Highlights
- Overland from Yogya to Bali or Overland from Bali to Yogya
- Include private accommodation in your trip
- Enjoy included national park entry, with food at your own expense
- Explore 2 volcanoes over 3 days
- Explore Bromo and Ijen, the most beautiful volcanoes on the Java island
Description
Best time: April until October
Explore the iconic volcanoes of East Java on a relaxed 3-day, 2-night tour starting from Yogyakarta or Bali. This experience is designed for travelers who want to visit iconic volcanoes with transportation, accommodation, and local guidance arranged for convenience. A budget-friendly option is also available, with transportation, local guidance, and simple dormitory accommodation included.
Accommodation: Regular or Budget
Regular: You will stay in simple local hotels near the Bromo and Ijen areas, selected for location and practicality. A hotel buffet breakfast is included each morning after the Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen excursions.
Budget: You will stay in dormitory or homestays in Probolinggo and Ijen areas. Breakfast box is provided.
Transport:
Transportation is provided by a comfortable MPV (up to 4 guests) or large van (up to 8 guests), depending on group size.
Day 1: Yogyakarta or Bali – Transfer to near Bromo area or Probolinggo
Begin with pickup from Yogya or Bali and travel for a couple of hours to Bromo. Lunch is taken along the way at a local restaurant. An optional stop at Prambanan can be made, with the entry ticket at your own expense. You will arrive early evening in Bromo.
Day 2: Mount Bromo Sunrise – Transfer to Ijen Area
Depart early for Mount Bromo, located inside Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Explore the volcanic landscape by 4WD jeep operated by local villagers. Watch sunrise from designated viewpoints, then continue to the sea of sand caldera and crater area. After finishing the Bromo visit, return for breakfast and check-out before continuing toward the Ijen area, with lunch stops along the way.
Day 3: Mount Ijen – Tour End
Late at night, travel to Mount Ijen, located about two hours from the accommodation. After a briefing at the basecamp, begin the hike to the crater area. Weather and volcanic conditions permitting, you may observe the famous blue fire phenomenon, which is a natural event and not guaranteed. Continue to the summit area for sunrise views before descending back to basecamp for breakfast.
After completing the Ijen experience, the tour ends with drop-off according to the option selected during booking, such as returning to Surabaya or continuing toward Bali via ferry.
Includes
Air-conditioned shuttle car
English speaking driver
Trekking guide
Jeep vehicle
Entry fees
Highway fees
Parking fees
2 nights in a guesthouse, including breakfasts
Morning tea while briefing or sunrise waiting
Mask, flashlight
Health statement
Excludes
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast in Day 1
Tipping
Personal expenses
Extra drinking water
Horse riding in Bromo
Important Information
- This is an intensive 3-day, 2-night tour with early-morning wake-ups
- An early start is required to avoid traffic and crowds and reach key highlights on time
- This is a shared tour
- Budget tour: Accommodation is in a shared room with a shared bathroom for guests of the same gender
- Regular Tour: Accommodation is simple and selected for location and convenience
- Hiking in Mount Ijen involves uneven terrain and requires good physical fitness
- Weather and volcanic activity may affect the itinerary
- Blue fire at Mount Ijen is not guaranteed ( depends on weather, local policy / force majeure )
- Long driving distances are part of the experience
- During high season and certain months (April, May, June, July, August, and September), popular sites may be crowded
- Both volcanoes are doable in wet season, however the sudden closure might happen if any unforeseen situation
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
