How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

Bromo Tour from Surabaya/Malang - One Day tour

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By exploring Mount Bromo, you will get the best experience to discover the most spectacular natural wonders. Bromo is an active volcano with noisy sound of gas from inside the crater and also the magma while waiting the sunrise coming.

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Pick up in early morning at your hotel in Surabaya or Malang
Road to village near of Bromo and continue to Bromo tour by jeep
Back and drop off to Surabaya or Malang area

Day 1 :

Surabaya/Malang - Mount Bromo - Drop off Surabaya/Malang

*Mount Bromo is a popular destination. It's crowded almost every day, and tourists always follow the same route, including seeing the sunrise from Mount Penanjakan and then going to the summit of Mount Bromo.
Depending on your circumstances, we recommend a tour in the opposite direction, such as the one mentioned below, to avoid mass tourism.

From Surabaya or Malang, At 1am, depart by car to the village near of Mount Bromo and continue to explore by Jeep 4WD which takes you to the foot of MT. BROMO. A night climb of one kilometer and 182m of positive elevation gain passing the sea of sand and finishing with the stairs of 254 steps before reaching the crater of the living mountain, Bromo. Here, you observe the breathtaking sunrise accompanied by the sound of the crater which never stops and a view of magma before the sun illuminates the earth.
After enjoying the sunrise, go back down to the sea of sand to take the 4x4 which takes you after on the caldera to the Seruni viewpoint to observe all the mountains. It is a breathtaking view of Mount Bromo, Batok, Widodaren which are all in the Tengger caldera and in decoration the Semeru volcano which is considered the highest volcano on Java.
Return to the village, and driver back to Surabaya/Malang (depend on your next destination).

Transfer : 1 hour by Jeep, 5 hours by car (depending on traffic and pick up point)
Distance : Approximately 250 km (return)
Accompaniment : Local English-speaking guide and driver
Trekking : 1 hour of walking in total (uphill and downhill)
Accommodation : -
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Bromo Tour from Surabaya/Malang – One Day tour

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