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Mount Bromo & Ijen Tour (4D/3N) – Backpacker

Tour Type

Private Tour

Room Type

Homestay

Group Size

1 - 14 pax

Departure

Daily

Overview

This is our backpacker package to visit Madakaripura Waterfall, Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen. Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen are the two most popular natural attractions in East Java Indonesia. Madakaripura Waterfall is believed to be the final meditation place of military Commander-in-Chief, Gajah Mada, of the great Javanese kingdom of Majapahit in East Java, since its waters never cease to pour down an endless rain of blessings on those fortunate enough to walk underneath it.You will get to experience a magnificent sunrise at Mount Bromo as well as capture the famous blue fire at Mount Ijen

The package includes accommodation, land transportation, Jeep at Bromo area and tour guide/driver.
Airport/homestay/train station pick-up and drop-off in Surabaya is included. Bali pick up/drop off can be arranged.

The package is available everyday including public holidays, Christmas and Chinese New Year. 

Compared with 3D2N package, this one is less tiring as you have one extra day at Banyuwangi to get sufficient rest time. You need to get up very early for both mountains and trek for hours. So it is also for safety and enjoyment consideration of the customers. If you have tight schedule, you can take 3D2N package instead – Mount Bromo & Ijen Tour (3D/2N) – Backpacker Package

If you are organising for bigger groups over 14 pax, chat with us and we are able to assist you.

Child price is for kids under 10 yrs old and stay in the same room with the adults. You can book directly online and pay using PayPal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer (including PayNow, PayLah etc).

Itinerary

Itinerary A: Start with Bromo

Surabaya - Mount Bromo - Banyuwangi - Mount Ijen - Surabaya/Bali

Day 1: Surabaya - Madakaripura Waterfall

  • Pick up from your Surabaya Airport at your arrival time (best before 10am). If you are already in Surabaya, we will pick you up from your hotel at 9am.
  • Travel to Madakaripura Waterfall, this journey will take about 3 hours.
  • Explore Madakaripura Waterfall.
  • Travel to homestay and have lunch on the way, about 1 – 2 hours journey.
  • Check into Homestay, you will stay here for 1 night. (*Kindly note that bed type will be randomly assigned)
  • *If you choose to add on Milky Way Tour (Additional SGD50/pax), we will pick you up at around 10pm instead of 2:30am. Kindly note that the best time to see the milky way is during the new moon season*

Day 2: Mount Bromo Sunrise - Banyuwangi

  • Pick up from the homestay at 2:30 – 3am for Mount Bromo Sunrise.
  • Take a 1 hour private 4WD jeep ride to Mount Bromo.
  • Hike for 10 – 15 minutes to reach the sunrise viewpoint.
  • Watch the spectacular sunrise from vantage point/s (there are 4 viewpoints nearby, our guide will choose the less crowded one for you, the view is similar).
  • Back to the 4WD jeep and drive for 30 – 40 minutes to the Sea of Sand.
  • Cross Sea of Sand. You can walk through (30 – 40 minutes) or ride on a horse (optional, horse riding fee is not included, you can decide and pay cash on the spot).
  • Climb 250 stairs to reach the rim of Bromo Crater.
  • Return to your private Jeep at around 8 – 9am and travel back to the homestay.
  • Enjoy breakfast, freshen up and check out by 12pm.
  • Travel to Banyuwangi, around 6 – 7 hours of driving.
  • Check into Homestay, you will stay here for 2 nights. (*Kindly note that bed type will be randomly assigned)

Day 3: Free & Easy at Banyuwangi

This day is kept free and easy for you to recharge before climbing Mount Ijen. Below are some recommended activities:

        • 1) Visit Baluran National Park 
        • 2) De Djawatan Forest (Jawatan Benculuk)
        • 3) Jagir Waterfall
        • 4) Telemung Village

Have dinner and rest for the night. Prepare to leave at midnight.

Day 4: Mount Ijen Hiking - Surabaya/Bali

  • Pick up from the homestay and check out at 12 midnight and travel to the Paltuding area. (*We will pick you up at 2am if the blue fire is closed*)
  • Hike for 2 – 3 hours to Mount Ijen Summit.
  • At the peak, we will be able to see the famous Blue Fire of Ijen. *As the Blue Fire are dependent on the moon light and rain, sightings are dependent on suitable weather. As with other natural phenomena, sightings cannot be guaranteed*.
  • Finish Mount Ijen hiking by 8 – 9 am.
  • Travel back to Surabaya City, about 6 – 7 hours driving.
  • Drop you off at Surabaya Airport / your hotel in Surabaya by 4:30pm.
  • *If you choose to pick up from Bali (Additional SGD100/pax), this is the route: Back to hotel after Mount Ijen hiking and check out. Take a 1-hour ferry from Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi to Gilimanuk Port in Bali and continue driving to your hotel in Bali. The add-on includes ferry ticket and the car with driver.

