The month of August is officially the “Month to Visit Jember” (Bulan Berkunjung ke Jember) in
There are two versions of the trip: for those who have lots free time, we are organizing a week-long trip; for those with responsibilities in school, work, and family, we are organizing weekend trips throughout the month of August. The week-long trip will run from the 2nd to the 9th of August; weekend trips are on the 1st-2nd, 8th-9th, 15th-17th, 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th.
The tentative schedules of the Weekend Trips are still being created. The tentative schedule of the Week-long Trip is not finalized and may still undergo some changes. Check back for more updates!
Week-long Trip:
Aug. 1st: Overture (initial gathering, Saturday night hang out at the city square)
We would like all participants of the week-long trip gathered sometime on the First.
Aug. 2nd: 8am - Kamal prehistoric site
10:30 - Jelbuk cigar factory/manufacturer
2pm - Bintoro craftsmen community
4 - Jember Fashion Carnival
Aug. 3rd: 8am - Rembangan (pool and coffee plantation)
3pm - Artirogo Tobacco Warehouse and rice paddies
6 - Dinner @ Pujasera food court
7 - Survival Crash Course @ Taman Hidup
Aug. 4th: 8am - Tancak Waterfall (3 kilos of upwards hiking)
3pm - Set up camp @ the foot of
Aug. 5th: Whole day @ Mount Gambir Tea Plantation (pick tea leaves, watch
process of tea-making, maybe make your own tea, drink tea)
Aug. 6th: 7am - Watu Ulo and
2pm - Set up camp @ Bandealit Beach (part of Meru Betiri National
Park)
Aug. 7th: Hike further into
Aug. 8th: 1pm - Glantangan plantation
Aug. 9th: City Tour: Tanjung Market,
Relax!
Click here to see photos and more information on these places/activities.
Accommodation : Participants of the trip will be hosted by members of CS Jember.
Aan : /7 Sari : /10
Vanst : /3 Yoga : /3
Leah : / Adi : /
Note: If you have any camping gear (i.e. tents, stove, etc.), please notify us! We would like to borrow it/them for camping :)
Transportation : All traveling will be done on motorbikes, although we are
planning on bringing a car to carry equipment and luggage.
Note: If you are bringing a motorbike for the trip, please let us know if
you are willing to let another person ride with you :)
Costs : - The budget hasn’t been created yet; check back soon for
updates! :)
- Please bring your own money for food! You will need to pay for your own meals, except when your hosts decide to treat you :)
- Everyone needs to pay for transportation! Thank you :)
- You will also be responsible for the cost of the entrance tickets for some of the attractions
- Hopefully, the hosts will find and have enough room to accommodate everyone, but if not, please be ready to pay for accommodation
- We may have to rent equipment (i.e. tents, motorbikes), so heads up
- All costs will be shared between mutual users
If you are interested in participating in either version of these trips, please contact us! This is so we can arrange accommodation and transportation J
For those interested in the weekend trips, please contact Aan at anugrah_da@yahoo.com or +62.81.358.961985
You can join all the weekend trips, some of the weekend trips, or maybe just one. It will completely be up to you. Please let Aan know.
For those interested in the week-long trip, please contact Sari at zmorkian@yahoo.com or +62.81.336.595020
It is possible to join only part or parts of the week-long trip. Please give Sari the details if you are planning to join only a part or parts of the trip.
If you have any questions, you can contact any of us:
Aan anugrah_da@yahoo.com / +62.81.358.961985
Sari zmorkian@yahoo.com / +62.81.336.595020
Leah lea_saklidudenov@yahoo.co.id / +62.85.655.943085
Vanst vanst.ward@gmail.com / +62.81.329.002987
Adi adi_d_persian@yahoo.co.id/ +62.812.461.1097
Yoga mbahmedeg@yahoo.com
We hope you will decide to join us!
