Hiking Mt Kelimutu: Indonesia’s Mysterious Colour-Changing Volcano

Описание: We hiked Mount Kelimutu, an active volcano on Flores Island, Indonesia, famous for Danau Kelimutu—three sacred crater lakes that mysteriously change color. In this travel vlog, we show you our pre-dawn hike to the summit, starting from the small mountain village of Moni.

After flying from Labuan Bajo to Ende, we stayed at the Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge before setting off on our adventure. Join us as we explore one of Indonesia's most unique natural wonders and the journey to get there.

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In this Indonesia travel vlog, we explore the science behind the colour-changing lakes of Gunung Kelimutu, and share the Lio people's spiritual legend of how the lakes are the final resting place for departed souls. We also cover how to get to Mount Kelimutu, and where to stay in the nearby mountain village of Moni.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Travelling Labuan Bajo to Ende
03:37 - Ende to Moni
04:40 - Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge
05:49 - Hike up Mount Kelimutu
06:56 - Why The Crater Lakes Change Colour
08:48 - Gunung Kelimutu Summit
09:39 - Resting Place For Departed Souls
11:33 - Wrap

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Attributions:

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Lio people in Ende Regency - Jeff van Timor
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Volcanic Mood Ring images - NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin

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