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About East Java: East Java has not much to offer travelers, however East Java incredibly has natural gems that you dont want to miss as a part of experience in exploring Indonesia. This multiday trip will covers East Java's most attractive places. If you are coming from west side of Indonesia, and want to reach the islands next to Java, this tour will make it up by passing the province with exploration to its waterfall and 2 volcanoes. About Facilities: Accommodation at 2 simple guesthouses are included, it's local owned & managed guesthouse for few hours nap, to support local community as well as practicing community based tourism. Breakfast is included, for Ijen is served on box. The vehicle used is MPV Car type. About schedule & destination: This tour can be started by the first day after early morning train arrival from Yogya. OR by the next morning after late flight arrival from other city or region. With starting time in the morning we will take you for couple hours driving time before reach the countryside area located in south east part of Malang: Tumpak Sewu is a huge waterfall in local language literally means thousand, since thousand in line springs fall down through the 200meter height looks like a big curtain round the cliff. It is a nice morning to afternoon followed by the volcano trip on the next very early morning. Mount Bromo Volcano is located in extra large area of National Park called Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Due to the largest area, we will explore this park by riding a jeep vehicle provided & operated by the villagers around the national park. The main activity in the area will be sunrise wittnessing, and hike up the most approachable volcano. Our guide will tell you storical & historical things from this area. This second day will be ended by checked you in a guesthouse close to next volcano. Mount Ijen Volcano will be earlier than Mt. Bromo start time, it will trully a midnight start. Note: Since the tremors happened on July 13, visitors are currently restricted to approach the crater area for safety reasons. BLUE FLAME can be spotted from 500 meters as the allowed distance ONLY IF its flame is big enough as well as the good weather. Finally tour will finish at harbor, otherwise you can choose to go back to Surabaya. Also available option for continue with shuttle to Ubud. Note: hours driving time in a day to move from point to point, please bring your extra drinking water and personal snack.

Join us on our thrilling 4WD jeep ride to Sunrise View Point, where you can enjoy the most panoramic views you have ever seen. The trip will start around midnight (00.30am) as your driver will pick you up directly from your desired pick up location. Feel free to take a nap in the car as you drive towards Mount Bromo. From there, you will continue the journey in a 4WD Jeep, going through a bumpy road to get to Mount Penanjakan/ Kingkong hill. Accompanied by a sip of coffee and Pisang goreng (fried banana) to warm the night while waiting for the sun to emerge from its hideout. Sunrise at the top of Mount Penanjakan summit and revealed the hidden landscape of Mount Bromo surrounding. Driving down the hill, you will pass the vast sea of sand, resulting from the eruption of Mount Bromo, in a 45 minute-easy track all the way to the peak. From the crater rim, you can see the active Bromo crater, caldera and the mountainous views of Mount Batok and the highest mountain on Java Island, Mount Semeru. Also, you can find the Hindu temple reflecting the Majapahit Kingdom's history. To complete the day, you will be get a simple breakfast Toast, Strawberry jam, egg, Fruits and a little mineral water before returning to Malang at around 12.30 AM.

The trip will start around midnight as your guide will pick you up directly from your desired pick up location. Feel free to take a nap in the car as you drive towards Mount Bromo. From there, you will continue the journey in a 4WD Jeep, going through a bumpy road to get to Mount Penanjakan. Accompanied by a sip of coffee to warm the night while waiting for the sun to emerge from its hideout. Your guide will keep you entertained so expect great stories about the history of the region and interesting information about the features of the landscape, all with a great sense of humor. Nothing could describe once you witness the astonishing Sunrise at the top of Mount Penanjakan summit and revealed the hidden landscape of Mount Bromo surrounding. Your guide will act as your personal photographer for the day and help you to get some great insta-worthy shots in the unrivaled Mount Bromo Landscape. A truly sight to behold Driving down the hill, you will pass the vast sea of sand, resulting from the eruption of Mount Bromo, in a 30 minute-easy track all the way to the peak. From the crater rim, you can see the active Bromo crater, caldera and the mountainous views of Mount Batok and the highest mountain on Java Island, Mount Semeru. Also, you can find the Hindu temple reflecting the Majapahit Kingdom's history. To complete the day, you will be driven to the best Lava view restaurant and have yourself a delicious buffet-breakfast before returning to Surabaya or Malang

