Bondowoso

Tours

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.

It is a sharing tour, you will join with other people in the trip. Here are the details of the tour information (Itineraries): Day 1 : Start from Yogyakarta/Malang/Surabaya/Probolinggo drive to the Hotel in Mount Bromo, Cemoro Lawang village stay 1 night. Day 2 : Mount Bromo Trip * 3.00 am, pick up and heading to the viewpoint, Mt. Penanjakan/Kingkong Hill/Bukit Cinta * Witness the dramatical sunrise and panorama view of mt bromo, semeru, etc. * 6.00 am Continue by Jeep Bromo down to visit Bromo Crater by stop in sand of sea (Jeep Parking Lot). From parking lot, by walk on foot or rent a horse to climb to Bromo Crater. * 8.30am to 9.00am back to the jeep and return to the hotel. Have breakfast, shower and prapare. * Checkout and continue driving to the hotel in Ijen area (Bondowoso). Traveling in between 6 - 7 hrs. Day 3 : Treking Ijen Crater *For Ijen Blue Fire, leave at 2.00am * Midnight check out and drive to Paltuding Post ( start point ) treking to ijen crater. Takes 1,5 hours up. Enjoy the beauty of Sunrise, Volcanic Lake, Sulfur mining and Blue Fire. And gets back at the parking area and then drive and drop off at Ketapang harbor. End of our service. Notes: - Minimum 2 person - The tour is finished in Ketapang Harbor (Extra charges for transport e.g train/bus if you want to be dropped off in Yogyakarta, Jakarta or Bali)

4Days English Guide Tour Day 1: Pickup and Drive to Malang Your adventure begins with a seamless pickup from your designated location. After greeting your friendly guide, settle into the comfortable vehicle for a scenic drive to Malang, a charming city known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage. During the journey, enjoy picturesque views of the countryside, featuring rolling hills, rice paddies, and traditional villages that showcase the beauty of East Java. Upon arrival in Malang, you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you can unwind and relax after your travels. Take a moment to freshen up before stepping out to explore the vibrant city Day 2: Tumpak Sewu Exploration & Journey to Bromo After a hearty breakfast, embark on a thrilling journey to Tumpak Sewu, often referred to as the “Grand Canyon” of Indonesia. As you travel, admire the picturesque scenery and lush plantations that characterize the region. Upon arrival, prepare for an adventure as you hike to witness the breathtaking beauty of Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. The waterfall cascades majestically down the cliffs, creating a stunning sight framed by lush greenery, perfect for capturing unforgettable photographs. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the natural beauty before continuing your adventure with a scenic drive to your hotel near Mount Bromo. Day 3: Bromo Sunrise Exploration & Transfer to Ijen Rise before dawn for an unforgettable experience as you head to Mount Bromo to witness a spectacular sunrise. The drive to the viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as the first light of day casts a magical glow over the mountains. Arriving at the viewpoint, you’ll be captivated by the sight of the sun rising over the volcanic terrain, illuminating the iconic Bromo crater and the vast Sea of Sand below. This breathtaking spectacle is a photographer's dream, so be sure to have your camera ready! Day 4: Ijen Caldera Adventure & Departure to Ketapang Harbor On your final day, set out to explore the stunning Ijen Caldera. While the blue fire phenomenon is not available for viewing, the caldera's striking turquoise acid lake remains a mesmerizing sight. The hike to the Ijen viewpoint offers an invigorating experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the volcanic landscape. As you walk, you’ll encounter local sulfur miners, whose daily routines reflect the region’s rich history of sulfur mining. This unique aspect of the caldera adds to the experience, as you learn about their traditional methods and the challenges they face in this remarkable environment. Once you reach the caldera, take in the breathtaking views and enjoy the serenity of this natural wonder. After your exploration, it’s time to bid farewell to the stunning landscapes of East Java. You will be transferred to Ketapang Harbor for your departure, concluding your remarkable four-day journey filled with adventure, natural beauty, and cultural experiences.

