Indonesia · Trekking

3-Day Java Volcano Trek with Bromo Sunrise and Ijen Crater

3 Days Round trip from Surabaya Moderate pace

Crater lake and sulphur gas in Mount Ijen

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe daily life in Cemoro Lawang village among the Tenggerese people
02 Watch sunrise from Pananjakan Peaks at 2700 m above sea level
03 Cross the Sea of Sand and climb Mount Bromo via the Poten temple
04 Meet sulphur miners at Ijen Crater carrying rocks in bamboo baskets
05 Relax near Blawan waterfall and the hot springs around Bondowoso

Explore the volcanic landscapes of Java over three days, from Cemoro Lawang village and the Tengger Plateau to Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru, and Ijen Crater. Watch the sunrise from Pananjakan Peaks, cross the Sea of Sand, and climb Mount Bromo for sweeping views of the surrounding volcanoes. Continue to Bondowoso to unwind near Blawan waterfall and nearby hot springs before trekking to the sulphuric acid crater lake of Ijen Mountain. Along the way, meet the sulphur miners who carry sulphur rocks in bamboo baskets.

Meet the sulphur miners, who climb up and down the crater carrying sulphur rocks in their bamboo baskets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Surabaya, Mount Semeru, Probolinggo, Mount Bromo, Almora, Banyuwangi, Ijen, Ketapang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to Cemoro Lawang Village

You will be picked up by your guide from your hotel in Surabaya and leave for Cemoro Lawang village in the Probolinggo District.
Check in at your hotel. In the evening, you can explore the village and observe the life of the Tenggerese people.

Day 02

Sunrise at Mount Bromo and Transfer to Bondowoso

Travel by jeep through the Sea of Sand and climb the Pananjakan Peaks to enjoy the sunrise at an elevation of 2700 m above sea level, with panoramic views of Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru, the highest peaks on Java island.
Capture panoramic views of the Tengger Plateau, where Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru are situated. Trek or ride a horse to the foot of Mt. Bromo, pass through the Sea of Sand toward the Poten temple, and climb 250 steps to the peak of Mt. Bromo.
After reaching the top, enjoy the crater, then head back to Cemoro Lawang village for breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and continue to Bondowoso city.
Check in at your hotel in Bondowoso city. Relax at Blawan waterfall or at the various nearby hot springs.

Day 03

Ijen Crater Trek from Paltuding

Start your day with a visit to Paltuding, the entrance to Ijen Crater. Upon arrival at the Paltuding ranger post, trek about 3 km for approximately 90 minutes toward the crater.
Meet the sulphur miners, who climb up and down the crater carrying sulphur rocks in their bamboo baskets.
After the climb, descend and return to Paltuding. Then proceed to Ketapang Harbor in Banyuwangi or head back to Surabaya.