Sumbawa Tambora Trails – Adventure Riders Indonesia

DAY 1 | Arrive to Bima

We will pick you up Bima airport in the morning, transfer to Kalaki Beach Hotel.

After lunch we will have time for a briefing outlining safety, tour program and an introduction to the Kawasaki KLX 250.

Late Afternoon we will make a sunset ride around the hills in Bima area and fine tune the bikes if needed. Evening dinner and drinks at hotel.

DAY 2 | Bima to Tambora

Early morning breakfast and a quick briefing before we start our moto trip to Mt Tambora along Sumbawa’s rugged coastline passing through local countryside and villages.

After lunch we ride around the eastern flank of mighty Mt Tambora and onto the Balinese village of Pancasila.

Afternoon visit to Mt Tambora’s sacred Balinese temple.

Accommodation and dinner at Tambora Guesthouse.

DAY 3 | Mt Tambora Basecamp

By far one of Sumbawa’s most impressive features is its Active volcano Mt Tambora.

In April 1815 it exploded in the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. Global temperatures dropped as low as 3 degrees. Crop failures and starvation swept much of western Europe, killing thousands. The year 1816 was called the “year without a summer” Today Tambora is asleep and you must look closely to see remnants of it violent past.

We will start our ride to the eastern slope of Tambora where the terrain is more favourable for dirt bikes. Normally it’s a 2-day trek to Tambora’s summit, we will use the back door and ride up the 4X4 road that leads to position 6, only a 1 hr trek to the summit.

Sunset we will reach the top of the crater to take in one of the most spectacular views in Indonesia. Evening we will camp at position 6.

DAY 4 | Sky to the sea

Early breakfast and one of the most spectacular sunrises you find in Sumbawa.

Today we ride our motorcycles down the slopes of Tambora and to the coastal port town of Calabai.

In addition to this, we have excellent off-road riding as we traverse this impressive volcano.

Afternoon we arrive in Calabai.

Accommodation at local guesthouse.

DAY 5 | Pulau Moyo

Early morning, we take the bikes on a 30 min boat ride across to the beautiful island of Moyo. Famous for its deserted beaches and stunning waterfalls, Moyo is a must for anyone travelling through Sumbawa.

We ride to the far end of the island visiting Mata Jitu waterfall and beaches along the way.

Afternoon we will take another short boat trip across to Sumbawa Besar.

Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 6 | Forest Adventure ride

Early Breakfast.

Firstly, we start our motorbike adventure in Sumbawa Besar and make our way up through dense mountain forests and into Sumbawa’s central highlands.

After quick lunch break we then take a wide-open track to Baturotok Village, famous for some of the best coffee in Indonesia.

Accommodation in Baturotok.