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Volcanoes of East Java
- 4-6 days walking tour to Bromo, Semeru and Ijen -
In short
Tour code: JAV_VEJ
Tour type: Walking & study tour: nature & culture - active volcanoes
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour character: Easy to moderate walks of 1-3 hours length, transfers in private jeep / minibus, guesthouses
Best travel period: March - October
Duration: 4-6 days
Dates:
Custom tour dates only
Price (p.p.): from ca. 400,- EUR
(2-12 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)
Included: | Accommodation in double rooms
| | Full board including soft drinks (except lunch on D2 at Bromo)
| | All transfers as described in the program (including drop-off in East Java or Bali).
| | Jeep excursion to the viewpoint over the Tengger caldera
| | Entry fees, visits to parks etc. as described by the program
| | Local guides and staff
| | Experienced English-speaking driver guide |
Arrival info:The tour starts normally in Surabaya or Malang and ends on Bali or back in East Java (Surabaya). If you want to start the tour from Yogyakarta or Bali, we can provide you with connecting flight tickets or land transfers on request.
While it is possible to start the tour at any time of day from Surabaya, the suggested route on the first day into the Tengger massiv from the west via Malang requires an early start (by around 10am at the latest) from Surabaya.
On this tour you will explore the best known and most active volcanoes of East Java: Bromo and the spectactular Tengger caldera, the constantly active Semeru and Ijen volcano with its infamous acid lake and sulphur mines.
Hot springs, rainforests, dramatic landscapes, Indonesia's welcoming and charming people, scientific and local competence, a mixture of fun and adventure await you. The tour is ideal as an excursion from Bali and is designed for individuals or small groups on request. 4-days sample itinerary
Note:
This is a sample itinerary and can be adpated to your preferences on request.
Day 1: |
Arrival in Surabaya - transfer to the Tengger volcano (Bromo)
Start of the tour in Surabaya. Drive into the Tengger caldera via an impressive route on open jeeps to enjoy the dramatic landscape of deep valleys and steep cliffs.
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Day 2: |
Bromo volcano & Tengger caldera
Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the Tengger caldera. Visit of the local volcano observatory and introduction to monitoring techniques of the volcano.
Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B)
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Day 3: |
Sunrise over the Tengger Kaldera - Transfer to Ijen volcano
Jeep (or hike) to sunrise viewpoint - transfer to Ijen Plateau, coffee plantations, hot bath in nearby natural hot volcanic springs.
Acc.: guesthouse at coffee plantation near Ijen (B, L, D)
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Day 4: |
Kawah Ijen volcano - return to Bali or Surabaya
Climb and visit of Ijen's crater, descend to the sulphur mining area and the turquoise acid crater lake. In the afternoon transfer back to Surabaya or Bali, end of service.
Acc.: excellent beach hotel on Bali (B, L, D)
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5 days itinerary
Day 1: |
Arrival in Surabaya - transfer to the Tengger volcano (Bromo)
Start of the tour in Surabaya. Drive into the Tengger caldera via an impressive route on open jeeps to enjoy the dramatic landscape of deep valleys and steep cliffs.
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Day 2: |
Bromo volcano & Tengger caldera
Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the Tengger caldera. Visit of the local volcano observatory and introduction to monitoring techniques of the volcano.
Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B)
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Day 3: |
Sunrise over the Tengger Kaldera - Transfer to Ijen volcano
Jeep (or hike) to sunrise viewpoint - transfer to Ijen Plateau, coffee plantations, hot bath in nearby natural hot volcanic springs.
Acc.: guesthouse at coffee plantation near Ijen (B, L, D)
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Day 4: |
Kawah Ijen volcano - transfer to Bali
Climb and visit of Ijen's crater, descend to the sulphur mining area and the turquoise acid crater lake. In the afternoon transfer to Bali.
Acc.: excellent beach hotel on Bali (B, L, D)
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Day 5: |
End of tour or extension program on Bali
The tour ends on Bali, for some with an extension on Bali with its paradise beaches, for some already with transport to the airport of Denpasar and connecting flight back to Jakarta airport.
Acc.: none (B)
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6 days itinerary with night-time observation of Semeru
Day 1: |
Arrival in Surabaya - transfer to the Tengger volcano (Bromo)
Start of the tour in Surabaya. Drive into the Tengger caldera via an impressive route on open jeeps to enjoy the dramatic landscape of deep valleys and steep cliffs.
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Day 2: |
Bromo volcano & Tengger caldera
Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the Tengger caldera. Visit of the local volcano observatory and introduction to monitoring techniques of the volcano.
Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B)
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Day 3: |
Sunrise excursion to overview of Bromo - rainforest of the National Park - observation of Semeru volcano
Sunrise from the famous viewpoint overlooking the Bromo-Tengger caldera. Jeep ride to Semeru's south side and observation camp (Semeru volcano).
Acc.: camp near Semeru volcano (B, L, D)
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Day 4: |
Transfer to Ijen volcano
Transfer to Ijen Plateau, coffee plantations, hot bath in nearby natural hot volcanic springs.
Acc.: guesthouse at coffee plantation near Ijen (B, L, D)
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Day 5: |
Kawah Ijen volcano - transfer to Bali
Climb and visit of Ijen's crater, descend to the sulphur mining area and the turquoise acid crater lake. In the afternoon transfer to Bali.
Acc.: excellent beach hotel on Bali (B, L, D)
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Day 6: |
End of tour or extension program on Bali
The tour ends on Bali, for some with an extension on Bali with its paradise beaches, for some already with transport to the airport of Denpasar and connecting flight back to Jakarta airport.
Acc.: none (B)
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