Indonesia · Trekking

3-Day Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater Tour from Surabaya with Blue Fire

3 Days Round trip from Surabaya Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the exotic sunrise from Mount Penanjakan or Kingkong Hill
02 Trek across the Sea of Sand to Bromo's active crater
03 Witness the extraordinary blue fire phenomenon at Ijen Crater
04 Admire East Java's amazing volcanic landscapes
05 Travel by private Jeep through Bromo National Park

Explore East Java's dramatic volcanic landscapes on a 3-day journey from Surabaya to Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater. Watch a breathtaking sunrise from Mount Penanjakan or Kingkong Hill, cross the Sea of Sand, and trek to Bromo's active crater. Continue to the Ijen area for a midnight adventure to witness the extraordinary blue fire, admire the crater lake, and observe the sulfur miners at work. The tour ends with drop-off at Ketapang.

Explore East Java's dramatic volcanic landscapes on a 3-day journey from Surabaya to Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater.

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 No

Cities Surabaya, Mount Bromo, Banyuwangi, Ijen, Ketapang

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Surabaya Arrival and Transfer to Bromo

12.00: Pick up from Surabaya Airport or train station.
12.30: Meet your driver and begin the journey to Bromo National Park. The drive takes about 3 hours via the highway.
15.30: Arrive at the hotel, check in, and take some rest.
19.00: Free time, then dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Bromo Sunrise Experience and Transfer to Ijen

02.30: Wake up and get picked up by private 4WD Jeep.
03.00: Head directly to Mount Penanjakan or Kingkong Hill viewpoint to see the sunrise.
06.00: Return to the Jeep and go down to the Sea of Sand.
06.30: Arrive at the Jeep parking area, then begin the trek to Bromo's summit to see the active crater.
08.30: Head back to the hotel and have breakfast.
11.00: Check out, then transfer to the hotel in the Ijen area.
15.00: Check in at the hotel and rest.

Day 03

Ijen Blue Fire Trek and Drop-off at Ketapang

00.00: Wake up and prepare for the Ijen tour.
00.30: Check out, then head to Paltuding, where the trek to Ijen Crater begins.
02.00: Arrive at Paltuding, then trek to the top of the mountain. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach the crater.
06.30: After enjoying the blue fire, the lake view, and seeing the sulfur miners, return to Paltuding.
08.30: Take a short break with some tea and coffee, then get dropped off at Ketapang, Bali.
10.30: Finish the program.