eruption at Gunung Barujari.

Geographic summary
Lombok is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a small archipelago which, from west to east, consists of Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and the Timor islands; all are located at the edge of the Australian continental shelf. Volcanoes in the area are formed due to the action of oceanic crusts and the movement of the shelf itself. Rinjani is one of at least 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, four of which belong to the volcanoes of the Sunda Arc trench system forming part of the Pacific Ring of Fire – a section of fault lines stretching from the Western Hemisphere through Japan and South East Asia. The islands of Lombok and Sumbawa lie in the central portion of the Sunda Arc. The Sunda Arc is home to some of the world’s most dangerous and explosive volcanoes. The eruption of nearby Mount Tambora on Sumbawa is known for the most violent eruption in recorded history on 15 April 1815, with a scale 7 on the VEI.

Rinjani volcano on the island of Lombok rises to 3,726 metres (12,224 ft), second in height among Indonesian volcanoes only to Sumatra’s Kerinci volcano. Rinjani has a steep-sided conical profile when viewed from the east, but the western side of the compound volcano is truncated by the 6 x 8.5 km, oval-shaped Segara Anak caldera. The western half of the caldera contains a 230 metre-deep lake whose crescentic form results from growth of the post-caldera cone Barujari at the eastern end of the caldera.

Geologic summary
On the basis of Plate Tectonics Theory, Rinjani is one of the series of volcanoes built in the Lesser Sunda Islands due to the subduction of Indo-Australian oceanic crust beneath the Lesser Sunda Islands, and it is interpreted that the sources of melted magma is at about 165–200 km depth.

The geology and tectonic setting of Lombok (and nearby Sumbawa) are described as being in the central portion of the Sunda Arc. The oldest exposed rocks are Miocene, suggesting that subduction and volcanism began considerably later than in Java and Sumatra to the west, where there are abundant volcanic and intrusive rocks of Late Mesozoic age. The islands are located on the eastern edge of the Sunda shelf, in a zone where crustal thickness is apparently rapidly diminishing, from west to east.

The seismic velocity structure of the crust in this region is transitional between typical oceanic and continental profiles and the Mohorovi?i? discontinuity (Moho) appears to lie at about 20 km.[16] These factors tend to suggest that there has been limited opportunity for crustal contamination of magmas erupted on the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. In addition, these islands lie to the west of those parts of the eastern-most Sunda and west Banda arcs where collision with the Australian plate is apparently progressing.

The volcano of Rinjani is be located between 165 and 190 km above the Benioff Zone. There is a marked offset in the line of active volcanoes between the most easterly Sumbawa Volcano (Sangeang Api) and the line of active volcano in the Flores. This suggests that a major transcurrent fault cut across the arc between Sumbawa Island and Flores. This is considered to be a feature representing a major tectonic discontinuity between the east and west Sunda Arcs (the Sumba Fracture).[19] Further. A marked absence of shallow and intermediate earthquake activity in the region to the south of Lombok and Sumbawa is a feature interpreted to represent a marked break in the Sunda Arc Zone. Faulting and folding caused strong deformation in the eastern part of Lombok Basin and is characterized by block faulting, shale diapirs and mud volcano.

Volcanic composition
In Lombok, Rinjani volcano lies approximately 300 km north of the Sunda Trench (also known as Java trench ) and is situated about 170 km above the active north dipping Benioff zone. Based on the composition of andesites which have very low Ni concentrations and low Mg/Mg+Fe It is suggested that the Rinjani suite is of mantle origin, but that all the andesites and dacites as well as many of the basalts have probably been modified by fractional crystallization processes.[25] It is concluded that the Rinjani calc-alkaline suite, which in many respects is typical of many suites erupted by circum-pacific volcanoes, probably originated by partial melting of the peridotite mantle-wedge overlying the active Benioff Zone beneath Lombok Island.The Pleistocene-Recent calcalkaline suite from the active volcano, Rinjani is composed of a diverse range of lavas. These include: ankaramite, high-Al basalt, andesite, high-K andesite and dacite. Sr-isotopic and geochemical constraints suggest that this suite was derived from the sub-arc mantle. Geochemical models suggest that fractional crystallization is an important process in the suite’s differentiation, although the series: ankaramite-high-Al basalt-andesite-dacite does not represent a continuously evolving spectrum of liquids.

