Mount Arjuno (3,339 m) and Mount Welirang (3,156 m) in East Java share one approach. The Tretes route gives access to both summits, and Pondokan, near the junction of the two summit routes, serves as the camping base.
You climb Arjuno to its Ogal-Agil summit through Lembah Kijang and Pasar Dieng on one day, and Welirang, with its sulfur-rich volcanic landscape, on the next, before descending to Tretes.
Arjuno summit (3,339 m)
Welirang summit (3,156 m)
Ogal-Agil Peak
Lembah Kijang
Volcanic sulfur landscape
Two summits in one trip
Airport or train station pick-up. Private transfer to Tretes, Prigen. Hotel check-in, trekking briefing and equipment preparation. Overnight in Tretes.
Trek through mountain forest and rocky trails, passing the Pet Bocor and Kokopan checkpoints. Continue to Pondokan, near the junction of both summit routes. Overnight camp at Pondokan. Trekking time: 7–9 hours.
Early morning ascent through Lembah Kijang and Pasar Dieng to Arjuno's Ogal-Agil summit, with views of East Java's volcanic mountains. Descend to Pondokan campsite. Overnight camp. Trekking time: 7–10 hours.
Early morning ascent toward Mount Welirang. Explore the summit area and view the sulfur-rich volcanic landscape from a safe distance. Descend to Pondokan, pack up camp and continue to Tretes Basecamp. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Tretes. Trekking time: 9–12 hours.
Breakfast and free time. Private transfer to Surabaya or Malang. End of expedition.
Trekking is subject to official permits, weather conditions and volcanic activity.
The Tretes route provides access to both summits, with Pondokan serving as the camping base.
