wild women on top mum and teen mt rinjani

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1 Asia wild women on top mum trip highlights Watching the ever changing scenery as you ascend and descend Mount Rinjani Sunrise on Mount Rinjani taking in the spectacular view of Segara Anak Lake and the island of Lombok stretching far below Relaxing in the natural hot springs around Segara Anak Lake Travelling with a fantastic group of Mums and Teens Optional 2 night extension to Gili Air after your trek Trip escorted by Wild Women On Top Trip Duration 7 days Trip Code: WWV Grade Introductory to Moderate Activities Trekking and Adventure Touring Summary 7 day trip, 4 day trek, 2 nights hotel and Optional 2 night Extension to Gili Air welcome to World Expeditions Thank you for your interest in the Wild Women On Top Mum and Teen Mt Rinjani trip. At World Expeditions we are passionate about our off the beaten track experiences as they provide our travellers with the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures as well as wilderness regions of great natural beauty. We are committed to ensuring that our unique itineraries are well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups or individuals philosophies that have been at our core since 1975 when we began operating adventure holidays. Our itineraries will give you the very best travel experience, designed by people with incredible local knowledge who share our vision of authentic exchange and real exploration with a responsible tourism approach. We hope you will join us for a life changing experience!! why travel with World Expeditions? Our vehicles and guides are the best available and to ensure the smooth operation of all trips, our partners in Indonesia continually work with us to improve our itineraries to ensure we are taking the paths less travelled. We have never sought to be the biggest travel company and we proudly guard our independence, which leaves us in a position to really focus on being creative with our small group itineraries, reducing risk and ensuring that our adventures have a minimal impact on the environments and cultures that we come in contact with. 1 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

2 Bali Senggigi Gili Air Is Lombok Mt Rinjani Indonesia Jul - 11 Jul trip dates trip cost Joining Sengiggi: $1990 All prices are per person options & supplements For competitive airfares and stopover ideas to join this adventure, contact our expert staff today to receive a detailed quote. the trip The small island of Lombok is dominated by Indonesia s second highest volcanoe the spectacular Mount Rinjani (3726m). Mount Rinjani is a semi active volcanoe and held in awe by the islanders who regularly ascend the steep trail to the crater rim. We follow in their footsteps completing an introductory moderate trek and wandering the crater to appreciate the bright emerald green waters of Lake Segara Anak and stunning views across Lombok. This is a truly spectacular trek and we hope you can join Wild Women On Top on this not to be missed Mum and Teen adventure. wild women on top team benefits Wild Women On Top Team Benefits 2015 When you join a Wild Women On Top trip, you become part of an incredible team, and the success of your adventure will depend on the fitness, mental tuffness and emotional tuffness of EVERY team member. The whole is much greater than the sum of the parts! Wild Women On Top Adventures are unique mind, body, spirit experiences, which support you in the wilderness and empower you to take on extraordinary challenges with a group of likeminded women. You will need to prepare for your adventure and we will show you how, every step of the way. BEFORE you book for a Wild Women On Top Trip, please note the following benefits & conditions: 1. Please Join Our Tribe by purchasing an online Lifetime Adventure Membership or by committing to Trek Training sessions (min 3 months Sydney only) so you get our girl power. Go to to join. Note: Bookings will not be honoured until this condition is met. 2. To ensure you get fit fast & remain injury free, you should Trek Train at least three times a week, alternating interval training and endurance training with cross training such as swimming and yoga. Your Coach will also suggest additional trip specific endurance and technical activities. Adventure Members must follow training recommendations from the coach & in How to Prepare for World Class Treks by Di Westaway. 3. To build team spirit & ensure you re really prepared, your Trip Coach may recommend additional team training activities and briefings as required. Please visit www. wildwomenontop.com to book in to Trek Training and Trip Training. 4. So you have more fun with your team, you will be required to take part in a specialised team trekking assessment. You ll get to meet your team and ensure that you are fabulously prepared for your adventure with great tips and feedback. If you cant attend the assessment, your Coach will supervise a remote assessment to be completed before the team assessment date. If you fail the assessment and a personalised supplementary assessment, you will not be eligible for the trip and will be subject to the costs incurred according to World Expeditions cancellation policy. 5. So that we all have a great adventure, please support the Wild Women On Top Golden Rules (see and take responsibility for providing feedback before and during your adventure. This is your chance to make sure you don t miss out on any happy hormones so don t hold back! Make the most of it. 6. All Wild Women On Top trips are accompanied by a Wild Women On Top Coach who supports & unites the group with empowering passion, guidance & tips in wilderness challenges and shares Wild Women On Top Traditions & culture. However the Coach is NOT the guide, navigator or first aider. 7. In some extreme environments, including at high altitude, your Coach may not always be able to meet your expectations. It is your responsibility to seek assistance from the World Expeditions guides as required by you. 2 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

