Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau)

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Krakatoa: Indonesia's Famous and Active Volcano

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Summary Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Summary

A hissing, lava-spitting, primordial island of earthly anger that you should definitely climb, but only if you’re allowed to!

Imagine a volcano just exploding into nothing. Krakatau did in 1883, and has since been the most dynamically changing island on the earth. Climbing it depends on the say-so of volcanologists, but the snorkeling is great too.

Climbing Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Height and Distance

Natural Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Natural Height

Summits Index:
1 / 10 (200m - 500m)

Natural Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Hiking Period

Summits Index:
0 / 10 (2 hours or less)

Difficulty Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Hiking Difficulty

Difficulty Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Terrain

Summits Index:
3 / 10 (Easy mild)

Difficulty Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Weather

Summits Index:
2 / 10 (Mild variability across seasons and/or between the base and summit)

Difficulty Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Equipment

Summits Index:
2 / 10 (Good hiking shoes)

Facilities Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Support Facilities

Facilities Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Rest Stops & Facilities

Summits Index:
5 / 10 (Mostly sufficient facilities)

Facilities Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Guides and Porters

Summits Index:
5 / 10 (Recommended)

Accessibility Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Accessibility and Safety

Accessibility Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Location

Summits Index:
4 / 10 (Not near a major city, but accessible any time)

Accessibility Krakatoa (Anak Krakatau) Indonesia - Safety

Summits Index:
0 / 10 (No safety concerns; easy trail with many hikers every day)

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