Recent activity
Rinjani erupted three times on May 22rd 2010 with activity continuing until early on May 23th. According to the volcano’s official monitoring agency, ash from Mount Barujari has been reported as rising up to two km into the atmosphere and has damaged crops. The volcano is not currently threatening villagers. Lava flowed into the caldera lake, pushing its temperature up from 21°C to 35°C, while smoke spread 12 km.

In February 2010 observers at the Gunung Rinjani Observation Post located 12.5 km (4000 feet) NE of Rinjani saw one whitish-colored plume that rose 100 metres (328 ft) from the volcano. Dense whitish plumes (and possibly brown) rose 500 metres (1,640 ft) – 900 metres (2,953 ft) in March 2010 on 26 occasions and as high as 1,500 metres (4,921 ft) in April 2010 on 41 occasions. Plumes seen on 1 and 2 May 2010 were “chocolate” in color and rose a maximum height of 1,600 metres (5,249 ft). From February 2010 through April 2010 seismicity decreased, although the maximum amplitude of earthquakes increased. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation)[31] also noted that ash eruptions and ejected incandescent material fell within Rinjani caldera, but some ash was blown out of the caldera.

The activity in early 2010 centred about Gunung Barujari a post-caldera cone that lies within the Rinjani’s caldera lake of Segara Anak. The Volcanological Survey of Indonesia reported on 1 May 2010, that a column of smoke was observed rising from G. Rinjani “issuing eruptions 1300-1600 metres tall with thick brown color and strong pressure”. Their report Evaluasi Kegiatan G. Rinjani of 4 May also stated that on 1 May 2010 at 10:00 four events of Explosve Earthquake were recorded with a maximum amplitude of 6-53 mm and 110 seconds long earthquake, earthquake tremor events with a maximum amplitude of 1 mm and 55 second long duration, 15 Local Tectonic earthquake events and two events of tectonic earthquake. The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Alert Level was raised to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 2 May 2010.[33] Level 1 is “Normal” and Level 2 is “Advisory” with an Aviation Alert color of Yellow-Advisory.[34]Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC (Volcanic Ash Advisory Center) reported that on 5 May a possible ash plume from Rinjani rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 150 km NW. The plume was not seen in imagery about six hours later. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) advised the VAAC that intermittent activity could produce ash plumes to 1.5 km (5,000 ft) above the caldera.

On 27 April 2009 Gunung Barujari became active with activity continuing through to May 2009. The mountain was closed at that time as the eruptions intensified with plumes of smoke and ash as high as 8,000 m (26,250 ft). A Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):2 rating was issued for the activity between 2 May 2009 and 20 December 2009. The activity during this period was described as having the characteristics:of central vent eruption, flank (excentric) vent, explosive eruption and lava flow(s).

Previous activity
On 27 September 2004 a DVGHM (Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) report noted the decision to increase Rinjani’s hazard status to Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Alert Level 2 (Yellow). During the last third of 2004, the number of volcanic and tectonic earthquakes had increased. Their increase followed a rise in the number of tectonic earthquakes that began 18 August 2004. Tremor registered on 23, 24, 25, and 26 September 2004. Tremor amplitudes ranged between 12 and 13.5 mm, and the duration of the tremor stood between 94 and 290 seconds.

In September 1995 an aviation report was issued concerning an unconfirmed ash cloud from Rinjani. A NOTAM about volcanic activity from Rinjani was issued by the Bali Flight Information Region on the morning of 12 September. An ash cloud was reportedly drifting to the south west with the cloud top around 4 km altitude.

