Indonesia · Trekking

3-Day Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen Trekking Tour with Blue Flames

3 Days Round trip from Jl. Ir. H. Juanda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the spectacular Madakaripura waterfall hidden in a deep valley
  • 02 Watch sunrise from Mt. Penanjakan with Mt. Bromo and Mt. Semeru in view
  • 03 Trek to the rim of Mt. Bromo crater across its volcanic landscape
  • 04 See Mount Ijen's blue flames and observe the sulfur miners at work

Trek through some of East Java's most famous volcanoes on this 3-day journey from Surabaya to Bali. Enjoy a panoramic sunrise at Mount Bromo, visit the spectacular Madakaripura waterfall, and witness the breathtaking beauty of the blue flames at Mount Ijen when conditions allow. The tour also includes views of Ijen's acid lake and a close look at the sulfur miners' activities inside the crater.

Inside the crater, see the blue flames and observe how the sulfur miners collect sulfur before climbing back up, passing along dangerous paths on the edge while carrying loads as heavy as 80 kg.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Surabaya, Mount Semeru, Mount Bromo, Banyuwangi, Ijen
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Surabaya Arrival and Madakaripura Waterfall Visit

  • Pick up from Surabaya airport, followed by a transfer to the Bromo area. The journey takes approximately 3 hours by private car.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
  • Before arriving at the hotel, visit Madakaripura waterfall, a spectacular wonder hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger range. Watch as the water cascades from the dense forest above. The primary attraction is its natural environment, which is encircled by seven waterfalls and caves.
  • From Madakaripura waterfall, continue driving to Cemara Lawang.
  • Check in at the hotel and rest.
2
Day 02

Mt. Penanjakan Sunrise and Mt. Bromo Crater Trek

  • At 03:30 am, drive in a 4WD Jeep to the most famous viewpoint in the world at Mt. Penanjakan. Take pictures of the sunrise in the area, with its young volcanoes, including Mt. Bromo and an active volcano called Mt. Semeru in the background.

  • After sunrise, continue trekking to Mt. Bromo crater.

  • Trek for about 1.5 km to the rim of Mt. Bromo.

  • Afterwards, descend the mountain in the 4WD Jeep.

  • Return to the hotel for breakfast, a shower, and to load your bags.

  • Continue to Banyuwangi. (4-5 hours drive)

  • Upon arrival in Banyuwangi, check in at the hotel and relax.

3
Day 03

Mount Ijen Trek and Blue Flames Experience

  • At 01:00 am, pick up from the hotel, followed by a drive to the slope of Mount Ijen.

  • This journey takes approximately 1 hour from the hotel, passing through plantations and rain forest.

  • Arrive at the parking area of Mount Ijen.

  • Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and clear air along the path, which normally takes 1.5 hours to ascend Mount Ijen and reach the peak of Ijen Crater.

  • If the smoke levels are low, it will be possible to continue down into the crater to get closer to the blue flames. (20 minutes)

  • Inside the crater, see the blue flames and observe how the sulfur miners collect sulfur before climbing back up, passing along dangerous paths on the edge while carrying loads as heavy as 80 kg.

  • Later, continue towards the peak of the Ijen crater.

  • Arrive at the peak and rest on the crater's edge at an altitude of 2,386 meters above sea level. Remember to take a picture.

  • Descend Mount Ijen to the vehicle parking area to be escorted back to the hotel.

  • Upon arrival at the hotel, have breakfast, shower, and pack your bags.

  • Around 10:00 am, check out from the hotel and continue driving to Bali (Ubud, Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta, or Seminyak), crossing the Bali Sea by ferry.

End of tour.

Mt. Penanjakan sunrise, Mt. Bromo crater, Madakaripura waterfall, Mount Ijen blue flames

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Penanjakan sunrise, Mt. Bromo crater, Madakaripura waterfall, Mount Ijen blue flames

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

What's included:

  • Accommodation (1 night in Bromo, 1 night in Ijen)

  • 4-wheel-drive Jeep

  • Private land transportation by air-conditioned car/minibus

  • English-speaking guide

  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

What's excluded:

  • Entrance fees (Bromo: weekend = IDR 330,000, weekday = IDR 230,000; Ijen: weekend = IDR 150,000, weekday = IDR 100,000)

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.

  • All expenses incurred due to flight cancellations or other causes beyond our control

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Surabaya Airport (SUB), Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, Betro, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Tour start
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, Betro, Kec. Sedati, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur 61253, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Jl. Ir. H. Juanda.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $170.00 — $278.00
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