Embark on a breathtaking three-day adventure exploring the stunning landscapes of Indonesia's hidden gems—Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls, Mount Bromo, and the Ijen Crater. Day 1: Your journey begins early as your guide picks you up from the designated meeting point between 6:30 and 7:00 AM, heading directly to the Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls. Spend the morning immersed in the natural beauty of the cascading waters until the early afternoon. After a brief rest, travel back to Malang City, arriving by evening. Check into your accommodation and rest for the night. For those starting in Surabaya, an early pickup at 6:30 AM is available with an additional charge covering fuel and tolls. Day 2: Rise before dawn for a 00:30 AM start, heading to the Penanjakan viewpoint to witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Mount Bromo. After the sunrise, explore further by visiting Bukit Cinta and Widodaren, known as Dinosaur Valley. Mid-morning, embark on a hike to the crater and a temple. The afternoon drive takes you to Paltuding via Sukapura, where you'll stop for lunch. Check-in at your accommodation in Bondowoso/Banyuwangi City and rest for the evening. Day 3: Another early morning call at 00:30 AM prepares you for a hike to catch the surreal blue fire phenomenon at the Ijen Crater, an unforgettable sight. After enjoying the early morning views, hike back to the starting point for a well-deserved breakfast at the homestay. Rest, then check out, with transport options to Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, back to Malang, or on to Surabaya with an additional transfer fee. This tour offers an exhilarating mix of natural beauty and adventure, from the majestic waterfalls and stunning volcanic landscapes to the unique blue fire of Ijen. Enjoy comprehensive transport options to return to Malang, Surabaya, or transfer directly to Bali, making it a perfect escapade in the heart of Indonesia's scenic wonders.

The tour starts at midnight from Surabaya as the pick up point. The guide will meet you and go to Cemoro Lawang village. The first step, we went to the hills to witness the sunrise from the deck. While waiting for the sun to come, we will serve tea or coffee to fight the cold morning. After that we went to a sand dune with Jeep 4WD to hike to the summit of Mount Bromo. Mount Bromo is one of active mountains in East Java and 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 peaks, including Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru (the highest peak in Java at 3,676 meters or 12,060 feet), Mount Batok, and Mount Widodaren. After cek out from Bromo Area we continue to Bondowoso city where we will stay overnight before Mount Ijen. Starting at midnight from the hotel, the guide will bring us to Paltuding hub or Ijen Starting Area (1,5 Hours Drive). After preparation is done, let's hike, lead by a local guide to Mount Ijen. Mount Ijen is famous for the natural phenomenon “blue Flame” which comes out from the rim of the caldera. In Mount Ijen the visitors must walk to reach the summit about 2 kilometers away, with 30 - 45 degree of elevation. On the top of the mountain Ijen has a beautiful crater with green and blue colors. On the other side, we can find a lot of work in the sulphur mine. The tour will finish after hiking in Mount Ijen, you can take 2 options of that, transfer to Ketapang Port if you go to Bali or Back to Surabaya.

Itinerary: Private tour Day 1 : Surabaya,Malang - Tumpak Sewu Waterfall - Cemoro Lawang Pick up at Surabaya at 05.00 a.m, Pick up at Malang at 06:00 a.m. By private car drive to Tumpak sewu, spend 3 hours explore Tumpak sewu and Tetes cave waterfalls, By car drive to Cemoro lawang, overnight at Lava view Lodge, Joglo Kecombrang, Cafe Lava, Bromo Permai hotel, similar-Depending on availability Day 2 : Bromo Sunrise tour - Ijen area Depart at 03:00am meet our guide, by Jeep to View point, enjoy sunrise and scenery, by 4WD to mount bromo, the 4WD will stop at parking lot, then walk to mount bromo crater around 1.5 km, explore the crater, after that back to the accommodation for have a breakfast. At 09.00am checkout, then 7 hours drive to Banyuwangi, overnight at Grand harvest resort villas, Ijen Teras hotel villa or Ketapang indah hotel or similar (Depending on availability) Day 3 : Ijen Tour - Drop off Bali Pick up at 01.00am from the hotel then 30 minutes drive to Paltuding, the entrance of mt ijen. You will need about 1.5 hours to reach the top of mount Ijen and down to the crater about 700 meters for see amazing blue fire, then walk back to paltuding parking lot, by car back to the accommodation for have a breakfast. At 09:30am checkout then drive to Ketapang ferry port, by boat to Gilimanuk port in Bali, meet our drive in Bali then by private car transfer out to your accommodation in Bali.

