Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour Homestay Package

Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen are the two most popular natural attractions in East Java, Indonesia. You will get to experience a magnificent sunrise at Mount Bromo as well as capture the famous blue fire of Mount Ijen.

This package is the same as our Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (3D/2N) – Hotel package — the only difference is the accommodation. During the entire tour, you will be accompanied by our experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver and comfortable private transport throughout the whole journey.

The itinerary for this 3D2N package is more compact than our 4D3N package. If you don’t require an additional free and easy day at Banyuwangi (near Mount Ijen), this is the recommended package for you. Otherwise, our Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour (4D/3N) – Homestay Package will be more suitable for those who prefer to have enough rest before the strenuous Mount Ijen hike.

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Tour Availability
Daily
Accomodation
Homestay (Private Room and Toilet)
Airport/Hotel Transfer
Included
Guide
Included (English-speaking)
Payment Method
Credit Card, Paynow, Bank Transfer

Overview

Itinerary

Price

FAQs

Trip Highlight

3D1N Mount Bromo & Ijen & Madakaripura Waterfall Tour
Mount Ijen Tour
Mount Bromo Tour
Madakaripura Waterfall

Itinerary A (Start with Bromo) :

Surabaya – Mount Bromo – Mount Ijen – Surabaya

DAY 1: SURABAYA – MADAKARIPURA WATERFALL

• 9am/10:30am: Pick up from Juanda International Airport / Surabaya Train Station before 10:30am. We’ll pick you up at 9am if you are staying in a hotel in Surabaya.

• 10:30am – 1pm: Travel to Madakaripura Waterfall.

• 1pm – 3:30pm: Explore Madakaripura Waterfall.

• 3:30pm – 6pm: Proceed to your accommodation. You can have lunch en route to the homestay.

• 6pm: Check into Bromo homestay and rest for the day.

DAY 2: MT BROMO SUNRISE – BONDOWOSO/BANYUWANGI (IJEN AREA)

• 2:30am: Pick up from the homestay.

• 2:30am – 3:30am: Travel to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park via 4WD Jeep.

• 3:30am – 4:30am: Have a light meal at a nearby shop before hiking.

• 4:30am – 4:45am: Hike for a short while to reach the sunrise viewpoint.

• 5am – 6am: Catch the spectacular sunrise. There are many viewpoints nearby. Our guide will bring you to the viewpoint that is less crowded – all have similar views.

• 6:30am – 7:30am: Return to the 4WD jeep after sunrise and head to the Sea of Sand for photo taking.

• 7:30am – 8am: Travel to another part of Sea of Sand where you will have to head to the Bromo Crater.

• 8am – 9:30am: Walk 30-45 minutes or ride on a horse (optional) to reach the foot of Bromo Crater. Climb 250 flight of stairs for 10–15 minutes to reach the rim of Bromo Crater. You can also visit Pura Luhur Poten Gunung Bromo, a sacred hindu temple unique to the Tengger Hindu community.

• 9:30am – 12pm: Return back to the homestay. Have breakfast and check out latest by 12pm

• 12pm – 5pm: Travel to Bondowonso (Ijen area). You can have lunch en route to the homestay.

• 5pm: Check into Salsibilla Sweet Home and rest for the day.

*We will use Grafita House if you have opted for Bali drop-off. It is about 6–7 hours away from Bromo area but nearer to Ketapung Ferry Port (Banyuwangi).

*Milky Way Tour: If you choose this option (+SGD 30/pax), we will pick you up at 10:30pm on Day 1 instead of 2:30am. You will take a jeep down to the Sea of Sand and be brought to various photo-taking spots. After that, you will stay at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park until sunrise. Kindly note that the best time to see the milky way is during the NEW moon period. The Milky Way Tour is highly dependent on weather conditions so the opportunity to see the Milky Way is NOT guaranteed. Additionally, it is non-refundable.

