Bromo and Ijen Active Volcanoes: 3-Day Tour from Surabaya with Spectacular Sites & Sulphur Miners
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Surabaya
Embark on a thrilling 3-day tour from Surabaya to explore the magnificent active volcanoes of Bromo and Ijen. Witness the surreal landscapes of Mount Bromo and the mesmerizing acidic lake of Ijen, while encountering hardworking sulphur miners. Book now!
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1: Heading to Mt. Bromo and visit a tea plantation or an enchanting waterfall

You will be picked up at 09:00 at the airport, train station or at your hotel in Surabaya. On route to Cemara Lawang village you will visit the Madakaripura Waterfalls. 

After you checked in at your hotel, you can  explore the Hindu Tengger area and culture with your driver.

At the crater rim you have excellent views over the area and you can witness the sunset and you will have some time 

Day 2: Bromo sunrise tour

Your Jeep will be ready at 03:00. You will drive to one of the highest view points in the area: Mt. Pananjakan. The sunrise can be thrilling. Weather conditions colour the scenery. 

After sunrise, you will descend to the black sea of sand. If you wish to walk, just ask the driver to stop. Otherwise he will bring you till near the Luhur Poten temple. Then it is a 45 minutes walk to the top of Mt. Bromo. Take your time in this inspiring grey-greyish landscape.

When back at the Jeep, you return to your hotel. You can have breakfast and a refreshing shower before checking out and heading to Bondowoso city. The drive to Bondowoso takes about 5 to 6 hours.

Day 3: Ijen crater lake

The dazzling blue fire phenomenon can only be seen at night. You will depart midnight. Climbing down into the crater of active volcano Ijen with the most acidic lake in the world is dangerous. Keep in mind that this part of the tour is only for those in physical good condition. This part of the tour will be at your own risk. Not interested? Then you will depart at 04:00.

The drive from Bondowoso to Paltuding takes about 2 hours. Then you will need at least one hour to conquer the 3 km to the top.

You will meet the sulphur miners. They carry bamboo baskets up to 100 kg out of the crater up the rim. Once at the rim they reload the sulphur onto a trolley, to be wheeled down to the sulphur weighing area. 

Feel inspired by the green-blueish lake bordered by the brownish crater walls. Explore. Walk your day. Take your time.

Back at the parking area don’t forget to visit the sulphur weighing area. Sulphur miners weigh their loads, load it on a truck and get paid.

Enjoy a local snack and a welcoming cup of coffee or tea. 

Depending on your time schedule you can visit the sulphur purifying factory, a coffee plantation and a waterfall.

You will be dropped in Ketapang harbour where you will arrive around noon. 

If you wish to return to Surabaya, the extra cost will be USD 25.

Points of Interest

  • Surabaya

  • Ketapang Harbour

  • Banyuwangi

What's Included
  • English-speaking guide for groups of 4+
  • Private 4WD Jeep for Bromo sunrise tour
  • Coffee breaks at Pananjakan and Paltuding
  • Complimentary daily mineral water
  • Pick-up from Surabaya airport or local hotel
  • Inclusive of breakfast
  • Fresh seasonal fruit provided daily
  • Unlimited tea and coffee
  • Blue fire tour with local guide and safety gear
  • Private air-conditioned transport with English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, tolls, and parking fees included
  • 2-night accommodation at select hotels
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Horse Riding in Bromo Crater
  • drop off Surabaya costs USD 25
Additional Information

Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen, two awe-inspiring active volcanoes, are must-see attractions in East Java. Embark on a 3-day trip to fully explore them. Early morning starts are necessary to truly appreciate the beauty of these sites. Enjoy the other-worldly moonlike terrain of Mount Bromo and marvel at the extraordinary green-blue acidic lake at Ijen. Observing the sulphur miners working at the crater lake from daybreak until midday is an unforgettable experience.

The tour concludes with a drop off in Ketapang/Banyuwangi, with an option to return to Surabaya.

Accommodations will be provided in Cafe Lava hotel (or similar) in Cemara Lawang and in Ijen View Hotel in Bondowoso.

The package covers everything with the exception of travel insurance, personal expenses, all meals and mount Bromo horse riding, optional tours.

For groups of 4 or more tourists, an English-speaking guide is included in the package.