Mount Bromo is one of the active volcanoes in East Java Indonesia which has plenty of attractions such as the golden sunrise along with its fantastic landscape and the Bromo crater itself. The story behind “Sacred” Bromo and the tribe living around the area will also be a unique experience for you to have while visiting this place. After visiting this fascinating views we gotta move to another volcano which will give you more hiking experience, for anyone searching for an adrenaline rush welcome to Ijen Crater and you will witness the only existing blue fire that appears inside the crater during the night. Day 1 Bromo National Park is the most popular outdoor activity to do when you visit Indonesia, especially Surabaya or Malang City. From either of those 2 cities, you will reach the destination in 2 hours. Then, we will continue the trip by 4WD Jeep vehicle to enjoy the bumpy road towards Mt. Penanjakan which is the best spot to enjoy the breathtaking scene of the most popular Bromo's Sunrise and the landscape views of Mt. Batok along with the highest mountain in East Java, Mt. Semeru. After witnessing the golden sunrise we move to the next 'dish' which is the Bromo volcano itself. By driving down the hill, you will pass the vast sea of sand, from the eruption of Mt. Bromo. In a 30 minutes-easy trekking you will get all the way to the tip of the crater and witness the trembling sound from the 'underworld' inside the volcano. Then, you will get your breakfast buffet before we off to the next adventure. Then Drive to Bondowoso or Banyuwangi for hotel accommodation with one stop lunch in local reto Day 2 Be ready at 23.00 at your hotel. We will start the adventure during the night by driving you to starting point at Paltuding. Then we will trek for 1.5 hours up to Ijen Crater. You will witness the only existing blue fire that appears inside the crater during the night. Later on, walk up to the sunrise point and you will get the beautiful scenery of mountains combine with a beautiful greenish lake. Then back to the starting point and we will bring you back to Surabaya, Malang or Ketapang Port.

The 2-day-1-night tour from Malang / Surabaya city to Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater typically starts with a midnight departure to catch the sunrise at Mount Bromo. Enjoy a thrilling jeep ride to the viewpoint, witnessing the breathtaking sunrise over the volcanic landscape. Explore the Bromo caldera, visit the Hindu temple, and marvel at the Sea of Sand. Afterwards, rest before embarking on an overnight journey to Ijen Crater. Arriving at Ijen, trek to the crater's edge to witness the mesmerizing blue flames (if conditions permit) and the stunning sunrise. Explore the sulfur mining activities and the turquoise lake within the crater. DAY 1 - At 00.15 AM pick up from hotel/accommodation in Malang or Surabaya city then drive to Cemoro Lawang village Probolinggo city ( approx 3 hours driving ) - Took jeep 4x4 wheels and enjoy the sunrise in bromo mountain. - Climb caldera of mount bromo. - Back to jeep, breakfast and meet your driver to continue your journey. - Heading to bondowoso city ( approx 4-5 hours driving ). - At 02.00 or 03.00 PM leisure time at hotel for prepare and wake up on mid night. DAY 2 - At 00.15 AM take all of your luggage / bag start from hotel then drive to Paltuding ( approx 2 hours driving ) - At 02.00 AM hike mount ijen see the blue flame and panorama ijen crater - At 06.30 AM breakfast and drive to drop off point (Ketapang port) - Bali & Surabaya (If you add-on selected)

Now we provide East Java Tour Tumpak Sewu Bromo Ijen, with the starts from Yogyakarta and Bali (Ubud/Canggu). Start Yogyakarta: D1 Yogya to Malang (transfer, possible to stop visit). D2 Malang to Tumpak Sewu (waterfall trekking), check in Bromo guesthouse. D3 Bromo (Mt. Bromo Sunrise trek), transfer to Bondowoso/Ijen. D4 Ijen (Mt. Ijen blue fire trek), drop off at ferry harbor; drop off Ubud (optional), or return to Surabaya. Start Bali (Ubud/Canggu): D1 Canggu to Banyuwangi (transfer only). D2 Banyuwangi ((Mt. Ijen blue fire trek), transfer to Tumpak Sewu guesthouse OR Malang *subject to room availability. D3 Tumpak Sewu (waterfall trekking), check in Bromo guesthouse D4 Bromo (Mt. Bromo Sunrise trek), drop off Surabaya. Accommodations provided for you are in guesthouse / homestay, we use guesthouse type to spread the benefit to locals provider instead to big hotel chain company. Guesthouses are air-conditioned (except in Bromo due to cold weather) with bathroom inside, hot water and western toilet.

Experience easy to moderate trekking on a 2700 meters high active volcano for couple hours. At the midnight for the blue flame, sunrise and exotic crater view. From the peak of Ijen can be seen also other peaks stands together make spectacular formation with the turquoise crater lake of Ijen as the center of the highlight. The main highlight is Mt. Ijen Blue Flame: Note: Since the tremors happened on July 13th 2024, visitors are currently restricted to approach the crater area due to safety reason. Blue flame can be spotted from 500 meters as the allowed distance ONLY IF its flame is big enough as well as the favorable weather. Not only the nature things, this trekking will also show you the local's struggle. Seeing the local sulfur miner activity and learn about their story somehow will probably being an unforgettable experience for you. Another 1.5hours of descending before arrive back at parking lot, it can be less if you are fast. Going back to your hotel after 15 minutes break in the cafetaria available at car parking area. For those who back to Bali, will be transferred to Ketapang harbor, take ferry to Bali and car transport back to hotel in Bali. Estimated time arrive in Bali is around 4 PM.