Surabaya Trip Overview
This retreat will bring you up close to two of the most majestic volcanic landscapes in the Indonesian Ring of Fires; Ijen crater and Mount Bromo. Be mesmerised by the electric blue flames of Ijen which can only be seen in the wee hours. Savour the beauty of the turquoise coloured acidic lake and witness the indomitable spirit of the miners as they battle the treacherous terrain to haul heavy loads of mined sulphur to make a living. Hop on a 4WD to catch the rising sun casting its first rays over the surreal landscape of Tigger Caldera. The fuming Mount Bromo rising from the flat volcanic sand bed of the gigantic caldera will be a sight to behold. The top of Mount Bromo can be reached via 253 concrete steps making it one of the most accessible active volcanos in the world. End the trip with a visit to Surabaya, home to many of the nation’s fiercest independence fighters and thus known to locals as Kota Pahlawan (City of Heroes).
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Surabaya, Indonesia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
This retreat will bring you up close to two of the most majestic volcanic landscapes in the Indonesian Ring of Fires; Ijen crater and Mount Bromo. Be mesmerised by the electric blue flames of Ijen which can only be seen in the wee hours. Savour the beauty of the turquoise coloured acidic lake and witness the indomitable spirit of the miners as they battle the treacherous terrain to haul heavy loads of mined sulphur to make a living. Hop on a 4WD to catch the rising sun casting its first rays over the surreal landscape of Tigger Caldera. The fuming Mount Bromo rising from the flat volcanic sand bed of the gigantic caldera will be a sight to behold. The top of Mount Bromo can be reached via 253 concrete steps making it one of the most accessible active volcanos in the world. End the trip with a visit to Surabaya, home to many of the nation’s fiercest independence fighters and thus known to locals as Kota Pahlawan (City of Heroes).
Itinerary
Day 1: Surabaya-Cemoro Lawang
Pass By: Cemorolawang, Ngadisari, Sukapura, Probolinggo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Tour package Highlights of East Java started with picked you up at Surabaya Airport your arrival time and then transfer out to hotel in Near Mt. Bromo (approx. 3 hrs) including stop at local restaurant in Surabaya to having lunch and Dinner with on own expenses. Arrive at Hotel and take a rest.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Villa Lusy / The Whiz Capsule Grand Bromo Hotel
Day 2: Bromo Stargazing / Sunrise-Bondowoso
Stop At: Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Java
At around 01 am to prepare for Mount Bromo Stargazing and Milky Way View. after being witness the beautiful Night Sky the we are continue seeing sunrise views over the Bromo landscape. Rising from the flat volcanic sand bed of the caldera is the dormant core of Mount Batok (2440m) and the active volcano of Mount Bromo (2329m). Further south beyond the crater wall lies mighty Gunung Semeru (3676m) – the highest and most active volcano in Java. After enjoying the sunrise, you will then continue the exciting ride on the 4WD or Motorcycle over the Laotan Pasir (Sand Sea) to Poten – a Tenggerese Hindu temple beside Mount Bromo. From Poten, you can choose to take a 3km hike or a pony ride to get to the base of Mount Bromo, where you will be rewarded with the close-up views of the Crater Rim after ascending a steep flight of 253 steps.
Finish enjoy Mount Bromo crater continue the journey to your hotel in Bondowoso (approx. 3 hrs) including stop at local restaurant in Probolingggo to having lunch with on own expenses. Arrive at Hotel in Bondowoso, having Dinner and take a rest.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Baratha Hotel
Day 3: Blue Fire-Jember-Papuma Beach Sunset
Stop At: Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi 68454 Indonesia
Ijen Tour start at 00.00 am from hotel ( Check out ) directly drive to Ijen or Paltuding with duration trip 90 Min drive. Then I will bring you to the trail head at the Ijen ranger post, where you will start the trek to the Ijen crater (approx. 1- 1.5 hrs). At the crater rim to seeing an amazing Blue flame from the gigantic crater and the 200 meter deep turquoise sulfuric crater lake. You will also be able to witness how some of the world’s toughest workers battle the toxic fumes and treacherous terrain to haul 70kg sacks brimming with sulphur deposit to make a living. After enjoying the sunrise view at the crater.
Then we drive to the Sempol Village enjoying Hotsprings, Waterfalls then Stop at Malabar Coffe Plantation to Drink Arabica Coffe. afterwards transfer out to the Airlangga Hostel (approx. 3 hr )
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tanjung Papuma, Desa Sumberejo Kabupaten Jember, Jember Indonesia
Arrive at AIRLANGGA Hostel, and at 03 pm we are going to Papuma Beach with duration trip 60 Min drive. Be mesmerised Sunset views over the Sea. After that we are going back to Hotel have a dinner and stay over night.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Airlangga Hotel
Day 4: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall-Malang
Stop At: Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, Lumajang 67374 Indonesia
Tour start at 06.00 am from hotel ( Check out ) directly drive continue trip to visiting Coban Sewu waterfall. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Java Island and has an unique formation because it has a widening water flow like a curtain.
Tumpak Sewu characteristic, it has a lot of mini waterfall that all have the same height around 300 meters. They arrange to the shape of the cliff like half of the circle. Each waterfall has different stroke weight follow to what nature has designed. You can find it in every degree of that half circle. That’s why local people call this waterfall Tumpak Sewu, which Sewu mean one-thousand.
To reach the waterfall you need to follow the river up the canyon. There’s a kind of path that you can follow up and over the rocks towards the top of the ravine. At one point you will need to cross the river to reach Coban Sewu Waterfall. So recommend use a proper trekking sandals or shoes. In this area we will also visiting Goa Tetes / Tetes Cave inside the waterfall with contains impressive colorful formations of stalagmite and stalactite.
Finish enjoy Finish enjoy waterfall and water spa then we having Lunch after that continue the trip to Malang City with duration trip around 3 hours drive. Arrive at Hotel in and stay over night.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Griyo Sultan Agung
Day 5: Malang City Tour-Surabaya Night City Tour
Stop At: Jodipan Colorful Village, Gang 1 Jodipan, Kesatrian, Kec. Blimbing, Malang 65126 Indonesia
After having breakfast at 08.00 am ( Check out ) drive to continue the trip to where this area was once as the slums Jodipan village but now a location have an unique scenery and take photos of the village’s atmosphere,
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Taman Langit Gunung Banyak, Jl. Songgokerto Gunung Banyak, Batu 65312 Indonesia
then we drive to Omah Kayu, Taman Langit, Goa Pinus then Coban Rais on Batu Malang which is located on the slope of Month, from here we can enjoy the beauty of Batu City (Malang) 1.340 Masl, the best spot for Photography activities.
# Optional: Start 6am for Paragliding ( IDR400k per pax – Subjected to weather condition ).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban Rais Waterfall, Dusun Dresel Desa Oro-Oro Ombo, Batu 65316 Indonesia
Coban Rais on Batu Malang which is located on the slope of Month, from here we can enjoy the beauty of Batu City (Malang) 1.340 Masl, the best spot for Photography activities.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tunjungan Plaza, Jl. Basuki Rachmad no. 8-12, Surabaya Indonesia
Finish enjoy Malang City Tour then continue the journey to your hotel in Surabaya city, with duration trip around 4 hours drive. After that take your time for shopping to Tunjungan Plaza Shopping Mall (one of the biggest shopping mall in East Indonesia region). Return to your hotel & overnight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn
Day 6: Hotel-Airport
Pass By: Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Java
After enjoying your breakfast in the hotel, you will be transferred to the Juanda International Airport for your flight back home.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