*Bali drop-off service: If you choose to drop off at Bali (+SGD 100/pax), the route follows: Check-out from the homestay → Take a 1 hour ferry from Ketapang Port (Banyuwangi) to Gilimanuk Port (Bali) → Drop off at your Bali accommodation. This add-on includes 1-way ferry ticket and private transportation to your drop-off point.

DAY 3: MT IJEN – SURABAYA/BALI

• 12am: Pick up from the homestay. (**We will pick you up at 2am if the blue fire is closed)

• 12am – 2am: Travel to Paltuding area.

• 2am – 4am: Have a light breakfast before hiking. Afterwards, you will hike for about 2 hours or take the “trolley taxi” (optional) to the summit of Mount Ijen.

• 4am – 5am: Hike from the summit of Mt Ijen to the bottom of the Ijen lake, where you can see the famous Blue Fire of Ijen. (**Kindly note that sighting of the Blue Fire is dependent on weather and is NOT guaranteed)

• 8am: Finish the hike at Mount Ijen

• 11am/12pm: Return back to the homestay. Have breakfast and check out latest by 12pm (dependent on your flight timing).

• 11am – 5pm: Travel back to Surabaya. You can have lunch en route to your drop-off point.

• 5pm: Drop off at Juanda International Airport / your hotel in Surabaya / Surabaya Train Station

Our tour ends here. Exact timings and sequence are subjected to changes depending on the conditions of the day. Our guide will discuss with you should there be any changes. However, we do intend to stick to the above itinerary as much as possible. Please note that NO refunds will be given if weather conditions are unfavourable.

Itinerary B (Start with Ijen) :

Surabaya/Bali – Mount Ijen – Mount Bromo – Surabaya

DAY 1: SURABAYA/BALI – BONDOWOSO/BANYUWANGI (IJEN AREA)

• 9am/10:30am: Pick up from Juanda International Airport / Surabaya Train Station before 10:30am. We’ll pick you up at 9am if you are staying in a hotel in Surabaya.

• 11am – 5pm: Travel to Bondowoso (Ijen area). You can have lunch en route to the hotel.

• 5pm: Check into Salsibilla Sweet Home. and rest for the day. (**We will use another homestay of similar standard if this is unavailable upon booking)

*Bali pick-up service: If you choose to be picked up at Bali (+SGD 100/pax), the route follows: Pick-up from your Bali accommodation at 9am → Take a 1 hour ferry from Gilimanuk (Bali) to Ketapung Ferry Port (Banyuwangi) → Check into Grafita House. This add-on includes 1-way ferry ticket and private transportation to your drop-off point.

DAY 2: MT IJEN – MADAKARIPURA WATERFALL

• 12am: Pick up from the homestay. (**We will pick you up at 2am if the blue fire is closed)

• 12am – 2am: Travel to Paltuding area.

• 2am – 4am: Have a light breakfast before hiking. Afterwards, you will hike for about 2 hours or take the “trolley taxi” (optional) to the summit of Mount Ijen.

• 8am: Finish the hike at Mount Ijen

• 8am – 1pm: Travel to Madakaripura Waterfall. You can have lunch en route to the waterfall.

• 1pm – 3:30pm: Explore Madakaripura Waterfall.

• 3:30pm – 6pm: Proceed to your accommodation.

• 6pm: Check into Bromo homestay and rest for the day.

DAY 3: MT BROMO SUNRISE – SURABAYA

• 2:30am: Pick up from the homestay.

• 2:30am – 3:30am: Travel to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park via 4WD Jeep.

• 3:30am – 4:30am: Have a light meal at a nearby shop before hiking.

• 4:30am – 4:45am: Hike for a short while to reach the sunrise viewpoint.

• 5am – 6am: Catch the spectacular sunrise. There are many viewpoints nearby. Our guide will bring you to the viewpoint that is less crowded – all have similar views.

• 6:30am – 7:30am: Return to the 4WD jeep after sunrise and head to the Sea of Sand for photo taking.