3 8. You must commit to the World Expeditions payment schedule. 9. Wild Women On Top reserves the right to amend these requirements at any time WWW. WILDWOMENONTOP.COM 10. Expect the unexpected. We provide wilderness experiences, and **** sometimes happens. Remember, Magic happens when you step outside your comfort zone. We reserve the right to change these Team Benefits at any time. at a glance DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 SUNDAY 5TH JULY JOIN LOMBOK MONDAY 6 JULY - TRANSFER TO SEMBALUN, TREK TO SAVANNAH CAMP (APPROX 2 HOURS) TUESDAY 7 JULY - TO CAMP PLAWANGAN II WEDNESDAY 8 JULY - SUMMIT MOUNT RINJANI AND DESCEND TO SEGARA ANAK LAKE THURSDAY 9 JULY - REST DAY AT LAKE SEGARA ANAK FRIDAY 10 JULY - DESCEND TO SENARU AND TRANSFER TO SENGIGGI FOR OVERNIGHT SATURDAY 11 JULY - TRIP CONCLUDES. what s included 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners One group airport transfer (day 1 and 7 only) Comfortable accommodation on a twin share basis in Sengiggi Beach (2 nights) Fully supported camping during climb tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags and cooking equipment Private air conditioned vehicle Sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in itinerary Expert bilingual guide Medical kit Mount Rinjani Park Entry Fees WWOT Assessment Walk Trip escorted by Wild Women On Top Coach Local cash payments are becoming increasingly popular with many operators in the adventure travel industry. The policy seems to benefit the tour operators, more than the local economies or travellers, as it avoids local taxes and transfers the cost and risk of cash handling to travellers. In accordance with our Responsible Travel practices we have chosen a policy not to ask for such payments. 3 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

