Ijen and Bromo tour with 4wd jeep vehicles
Starting point : You may start this tour from Surabaya (hotel, airport or train station), or if you came from Yogyakarta by train you can drop off in Kertosono, the small city near Jombang.
Day 1 : Transfer to Malang
Pickup and drive to Malang. Short city drive in Malang and then drop in Santika Hotel
Day 2 : Malang – Bromo – Ijen
A long day trip. Departure at 02.30 in the morning.
It takes about 2.5 hours to get to Penanjakan in Bromo mountain area. This is the best site to observe the sunrise, at 2700 mts altitude. Afterward we take you down to the sand sea and approach the crater. Crater observation.
Afterward on to Lava View restaurant for breakfast.
This is the most interesting part of the day: instead of driving down northward to the main road we take you the back yard of mount Bromo, driving through the desolation and climbing up to the other side of the mount. There the views are stunning. A remote village is located on top on the mountain area, on the feet of Semeru, the highest volcano in Java. Visiting of the village and meeting with the villagers, the nice people of the mountain.
The ride continues, we bring you across one of the rainforests of Java, dense forest with lush vegetation, the real jungle. Java is the most populated island in Indonesia. Centuries ago this island was mostly covered with jungles. An hour and a half is needed to cross this rain forest, to let you appreciate the very basic nature. Then you arrive in a small city of Lumajang. Back to the main road. And then we drive you to the most eastern part of East Java, the region of rural life, plantations which is reminiscence of the Dutch colonial era.
Around 17.00 we arrive in Ijen Resort and Villas, a splendid hotel located on the outskirt of Ijen National Park.
Day 3 : Ijen Crater
After an early wake-up call and breakfast, a four wheel drive vehicle carries you through the rural villages, coffee and clove plantations and then into one of Java’s last rainforests. Humidity, wildlife, giant ferns and big trees cover the slope of the mountain. From the Park Ranger’s post starts the 90 minute hike to Ijen Crater. The stunning view is unveiled at 2883 meters altitude.
The lake eerie color and smoke wafting from bright yellow sulfur deposits create the landscape both desolate, barren and vibrantly alive. Watching miners descend into the crater and re-emerge carrying up to 80 kilos of ore on bamboo basket along the treacherous path. Afterward walk back down the mountain. Return to hotel for a rest or a plunge in the pool.
From here you can either proceed to Bali of stay another night at Ijen Resort and Villas..
The program includes:
- Two nights accommodation in the mentioned hotels with American Breakfast, twin sharing room occupancy.
- Daily excursions as detailed above.
- Private car with driver
- Entrance fees in the sites.
Tour Guide : We can provide you a guide on request (English, French, German speaking or other language speaking available)
Rates per person : CONTACT US for a quotation..
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