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.Â
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 timeÂ
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
If you wish to return to Surabaya, the extra cost will be USD 25.
Points of Interest
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Surabaya
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Ketapang Harbour
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Banyuwangi
- 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
- Lunch & Dinner
- Horse Riding in Bromo Crater
- drop off Surabaya costs USD 25
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
