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

by Smartine Indonesia Travel

3 days
Yogyakarta
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3 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
$585$650Save 10%
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Overview

This 3-day tour covers two active volcanoes in East Java: Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen. The tour begins in Surabaya with private transportation and includes two nights of accommodation - one night at Lava View Hotel in Cemara Lawang village near Mt. Bromo, and one night at Ijen View Hotel in Bondowoso city. The tour uses a 4WD jeep for the Mt. Bromo visit and includes an English-speaking guide if the group has four or more participants. Each morning starts early to see the volcanic landscapes at their best. At Mt. Bromo, travelers will explore the grey volcanic terrain. At Mt. Ijen, the tour visits the crater lake known for its acidic green-blue water and the sulphur miners working from early morning until around noon. The tour includes gas masks and a local guide for the blue fire visit at Ijen. Breakfast, mineral water each day, coffee breaks at Kingkong Hill and Paltuding, fresh seasonal fruit, and all fees and taxes are included. The vehicle has air conditioning, and pick-up service from Surabaya is provided. Lunch and dinner are not included, and horse riding at Mt. Bromo is optional. After the tour, participants are dropped off in Ketapang/Banyuwangi or can return to Surabaya with an additional fee for drop-off there. The total duration is about 72 hours.

Highlights

Visit active volcanoes Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen in East Java
Includes 2 nights accommodation in Cemara Lawang and Bondowoso
4WD jeep used for Mt. Bromo tour
Gas mask and local guide provided for Ijen blue fire tour
Breakfast, coffee breaks, and mineral water included daily
English guide included for groups of 4 or more

What's included

Private transportation throughout the tour
Gas mask and local guide for the blue fire tour at Mt. Ijen
Two nights accommodation at Lava View and Ijen View hotels
English-speaking guide if the group has four or more people
4WD jeep transportation during the Mt. Bromo tour
All fees and taxes related to the tour
Air conditioning in the vehicle
Breakfast provided each day
Mineral water provided daily
Coffee breaks at Kingkong Hill and Paltuding
Pick-up service from Surabaya city
Fresh seasonal fruit served during the tour

What's not included

Lunch and dinner meals throughout the tour
Horse riding at Mt. Bromo crater
Additional drop-off fee of USD 25 for returning to Surabaya

Itinerary

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.

120 min

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.

120 min

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.

120 min

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.

180 min

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.

60 min

6

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.

180 min

8

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.

120 min

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 min

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.

300 min

11

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

60 min

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 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Child and infant pricing applies only when sharing with two paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
English-speaking guide is provided only for groups of four or more
Transfer durations are approximate and depend on traffic and time of day
Tour operator requires nationality, date of birth, and passport number for booking
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