Our tour ends here.

* Exact timings and sequence are subject to change depending on the conditions of the day. Our guide will discuss with you to decide. However, we do intend to keep as much as possible to the itinerary stated above.

Itinerary B: Start with Ijen

Surabaya/Bali - Banuywang - Mount Ijen - Mount Bromo - Surabaya

Day 1: Surabaya/Bali - Mount Ijen

  • Pick up from your Surabaya Airport at your arrival time (best before 10am). If you are already in Surabaya, we will pick you up from your hotel at 9am.
  • Travel to Banyuwangi (Ijen area), around 7 – 8 hours driving.
  • Check into Homestay, you will stay here for 2 nights (*Kindly note that bed type will be randomly assigned)
  • *If you choose to pick up from Bali (Additional SGD100/pax), this is the route: Pick up from your hotel in Bali at 9am. Drive to Gilimanuk Port in Bali, this is a 4-5 hours journey. Take 1-hour ferry to Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi. Then continue driving to homestay at Ijen area with same car and driver. Usually you will reach homestay at around 5-6pm. The add-on includes ferry ticket and the car with driver.

Day 2: Mount Ijen Hiking - Free & Easy at Banyuwangi

  • Pick up from the homestay and check out at 12 midnight and travel to the Paltuding area. (*We will pick you up at 2am if the blue fire is closed*)
  • Hike for 2 – 3 hours to Mount Ijen Summit.
  • At the peak, we will be able to see the famous Blue Fire of Ijen. *As the Blue Fire are dependent on the moon light and rain, sightings are dependent on suitable weather. As with other natural phenomena, sightings cannot be guaranteed*.
  • Finish Mount Ijen hiking by 8 – 9 am.
  • Travel back to Surabaya City, about 6 – 7 hours driving.
  • The afternoon is kept free and easy for you to recharge. Below are some recommended activities:
    • 1) Drive around within the city centre 
    • 2) Local cooking workshop 
    • 3) Snorkelling and diving at Bangsring
    • 4) Visit Baluran National Park 
    • 5) De Djawatan Forest (Jawatan Benculuk)
    • 6) Sunset at Red Island Beach
    • 7): City heritage bicycle tour 
    • 8): Spa Massage

Have dinner and rest for the night.

Day 3: Banyuwangi - Mount Bromo Area

  • Pick up from homestay at around 7:30am.
  • Travel to Madakaripura Waterfall, this journey will take about 6 hours.
  • Explore Madakaripura Waterfall.
  • Travel to homestay and have lunch on the way, about 1 – 2 hours journey.
  • Check into Homestay, you will stay here for 1 night (*Kindly note that bed type will be randomly assigned)
  • *If you choose to add on Milky Way Tour (Additional SGD50/pax), we will pick you up at around 10pm instead of 2:30am. Kindly note that the best time to see the milky way is during the new moon season*

Day 4: Mount Bromo Sunrise - Surabaya

  • Pick up from the homestay at 2:30 – 3am for Mount Bromo Sunrise.
  • Take a 1 hour private 4WD jeep ride to Mount Bromo.
  • Hike for 10 – 15 minutes to reach the sunrise viewpoint.
  • Watch the spectacular sunrise from vantage point/s (there are 4 viewpoints nearby, our guide will choose the less crowded one for you, the view is similar).
  • Back to the 4WD jeep and drive for 30 – 40 minutes to the Sea of Sand.
  • Cross Sea of Sand. You can walk through (30 – 40 minutes) or ride on a horse (optional, horse riding fee is not included, you can decide and pay cash on the spot).
  • Climb 250 stairs to reach the rim of Bromo Crater.
  • Return to your private Jeep at around 8 – 9am and travel back to the homestay.
  • Enjoy breakfast, freshen up and check out by 12pm.
  • Travel back to Surabaya City, about 3 – 4 hours driving.
  • Drop you off at Surabaya Airport / your hotel in Surabaya by 3pm.

Our tour ends here.

