This tour will take you to must-visit places in East Java, Mount Bromo and Ijen Crater and also enjoying the off the beaten track places located on slope of Mount Penanggungan, a mountain with more than 100 temples on its slope and definitely worth a visit to rejuvenate as the nature is very green and fresh with vast terraces rice paddy field. In conclusion this trip is a mix of adventure and rejuvenating trip. Let us to if you want the program to be customized or in case you want to upgrade the hotel.
Day 1: Surabaya-Ijen Area
Depart from Surabaya/ Malang then drive you to Ijen Area. Check in hotel. Recommended to depart in the morning or at least noon. Check in Ijen View Hotel.
Day 2: Ijen Blue Fire – Bromo (Breakfast)
Pick up at 01.00 and driving about 1 hour to Paltuding. From Paltuding then trek about 3.5 km or 1 hour to Ijen Crater and watch Ijen Blue Fire Phenomenon. Afterwards expecting sunrise and enjoy Ijen Crater and take picture. About 06.00 descend to Paltuding and drive back to hotel and check out. Drive to Bromo Area. Check in Cafe Lava Bromo
Day 3 : Bromo Sunrise- Madakaripura-Malang (Breakfast)
Pick up at 03.30 by 4WD vehicle and enjoy the bumping offroad trip to Mt Penanjakan. Walk about 10 minutes from Jeep Parking Area to Mt Penanjakan view point where you can see the famous magnificent Bromo sunrise. Afterwards return to jeep and then drive to sea of sand and then soft trek about 30 minutes to the peak of Mt Bromo. From up the Bromo Crater Rim you can see the active Bromo Crater, Hindu Temple , Caldera and mountainous view in the vicinity, including Mt Semeru, the highest peak in Java. Return to Jeep and drive to hotel, breakfast and check out. Drive to Madakaripura Waterfall which can be reached by 5 minutes on scooter and 45 minutes walk. Drive to Malang. Check in Balava Hotel or Similar
Day 4 : Batu/Malang Tour- Seloliman (Breakfast)
After breakfast check out and then drive to Batu. Visit Apple Garden and Museum Angkut. And then drive to Coban Canggu Waterfall and then drive to Seloliman. Visit rice field. Check in PPLH Seloliman Lodge.
Day 5: Seloliman-Surabaya (Breakfast)
After breakfast, then visit Jolotundo Bathing Place, located in a forest on slope of Mt Penanggungan, which was built in the 11th Century to commemorate the birth of Airlangga, the son of King Udayana, and the spring water in the bathing place is scientifically has one of the best quality of water in the world. Afterwards drive to the spot where you can see Mount Penanggungan and Mount Arjuna-Welirang line up beautifully. Drive to Belahan Bathing Place, another bathing place built in the 11th Century with a beautiful statue of Laksmi and Sri and the water sprout of Laksmi’s breasts. Walk few hundreds meter to another rice terrace located nearby Belahan Spring Temple. Drive further to Jedong Temple, a gate temple built in the 10th Century made of andesite and red brick. Drive to Surabaya. Arrival Surabaya visit Surabaya Statue, and shopping at Mirota Handicraft. Check in. Varna Culture Surabaya.
Day 6: Surabaya City Tour (Breakfast)
After breakfast then check out. Visit Kampung Maspati to see the real kampong of Surabaya and see their activities and neighborhood. Afterwards visit House of Sampoerna Museum. Passing Chinatow and shopping. Drop you to airport. End of service.
Include:
Hotel with breakfast
Private Car
Entrance Ticket
Jeep (4WD), Ijen Mask
English Speaking Guide
Parking/Toll Charges
Mineral Water 2 bottles/day
Exclude:
Travel Insurance
Horse Ride
Tipping
Air Ticket
What to prepare:
Warm clothing
Flashlight, Flipflops
Some Cash, Walking Shoes
Personal Medication (if any)