Explore the island of Java by visiting the famous volcanoes on the island of Java, Bromo and Ijen. Depart from Yogyakarta by private mini van/van, accompanied by an experienced English-speaking tour manager. And explore Mount Bromo using a 4x4 vehicle to see the sunrise, and climb the crater rim. Then head to Ijen to see the famous blue fire. And watch the sunrise from the crater rim with a charming turquoise lake. The tour will end at Ketapang Ferry Terminal, Banyuwangi, and you can continue your journey to Bali. Day 1 You will be picked up and heading directly to your accommodation in Bromo. Day 2 Picked up by a 4x4 vehicle and head to the sunrise point, enjoy the sunrise and head to sand area for a photo session with the background of the Widodaren hill, then hiking to bromo begins towards the crater rim. Then return back to accommodation for breakfast and continue the journey to Ijen. Day 3 Hiking to ijen starts at 2 am, and hiking for 2 hours to the blue fire point. Then back to the crater rim to see the sunrise. then back to starting point and continue driving to get to the ferry terminal. You will be at Ferry terminal at 9am apprx. Please Note*: If you’re coming from Bali, your adventure begins with your own journey to the airport. Our team will assist you in securing your flight ticket from Bali to Surabaya. Enjoy the convenience of our organized travel arrangements as you prepare for your arrival in East Java. Upon landing at Surabaya Airport, you will be greeted by our friendly team, ready to assist you with your transfer to your next destination. After a warm welcome, you’ll be escorted to a comfortable vehicle, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead. Relax and enjoy the scenic views as you travel from Surabaya to Malang, soaking in the beauty of East Java’s landscapes.

The trip begins between 5 to 8 am depending on your request, however we will suggest you to start as early as possible. Don't hesitate to contact us for other pickup and drop off options. Starting from your hotel around the City center or train station or anywhere within our pickup area, we need a 2 to 3-hour ride through dense areas, traditional markets, and the curvy & mountainous winding roads. After arriving, we will see the waterfall panorama from the above. When the sky is clear we can have a beautiful view of the waterfall and a rainbow on it with the mount semeru which is the highest peak in Java and an active volcano as the background. Take a walk down through a hundred steps of concrete stairs and rocks and enjoy the tumpak sewu waterfall from the bottom that has so many popular photo spots with various backgrounds. Take tons of pictures and continue to Telaga Biru for a dip-in.  It was a natural pond before the huge flash flood in 2023 and now it is strengthened with sand sacks as the wall. Climb up to the beautiful Goa Tetes by the steel ladder and lime stone stairs, a hidden place that a few know about and explore it in a little bit adventuring styles, and then get back to the parking lot for a clean up The trip on the spots takes about 3 to 4 hours depend on your pace for about 6 km of hiking. All the 3 entry fees are included. Prepare your changing clothes, trail shoes, or even your drone. You will need a strong heart and a pair of healthy knees for the exploration. Not recommended for elder/senior or children under 6. Bottled mineral water is available on board for free. Meals is not provided, but you can ask to stop by and try Malang local foods at a fancy traditional restaurant or proper roadside stall or to buy good local coffee beans and gifts on your way back to hotel (excluded) Optional activities near tumpak sewu waterfall is an atv (quad bike) guided volcano tour for 2 hours with semeru mountain background and lava canal (river) cost IDR 600k/pax/atv. Get 20% off with direct booking, send to the number on option. We treat our clients as fellow travel partners Let's enjoy it together......