* Exact timings and sequence are subject to change depending on the conditions of the day. Our guide will discuss with you to decide. However, we do intend to keep as much as possible to the itinerary stated above.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Add-ons (optional):

Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle:

FAQ

Your passport with min. 6 months validity; Vaccination proofs (fully vaccinated with at least 2 does); return tickets; travel insurance and other travel essentials.

For travel between cities and towns, the following vehicles with ample space for luggages are used:
1-4 Pax Group – Toyota Avanza 5 Seater
5 Pax Group – Toyota Innova 7 Seater
7-10 Pax Group – Toyota Hiace 11 Seater

For travel to Gunung Penanjakan, Sand Sea and Whispering Savannah, you will switch to a 4WD Jeep

This is the most popular itinerary among the customers. However, if you want to add, change or skip some attractions, we can customise itinerary for you. All the attractions and activities are optional, you can always skip if you don’t want to go. You can leave a note when you check out or tell our guide in the tour.

The entrance fees have various pricing i.e. foreigner, local rate, peak prices etc. It would be better that the customer pay on the spot depending on his/her nationality. Also, it will solve the refund issue if you choose not to go to the attraction when you are on the tour.

Return airport transfer service is included. We would pick you up at Surabaya airport on your arrival time on day 1. If you are already in Surabaya, we would pick you up at your hotel at around 9am instead. 

The nearest international airport to Mount Bromo is Surabaya Juanda International Airport.

You can also start the tour from Bali or Yogyakarta.

Generally, our tours are all inclusive except for Entrance fee/s and meals (lunch & dinner) during the tour.

For lunch and dinner expenses, you can budget it at around 50,000 rupiah/meal or about 5SGD/meal or 4USD/meal. It greatly depends on what you order and where you dine.

As for the entrance fees, we usually state in the tour details or you can pay through us first as a selected option.

Yes. Kindly chat with us for the best date to see the Milky Way.  You will be picked up around 10pm instead of 2:30am. You will head to a nearby peak such as Mount Pananjakan, Mentigen Hill, Kingkong Hill or Seruni Point where you can view the Milky Way. Avid photographers should bring suitable camera equipment such as tripod for Milky Way Photography. You would then continue with the standard itinerary for sunrise views over Mt Bromo. The extra cost is SGD50/pax.

It cost around 100K IDR for one way trip to cross the sand sea on a horse. For a return trip, it will cost around 200K IDR. Note that the horse ride ends close to the start of the stairs to Mt Bromo crater. You will still have to climb the flight of steps up to the crater. Horse ride is entirely optional and you can also walk across the sand sea which most visitors do. Do negotiate with the horsemen to try to get a better deal.

No. Mount Bromo area is very dark and cold in the night. For the safety concern, we don’t allow the customers to hike solely on foot rather than taking the Jeep. 

Sunglasses and sunblock lotion are highly recommended – the sun rays can be harsh and at high altitude, it is easy to get sunburnt even though the surrounding temperature is cold. The terrain is very sandy– wearing a face mask is also recommended for protection. (Akin to walking in a desert). If you are visiting the waterfalls, please bring along wet gears (swim suits with t-shirt and shorts, booties/sandals, spectacle hooks, waterproof cover for camera which can be secured to your body, change of clothes, towel).

Our vehicle will drop you at the parking lot of Madakaripura Waterfalls where you will hop to a motorbike (Ojek) for a short 5 – 10 minutes ride to the entrance. Then you need to do a short trek of around 30 – 45 minutes to reach the waterfalls.

Swimming is no longer allowed at the waterfalls since 2018. But you will still get wet from the water. Our guides will provide ponchos for everybody. For footwear, we recommend covered rubber shoes like Crocs.  Sandals/slippers with good grips are also fine but please be careful not to hit any rocks.

For more FAQs, please refer to our FAQ page or message/call us for faster response.

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Notice of the Eruption of Mount Marapi

In light of the recent Mount Marapi eruption, we hope that the 12 missing hikers will be found safely soon.

For those who are travelling or planning to travel to Yogyakarta, Bali and Surabaya, please note that
Mount Marapi and Mount Merapi are distinct volcanoes located in 2 different parts in Indonesia. The eruption of Mount Marapi will not affect our tours to Mount Merapi, Mount Bromo and Mount Batur.
 

Your safety is our priority. We will monitor the activities of all the volcanoes in our tour packages. If we receive any warning notice, we will inform our customers promptly. We’ll be happy to assist if you have any queries.

Thank you!
Tour Mount Bromo Team

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