Thank God, the trip went smoothly. I was traveling solo from Batam, but rather than the hassle of taking public transportation (Damri), I ended up choosing this package because it included a gas mask, headlamp, mineral water, hot tea at the summit, and fried bananas at the bottom, as well as pick-up and drop-off at the pick-up/drop-off point.
My tour guides, Mas Ican and Mas Uzii, were excellent. Mas Ican was very patient as a sweeper for the women who often took pictures and often stopped, and he also helped us find a place for morning prayers.
Our driver, Pak Dedi, was very skilled at driving, but still careful, and he was kind enough to bring my phone charger to the homestay, which I left in his car yesterday. My annoyance of waiting for pick-up for almost four hours was completely repaid with the stunning panorama and photos Mas Ican took from his iPhone, which I borrowed for the photos! Thanks a lot, Ican! Continued success to you all.