  • Child and infant rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • An English speaking guide is a available when the party consists in 4 or more people
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Please provide us your nationality, Date of Birth and Passport Number
Location
Surabaya
There is additional cost USD 25 for drop off in Surabaya
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Besenbruchl
Apr 22, 2024
TOP TOP TOP TOP - Everything was perfect ! There were 4 of us leaving from Malang The organization was as simple as ever The accommodation offered on the tour is incredible The landscapes are sublime There are a lot of other tourists unfortunately but our great guide Wildan took us to a spot with fewer people so that we could watch the sunrise on Mount Bromo It was 3 days very intensive but truly magical I recommend
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Charlotte
Apr 9, 2024
Experience in Java - Very good experience. We booked a 3 day tour including Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Bromo and Ijien waterfalls. Communication in advance is very good via WhatsApp, they were able to help us find the best route to reach Surabaya. We spent 3 days with the driver Mull, everything was perfect, he speaks English very well, he is clear in his explanations and always on time. We loved our experience. To do it again we would do exactly the same.
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506maeveb
Apr 7, 2024
Great volcano experience! - This tour was so so much fun. The trip up to Bromo was amazing, so interesting to see how people live in that very high up region. The hotel was really fun, had a very vintage ski lodge feel. The views were unbelievable- it really surpassed our expectations. The trip up to Ijen was also really fun, it’s quite intense, a very steep climb followed by lots of smoke and a large stream of people going up and down at the same time- but absolutely worth it for the view at sunrise. Nendra our guide was really great. He text me every morning to let us know he was ready for us, was always punctual and always made us laugh. Overall 10/10 trip! Maeve and Cali x
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Showl805
Mar 30, 2024
Wonderful tour to see 2 magnificent volcanoes in Java - Didik is a nice and helpful driver who even picked us up earlier as our flight arrived early. He speaks good English as well! He even brought us to have traditional local meals! Both volcanoes look so surreal to me. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Bromo has a really nice night view full of stars as well as the sunrise with Jeep and a short hike. At Ijen we had a nice tour guide who brought us down carefully to see the blue flames. It was stunning! The crater itself is beautiful. The accommodation is cozy as well. Everything is well planned and Didik brought us to the harbour to Bali at the end. I definitely recommend Smartine and Didik to everyone! The tour is cheaper than other similar tour, but it has good quality!
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Alex_vewson
Mar 28, 2024
Recommended Cascada, Bromo and Ijen - First of all, thank you to our driver/guide HERRY, very kind and attentive during the 3 days. We leave from Malang, the journeys are long, but there is time to see the wonderful landscapes and rest in the car... it is worth getting up early and doing these excursions. It's wonderful to go down and see those fumaroles up close... But even better is being able to see it from above, that blue color is very surprising... We also went to see the falls on this 3-day excursion, 100% recommended, it is very impressive to see, but from below you can see how big they are even more.
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208khint
Mar 25, 2024
Love it ! - Amazing trip ever . We are lucky to meet with our local guide/driver, Mull who is so knowledgeable and organise the whole trip so smooth and easy for us. Once in a life time experience and highly recommended if you are a nature lover and love hiking .
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Emma
Feb 20, 2024
Great Experience! - We had a really nice time. Our tour guide Mull fulfilled every wish and was very helpful. The volcanoes were very impressive. You'll probably only see something like that once in your life. It was exhausting, but we felt safe and knew we where in good hands all the time. At mount Ijen we had another Tourgide Lilik. He was super nice, explained a lot and gave us insights into the lives of the miners. Overall it was a great experience and we are glad that we did it.
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Amelie
Feb 20, 2024
Incredible experience in Java :) - We had such a nice time. Our guide Mull picked and dropped us off,we had nothing to worry about, everything was very well planned. The drives were flexible, it was no problem to stop for toilets, meals or an atm. Overall the hole team was very nice and helpful. We felt very welcomed!
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Eva_w
Feb 15, 2024
Professional tour guide and unforgettable experience - Thanks to Smartine and our professional and helpful tour guide Mull, we had an unforgettable experience and memory in Indonesia. First of all, February is the rainy season. The amount of water in the waterfall is too large and it is unsafe. Smartine also canceled the trip due to safety issues. Because it was the rainy season, there was a chance that we wouldn’t be able to see the beautiful scenery, but we were lucky enough to see all the beautiful scenery. Mull was our tour guide this time. He was very punctual every day and took us to a great location in Bromo where we could see the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise with relatively less tourists. Mull drives very steadily and we felt very safe along the way. He is very family with locals so he can answer most of questions during trip. Recommend!
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Fazeela
Feb 21, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - The sunrise overlooking Bromo was an amazing experience. The driver, Pak Widodo was very professional and very helpful throughout. He always went above and beyond what was expected to ensure that we were comfortable throughout. Generally a very pleasant experience. Though the accommodation at Bromo could have been better. Other than that, this tour ishighly recommended.
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