Surabaya Trip Overview
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 travel insurance, 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Surabaya, Indonesia
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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 travel insurance, 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Surabaya – Madakaripura waterfalls – explore Cemara Lawang village
Pass By: Smartine Indonesia Travel, Jl. Suropati, Malang 65111 Indonesia
Smartine Indonesia Travel has experienced drivers stand by in Central and East Java, and Bali.
Our physical office is in Malang city, 90 km south of Surabaya
Stop At: Madakaripura Waterfall, Sapeh, Lumbang Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Probolinggo 67238 Indonesia
You will be picked up at the airport, train station or at your hotel in Surabaya at 09:00.
On route to Cemara Lawang village you can visit the enchanting Madakaripura waterfalls. The waterfall is important in local Hindu traditions.
You will head for about 15 min by motorbike (with driver) to the entrance. From the entrance it is an easy 30 min walk to the waterfall. But, be ready to get wet.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cafe Lava Hostel, Jl. Raya Bromo No.RT. 03, RW.3, Cemorolawang, Ngadisari, Sukapura, Probolinggo, Jawa Timur 67254, Indonesia
From the waterfall to Cemara Lawang takes about 45 min by car.
After you checked in at your hotel, your driver is ready to take you around. Explore the Hindu Tengger area and culture; visit the local market, drink a cup of coffee in a local house, walk the fields, etc.
As your hotel stands at the crater rim you have excellent views over the area. Witness the sunset….
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Cafe Lava Hostel in Cemara Lawang village (if available upon booking)
Day 2: Bromo sunrise tour
Stop At: Gunung Penanjakan, Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru Indonesia
Sunrise
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sand Sea, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Luhur Poten Temple, Cemorolawang, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Indonesia
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.
Stop At: Mount Bromo, Jl. Bromo Km. 3 Probolinggo City Town, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Indonesia
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cafe Lava Hostel, Jl. Raya Bromo No.RT. 03, RW.3, Cemorolawang, Ngadisari, Sukapura, Probolinggo, Jawa Timur 67254, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bukit Bintang Arak-Arak, Jl. Probolinggo – Bondowoso, Area Sawah/Kebun, Gn. Malang, Kec. Suboh, Kabupaten Situbondo, Jawa Timur 68354, Indonesia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Ijen View in Bondowoso city – the hotel has a swimming pool.
Day 3: Ijen crater lake experience
Stop At: Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi 68454 Indonesia
OPTION 1 – BLUE FIRE, depart at midnight
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. He will be guiding you through the dark. Best is to bring a head torch as you will need your hands to maintain your balance.
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.
OPTION 2 – IJEN PLATEAU & IJEN CRATER LAKE, depart at 04:00
Actually the last part of the drive to Paltuding is stunning as you will cross the Ijen Plateau. The Ijen Plateau houses an ancient coffee plantation enclosed by various active volcanoes and mountain peaks. When the sun is about to rise this plateau is close to paradise.
You will miss the views when passing during the night. If you depart at 04:00 you can enjoy the scenery. Ask the driver to stop every now and then to taste your environment and take some pictures.
OPTION 1 & 2: HIKING TO THE LAKE & VISITING THE LAKE
From Paltuding you will need at least 1 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 most of the miners reload the sulphur onto a trolley, to be wheeled down to the sulphur weighing area at Paltuding.
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Kantor Perkebunan Kalibendo, Dusun Kalibendo, Kp. Anyar, Glagah, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur 68432, Indonesia
Depending on your time schedule you can see the coffee area just east of Ijen on route to Ketapang harbour.
Also interesting is the SULFUR FACTORY in Licin village. The sulfur collected by the miners at the Ijen crater lake is transported by truck to the sulfur factory in Licin village. The factory is an amazing opportunity to witness a surprising process.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jagir Waterfall, Glagah, Dusun Krajan, Kp. Anyar, Banyuwangi 68432 Indonesia
Jagir waterfall lies on the route to Ketapang harbour. If you have time and energy you can visit this gem.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ketapang Ferry, Bulusan, Kalipuro, Banyuwangi 68455 Indonesia
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.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
