Bromo sunrise tour - start Surabaya // 1 day

5.0 (14 reviews) 12–16 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Feel the sun at mount Bromo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Uncover East Java's treasure mount Bromo on a 1-day private adventure tour. Observe Bromo's magnificent landscape while the sun is rising at mount Pananjakan, marvelling at the grey-greyish Sea of Sand, undertake the hike to the crater of the active volcano Bromo, and explore the hidden Madakaripura Waterfalls on your way back to Surabaya.

Mount Bromo is a top attraction with its local horse men, the Luhur Poten temple in the Sea of Sand, and the astonishing views while being in the ancient caldera. As you walk to the top of mount Bromo, you learn to understand the mighty powers of mother earth and the ancient roots of the Tengger people.

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At a glance

Duration: 12–16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Smartine Indonesia Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: private Jeep for the Bromo sunrise tour
Included: Snacks: Coffee and or Tea during the dawn time in Mount Penanjakan
Included: Breakfast
Included: tour to Madakaripura waterfalls (motorbike taxi, entrance fee, local guide)
Included: English speaking guide if 4 or more travelers
Included: friendly little English speaking driver
Included: fuel, parking and toll
Included: Bottled water: In a reasonable amount

Not included

Not included: travel insurance
Not included: personal expenses like souvenirs and toilet visits
Not included: horse riding
Not included: other meals than breakfast

Itinerary

Smartine Indonesia Travel

Passing by

Our drivers are located throughout East and Central Java, and Bali. Our physical office is located in Malang city, 90 km south of Surabaya.
Gunung Penanjakan

2 h 30 min Admission included

You will be picked up at 00:00 - midnight - in Surabaya. Either at your hotel, the train station or at the airport.

In about 2 to 3 hours you will drive by private car to Cemara Lawang village. There you will change cars.

By private 4WD Jeep you continue to the viewpoint at mount Penanjakan. Enjoy a coffee break with a hot cup of coffee or tea and a local snack before the sun rises.

The weather conditions determine the colours in the sky.

Bring some warm clothes as it is cold early morning, between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius.
Sand Sea

30 min Admission included

At around 06:00 you continue to mount Bromo. You will cross the unearthly moonlike caldera in which mount Bromo resides. The northern part of this caldera consists in a volcanic ashen greyish-grey Sea of Sand.

Feel free to ask the driver to stop if you like to take a walk in this landscape.
Luhur Poten Temple

Passing by

The Jeep parks near Luhur Poten temple. This temple is still actively used during ceremonies. Most often it is closed, but you can peek in. If it is open, ask for permission to enter.
Mount Bromo

3 hours Admission included

Then it will be a 45 minutes walk to the top of mount Bromo - one way. Look back every now and then. Not only to grab your breath, but also to consume the ever changing landscape.

One can always rent a horse, if you don't like walking (not included - about IDR 100,000).

Standing at the top of this active volcano is an awe-inspiring experience.

When you return to your Jeep, your driver is waiting for you. You will head back to Cemara Lawang village where you will have breakfast.

After breakfast you change back to your comfortable car to start your return journey to Surabaya.
Madakaripura Waterfall

2 hours Admission included

These enchanting waterfalls are located on route to Surabaya. The walk is fairly easy and takes only about 30 min one way. But... be ready to get wet.

If you have time, you can visit these sacred waterfalls. If time isn't sufficient, e.g. you have to catch a flight, you will directly return to Surabaya.
Surabaya Town Square

Passing by

After the tour you will return to Surabaya city. We can drop you anywhere; hotel, train station or airport.

If you wish to go to Malang, we can drop you in Malang.