Discover more than just East Java volcanoes: turtle release at Sukamade village! Enjoy the vast sea of sand and spectacular sunrise views from the top of a majestic Bromo volcano. Climb the magnificent Ijen crater popular for its amazing views of blue fire. This extended version of Java volcanoes trip includes a visit to the less crowded village of Sukamade. In contrast to the top of mountains, we will take you down to the beach in Sukamade to take part in turtle release, bringing our little friends back in to the sea.
Upon arrival in Surabaya Airport, we will pick you up using private transport and begin our journey by going to Madakaripura Waterfall, lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger mountain range. It is about 3 hours driving from Surabaya. On arrival, you will have about 20-minute trekking crossing rivers and rocky path. As the rumbling sounds of water grows louder, magnificent feature of water curtains covers the path that will not only please the eyes but also freshen your body through the down pour making getting wet quite inevitable. After the waterfall, we continue driving towards skirts of Bromo, to the accommodation near the volcano. Free time on arrival and make sure you have enough rest for early morning trekking.
NOTE: Arrival in Surabaya Airport must be no later than 12 PM to reach to reach Madakaripura Waterfall in time.
Meals: –
Accommodation:
A. Jiwa Jawa Bromo – Deluxe Room
B. Lereng Bromo Hotel – Deluxe Room
C. Bromo Terrace – Deluxe Room
Wakeup call at 2.30 AM, prepare for your sunrise trekking. By jeep, we will drive to one of the viewpoints where you can see the 3 volcanos; Bromo, Tengger, and Semeru that make up the national geopark. We aim to arrive at the viewpoint at 4 AM to make it in time for the sunrise moments. We will be walking from parking area to the viewpoint, and wait for the magnificent sunrise views. Little by little the first rays of sun are giving way to a huge and indescribable caldera that makes up the entire view of the Bromo and Semeru Natural Park. With Bromo, a volcano of great fumaroles and behind it, the Semeru Volcano with explosions every 20 minutes, will make you have one of the most rewarding experiences ever. Around 6 AM, we go back to jeep parking area and drive down to sea of sand. The sand dune will be the starting point to walk towards Bromo crater. You will have the option to walk or ride a horse (payable on site). Go back to parking area and we will drive back to the hotel for breakfast & some rest.
At 10 AM, check out from the hotel and we start driving towards the accommodation near Tumpak Sewu Waterfall. The journey should be about 4 hours including a stop on the way for having lunch at local restaurant and relax. Afternoon arrival at the hotel, enjoy your free time.
Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Lumajang or Guesthouse near Tumpak Sewu
At 7 AM after breakfast we will start walking to the infamous Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, dubbed the best one in Java, overshadowed by Semeru volcano in the background and surrounded by greeneries. Spend some time there admiring the beautiful landscapes, then we will go back around 11 AM and make our way towards the accommodation near Ijen volcano. The journey should be about 6-7 hours and you will have time for lunch at local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Accommodation:
A. Ijen Resort – Resort Deluxe
B. Jiwa Jawa Ijen – Deluxe Room
C. Ketapang Indah – Superior Room
Around midnight time, we will start driving towards Paltuding, the starting point to Ijen for about 1,5-2 hours. Meet and greet service with your local guide then we will start trekking towards the crater, which is roughly 3 km long. You will arrive in time before sunrise around 5 AM. In this trip, your guide will give you double filter masks to protect you from the natural chemicals of sulfur.
Once above, at an altitude of 2883 meters and when dawn begins, your eyes will open before your eyes an incredible contrast of colors. A yellow earth scene and a large turquoise blue lake inside the crater that contrast with a suspended white cloud that is continuously expelling the volcano. Witness how the sulfur miners work tirelessly go down to the crater of the volcano to load 80 to 100 kilos of sulfur on their shoulders for selling. After sunrise, we trek back down to parking area and drive back to hotel for about 1,5 hours for breakfast and rest. Check out from the hotel at 10 AM and we will start driving towards Bali. Depending on where your hotel is in Bali, the journey can be 5-7 hours and you will arrive around late afternoon. End of service.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: –
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