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Volcanoes of East Java

- 5-6 days walking tour to Bromo, Semeru and Ijen -

Bromo volcanoSulphur miner at Ijen volcano

Highlights

The most active volcanoes of East-Java in one compact tour
Dramatic landscapes
Experienced staff and guide
In short:
Tour code: JAV_VEJ
Best travel period: March - October
Grading: Moderate

Tour character:

Easy to moderate walks of 1-3 hours length, transfers in private jeep / minibus, guesthouses

Next departures:

few spaces left16-20 Sep 08
space available28 Sep - 2 Oct 08
space available6-10 Oct 08
 + individual dates

Price (p.p.): from 350,- EUR

(Prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)

Included:

Accommodation in double rooms
Full board including soft drinks
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. If you want to start the tour from Yogyakarta or Bali, we can provide you with connecting flight tickets or land transfers on request.

Tengger caldera at sunriseSemeru volcano
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.

5-days sample 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.
Acc.: hotel or bungalows on the rim of the Tengger caldera overlooking Bromo volcano (B, L, D)

Day 2:

Sunrise over the Tengger caldera - day at Bromo volcano
Early start of jeep excursion to sunrise viewpoint over the caldera. Relaxed day to explore Bromo volcano and the caldera.
Acc.: as before (Bromo) (B)

Day 3:

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)

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)

Day 5:

End of tour or extension program on Bali
Acc.: none (B)

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