Bromo Semeru National Park & Ijen

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Day 1: Yogyakarta - Malang

A travel day. To get from Central to East Java is quite a distance and we will use this day to pass the miles. Your driver has picked up your luggage the day before (he also brings the train tickets). You get on the train to the East of Java. In Jombang it is time to get off here the driver/car is waiting with your luggage. Next stop (approx 5 hour drive) is Malang. In Malang you can still do a short city tour.

Overnight: Merbabu Guesthouse

Day 2: Malang - Cemore Lawang

Your driver is ready at 8am and you head off to Tumpang (Cemore Lawang). Remember to buy some lunch at Toko Oen (or another place) on route there will not be that many opportunities. After the city tour we drive you to Tumpang where you get in to a jeep to drive you through Bromo-Semeru National Park to Bromo itself. You stop at Pelangi waterfall (Coban Pelangi) where you can enjoy your lunch box, then on to Bromo. You arrive at the Bukit Pasir (Sea of ​​Sand) and from here you can walk or take a horse (to be hires on the spot not included) to the foot of Mount Bromo. The stairs ( 243 steps) are your last obstical to the Kaldera ( the crater mouth) and from there you can 'relax' with breathtaking view. Once you have gone to the crater rim (this is not without risk btw ) you can find your way back to the jeep and it brings you to the hotel. Depending on traffic the car with your luggage is waiting. If there is sufficient time for the sunset then it is definitely worth while to go outside and enjoy this spectacle. Once the sun is gone, it is freezing cold in Bromo. Warm clothing is needed!

Overnight: Lava View Standard Bungalow

Day 3: Cemore Lawang - Ketapang

Before the break of dawn (03.30AM), the jeep will pick you up and take you to the Penanjakan viewpoint to watch the sun rise. The sunrise over Bromo and Semeru is Mother Nature at her best – fantastic photo opportunities! As you have already visited the crater yesterday the jeep takes you back to the hotel after the sun is up here you can have breakfast, freshen up and check out. The car is ready to drive you to Ketapang. On the way there are some (scenic) stops. In Ketapang you have a rest at the hotel, it will be another short night.

Overnight: Ketapang Indah

Day 4: Ketapang - Harbour Ketapang

At 1AM a jeep and local English speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel. In approx 1 hour we drive you to the Ijen parking lot. Before you are rewarded with the beauty of Ijens Crater lake and Blue Fire you do need to climb the steep hill of Ijen. The moderately fit will be at the peak around 4AM (please keep in mind it is pitch black- lamps will be provided) and from the top you can ussually already see Blue Fire. From the top you’ll descend to the sulpher mines to have a close look at Bleu Fire. Please be aware sulfer is a hazard good and although the views are stunning it also litteraly takes your breath away! At first light Bleu Fire (approx. 5.30AM) is no longer seen. The sun will come up and you can complete your picture set with pictures of the opal green crater lake of Ijen. It will be the icing on the cake of your Java experience. Back in the car we drive you to Ketapang harbour where you take the ferry to Bali on your own account.