Surabaya Trip Overview
Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently on this tour that checks off two of East Java’s greatest volcanoes, Mt. Bromo and the Ijen Crater, in just three days. Exploring with an English-speaking driver—and a guide —watch the sun rise over mighty Mt. Bromo, across the dessert “Sea of Sand” by jeep ,descend into the Sand Sea, and see the blue fire flickering over the sulfurous waters of Ijen Crater.
Returning to Bali island after 3 days adventure at East Java is also possible for an additional fee of USD 75 travel by car in 4 hours.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Surabaya, Indonesia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently on this tour that checks off two of East Java’s greatest volcanoes, Mt. Bromo and the Ijen Crater, in just three days. Exploring with an English-speaking driver—and a guide —watch the sun rise over mighty Mt. Bromo, across the dessert “Sea of Sand” by jeep ,descend into the Sand Sea, and see the blue fire flickering over the sulfurous waters of Ijen Crater.
Returning to Bali island after 3 days adventure at East Java is also possible for an additional fee of USD 75 travel by car in 4 hours.
Itinerary
Day 1: surabaya town-Cemara Lawang village – check in at Café Lave or other similar hotel
Pass By: Surabaya Town Square, Jl. Adityawarman 55, Surabaya Indonesia
You will be picked up at the airport, train station or at your hotel in Surabaya at start from 09.00am or depend to your arrival time in surabaya at the latest pick up time is 20.00pm
On route to Cemara Lawang village,the nearest village to Mt. Bromo, check in at Café Lave or other similar hotel, Rest .
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Café Lave hostel or other smilar Class
Day 2: Mount Bromo sunrise , Penanjakan View Point, Sea of sand, and banyuwangi
Pass By: Mount Bromo, Jl. Bromo Km. 3 Probolinggo City Town, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Indonesia
Early Morning around 3:00am pick up with a driver ,heading to Mount Penanjakan view Point morning to watch the magnificent sunrise at the observation deck around 4.30am .
After sunrise, You will drive across the dessert “Sea of Sand” See the whispering sand, Luhur temple by jeep , 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.
Take a walk/horse ride (self-expense) to Mount Bromo Crater. Enjoy the great view from Bromo Craver
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.
after being satisfied to see the sights of Bromo and the sea of sand, next we drive you back to hotel at 08;00am having breakfast and a refreshing shower before checking out and heading to next destination is Ijen Crater,Banyuwangi via Bondowoso city at 11.00am with a long journey on the car between 6 hours
Arrived at Jampit village, Banyuwangi Region around 6-7 PM, check in at Ijen Catimor, Arabica or similar homestay. You can buy your dinner from the hotel (self expense), Rest at hotel before we continue the next adventure to hunting blue fire at Mount Ijen
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ijen Catimor, Arabica or others similar class
Day 3: Mount Ijen Crater
Stop At: Ijen Crater, Banyuwangi 68454 Indonesia
Get up at midnight and depart to Paltuding at 00.30am (est. 30 minutes drive to Mount Ijen starting Point of Trekking)
Walking towards Blue Sulphur Lake about 2 hours , accompanied by local guide. Have chance to watch the magnificent blue fire
Witnessing the Blue Flame and see the sulfur mining. (once the sun rise you can not see the blue flame so that is why we have to go at midnight).
After sunrise, you will see there are some miners selling souvenirs of sulphur (not allowed to carry onboard airplane)
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.Ask the driver to stop every now and then to taste your environment and take some pictures.
Return to hotel at around 8-10 AM. Take a rest and enjoy breakfast
Hotel check-out and transfer to Surabaya Airport/hotel ,about 6 hours Journey by car Or we can drop off you to Ketapang harbour where the ferry to Bali departs. In Bali you will arrive in Gilimanuk. The cross over takes between 45 min. From Gilimanuk to Denpasar takes about 4 hours depending on traffic conditions and your mode of transport of course.
Returning to Bali island is also possible for an additional fee of USD 75
NB ) the schedulle can be changed at anytime depend on weather and blue fire is not gurantee ,its depend on the smoke during your visit .
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
