Things to do in Java, Indonesia

Start your tour with pickup from either Bali or Banyuwangi and take in the beautiful sunrise over Ijen Crater. For those traveling from Bali, start your tour in the evening by making your way to Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi. Once you have arrived at Ketapang Port, relax at the lounge before getting picked up by your team and continue to Ijen Volcano. For those traveling from Banyuwangi, enjoy pickup from your accommodations at 12:30 AM and travel to Ijen Volcano to start your hike. Take in the scenery during your 1.5-2-hour hike to the Ijen Crater viewpoint and admire the views from the top. On a clear day, you can see the volcano's mystical blue fire, which is a truly unique experience. Catch the sunrise over the largest acid lake on Java Island and appreciate the local miners carrying sulfur rock as part of their daily life to provide for their families. After exploring the volcano, trek down and back to the parking lot. For those staying in Banyuwangi, you will return to your hotel around 9:00 AM. Those traveling back to Bali will return to their accommodations in the afternoon.

Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Malang or Surabaya City at midnight and travel to Mount Bromo for about 3 hours. Upon your arrival at Mount Bromo, climb aboard a 4WD vehicle to start the adventure. Drive along a bumpy road to the sunrise viewpoint. Witness the magical Bromo sunrise view. Take in the views of the crater, temple, caldera, and surrounding mountains, including Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java. After you have finished exploring Mount Bromo, enjoy a breakfast at a local restaurant. Once your breakfast at Bromo is finished, continue on the adventure to Lumajang Regency, where the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is located. From the entrance gate of Tumpak Sewu, hike down through a path intricately decorated with lush green moss. Enjoy amazing views from the bottom of the towering cliffs. After your trip to Tumpak Sewu, trek back to the starting point and return to your hotel in Malang or Surabaya City.

After being picked up from your hotel and head to Setumbu Hill to witness the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise. When the air is fresh and as the mist begins to lift, the sun will surround the volcanoes and terraced fields. After sunrise, you have the option to explore the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple, the single largest Buddhist structure on earth. Be the first of the day to enter the gates as they open. This is one of the world's greatest ancient monuments. Continue your tour on board a jeep to the Merapi volcano, one of the most popular volcanoes in the country. Snap your own momentous memories over the picturesque spots of the volcano. Finish the tour with a visit to one of the most beautiful Hindu temples, Prambanan. Built-in the tenth century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. See the three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma) and the animals who serve them. Once your tour is finished, sit back and relax while your driver escorts you back to your accommodation.

Be picked up from your hotel and head to Setumbu Hill to witness the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise. When the air is fresh and as the mist begins to lift, the sun will surround the volcanoes and terraced fields. After sunrise, explore the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple, the single largest Buddhist structure on earth. Be the first of the day to enter the gates as they open. After visiting Borobudur, you will travel for 1.5 - 2 hours to Prambanan Temple. Spend 2 hours exploring Prambanan. This temple was built in the tenth century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. See the three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. You will also see three temples dedicated to the animals who serve them. After finishing exploring Prambanan, you can opt to choose to head back directly to the hotel, or stop for lunch on the journey back.

Following pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Surabaya at 00.15 AM, travel to Mt Bromo for about 3 hours. Upon your arrival at Cemoro Lawang - the meeting point for the sunrise attraction - climb aboard a 4WD vehicle to start the adventure. Drive along a bumpy road to the sunrise viewpoint called Penanjakan. Walk for about 10 minutes from the parking area to the sunrise viewpoint and witness the magical Bromo sunrise view. After the sunrise is over, return to the parking area and travel to the sea of sand. Hike for 30 minutes to the peak of Mt Bromo. Take in the views of the crater, a temple, caldera and surrounding mountains including Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java. After you have finished exploring Mt Bromo, enjoy a breakfast at a local restaurant. Choose the optional drie to Madakaripura waterfall, before journeying back to Surabaya city.

