Testimonials

  I didn’t know until recently that such a beautiful place existed. I applied this tour immediately after my Indonesian friends recommended me to get there. It was stunning view. I... read more was really happy to visit there.
Because I couldn't visit waterfalls due to time constraint, want to visit there also sometimes. Thank you for guiding, it was unforgettable memory!

  My friend and I decided to do the sunrise tour to Bromo from Surabaya. The trip was amazing! Gilang, our driver picked us up right on tome from... read more our hotel in Surabaya. He provided us with water and offered to stop for snacks and the toilet if we needed. He answered any questions we had in Bahasa and English. Upon arriving to the mountainous area near Bromo, our tour guide, Soni, and our jeep driver then took us to the summit where we could see the sunrise and then the crater. Soni was extremely knowledgable, friendly, and offered to take our photo multiple times! Our jeep driver did an amazing job of navigating the mountain passes. All around, I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in experiencing Bromo.

  Our guide, Rama, was extremely insightful and we could vibe really well. The driver was friendly as well. The hospitality provided by them was great as well

  4 of us took the 3D/2N tour with TMB.

Logistics - Everything went smoothly and communication was excellent. Alex in Singapore handled our tour/flights and their local contact... read more in Indonesia whatsapped me a few days prior to departure. Every question I had was answered very promptly.

Our driver, Hadi, was a superb driver and often got us to our destinations ahead of scheduled time. He got us to Mount Bromo early so that we were able to snag prime spots before the crowds arrived. Being in his car by itself is an cultural experience to Surabaya's traffic etiquette .

Volcanoes - Mount Bromo and Ijen is definitely worth the climb/visit. Views were absolutely stunning. Don't bet on seeing a spectacular sun-rise as more often than not, the fog/cloud cover (as well as crowds) obstructs . Nonetheless, the views still handsomely reward your morning efforts!

For the physically challenged, horses and pushcarts are available at Mount Bromo and Ijen respectively. Ijen is slightly more difficult than Bromo since it is a 3 hour mostly uphill hike. Note that it takes an additinal hour to make it down to the Ijen crater to catch the blue fire before sunrise. We did not have enough time so we opted to stay at the rim. If there is no rush to see the blue fire, time isn't really an issue. Steady pacing and plenty of rest stops will enable anyone to successfully reach the summit.

It does get chilly while waiting for the sun to rise on Mount Bromo and Ijen, so pack and dress warm (think winter). Headlamps or handheld flashlights are also good items to have.

We also did the waterfall on the first day. Although it was raining, it still made an enjoyable experience. Wet booties are recommended if you have them.

My only gripe is that everyone smokes.
Cigeratte butts are littered EVERYWHERE. 2nd-hand smoke inhalation happened more than times than we liked. Most of the guides and locals were smokers. We had to linger back or walk fast many times to escape the smoke.

Accommodation - They definitely did not skimp on accommodation. Bromo Terrace Hotel was one of the highlights in our trip! What a cute and quaint establishment with clean and comfortable rooms. Also worth mentioning is the amazing service and food they serve.

On hindsight, we would have chosen the 4D3N Mount Bromo/Ijen tour as that would have given us ample rest in between both midnight hikes. Back-to-back pre-dawn hikes were gruelling to us. Nonetheless, definitely an amazing experience!

  Went on this trip with my sister, and I am glad I did it.

Mt Bromo was simply breath-taking with the milky way, and the first sighting of... read more the sun.

Ijen was really an experience. If no one told you that Ijen is difficult, you hear it from me first hand. The slopes were steep and slippery, and going down the crater was rough. Best to have hiking shoes (no sports shoes - didn't work for me), hiking stick for extra assistance, torch lights and gloves to protect your hand from cuts. Gas mask was provided by Yayak (our driver from Tour Mt Bromo).

We had a great driver, by the name of Yayak! He was helpful and detailed.

After Ijen, he even brought us to a shower place before catching our flight back.

Hotels arranged were clean and good, El Royal Banyuwangi exceed our expectations.

Had a good trip with Tour Mount Bromo overall.

  Today ( / last night) we did the Bromo Sunset tour. One of the best decisions of our trip so far. Everything was taken care of but most of all... read more we really enjoyed the company of our guide Sony. Such a warm and welcoming guide that made this trip even better. Thank you!