The Hiker of Krakatoa

Krakatoa is a volcanic island in Indonesia located on the Sunda strait. Today only a small part of the original volcano remains but when Krakatoa blew it self apart in 1883, in one of the world’s greatest and most catastrophic eruptions, the effects were recorded far beyond Sunda Strait and it achieved instant and lasting infamy. Explore the wonder of Krakatau, volcanic activity recommenced in May, 1883, and continued into August, the first eruptions appearing on the northern, Perbuatan volcano. The number of active vents increased on both the northern volcanoes. On the 26th and 27th August a series of cataclysmic explosions occurred which were heard as far away as South Australia and Ceylon. They generated tsunamis (tidal waves) that were registered even in the English Channel, and which in the Sunda Strait area were devastating, killing more than 36,000 people. And after we explored the Krakatau, proceed back to the boat where you will continue to go by cruise to go around the Child of Krakatau where you can take a picture. And then we go by cruise to Rakata Island where you will do for snorkeling activity. Explore Rakata Island. Lunch will be provided at the beach where you can enjoy the beautiful day. Free program. In the afternoon at 2:30 Pm, we prepare to go by cruise back to Carita by a speed boat which takes around 1,5 hours. Arrival at Carita is around 4 pm. Then transfer back to Jakarta, and you will be arrived back in Jakarta is around 7:30 to 8 PM. End of tour.