Day 1 Start your adventure with pickup from your accommodation in Yogyakarta in the morning and travel to Mount Bromo. Enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way while your friendly driver negotiates the notorious Indonesian traffic. Once you’ve settled into your accommodation in Bromo, enjoy some free time to explore the area and prepare for the sunrise tomorrow. Day 2 Rise early to get ready for a truly unforgettable experience as you witness the magical sunrise views of Mount Bromo, the most popular volcano in Indonesia. After exploring Mount Bromo, head back to the hotel to enjoy the breakfast before traveling to Bondowoso City, where your accommodation for the Ijen Crater tour is located. Day 3 Today, your tour starts in the middle of the night as you head to the Ijen Crater. Hike up to the top of the Ijen Crater on a 90 to 120-minute hike, where you can witness the fascinating blue flames rise up from inside the crater. After exploring the crater, you will be dropped off at Ketapang Harbor and you are pleased to continue your journey to Bali.

Benefit from pick-up from your hotel in Bali, and then travel to the westernmost tip to catch the ferry to Java from Gilimanuk. Upon arrival at Ketapang port in Banyuwangi, travel by 4WD vehicle to the village of Licin and drive through a rainforest of giant ferns and trees on the slopes of Mount Ijen.  Ascend to the summit to look into the crater and marvel at the blue fires of the volcano under a canopy of stars. Get a panoramic view of the sulfur lake and surrounding landscape in the first light of day. Then, return to the base of the mountain to enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before the drive back to the Bali.

Admire the glow of the rising sun from the Penanjakan viewpoint and take a short hike to the peak of the Mount Bromo volcano on this day trip from Malang. Fill up with a breakfast at a local restaurant.  Enjoy the convenience of being picked up early in the morning from your accommodation in Malang. Relax in an air-conditioned car on the drive to Cemoro Lawang. Transfer to a 4WD vehicle and begin your adventure along a bumpy road.  Stop at the Penanjakan viewpoint and watch the sun come up over the mountains from this elevated position. Return to the parking area and hike for 15 minutes to the peak of Mt Bromo.  Take in the views of the crater, a temple, the caldera, and the surrounding mountains including Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java. After you have finished exploring Mt Bromo, sit down to have a breakfast at a local restaurant. Have the option purchase a trip to the Madakaripura waterfall, before journeying back to your hotel in Malang.

Explore Mount Bromo, one of the active volcanoes in Indonesia. The mountain which has an altitude of 2,392 meters above sea level is a mainstay destination for East Java. Mount Bromo stands proudly surrounded by a caldera or sea of sand covering an area of 10 square kilometers. Tourists visiting Mount Bromo will be greeted by a beautiful view. One of the famous things about Mount Bromo is its golden sunrise. You will start the tour from our hub at 2am using 4x4 vehicle. And towards sunrise point. Here you will see Mount Bromo, Widodaren Hill, Batok Hill, and Mount Semeru. And the Tengger caldera that surrounds the area. At 6 in the morning we will go down to the sea of sand for a photo session with the Widodaren hill in the background, and 6.30 you will start walking to get to the crater. You will walk 1.5km, with 60% horizontal track on the sand and the rest uphill. Before heading to the crater rim you will climb a stair with 250 steps. At 8 am we will return to the jeep and head to our hub, enjoy a simple breakfast and the tour is over at 10am.

Day 1: Bali–Ferry to Ketapang–Ijen Volcano You'll start your three-day adventure in the evening with pickup from your hotel. Then you'll head to Gilimanuk Port to take a ferry to Ketapang. From there, drive to the starting point of Ijen Volcano. Day 2: Ijen Volcano–Crater–Bromo Village Day two begins with a brief safety session before starting the roughly 2-hour trek to the crater. Once at the crater, you’ll be able to see the remarkable blue flames that can reach up to 16 feet tall. After exploring the area, refuel with a delicious breakfast and start the long drive to Bromo Village. Stop for rest and lunch along the way. Day 3: Bromo Village–Bromo Volcano Sunrise–Bali Day three will start with another early wake-up call and a drive to the Penanjakan Sunrise Point. You'll trek up another active volcano, Mount Bromo, before stopping to watch the majestic sunrise and take in panoramic views from the top of the volcano. Before it gets too hot, you’ll head back for breakfast before heading back to Bali.