On 3 November 1994, a cold lahar (volcanic mudflow) from the summit area of Rinjani volcano traveled down the Kokok Jenggak River killing thirty people from the village of Aikmel who were caught by surprise when collecting water from the river in the path of the flow. One person remained missing as of 9 November 1994. No damage to the village was reported. Local volcanologists noted that additional lahars could be triggered by heavy rainfall.

During 4 June 1994-January 1995 the DVGHM (Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) noted that explosions occurred on Rinjani. Those explosions came from the Barujari volcano.[42] At 0530 on 1 October 2004 Rinjani erupted. The eruption caused authorities to immediately raise the hazard status to Alert Level 3 (Orange). Details regarding the initial 1 October 2004 eruption are indistinct. During 2-5 October 2004 explosions sent ash columns ~300 to 800 metres above the summit. Gray, thick ash columns drifted to the north and detonation sounds accompanied every explosion. Successive explosions occurred at intervals of 5 to 160 minutes. Explosions vented on the north eastern slope of Barujari volcano. Some material also vented from Barujari’s peak and fell down around its edifice. A press report in the Jakarta Post indicated that evacuations were not considered necessary.[43] A Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):2 rating was issued for the activity between 1 May 2004 through to (on or after) 5 October 2004.

Between 3 June 1994 and 21 November 1994 records of Rinjani’s eruptive history indicate activity accorded Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) with a rating of 3(?) with the area of activity described as Gunung Barujari. Eruptive characteristics documented for the events of that time are described as, central vent eruption with an explosive eruption, with pyroclastic flow(s), lava flow(s), fatalities and mudflow(s) (lahars).

In May 1994 a glow was noticed on the crater floor of Barujari cone, which at this time had undergone no significant activity since August 1966. A portable seismograph (PS-2) and telemetry seismograph (Teledyne) were put into operation on 27 May and 9 June, respectively. One volcanic earthquake event/day was recorded on 27, 28, 30, and 31 May. After 4 June, however, volcanic tremor with a maximum amplitude of 35 mm was recorded, presumably associated with the upward movement of magma. At 0200 on 3 June1994, Barujari cone began erupting by sending an ash plume 500 m high. One 8 June 1994 press report described emission of “smoldering lava” and “thick smoke,” as well as ashfall in nearby villages from an ash cloud rising 1,500 m above the summit. Between 3 and 10 June 1994, up to 172 explosions could be heard each day from the Sembalun Lawang volcano observatory (~15 km NE). During this period, seismic data indicated a dramatic increase in the number of explosions per day, from 68 to 18,720. Eruptions were continuous at least through 19 June 1994, with maximum ash plume heights of 2,000 m on 9-11 June 1994.

Between 28 March 1966 and 8 August 1966 records of Rinjani’s eruptive history indicate activity accorded a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) rating of 1. Lava volume of 6.6 x 106 m3 and a tephra volume of 2 x 104 m3 was recorded. The area of activity described was the east side of Barujari (2250 m). Eruptive characteristics were documented as a central vent eruption, explosive eruption and lava flow(s).

In December 1944 Rinjani appears to have had a significant event. Between December 25 1944 and 1 January 1945 eruptive activity is rated 2 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) The event has been listed in the historical records of the Global Volcanism Program indicating a lava volume: of 7.4 x 107 m3 occurring in an area of activity on the north west flank of Barujari (Rombongan). The eruptive characteristics are described a central vent eruption on the flank (excentric) vent, a crater lake eruption, explosive eruption, lava flow(s) and a lava dome extrusion with associated damage to land, property.

Monitoring program
Gunung Rinjani Observation Post Rinjani Sembalun is located in the village of Lawang, Sub Sembalun 12.5 km (4000 feet) northeast of G. Rinjani) in the District of East Lombok. Observers at this post monitor G.Rinjani, G.Barujari/G.Tenga within the Segara Anak Caldera.

