The tour below is full 5 days 4 nights to explore the natural beauty of East Java and with a plus visiting the remnants of the 10-11 th Century on slope of Mount Penanggungan which is a little off the beaten path. Inform us if you want to add days in East Java. Maybe visiting National Parks in East Java, such as Mount Semeru, Sukamade Turtle Beach, Baluran National Park, Alas Purwo National Park. Just contact Getaway Tours: Indonesia Tour Operator for a detail information and quote.
Surabaya-Ijen-Tumpak Sewu-Bromo-Madakaripura-Seloliman-Surabaya 5 Days 4 Nights
Day 1: SURABAYA-IJEN AREA
Upon arrival Surabaya Airport and then drive about 6 hours to Ijen Area, Bondowoso. Check in hotel.
Day 2: IJEN BLUE FIRE-LUMAJANG (BREAKFAST)
You will be picked up at 00.00/01.00 from you hotel and thend rive to Paltuding basecamp. Walk from Paltuding basecamp to Ijen Crater Rim which takes about 1 hour hike and then another 1 hour descend rim to the crater to watch Ijen Blue Fire phenomenon at the bank of Ijen crater. Afterwards ascend to the rim and enjoy the view of Ijen Crater from the rim after the sun rises. Descend back to Paltuding. Drive 3-4 hours to Lumajang. Check in.
Day 3: LUMAJANG-TUMPAK SEWU WATERFALL-BROMO(BREAKFAST)
After breakfast and then check out. Drive about 2 hours to Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, a mesmerizing waterfall 130 meters high tiered waterfall which can be reached by 1 hour trekking. Afterwards drive to Bromo Area. Check in.
Day 4: BROMO SUNRISE-MADAKARIPURA WATERFALL-SELOLIMAN (BREAKFAST)
Depart at 02.00AM from your hotel, and drive 4WD to Mount Penanjakan view point/ Kingkong Hill View Point to see Milkyway and Sunrise. Sometimes the mist covers the caldera and village located down the view point, and yet making the panorama even more magical. After sunrise and taking photograph and capture the experience and then drive to sea of sand, Bromo caldera. Walk about 30-45 minutes to the peak of Mount Bromo to see the crater. Return to 4WD and drive back to hotel, breakfast, and check out. Drive about 1 hour to Madakaripura Waterfall, a 200 meters high horsetail waterfall which can be reached by 5 minutes on motorbike taxi and 45 minutes walk. Drive about 2,5 Hours to Seloliman, an off the beaten path located on slope of Mt Penanggungan. Watch sunset with rice terrace and check in.
Day 5: SELOLIMAN –SURABAYA(BREAKFAST)
After breakfast, visit Jolotundo Holy spring temple which was built by King Udayana in the 10th Century to welcome his son birth Airlangga. Stop by at rice terrace where Mt Penaggungan line up with Mount Arjuno-Welirang. Drive to Belahan Temple, another spring temple from the 11th Century with two beautiful goddess as the manifestation of King Airlangga’s wife. Drive to Madura Island via Suramadu Bridge and visit; Jaddig Hill, Sembilangan Lighthouse and stop by at Madurese Batik home Industry. Drop you to your hotel/ airport. ETA: 17.00
Include:
-Private Vehicle, Driver, Fuel
-Hotel with breakfast
-Bromo 4WD and Waterfall motorbike taxi
-English Speaking Guide
-Local Guide (Waterfall and Ijen)
-Ijen Mask
-All Entrance Fees
-Mineral Water Daily
Exclude:
-Tipping
-Travel Insurance
-Bromo Horse Ride
-Lunch and Dinner
-Others not mentioned in inclusion
What to bring: Warm Jacket, Headlamp, Walking Shoes, Flipflops, Personal Medicine (If any), Dry Bag