4 fast facts Countries Visited: Indonesia Visas: Please check visa requirements with your reservations consultant* Vaccinations: Please consult a travel vaccination specialist for up to date information Private Groups: Private group options are available for this trip* Singles: A single supplement is available for this trip* Leader: Expert local leader Brochure Reference: Asia responsible travel The environments we travel through are fragile. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence. World Expeditions were the proud recipients of the inaugural Australian National Travel Industry s Environmental Achievement award for our Responsible Travel Guidebook. This detailed guide to responsible and sustainable travel is provided to all World Expeditions clients before they travel. Please ask your consultant if you have not received your copy of our award winning book. Alternatively, you may like to download a copy from our website trip grading These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with some moderate stages. On Rinjani climb you can expect to trek around 6 7 hours a day at a steady pace. detailed itinerary DAY 1 Sunday 5th July Join Lombok On arrival into Praya airport on Lombok, you will be met in the arrival hall by a World Expeditions representative and transferred to your accommodation at Senggigi Beach (one group transfer provided on selected group flight). Overnight Senggigi. RECOMMENDED GROUP FLIGHTS: 5 JULY GA 715 Depart Sydney 1000/Arrive Denpasar 1330 Connect with: 5 JULY GA436 Depart Denpasar 1550/Arrive Lombok 1630 meals: D DAY 2 Monday 6 July - Transfer to Sembalun, trek to Savannah Camp (approx 2 hours) This morning will be at leisure.you will meet your guide and group members late morning for a pretrip briefing before departing for the 3-4 hour drive to Sembalun Lawang. Lombok is dominated by Mount Rinjani, Indonesia s 2nd highest volcano, and Sembalun Lawang, lies on its eastern slopes. After lunch at Sembalun we commence trekking to Savannah camp (approx 2 hours). Overnight: Savannah Camp. DAY 3 Tuesday 7 July - To Camp Plawangan II After breakfast, then start our trek with a gentle ascent through open grassland to Pos 1 Pemantauan (1,300m), rest and enjoy the summit views of Mt. Rinjani. Continue our climb towards Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500 m) about 1 hour walk from Pos 1 Pemantuan then another 1.5 hour trek to Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800 m) for lunch (approx 13:00hrs). After lunch continue the trek up to Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m), this is the 3.5 hour hard climb amongst the pine-like Casuarina species locally known as Cemara, with the opportumnity to spot wild pigs and the long-tailed grey macaque. Reach the camp site of Plawangan II (approx 17:00), set up the tent and enjoy the views of the crater rim. Dinner is served at the camp site, rest and prepare for a early wake up for the trek to the Summit on the following day. Overnight: tented camp DAY 4 Wednesday 8 July - Summit Mount Rinjani and descend to Segara Anak Lake After an early morning wake up call at around 3am, we will begin our hike to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3726m). We leave at this time to make sure we arrive at the top before sunrise, not only to experience this spectacular sight but also to have the best chance of getting clear views. It is a 3 hour steady ascent to the summit. From the summit we will watch the spectacular sunrise with views across to Bali, Mt Agung and Sumbawa, the crater lake below, and the island of Lombok stretching far below. We return to our camp for a late breakfast and continue our descent to Lake Segara Anak within the crater rim below (2000m).Walking 6-7 hours. Overnight: tented camp DAY 5 Thursday 9 July - Rest Day at Lake Segara Anak Today has been set aside for a rest day around the Lake. You will have ample time to spend the day exploring, relaxing, swimming in the cool waters of the lake or soaking in the hot, natural springs, believed to have healing powers. Overnight tented camp. DAY 6 Friday 10 July - Descend to Senaru and transfer to Sengiggi for overnight Today we ascend to Plawangan (2640m), and then descend down the long trail to Senaru village, passing thick tropical forests rich in flora, bird life and a variety of butterflies. You might see orchids 4 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

5 adventure travel By its very nature adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak with your consultant or travel agent. important note Expect The Unexpected. Wild Women On Top Itineraries can change at any time, depending on local conditions, group requirements and weather. and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. Lunch served en route. After 7 hours walk from the rim, the trek ends at Rinjani Trek Center at the road head in Senaru. From Senaru, we proceed to Sengiggi Beach where you can celebrate after your trek. Overnight Sengiggi Beach meals: B,L DAY 7 Saturday 11 July - Trip concludes. Following breakfast the trip concludes. Transfers to the airport will be arranged for your outbound flight (one group transfer provided on selected group flight). RECOMMENDED GROUP FLIGHTS: 11 JULY GA 7023 Depart Lombok 1835/Arrive Denpasar 1550 Connect with: 11 JULY GA714 Depart Denpasar 2230/Arrive Sydney 0725 (12 July) meals: B This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control. trip extensions SATURDAY 11 JULY Private transfer from Sengiggi Beach to Bangsal Harbour. Private transfer by wooden boat to Gili Air. On arrival transfer to Manta Dive Resort (twin share). SUNDAY 12 JULY Gili Air, own arrangements (B) MONDAY 14 JULY Transfer from Gili Air via Bangsal Harbour to Lombok Airport EXTENSION INCLUSIONS: * Private transfers from Senggigi Beach to Bangsal Harbour (one way) * Private transfers by WOODEN BOAT Bangsal Gili Air Bangsal (RETURN) * Two (2) nights accommodation in Sasak Rooms at MANTA DIVE RESORT (www. manta dive giliair.com), twin share * Two (2) breakfasts * Private transfer from Bangsal Harbout to Lombok Airport on the last day (DAY 3) suggested extensions Wild Women On Top Gili Air Extension, 2 nights country information Lombok is characterised by its pristine beaches, stunning mountainous scenery in the east and the dramatic summit of Gunung Rinjani and handicraft villages dotting the lush central plain. The indigenous Sasak people make up about 85% of the population and have a culture and language unique to Lombok. Indonesia has an area of 1.9 million sq km scattered over 13,700 islands, Lombok being one of them. Parts of Indonesia are still vast, barely explored regions of dense jungle and many islands have extinct, active or dormant volcanoes. Indonesia harbours one of the world s richest natural environments with an incredible diversity of plant and animal species.indonesian people are generally very friendly and courteous. Indonesia has a diverse mix of cultures rather than one single one however despite this, a strong sense of orchestrated nationalism have created a very definite Indonesian national culture. It is the fourth most populous country in the world with a population of just under 200 million made up of predominately Muslim people although there are a wide variety other religions that co exit to a lesser extent including Christianity and Hinduism. Indonesians are very modest people and conservative dress is essential when traveling, especially for women who should avoid tight tops and pants. Indonesia is technically a democracy with a President 5 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

