Category Archives: Indonesia

Mt. Rinjani in Lombok, Indonesia – 1. Introduction

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Introduction

Mt. Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano on the island of Lombok in Indonesia.  Standing at 3,726m, it is the second tallest volcano in Indonesia after Mt. Kerinci.

Besides the satisfaction of reaching the summit, another attraction of Mt. Rinjani is to catch the magnificent view of the turquoise crater lake of Danau Segara Anak and Gunung Baru rising from it.  So even if one does not intend to ascent the summit, it is still a worthwhile hike to the crater rim for the views.

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Berastagi Guide – Smiley Lubis

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Smiley the Guide

Smiley Lubis is an English-speaking professional guide based in Berastagi, a town near Medan in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Over his 20 years of guiding experience, he has brought tourists for trekking and sightseeing to many parts of Indonesia as far as Mount Bromo in Java.

As the principal guide for a big international travel company for regular trips to Gunung Leuser National Park in Aceh and other parts of Sumatra, he is well atuned to the needs and sensitive to the culture of foreign tourists.

So if you are traveling to the region especially in the Berastagi vincinity and in need of a guide, consider contacting him at drsmiley69@yahoo.com or 081376455825.  You can also contact me if you need my help arranging a trip with Smiley.

I had a great experience with him as my guide and would give him my highest endorsement.

Smiley also owns a mini-van and can cater to bigger groups.

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