Sumbawa - Tambora Trails Bike Tour

Sumbawa - Tambora Trails Bike Tour

The strange distorted sprawl of Sumbawa is the result of the violent volcanic eruptions that consequently shaped this impressive island. Adventure Riders Indonesia is excited present our 10 Day off-road dirt bike adventure exploring some of Sumbawa’s best kept secrets.

Our Adventure motorcycle tours will bring you to the summit of the mighty Mt Tambora, a super-volcano which in April 1815 exploded in the largest volcanic eruption in human recorded history. We’ll explore the beautiful Moyo Island and its jungle waterfalls. In addition we will ride through wide open savannahs, follow along the islands rugged coastlines. These are home to some of Indonesia’s world class surf breaks.

Do you have a thirst for adventure and wild landscapes? If so, join our 10 night Sumbawa Tambora Trails tour and ride the authentic and untamed glories of Sumbawa.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Bima

Stop At: Kalaki Beach HOTEL, Jl. Raya Lintas Sumatera, Belo, Palibelo, Bima, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 84173, Indonesia
We will pick you up Bima airport in the morning, transfer to Kalaki Beach Hotel.

After lunch we will have time for 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.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at the hotel
• Dinner: Dinner at the hotel and briefing about the trip
Accommodation included: Kalaki Beach Hotel

Day 2: Bima to Tambora

Stop At: Tambora Guesthouse, Oi Bura, Tambora, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara 84191, Indonesia
Early morning breakfast and a quick briefing we start our ride to Mt Tambora along Sumbawa’s rugged coastline passing through local countryside and villages.

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

Afternoon visit to Mt Tambora’s sacred Balinese temple.

Accommodation and dinner at Tambora Guesthouse.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch: Lunch on the road
• Dinner: Dinner at Tambora Guesthouse
Accommodation included: Tambora Guesthouse

Day 3: Mt Tambora Basecamp

Stop At: Tambora Guesthouse, Oi Bura, Tambora, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara 84191, Indonesia
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 roads. 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.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping at Tambora Base 6.

Day 4: Sky to the sea

Stop At: Calabai Port, Kandai Dua, Woja, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 84261, Indonesia
Early breakfast and one of the most spectacular sunsets you find in Sumbawa. Today we ride down the slopes of Tambora and to the coastal port town of Calabai.

We have Excellent off-road riding as we traverse this impressive volcano.

Afternoon we arrive in Calabai.

Accommodation at local guesthouse.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Calabai Guesthouse

Day 5: Pulau Moyo

Stop At: Moyo Island, Sumbawa Indonesia
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Sumbawa Besar

Day 6: Forest Adventure ride

Stop At: Baturotok, Sempe, Moyohulu, Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 84371, Indonesia
Early Breakfast. We start our ride in Sumbawa Besa and make our way up through dense mountain forests and into Sumbawa’s central highlands.

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

Accommodation in Baturotok.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Baturotok.

Day 7: Jungle and beaches

Stop At: Maluk Beach, Maluk Indonesia
After lunch we ride to Maluk passing through beaches and dense jungle along the way.

Afternoon in Maluk and a chance to surf one of it’s famous surf breaks.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Maluk Hotel

Day 8: Kenawa Island

Stop At: Kenawa Island, Sumbawa Indonesia
Breakfast and a morning ride along Sumbawa’s magnificent west coastline and up to Mantar.

Afternoon we make our way to Poto Tano and take a small boat trip across to the Stunning little island of Kenawa.

Beach camping and BBQ dinner.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Beach camping

Day 9: Road to Sumbawa Besar

Pass By: Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport, Jl. Garuda No. 41, Sumbawa Besar, Lempeh, Kec. Sumbawa, Kabupaten Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 84316, Indonesia
Breakfast on Kenawa, and final day ride back along the north coast road to Sumbawa Besar.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Sumbawa Besar

Day 10: Transfer to Airport

Stop At: Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport, Jl. Garuda No. 41, Sumbawa Besar, Lempeh, Kec. Sumbawa, Kabupaten Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 84316, Indonesia
Breakfast, final goodbyes and transfers to Sumbawa Besar Airport
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.