6 at the head of state. Pack your sense of humour and a positive attitude on any trip to Indonesia we will supply the rest. climate Indonesia is hot all year around hot and wet during the wet season and hot and dry during the dry season. Coastal areas are often pleasantly cool, however it can get extremely cool in the mountains.generally the dry season runs from May to September and the wet season from October to April. On our Rinjani Climb trip, between April and September you can expect temperatures of 20 25C degrees and on Rinjani summit temperatures will be as low as 5 10C degrees. what you carry When staying in hotels/guesthouses you will be required to carry all your luggage to and from our transport to the hotel and sometimes up 2 3 flights of hotel stairs. During the trek you will just have to carry your small day pack with essential items such as sunglasses, sunscreen, water etc. Porters are employed to carry the rest of your gear on the trek. Please keep gear to a minimum while on the trek. equipment required A comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre departure information supplied on booking. vehicles & safety During the course of your trip, we will use a variety of vehicles, all which are fit for purpose and the conditions encountered. It should be noted that laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and on occasion some vehicles may not have seat belts fitted. While game viewing within a national park could be one example. Whilst we do not include animal rides on most of our trips, there are occasions where it may be possible to undertake them optionally and to do so is at your own risk. Note that helmets and professional riding equipment are not available in all circumstances. what s not included Items of a personal nature such as laundry, postage, alcoholic beverages International flights Additional transport required due to any emergency situation Sightseeing and entry fees not listed in the itinerary or listed as optional Visa fees Departure taxes Tips and gratitudes info nights World Expeditions invites you to attend our inspiring adventure travel information nights. These special evenings are designed to inform and entertain and are hosted by our most experienced and passionate adventure travellers and mountaineers. Ask our staff for a info night schedule or register on our website Shows can fill early so it is important to register your attendance so we know to save a seat, or two! private groups WWOT Golden Rules 1. Stay positive at ALL times 6 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM

7 2. T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More 3. Expect the unexpected 4. If you have a gripe, handle it discretely, or air it politely [Don t let it fester!] 5. Set challenging adventure goals, write them down, train hard and you will achieve them [No excuses!] 6. Buy quality gear [This will save you money and could save your life] 7. Don t come home from training or trips tired. Be energized & happy. 8. Leave no trace (The wilderness is sacred!) 9. Bring MORE than you take away. [Including chocolate!] 10. Happy endings guarantee the next leave pass! [this one is secret!] subscribe to our e-newsletter To keep up to date with our new and exciting adventure opportunities, special promotions and adventure news, subscribe to our monthly e newsletter! You can do this on line through our website, or contact our office. social networking Follow us on Facebook at trip availability If this trip seems right for you then we encourage you to call us now to check availability. There are many reasons why you may not be able to join your desired departure and limited space on our small group departures is just one of them. Many of our adventures require us to secure services on your behalf; such as trekking permits, train travel and visa invitation letters. The demand is increasing each year making it difficult to join a trip last minute. To ensure we can assist you onto your adventure of a lifetime we ask that you check your trip availability with our team at your earliest convenience. how to book To book a Wild Women On Top trip, you will need to complete a booking form and pay a non refundable deposit which you can do by using our online booking function, details of which will be provided at the time of the trip launch with Wild Women On Top. We can also help you with any additional arrangements that you require, such as competitive airfares to get you to your destination, stopovers, pre or post trip accommodation or any additional tours that you wish to take in conjunction with the main trip. Important: You must be a financial member of Wild Women On Top to join this tour. Please go to ring or admin@wildwomenontop.com for more details on training and memberships. 7 Australian World Expeditions Pty Limited - Kate Harper 9/24/2014 2:46:28 PM