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as we embark on a journey to Mount Bromo and Madakaripura Waterfall. The thrill starts as your guide picks you up from your hotel at midnight, and head towards our first destination. The journey to Mount Bromo is not an ordinary one as we will be travelling in a 4WD Jeep through bumpy roads. But don't worry, feel free to catch a quick nap in the car before the real excitement begins. As we reach Mount Penanjakan, accompanied by a sip of warm coffee while wait for the sun to emerge from its hiding place. Your guide keeps us entertained with exciting stories of the region's history and fascinating information about the landscape's features, all delivered with a great sense of humor. And then, the magic happens. Witness the breathtaking sunrise at the top of Mount Penanjakan as the hidden landscape of Mount Bromo unfolds before your eyes. Your guide doubles up as your personal photographer and will help you capture the perfect shot for your Instagram. Descending the hill, we pass through the vast sea of sand that resulted from Mount Bromo's eruption, reaching the peak in just 30 minutes. From the crater rim, we marvel at the active Bromo crater, caldera, and the mountainous views of Mount Batok and the highest mountain on Java Island, Mount Semeru. We visit the Hindu temple that reflects the Majapahit Kingdom's history and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at Lava view restaurant. Our adventure continues as we head towards Madakaripura Waterfall, a wonder of nature that stands tall at 200-meters. Trekking through an ancient forest, with the sound of nature and chirping birds, we reach the river that leads to the waterfall. The rumbling sounds of water grow louder as we approach the water curtain, where nature pours her refreshing gifts. And then, there it is, the magnificent Madakaripura Waterfall, the highest waterfall of East Java. Feel free to capture your own memories of a lifetime as you swim, take pictures, or simply soak in the beauty of nature. This adventure is not for the faint-hearted, but if you are up for it, join us as we explore the hidden gems of East Java.

From Surabaya or Malang to enjoy the spectacular view in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The trip will be started by picking up in Surabaya OR Malang area before onboard in a classic Toyota Hartop. The jeep ride is necessary beside due to the wide large of area we will exploring, it is also because of the steep road, followed by bumpy and sandy trails. So you will reach a view point peak situated in the 2700masl to enjoy the whole panorama of the National Park including the range of several mountains, they are named Bromo (the volcano), Mt. Batok, Mt. Kursi, and the highest cone of Mt. Semeru in far background. After the photogenic view from the top, jeep trip continue to drive down onto the sandy caldera, here it will parking, while you will take a walk to pass the sand, and the temple before climb up hundreds of stairs which bring you to the edge of crater. Having time on the peak of 2300masl of Mt.Bromo, go back after finish your documentation. Jeep will drive you back to village, the shuttle car will drive you back to Surabaya OR Malang.

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The adventure starts in the midnight at 00:05 Am from your hotel, airport or train station in Surabaya city. The guide will assist you with convenient pickup and then a thrilling ride on 4WD to the hill, witnessing the spectacular sunrise of Mount Bromo. At 6:00 Am the adventure continues to Mount Batok where the jeep will park and you will hike up to the top of Mount Bromo. Enjoy the ambience of Tengger Mountains with sand sea and Widodaren walls. After everything has been explored, you will return to the jeep, and return to our hub. Afterward, heading back to your hotel in Surabaya city around 02:00 Pm. Mount Bromo is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which lies within the larger Tengger massif. It stands at approximately 2,329 meters (7,641 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by a vast, ancient caldera with a diameter of about 10 kilometers (6 miles). The landscape is dominated by volcanic peak, including Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru (the highest peak in Java at 3,676 meters or 12,060 feet), Mount Batok, and Mount Widodaren. Mount Bromo is an active volcano that periodically emits smoke and small ash. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for its frequent volcanic and seismic activity due to the tectonic plate movements in the region. The area around Mount Bromo is inhabited by the Tenggerese people, who are believed to be descendants of the Majapahit princes. They adhere to a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions and consider the volcano to be sacred. Each year, they hold the Yadnya Kasada ceremony during the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Javanese calendar, where offerings are thrown into the crater as part of their spiritual beliefs.

Explore the wonders of Mount Bromo on a sunrise tour from Malang. Climb to a viewpoint on Mount Penanjakan to experience the sunrise while surrounded by stunning beauty in an incredible setting. Breakfast and entry to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park are included in your trip. Mount Bromo is a part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which covers a massive area of 800 square kilometers. At 2,392 meters tall, Mount Bromo may be small when measured against other volcanoes in Indonesia, but it doesn't disappoint with its sweeping views and dramatic landscapes. From a vantage point on Mount Penanjakan (2,770 meters above sea level), experience what travelers from around the world come to see with Smartway!. Please note that till tour will take place at 12.30 after mid-night and finished around 13.00 estimated time of arrival in Malang city.