Active Volcanoes Bromo and Ijen - Start Surabaya 3 Days and 2 Nights

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(290 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Mt. Bromo & Mt. Ijen are 2 worthy highlights of East Java. Visit 2 spectacular active volcanoes in 3 days. You will have to wake up early each morning to get the best of both sites. You will get rewarded tough with a grey-greyish unbelievable moonlike landscape at mount Bromo and the most acidic green blueish lake in the world at Ijen... The sulphur miners at the crater lake, will be working from early morning till about noon.  

After the tour you will be dropped in Ketapang/Banyuwangi. Or, you can return to Surabaya.

You will spend the night in Cemara Lawang in Cafe Lava hotel (or similar) and in Bondowoso in Ijen View Hotel. 

All included except personal expenses, all lunches and dinners, horse riding at mount Bromo, optional tours.

If you book the tour for 4 or more travelers, an English speaking guide is added to the tour.

What's Included

Private transportation
Gass Mask and Local Guide for Blue fire tour
2 nights accommodation: Lava View in Cemara Lawang village, Ijen View in Bondowoso city
English speaking guide if the party consists in 4 or more people
4WD Jeep during Bromo Tour
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Mineral water everyday
coffee break in Kingkong Hill and Paltuding
pick up service in Surabaya
fresh seasonal fruit
Lunch & Dinner
Horse Riding in Bromo Crater
drop off Surabaya costs USD 25

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up anywhere in Surabaya city; at any accommodation and any train station, and at the airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Surabaya - Explore Cemara Lawang village

    3 stops
  • 1

    After you checked in at your hotel, your driver is ready to take you around Cemara Lawang Village. The village is located close to the Entrance of Bromo. Explore the Hindu Tengger area and culture; visit the local market, drink a cup of coffee in a local house, walk the fields, etc.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will make a stop at Madakaripura waterfall before we go to your hotel in Bromo. From the parking area, you need to take motorbike with the driver to the entrance gate. You will go with local guide ( obligatory ) to explore the waterfall. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    It's one of the good Spot to see the sunset. You will see the amazing View of Bromo crater and Sand sea from here.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Bromo sunrise tour

    6 stops
  • 4

    You will start at 3:30 AM from the hotel and the Jeep will drive you around 45 minute to Kingkong View Point ( 2.600 Masl ) to see the sunrise. Make sure you wear jacket and long pants because it will be cold. Meanwhile waiting the sunrise to come, you can have some hot drink to warm up your body.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    When the sun has risen, your Jeep-driver is ready. You will drive down into the black volcanic Sea of Sand. If you wish to walk in this magnificent landscape, just ask the driver to stop. Otherwise he will bring you to the parking area from where your hike to mount Bromo starts.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Luhur Poten Temple

    Your Jeep will park near the Luhur Poten temple. This temple is still actively in use by the local Hindu community. Most often it is closed, but when it is open ask to take a look inside.

  • 7

    Then it is a 45 minutes walk to the top of mount Bromo. Take your time in this inspiring grey-greyish landscape. Bromo is an active volcano - not the highest peak - in the middle of Sand Sea, a protected nature reserve since 1919. Depending on the activity of volcano Bromo, the Indonesian Center of Volcanology issues warnings.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Lava View Lodge Hotel

    Once back at your Jeep, you will return to your hotel. You can have breakfast and a refreshing shower before checking out and heading to Bondowoso city.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9

    The drive to Bondowoso takes about 5 to 6 hours. To stretch your legs Bukit Bintang Arak Arak is a good spot to stop. Small local restaurants offer you some tea, coffee and local food.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Blue fire & Ijen crater lake experience

    3 stops
  • 10

    The dazzling blue fire phenomenon can only be seen at night. Therefore you will depart midnight. The drive to Paltuding from where your hike to the crater lake starts takes about 2 hours. Ijen crater lake is one the biggest blue fire areas in the world. Don't mistake blue fire for lava, as blue fire is a chemical reaction between gasses released by the volcano and the air. Once in Paltuding your local guide is waiting for you with gas masks. 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. Also, this part of the tour will be at your own risk. Then you will walk back to the caldera to see the sunrise and crater lake.Feel inspired by the green-blueish lake bordered by the brownish crater walls. Explore. Walk your day. Take your time.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Jagir waterfall lies on the route to Ketapang harbour. If you have time and energy you can visit this gem.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 12

    You will be dropped off in Ketapang harbour. Here you can take the ferry to Bali. Returning to Surabaya is also possible for an additional fee of USD 25.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
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