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Gili Air is the smallest of the Gilis and it’s closest to the Lombok mainland, making it popular with honeymoon couples and travelers seeking a quiet retreat. It has a population of about 1,000 and administratively lies in the West Nusa Tenggara province. The island offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving off its east coast, and turtles can be seen along the coral reef.

The island still maintains its rural charm, as tourism is relatively new. In the early eighties it was backpackers who first discovered the three little islands of Air, Meno and Trawanggan, (gili, means small island) and basically not much has changed on Gili Air since then except that the level of services and facilities has grown little by little over the years.
Coconut Cottages and The Frangipani Garden Restaurant are located in a Coconut grove on the east coast of Gili Air only 100m from the beach where you can enjoy some of the best snorkeling on the island. Coconut was opened in 1992 by Kamil and his Scottish wife Elaine and together with their family hope to make your stay on the island relaxing and enjoyable.

The island of Gili Air is, with approximately 1,800 inhabitants, the most densely populated island of the archipelago made up of three small atolls (Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan). The local inhabitants (the Sasak) are very kind and hospitable to tourists.
Muslim is the prevailing religion, and is observed assiduously by the inhabitants of the island. Their religious ideas are in no way disturbed by the comparison with other cultures, customs and different uses, above all from western cultures.

The island economy has only recently been transformed from the fish market to a prevalently tourist market. There are continually new small resorts and restaurants springing up, which last just one season, whilst others, with greater experience, manage to establish themselves, and provide modest and primitive services that are of great interest to the tourists arriving on the island, in search of primitive adventures.

A holiday on the island of Gili Air will long be impressed on the visitor’s mind, as a kind of ‘Terrestrial Paradise’ that still exists on earth

The Sasak are worth noting for their splendid rites and their beautiful dances.
On the island, the only means of transport are the cidomo, which are small horse-drawn carts that transport people from one part of the island to another.
Gili Air has rich tropical vegetation, with many coconut palm trees, and is one of the most beautiful and still unpolluted natural areas.

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Gili Meno is the middle of Lombok’s three Gilis. It has a population of about 400, mainly concentrated on the center of the island. The main income of the population comes from tourism, coconut plantation and fishing. On the west side of the island there is a small shallow lake that produces salt in the dry season. Until a few years ago there was also a small production of seaweed on the reef at the north end of the island. It has swimming beaches all around the island, as well as an impressive bird sanctuary.

The island attracts fewer tourists than Gili Trawangan and is the quietest and smallest of the Gilis. However, honeymooners are often drawn to the crystal clear water and idyllic, secluded white beaches.

There is no fresh water on the island, it is imported daily. Electricity is supplied by generators, although there are plans for renewable energy sources to be developed. There are also no cars or motorbikes and only a limited number of tourist accommodation options.

The second island between G. Air and G. Trawangan. The most quiet island and probably the water is cleanest.
Electricity is available 24 hours but very unstable. The water system has not been installed to this island therefore most of cheap hotels use light salty water and only expensive hotels buy pure water from the main land but most

The boats from Lombok arrive at the East coast of the island. The accommodation is spread m ainly to S(left as you land) and some to North

Gili Meno is the middle of Lombok’s famous three Gilis. It has a population of about 400, mainly concentrated on the center of the island. The main income of the population comes from tourism, coconut plantation and fishing. On the west side of the island there is a small shallow lake that produces salt in the dry season.

With a population of just 300, Gili Meno is the mellowest of the three islands, and certainly the most in-tune with a desert island ethic. The beaches are much nicer than you will find on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air.

A coastal path leads all the way around the island, and can be covered at a very leisurely pace in 90 minutes. Most of the tourist facilities, including the boat arrival and departure point, are on the southern part of the east coast.

There is a lake on the western side of the middle of the island. This is sometimes quite full, and at others very dry. It is though always very saline.

