About this tour
This three-day private tour departs Bali to tackle two of East Java's most dramatic volcanic features. You'll witness the ethereal blue sulphur flames at Ijen crater, then push on to Mount Bromo for a pre-dawn 4WD ascent to Penanjakan viewpoint. The itinerary includes a night in Bromo Village, guided trekking with full kit, all meals, and return transport to your Bali hotel. Moderate to good fitness required.
Highlights
- Blue sulphur flames at Ijen crater by torchlight
- 4WD jeep ride to Penanjakan sunrise vantage point
- Guided trek with gas mask and specialised equipment provided
- Overnight stay in Bromo Village with local hospitality
- Ferry crossing included in round-trip transport
- English-speaking guide and driver throughout
- All entrance fees, meals, and drinking water covered
What to expect
Day one involves collection from your Bali hotel and transfer to Ijen. An early-morning trek with headlamp and gas mask takes you down into the crater to observe the blue flames—a striking sight caused by burning sulphur deposits. Day two brings the drive to Bromo Village and a night's rest. On day three, a pre-dawn 4WD ride climbs to Penanjakan point for sunrise over the volcanic landscape, with its distinctive sand sea and smoking caldera. Expect steep terrain, thin air at altitude, and variable weather. The physical demands are genuine, particularly the Ijen descent and ascent.
Good to know
A locally-issued health certificate (Bahasa only) is mandatory—obtained from government or private hospitals in East Java. Certificate must confirm fitness for trekking with no respiratory or heart disease, and cannot be older than three days before the trek. Bring the printed copy. Not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions. Moderate fitness essential.
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