• 7:30am – 8am: Travel to another part of Sea of Sand where you will have to head to the Bromo Crater.

• 9:30am – 12pm: Return back to the homestay. Have breakfast and check out latest by 12pm.

• 3pm: Drop off at Juanda International Airport / your hotel in Surabaya / Surabaya Train Station

*Milky Way Tour: If you choose this option (+SGD 30/pax), we will pick you up at 10:30pm on Day 2 instead of 2:30am on Day 3. You will take a jeep down to the Sea of Sand and be brought to various photo-taking spots. After that, you will stay at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park until sunrise. Kindly note that the best time to see the milky way is during the NEW moon period. The Milky Way Tour is highly dependent on weather conditions so the opportunity to see the Milky Way is NOT guaranteed. Additionally, it is non-refundable.

Frequently Question Asked

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Can I customise the itinerary?

Yes. We can customise the itinerary if you wish to add or remove any attractions in our pre-made itinerary. You can also inform our guide on the day of your tour if you decide not to visit a certain attraction.

What should I prepare before flying?

A passport with a minimum of 6 months validity and travel insurance are a must. For other essentials, we will send you a packing list after you book your tour with us.

Where should I fly to?

The nearest international airport to Mount Bromo is Juanda International Airport in Surabaya. You can also start the tour from Bali or Yogyakarta.

Is airport transfer included?

A 2-way airport transfer service is included in all our tour packages. On Day 1, we will pick you up at Surabaya airport at your arrival time. If you are already in Surabaya, we will pick you up at your hotel at 9am instead. On the last day, we will drop you off at the airport.

Can I view the Milky Way at Mount Bromo?

Yes. You can request for the optional Milky Way tour. We’ll pick you up at 10pm from your lodge to Cemoro Lawang. You will then head to nearby peaks such as Mount Penanjakan, Mentigen Hill, Kingkong Hill or Seruni Point and the Sea of Sand where you can view the Milky Way. Avid photographers should bring suitable camera equipment as well. You would then continue with the standard itinerary to view the sunrise at Mount Bromo. This will cost an additional of SGD 50/pax, on top of your current tour package.

Why are entrance fees not included?

Entrance fees have various pricing for locals, foreigner and peak periods. It also gives you more flexibility as you can choose not to go to the attraction when you are on the tour and reduces the hassle for refund afterwards.

How much is the horse ride at Mount Bromo?

A round trip costs around 200,000 – 250,000 IDR (from the Sea of Sand to the rim of Bromo crater and back). Do note that the horse ride ends near the start of the stairs to the Mount Bromo crater. You will still have to climb about 250 flight of stairs up to the crater. The horse ride is entirely optional and you can choose to walk across the sea of sand, which most visitors do. Do negotiate with the horsemen to get a better deal.

How much money do I need during the trip?

Generally, our tours are all inclusive except for entrance fees, lunch and dinner during the tour.

For lunch and dinner expenses, you can budget it at around 70,000 IDR/meal (about SGD 6). However, this amount greatly depends on what you order and where you dine.

Can we hike instead of taking the jeep up to the viewpoint?

No. Mount Bromo is very dark and cold in the night. We do not allow our customers to hike solely on foot for safety concerns, unless you’ve reached the entrance of the sunrise viewpoint.

Are there any other essential items to bring along?

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 such as swim suits with t-shirt and shorts, water booties/covered sandals, spectacle hooks, waterproof cover for your phone/camera which can be secured to your body, change of clothes and towel.

Do I have to trek to Madakaripura Waterfalls?

Our vehicle will first drop you at the parking lot of Madakaripura Waterfalls, where you will hop to a motorbike (Ojek) for a short 5 minutes ride to the entrance. Then, you need to do a trek of around 30 minutes (2km) to reach the waterfalls.

Can I swim at Madakaripura Waterfalls?

Swimming is no longer allowed at the waterfalls since 2018 but you will still get drenched. For footwear, we highly recommend covered rubber shoes or sandals.