HOW TO GET THERE:
From Lombok
Public boats depart from Bangsal between 8AM-5PM, take about 30 minutes, and cost Rp 10,000. They depart only when there are enough people (normally a minimum of 15). Dedicated boats to Gili Meno are few and far between, and best looked for early in the mornings and mid-afternoon. The boat office at Bangsal will though make sure you get dropped off by a Gili Trawangan-bound boat if necessary. A chartered boat from Bangsal to Gili Meno will cost about Rp 200,000.

Perama  has a tiny office (tel:+62 370 632824) on Gili Meno at Kontiki Cottage. They offer daily transfers to and from Senggigi, but these may not run direct outside the peak seasons, and you may be diverted to Gili Trawangan.

From Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno
Public inter-island boats run twice daily. The morning boat leaves Gili Air at about 8:30AM arriving in Meno at 8.45AM. The same boat goes onto Gili Trawangan picking up there at 9.30AM, and returning to Gili Meno at 9:45AM. The afternoon boat runs the same route leaving Gili Air at 3PM and Gili Trawangan at about 3:30PM. The fare from either of the other islands to Gili Meno should be about Rp 20,000, but is prone to impromptu fluctuations.

A charter boat from Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno will cost about Rp 200,000 – a relatively huge sum of money for a 10 minute ride.

WHAT TO SEE:
It is hard to imagine why anyone on Gili Meno would want to do anything other than walk. Do just that, slowly. Horse carts (cidomos) are available though, and are useful for getting you and your bags to and from the boat landing. A single trip should cost Rp 40,000-60,000.

*  Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary
A splendid initiative whereby green sea turtle and loggerhead turtle eggs are collected, hatched, and the younglings safely released into the ocean. In 2008 and 2009, a total of 2,000 turtles were released. Go along, see the work and lend your support. Donation.  edit

* Taman Burung (Bird Park)
Sadly, this aviary is not as well kept as it was, and the formerly very popular komodo dragon died in 2007. Still worth a visit though, with a large range of birds present. Rp 50,000.

WHAT TO DO:
Diving:
Blue Marlin,
This is the only dive shop actually on Gili Meno. It is a full blown operation though, with the same range of PADI courses and fun dives as are offered on the other islands.

Snorkelling
There are several good spots for snorkelling, and gear can hired at almost any cafe or hotel for about Rp 30,000. The beach in front of Good Heart Cafe on the north western shore is as good as any, and you have a reasonable chance of seeing turtles in shallow water here. Also on the west coast, try the area close to the disused, derelict jetty (formerly the landing point for the equally derelict Bounty Resort). The former pontoon here was sunk and has become an important dive site with a healthy reef life. If you snorkel off the east coast, be careful of boat traffic.

Walking
A gentle stroll around the coast path of Gili Meno is not to be missed, and it is probably the nicest walk anywhere on the three islands. If you do this in the morning, there is no real preferred starting point. It is a nice idea to walk in the late afternoon, starting in the northwest at about 4:30PM, taking it easy to walk all the way around the island in either direction, returning to your start point at about 5:45PM. Then get yourself set for sunset behind Gili Trawangan (6:15PM-6:45PM), perhaps stationed at Good Heart Cafe with an ice cold Bintang.

WHAT TO BUY:
There is no ATM, nor is there much to buy on Gili Meno. If you run out of cash, Blue Marlin is probably the only option for a credit card cash advance, and they charge a 10% commission.

WHERE TO EAT:
Unsurprisingly, fish is the go here and many cafes set up a seafood barbecues every evening. Just choose what you want and wait while it is cooked over an open wood grill. The other widesperad option is wood-fired pizza which has become something of a Gili Meno speciality.

Most of the cafes are clustered in the southern half of the east coast and many are attached to hotels. After you have ordered, be patient as nothing happens very fast here. That is all part of the charm of the place.

* Aroma Cafe,  Well prepared wood-fired pizzas are the deal here.

