Cemara Lawang Village Tour

After hotel check-in, the driver will take the guest around Cemara Lawang Village near the Bromo entrance. The visit includes exploring the Hindu Tengger culture, stopping at the local market, having coffee in a local house, and walking through the fields.

120 min

Madakaripura Waterfall Visit

There will be a stop at Madakaripura waterfall before arriving at the Bromo hotel. From the parking area, a motorbike ride with the driver is needed to reach the entrance gate. A local guide is mandatory to explore the waterfall.

120 min

Sunset Spot Over Bromo Crater

This location offers a good place to watch the sunset with views of the Bromo crater and the Sand Sea.

120 min

Kingkong View Point Sunrise

Departure from the hotel is at 3:30 AM with a 45-minute Jeep drive to Kingkong View Point at 2,600 meters above sea level to observe the sunrise. Wearing a jacket and long pants is advised due to cold temperatures. Hot drinks are available while waiting for the sunrise.

180 min

Drive Into Sand Sea and Bromo Hike Start

After sunrise, the Jeep will drive down into the black volcanic Sand Sea. Guests may request to stop for a walk in the landscape. Otherwise, the Jeep will continue to the parking area where the hike to Mount Bromo begins.

60 min

Luhur Poten Temple Stop

The Jeep will park near Luhur Poten temple, which is actively used by the local Hindu community. The temple is often closed, but if open, guests may look inside.

Mount Bromo Hike

A 45-minute walk leads to the top of Mount Bromo. The volcano is active but not the highest peak, located within the Sand Sea nature reserve protected since 1919. Warnings are issued by the Indonesian Center of Volcanology depending on volcanic activity.

180 min

Return to Hotel and Check-Out

After returning to the Jeep, the guest will go back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower before checking out and proceeding to Bondowoso city.

120 min

Bondowoso Drive and Bukit Bintang Stop

The journey to Bondowoso lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours. To break the trip, there is a stop at Bukit Bintang Arak Arak where visitors can find small local eateries offering tea, coffee, and regional dishes.

30 min

Midnight Departure to Ijen Blue Fire

Departure occurs at midnight to observe the blue fire at Ijen crater lake. The drive to Paltuding, where the hike begins, takes around 2 hours. Blue fire results from a chemical reaction between volcanic gases and air, not from lava. Upon arrival at Paltuding, a local guide provides gas masks. Descending into the active volcano’s crater, which contains the world’s most acidic lake, is hazardous and recommended only for those physically fit; this segment is undertaken at the participant’s own risk. After the hike, guests return to the caldera area to watch the sunrise and view the crater lake.

300 min

Jagir Waterfall Optional Visit

Jagir waterfall is located on the way to Ketapang harbour. If time and energy allow, guests can visit this site.

60 min

Drop-Off at Ketapang Harbour

Guests will be dropped off at Ketapang harbour, where they can board a ferry to Bali. It is also possible to return to Surabaya for an extra charge of USD 25.

30 min