Surabaya Bromo Ijen Tour (4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS )

Day 1 Surabaya – Bromo
Arrival at Surabaya – East Java – meet and greet at the airport or at the train station. Transfer by our guide to mount Bromo – Tengger. On the way stop at Pasuruan to visit the traditional harbor and fishing port. Lunch at the local restaurant and then on to Tosari village. Dinner and overnight at Bromo Cottage.

Riding Horse at Bromo Sea Sand

Day 2 Bromo – Kalibaru
Early wake-up call, at 03h00 in the morning. Leave the hotel for mount Bromo by crossing the sea of sand to get to the feet of mount Bromo and then by horse or simply by walk climbing up the track. The spectacular chain of the volcanoes (Bromo, Batok and Semeru) is unveiling itself in a magnificent view. Bromo Crater is one of the multitudes of active craters throughout Java.
After the observation drive back to the hotel and preparation for the departure for Kalibaru. This region is one of the most important plantation area established during the Dutch colonial period in the island of Java. The Dutch company had transformed nearly all the fertile mountain and valleys to become the famous coffee, cacao and rubber plantations. They are all nationalized and up till now remain to become important resources for the region. Lunch at the local restaurant. End of afternoon arrive at hotel. Dinner and overnight at Kalibaru Cottage.

Porter in Ijen

Day 3 Kalibaru – Muncar -Ijen Resort
Leave the hotel in the morning to Muncar for visiting one of the biggest, the most crowded fishing port in the island of Java. Hundreds or even thousands of traditional fishing boats, beautifully colored and ornamented are colonizing the bay. Afterward drive to Banyuwangi city tour in Banyuwangi town in bechak pedi-cab to see the local market, the traditional kampongs and a beautiful Chinese temple which dates back to the end of eighteen century. Then on to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Ijen Resort and Villas.

Day 4 Ijen Resort – Ijen Crater – Denpasar
Early wake-up call. After breakfast at the hotel drive to the village of Licin and then in a four wheel drive vehicle to the slope of Mount Ijen, passing through plantations and rainforest. This is one of the few left in the island of Java with giant ferns and big trees. Pause at the Park Ranger’s post before hiking further up to the slope of the crater. About one hour and a half to two hours is needed to ascend the rim of the crater along a shady track with amazing views. Take a rest on the edge of the crater at 2883 meters altitude. The sulfuric lake reflects eerie color over the surrounding walls to give an apocalypse like impression. Men seeking the sulfur descend into the crater and climb back up along the dangerous rim with loads of up to 80 kilos on their shoulders. The crater observation will take at leisure. Afterwards drive back to the hotel for lunch and cross the straight to the island of Bali. Arrival in Denpasar in the evening.
Included : Transportation by a private car with English or French speaking guide. Entrance fees. Three nights accommodation in twin sharing basis with American breakfast. Four lunches and three dinners. Remark : This Package may start from Denpasar: leaving Denpasar for a long day trip to Bromo. The trip will take about 10 hours drive including the ferry crossing to Java and lunch enrout