* Good Heart, Serves good local dishes and is located directly on the beach overlooking the sea. This hotel and restaurant is a bit off the beaten track, on the northeast side of the island. You can take the track around the island or a shortcut across the middle to get there. If you are not staying here, this might be a better choice for lunch as walking through the island in the dark may not be comfortable for some travelers. Rp 20,000-70,000.

* Jali Cafe, Serves Sasak food and it is quite authentic. The chicken curry is excellent, as is the obligatory fish barbecue every evening The old Gili Island ethic is very much still alive here. Expect the locals to be strumming a few Bob Marley tunes.

* Rust Warung,  Probably the best known eatery on the island, and the one that attracts some sort of crowd, even when there are few visitors around. Fresh fish everyday, and as elsewhere on Meno, there is no real need to even think about eating anything else. Rp 20,000-100,000.  edit

* Yaya Warung. Choose your fish and let Yon cook it on the open fire. Inexpensive, expect to pay around Rp 40,000 for a fresh fish with nasi goreng and vegetables. If the fish all gets too much, they have a pasta menu, and make a passable job of preparing it. Nasi goreng is Rp 10,000 and fresh juices around Rp 8,000. About 100m north of the boat landing. Slow service, but a chat with the owner and the view will distract you

WHERE TO DRINK:
Nightlife is very laid back here, and somedays you might not notice any at all. This is very much the anti-Trawangan.

* Diana Cafe, ? +62 818 0577622. Very good choice for a sunset beer or cocktail and somedays it goes on until quite late here. The beruga pavilions are comfortable and allow you to look right at the setting sun.

WHERE TO STAY:
In general terms, accommodation on Meno is more expensive than on Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, and the standards of service distinctly lower.

Budget
* Amber House
Popular circular bungalows on the north coast. Set back from beach in a very quiet spot. A good choice if you really want to be away from it all. From Rp 450,000.

* Tao Kombo
These budget bungalows away from the beach have been around a long time. They are a bit worn and distinctly rough and ready, but that does not seem out of place on Gili Meno. Probably the most popular backpacker option on the island. Backpacker huts from €14, bungalows from € 30.

* The Sunset Gecko.
A Japanese-owned small resort, with a couple of cabins and one beachside family house. Rooms are simple and clean, great atmosphere and they do their best to be eco-friendly Rp 250,000-450,000

Mid-range
* Biru Meno
Nice quality bungalows on the south coast, with verandahs and decent bathrooms. About a 10 minute stroll from the boat loading point. From US$ 50.

* Hotel Gazebo
The ten individual cottages here are a bit run down, but the location near the southeast beaches is very nice indeed. Choice of fan-colled or air-conditioned rooms. Has a communal pool right by the beach. US$60-95.

* Kontiki Cottage
You will enjoy staying here due to the location, right by one of the best bits of beach anywhere on the 3 islands. You will also wish they had thought about the design a bit more, and tried a lot harder. The cheaper rooms are fan-cooled and there is quite a premium if you want air-conditioning. Rp 475,000-700,000.

* Malia’s Child
Very cute looking thatched roof bungalows on the east coast near the boat harbour. Right on a lovely stretch of white sand beach. From US$ 60.

* Royal Reef Cottages (formerly Janur Indah)
Thatched roof bungalows set in nice gardens very close to the boat landing. Each bungalow has its own little private terrace and ceiling fan, but no air-conditioning. A few steps from here and you are on the beach. From US$ 48.

Splurge
* Villa Nautilus
The swankiest accommodation on Gili Meno. Five detached villas which are fairly well appointed. Guests might wonder why they fitted those ugly tiled roofs when such good natural materials are available here. Still, a nice enough option. From US$ 95 – 150

Stay healthy
There is small, simple clinic with an attendant nurse in the middle of the island next to Taman Burung. While this is fine for dealing with a minor ailment or injury, any visitor with a more serious problem needs to get back to Lombok, or better Bali, as quickly as possible.

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